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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

Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht is the longest serving member in the history of the Supreme Court of Texas and the longest tenured Texas judge in active service. As he nears his well-deserved retirement, Rocky Dhir welcomes Chief Justice Hecht to the podcast to learn about his many years in service to the Texas legal system. They discuss his career path, the behind-the-scenes work judges do within courts, his efforts to improve access to justice, his advice for lawyers, and much more. Nathan L. Hecht is the 27th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. He has been elected to the Court seven times, first in 1988 as a Justice and then in 2014 and 2020 as Chief Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared reminisces on the frustrations (and sweet joys) of the Correia family legacy of dedicated Boston sports fandom. But, in spite of the ups and downs, his message is clear—never give up. Are you looking to hire or be hired? The legal job market is pretty darn hot, but what are the best ways for law firms and potential hires to connect? Jared Correia welcomes Erin Andersen to discuss the latest employment trends in the legal industry. With insights from both sides of the hiring market, Erin talks through career transitions, ways to optimize your web presence, effects of firm culture on hiring, and yes—AI impacts in job candidate searches! And, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Erin play Workin’ for a Livin’––showcasing unusual jobs for Erin to rank according to their appeal. Would she like to be a professional cuddler? An egg peeler? A reindeer minder? That’s for us to know and you to find out. -----Let's Play(list) Ball!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ami Cullen grew up loving horses and competing in hunter/jumper events. But when it came to her career, she decided that law would be her calling. She graduated from law school and began work with a firm in Maryland working on medical malpractice cases. Then a visit to a Colorado dude ranch changed everything. In Running Free: An Incredible Story of Love, Survival, and How 200 Horses Trapped in a Wildfire Helped One Woman Find Her Soul Cullen shares a lightly fictionalized version of the journey she’s been on for more than a decade.Just as Cullen once did, Running Free’s main character Emme Muller visits the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado, on a girl’s trip and falls in love with the wrangling way of life. She decides to leave her life as an East Coast lawyer to work at the ranch—initially planning it as a six-month sabbatical from her career.Instead, she stays, eventually becoming head wrangler and marrying another employee at the dude ranch. But in October 2020, the East Troublesome Fire, the second-largest wildfire in Colorado history, imperiled the C Lazy U Ranch. Muller has to work with her employees and horse-loving community members to evacuate the ranch and save 200 horses from a relentless and rapidly shifting fire. That part of Running Free is also true, Cullen tells the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles in this episode of The Modern Law Library. Now the director of equestrian operations at the C Lazy U Ranch, it was Cullen’s responsibility to save the herd of horses through two harrowing wildfire evacuations and an ice storm that sent fleeing horse trailers careening off the roads back in 2020. After the fire was out and recovery had begun, Cullen felt a compulsion to put down her experience in writing. The first attempt produced 80 pages that read like a legal brief, she tells Rawles. By fictionalizing her experiences and creating some composite characters, she was able to write Running Free, her first novel.In this episode of The Modern Law Library, Cullen discusses what it was like to decide to leave the law, what it’s like to help run a dude ranch, leadership skills she learned from working with horses, and why you’re never too old to take up equestrianship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get it? Combining two of the stories into one relevant title? -----A pregnant law student sought modest accommodations when finals came over her due date. The school rejected the request saying, "Motherhood is not for the Faint of Heart." It did not go over well with fellow students. Or alumni. Or faculty. Or pretty much anyone. Drake accused the music industry of conspiring to help Kendrick demolish him in rap battle. RICO claims? They really not like us. Finally, Jonathan Turley accused liberal rage for the disturbing swatting attack he suffered. When his theory of the case turned out to be... wildly and completely wrong, he took a swipe at Joe. And missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From making fond memories to facing heartbreaking hurdles, we share what we are grateful for in 2024. And after you grab a tissue, take a moment of reflection for your own 2024 journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SideBar guest Chris Hearsey has spent over ten years working in international space collaborations, space exploration technologies, and other aerospace applications. His work has contributed to advancements in space law, policy, and technology. Chris is known for his visionary approach and commitment to pushing the boundaries of space capabilities, developing sustainable space technologies, and fostering an economic ecosystem conducive to innovation and growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today’s environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients. Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inviting like minded attorneys with a book of business who may not be happy in their current situation to join the firm. Learn how a practice management system and outside professionals can help you manage and direct your success. Your time is best used practicing law, don’t be afraid to reach out to professionals for help, from tech administration to financial management, to coaching.Don’t be afraid to join professional groups, get involved, and learn from other attorneys who have been there and done that. If you’re a new solo interested in growing your firm, you can’t miss this episode. Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com  Topics: Technology can be a critical part of your firm. It creates efficiencies, encourages collaboration, improves cybersecurity, and builds your business (and yes, you can do this) Pay for professional help when you need it. You might be a great attorney, but you can’t do everything. Recognize when you’re doing so well that you need a professional, whether that’s a technology consultant or a financial officer or tax pro. When you’ve done all you can getting your firm up and running and don’t know how to take the next step, consider hiring a business coach, someone who can help you recognize opportunities and chart your path forward.   Mentioned in This Episode:Previously on Legal Talk Network, Digital Detectives, “ Cybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law Firm”“Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino WickmanStephanie Everett, “The Lawyerist”The LawyeristAffinity ConsultingEOS WorldwidePreviously on New Solo, guest Debbie Foster, “Winning the Battle: When It’s Time to Modernize but There’s One Holdout”Previously on New Solo, guest Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson, “Ernie The Attorney: A Tech Whisperer Shares His Legal Tech Secrets”Ernie’s Inner CircleErnie The AttorneyCaret LegalMicrosoft 365 for BusinessLawmaticsAdobeHotDocs legal documentsDialpad VoIPLawyer on the Beach, Facebook1Password, password managerSentinelOne cybersecurityVirginia State Bar Special Committee “Technology and the Future Practice of Law”Florida Bar AssociationClio Cloud Conference 2025Clio Legal Trends Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Michael C. Duff, professor at the St. Louis University School of Law, explores the evolving field of mental health injuries in the Workers’ Comp world. Stress and workplace trauma is real, and recognition of these injuries is developing, but there are still complicating factors. Did workplace stress cause a heart attack, or was there underlying heart damage? What constitutes post-traumatic stress, and at what point did that stress occur on the job? There’s a lot to unpack. Daily on-the-job stress versus something truly unusual at the workplace; cumulative versus traumatic stress; faking versus real injury; causation; and privacy (HIPAA) all factor into a decision regarding compensation.We all know a broken arm when we see it. But understanding a damaged mind can be tricky. First responders, air traffic controllers, and factory workers all face stresses, but not all stress is the same. Hear how jurisdictions differ in their view of psychological injury Workers’ Comp claims. If you have thoughts on Workers’ Comp law or an idea for a topic or guest you’d like to hear, contact us at JPierce@ppnlaw.com. Mentioned in This Episode:Agis v. Howard Johnson Co.Previous Appearance on Workers Comp Matters, “For Every Wrong, A Remedy? When A Workplace Event Harms A Family” Previous Appearance on Workers Comp Matters, “Presumptions in the Age of Covid-19” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Black Friday, everyone! Time to join in on the shopping frenzy, and fill up your cart with tech tools that meet every conceivable need. If you’re not sure what to get, Dennis and Tom are at the ready with a carefully curated list of the best tech on the market in 2024. They share their recommendations for which phone/tablet upgrades are worth your while, utilitarian and luxury gadgets that make life run a little more smoothly, charging stations for every possible use-case, cognition boosters, and more!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 the answers to your most burning tech questions. Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #379A Segment: Phones and Gadgets and Gizmos, Oh My! Pixel 9 Pro Fold  Pixel 9 Pro iPhone 16 The 12 best tech gadgets that solve real-world problems in 2024  iPad mini - Apple reMarkable Paper Pro Introducing Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32 GB) – With color display  WARRKY Ethernet Splitter WALKINGPAD A1 Pro Folding Treadmill OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Sports Headphones- Shokz PureZone Mini Portable Air Purifier - Cordless True HEPA Filter  WYZE Smart Scale X for Body Weight Charging Table - Allen Rectangular Tiered End Table Satechi Multi Device Charging Station with Wireless Charging Magtame Tangle-Free Charging Cable Gemini Pro - Google DeepMind  Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp, LED Corner Lamp Works with Alexa Smart Water Bottle - LARQ  Eight Sleep Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station  Meta smart glasses 2024 | Ray-Ban® USA Apple Vision Pro  Jackary Portable Power Stations  DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with 4K Video Prinker S Tattoos B Segment: Gadgets for Cognitive Performance Brain.fm Parting Shots: deck.blue Skeets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices