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More money is flowing into legal tech than ever before, as several gigantic deals dominated the headlines and enlarged quite a few bank accounts. And the push for regulatory reform extended to attorney admissions—between a demand for an online bar exam and an exploration of alternative pathways to licensure, one of the longtime pillars of the legal profession could be ready to make way. That’s just a few of the topics that will be covered in this special year-in-review episode of the Legal Rebels Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Law Firm Trial Attorney Patrick McPhail discusses how much you should reveal about the big issues in your case and how to prepare for rehabilitation efforts from opposing counsel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon's got some thoughts on the judicial system.-----Elon Musk says his AI will be able to deliver judicial opinions as soon as he feeds it "all" the cases. It will not, but his impulse sheds some light on a disturbing lack of respect for the rule of law. A pair of judges planning to take senior status as soon as Biden confirmed their successors have withdrawn their plans after the Senate sat on their proposed openings. And law school applications are up big time... and that's not good news for a lot of students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intrigue! Drama! Suspense! Our victim, Paul Robinson Law, gets put through the wringer again with an after-hours secret shopper call plotted by Gyi and Conrad. -----Before you get too delighted at the thought of hearing about the missteps of a fellow firm, remember—if you haven’t taken the time to fully engage with training and testing your in-house or third-party reception, your client intake might be dead in the water. So, did Paul’s firm successfully escalate the undercover shopper’s legal need? Gyi and Conrad analyze the experience and break down its good and bad elements to showcase how proper intake training, scripting, coaching, and emotional connection can foster a superior customer experience that will win you more clients.The News: Digital marketing luminaries Rand Fishkin and Greg Sterling have insights you need right now! Rand - The SEO opportunity pie shrinking and more insights and Greg - 300 Million Queries, Old Google, Cyber Week, Location Data Is Like Ground Beef Bluesky is really on the uptick. With 24 million users, a burgeoning SEO Community, and all your favorite legal tech peeps, is it the new place to be? - Amid X X-odus, Nothing But Bluesky from Now On | LawSites We’re getting used to disappointment - A Week Overdue, Google November 2024 Core Update Still Causing Volatility The TLTF Summit has wrapped up for this year, but keep an eye out for next year’s event for a chance to rub elbows with the best and brightest in legal tech. Thank you, loyal listeners! Spotify Wrapped showed stats that just make us uber grateful for you all.   Also, the dirty, underhanded, belly of the internet turned on Gyi and Conrad in the form of Google Business Profile suspensions on the SAME day. Coincidence? They think not. But, that’s it for today—let’s hash all that out in the next episode. Other Episodes in the Paul Robinson Trilogy:Lawyer Website Roasted Ring, Ring! What to Expect When You Call Up a Marketing Agency  Connect:The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter!Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Chapters - Times Approximate (0:00) Planting our Flag / GBP Suspensions(6:59) Legal Marketing News(17:53) Mystery Shopper Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal scholars discuss the American Academy of Arts & Sciences’ new report, “Achieving Civil Justice: A Framework for Collaboration,” on Talk Justice. Since 2014, the Academy’s Making Justice Accessible project. has highlighted the scale of the civil justice gap by recognizing its social, economic and human costs, and calling for improved data collection. The project is also looking ahead to set standards for civil justice and to ensure all Americans have meaningful access to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: There’s a time to take stock and reset. Understanding what you value and your internal motivations will help you guide your law firm’s growth. Think about what gets you out of bed and into the office each day. For most, it’s more than money. Know the difference between growing and truly building. Purpose and intentional goals matter more than billing. It’s the holiday season, and who doesn’t want to take off work for an extended period to be with friends and family. But for law firm owners and leaders, the question is how? Set the pieces in place that will allow you to turn over the business to employees, such as an established chain of command and communication expectations. Try a test period to see how things go when others have to step up and run the office. And finally, let’s talk about recognizing and coming to grips with “red flags” from a job candidate. Sometimes … you just know.  Mentioned in This Episode:Ask us anything for the Community Table. Leave us a question onlineJoin the next Community Table live. What’s on your mind? Clio Legal Trends ReportClioCliocon 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our country has become increasingly diverse, but the legal profession often does not reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome Gregory Conyers to learn about his efforts toward increased diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in firms, law schools, and all aspects of the profession. Greg explains challenges that inhibit diversity, both past and present, and talks about resources and tools for increasing awareness and support for healthy workplace cultures that advance DEI goals. Gregory Conyers is Director of Diversity at the State Bar of Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stockings are hung, the cocoa is steaming, and the time has come to talk about gifts! In this festive bonus episode, Conrad and Gyi are giving Santa Claus a run for his money with their epic gift guide. Find the best gadgets, books and gear for the lawyers who have everything and clients who you want to wow. Sleigh your holiday gifting game with Gyi and Conrad’s shoppable Amazon list here: https://amzn.to/4gndoJf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned 50 years of precedent, overruling Roe v. Wade. Leading up to the presidential election, abortion was a hot button issue and appeared on ballots across the states. Since the election, former President Trump has publicly denied that he would support a national abortion ban, and has said that he believes abortion should be left to the states. So what happens now? In this episode, Craig is joined by Kimberly Mutcherson, Professor of Law and former Co-Dean at Rutgers Law School and currently the Phyllis W. Beck Chair in Law at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Craig & Kim reflect on what has transpired after the Roe v. Wade decision, and discuss abortion rights and the challenges ahead.Mentioned in This Episode:SB 8, Its Impact, and the Future of Roe v. Wade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how core values can transform your law firm from a business into a thriving, purpose-driven practice. Chad Fox, business coach at Lawyerist, shares expert insights on why core values matter and how they impact everything from hiring decisions to daily operations. Learn practical strategies for developing meaningful core values that go beyond basic principles like "integrity" and "honesty." Find out how to use these values to make better decisions, build a stronger team culture, and create a framework for sustainable growth. Links from the episode:  Check out Posh Virtual Receptionists  Register for the Lawyerist KPI Webinar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices