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Most—though not all—of the 13 short stories in Company deal with members of the Collins family. Three generations of narrators bear witness to the changing fortunes of the family, and as with any witness statement, everyone has a different perspective on what actually happened. Also, there are ghosts—and at least one witch. The matriarch and patriarch of the Collins family ran a jazz club in Atlantic City. Their four daughters and eight grandchildren face issues of race and class, fecundity and infertility, marriage and divorce.In this episode of The Modern Law Library, the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles speaks with author Shannon Sanders about the similarity between crafting a perfect brief and a short story, and its differences from novel writing. They discuss the ways families are built, through biology, shared experiences and legal paperwork.Sanders shares how she balances her full-time legal work, her family life and her work as a writer. She also offers tips for people looking to publish their short stories in magazines and literary journals. The hardback version of Company is available now, and the paperback will be released on Nov. 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of yet another legal tech acquisition, the guys offer up tactical insights on legal directories. These paid listings for attorneys have been around for ages, but are they actually bringing customers to your law firm?-----Steeper and steeper prices for online legal directories are making many lawyers really question whether the juice is worth the squeeze. So, is it? As the old attorney saying goes—it depends. Gyi and Conrad outline the potential value and downsides of directories and how to vet these services to ensure your investment is worthwhile. The News: Instability, uncertainty… not a good look. What’s going on, Wordpress? – WP Engine vs. WP Google AI Overview ads launch on mobile in U.S. – Because, you know, they’ve got to keep up in the AI arms race. Apparently, Conrad has powers of divination! – Internet Brands buys Findlaw  Conrad wrote a great article on brand costs in PPC for SearchEngineLand – Branded keywords: How Google Ads drives up CPCs Suggested Episodes:Online Legal Directories, Worth Your Time (And Dough)?5 Ways To Make Your Google Profile Pop || Is Your Chat Service Selling Your Leads?Mentioned in this Episode:Guide to Escaping FindLaw - FindLaw Jailbreak Guide | Mockingbird The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter!Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why not?-----Kathryn Mizelle was rated unqualified by the ABA and it shows. The Trump appointee just took it upon herself to rewrite the law despite acknowledging that higher courts have explicitly declined to do so. But she's a very special snowflake apparently. Law school rankings are primed for a major shuffle if we're to believe the available data. And... why do we need a new Matlock? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may feel awkward or uncomfortable to ask for help. But if you try our tips, you may be surprised by how pleased people are to be asked to help you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal aid directors from Minnesota and Arkansas discuss their multi-faceted efforts to attract and retain high-quality attorneys and other staff on Talk Justice. It’s no secret that legal aid does not lead to the highest potential salaries in the profession. While legal aid has much to offer in terms of opportunities for high-impact, rewarding work, program directors must be creative to attract and retain staff with their limited resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next few years promise to be hugely transformative for the legal industry, and attorneys who maintain a focus on their firm’s momentum are bound to have greater success. Jack Newton discusses technology trends and tactics that will help lawyers stay ahead of the game. He talks through AI’s impacts in the legal profession, Clio’s latest product updates and investments, and more.  Jack Newton is the CEO and co-founder of Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John P. David, president of the David PR Group, discusses how law firms can prepare for and manage public relations crises. He outlines the importance of having a media policy, preparing for predictable and unexpected crises, and ensuring a single, clear point of communication during such events. John also emphasizes the role of PR professionals in handling crises effectively, by understanding media dynamics and delivering consistent messaging. The conversation provides vital insights into crisis management planning for law firms, including addressing regulatory challenges and the significance of updating privacy policies. Finally, the discussion touches on the importance of hiring experts for crisis situations and includes a book recommendation for personal reading enjoyment.John gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 00:39 The Importance of PR for Law Firms 01:14 Handling a PR Crisis: Initial Steps 03:20 Predictable vs. Unpredictable Crises 04:03 Creating a Media Policy 12:26 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations for Law Firms 13:24 Unexpected Crises and Communication Strategies 21:32 The Role of a PR Expert in Crisis Management 26:41 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode:The Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanConnect with John here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook http://www.davidpr.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers have long been hesitant to adopt technology, but the rapid advancements in generative AI have sparked a new curiosity in many attorneys. Are we heading toward a mindset shift in the profession and a swift increase in tech use? Dennis and Tom welcome Cat Moon to the podcast to get her take on the current state of AI and other technologies in the legal world. Drawing from her expertise in working with both practicing attorneys and law students, Cat shares insights on experimentation in her AI-focused lab work, collaboration strategies, tech education, and the vital importance of humble curiosity. 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.Caitlin “Cat” Moon is the Director of Innovation Design for the Program in Law and Innovation at Vanderbilt Law School.Show Notes KMR Episode 375: Do something new with genAI every day—read something, do something, try something. NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources   Personal Quarterly Offsites and your personal AI agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do if the marketing agency you are engaged with gets acquired? Legal marketing experts Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam break down the news of Scorpion’s acquisition of Get Noticed Get Found and get into the potential pitfalls of YOUR marketing agency getting bought out. Learn the crucial things to watch for, like loss of data control, hidden fees, and potential conflicts of interest. Don't get caught off guard—stay informed and protect your firm's interests! Conrad’s Blog PostPress Release: Scorpion Acquires GNGF📺: Watch on Youtube0:15 Get Noticed Get Found Acquired by Scorpion3:15 Does my agency have a conflict of interest? 6:28 Can I choose where my ads run? 8:45 Are you renting your own website?14:22 What are the legal ramifications? 16:10 Transparency, Data, Ownership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the shocking truth about judicial clerkships in this eye-opening episode of the Lawyerist Podcast. Today, Stephanie sits down with Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of the Legal Accountability Project, to discuss the crucial need for transparency and accountability within the judiciary. Aliza shares her personal journey through a challenging clerkship experience, highlighting the lack of Title VII protections for law clerks and the systemic issues plaguing judicial clerkships. Discover how the Legal Accountability Project's centralized clerkship database empowers clerks and enhances judicial transparency.   Links from the episode:  Visit LAP's Centralized Clerkships Database to submit a post-clerkship survey or register for Database access. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices