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In our annual year-in-review episode, Lee Rawles speaks to her ABA Journal colleagues Blair Chavis, Matt Reynolds and Amanda Robert to find out how they spent their free time in 2021. Like many people, we've found it more difficult during the pandemic to read for pleasure, so this year we're also sharing what TV shows, movies and podcasts we would recommend, in addition to our favorite books and audiobooks. We also share what we're adding to our to-read and to-watch lists in 2022. Have your own favorites? Email them to us at books@abajournal.com, and you may hear them featured in a future episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deposition is not a casual conversation. It’s a well-planned, goal-oriented investigation to uncover facts and opinions that will help you establish key points in your case. Do you know what you need from this deponent? Should you stick to a prepared list of questions or go with the flow? And how can you get clues to the opposing side’s strategy and reinforce the strength of your position during a depo? John, Erich, and plaintiff attorney Tim Cronin share tips on how to define your deposition goal and get the answers you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen for a preview of what's in store for CBAs @theBar in the coming months and to learn how you can submit your ideas for upcoming mailbag episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a complicated trucking case involving the tragic death of a child. In the face of intimidation tactics and late nights at trial, you must set those issues aside and get it done for your client. Plaintiff attorney Erica Slater managed the complex dynamics of a spouse suing a spouse, last-minute revelations in discovery, and phantom vehicles, and received a significant verdict for her client too. Hear the whole story and some interesting legal insights in this episode of Heels in the Courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He manages legal operations for one of the most dynamic companies in the world but where did Tony West learn leadership and the skills needed to become Uber’s Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary? In this episode of Litigation Radio, Tony West sits down with host Dave Scriven-Young to impart wisdom earned during his career and the people (e.g. Janet Reno) he learned from along the way. Together they also discuss the DEI initiatives at Uber, how he put together one of the best legal teams in the business, and why successful mentor/mentee relationships become two-way streets in the long run.Stay Tuned for Latosha Ellis’ tips on picking the best jury for your case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You were meant to take up space. Especially in the legal industry, which is typically male dominated, it’s more important now than ever before to stand up for yourself, your beliefs, and let your true self shine -- whether that’s with clients, in the courtroom, or at home.My guest this week is Nequosha Anderson, who is a business and intellectual property attorney. For the last eight years, she has assisted primarily women creatives who want to legally protect their income producing ideas. She safeguards businesses and brand assets to ensure the intellectual property is secure and not stolen allowing the business owner to creatively operate in their genius and not be robbed of what’s rightfully theirs.We talk about: How to find your own voice The societal change women are experiencing thanks to those who stand up for change and equality  Why you need to show up and take up the space How to learn to know yourself to trust yourself and your voice Why representation of women and people of color matter in the legal industry  Resources mentioned in this episode: Professional Use Only Podcast Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and some of us might just be feeling the crunch of too much to do in too little time. Never fear! Dennis and Tom are here with their favorite personal productivity tips to help you plow through that to-do list. They share simple strategies you can put to work both professionally and personally.Next, the guys respond to a listener’s podcasting question! They chat about how to podcast for the long haul by focusing on consistency, authenticity, and content you really care about. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every lawyer hopes to present themselves as poised and intelligent, but some struggle to put their best foot forward when engaging clients or fellow professionals online, especially in video communications. Elisabeth Steele is here to help! Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Elisabeth to walk lawyers through the elements of effective virtual presence and communication. She shares tips on: cultivating connection and authenticity for your audience; setting up a workspace that minimizes distractions; and, enhancing your credibility and authority in online interactions. Elisabeth Steele Hutchison is a faculty specialist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Center for Teaching Excellence. She coaches attorneys, faculty, and remote leaders to communicate well on video.Special thanks to our sponsor, Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We thought we entered Biglaw bonus season last week, but after Cravath rolled out a higher bonus schedule, the majority of firms responded with silence. What's going on, and is someone finally going to break that logjam? We also talk about the verdict in the Arbery murder and continue last week's discussion about the troubling balancing act when it comes to prosecutorial discretion. And an Ivy League school settles with students over COVID tuition. Should schools really have charged less during the pandemic? Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The purpose of every deposition should be to advance your case. How do you decide which depos are crucial to your case, and which ones you can or should avoid? In the first of several episodes on deposition strategy, Plaintiff attorney Tim Cronin joins John and Erich discuss key considerations regarding the first decision you make when planning your deposition strategy…will this depo hurt me or help me? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices