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Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
The Legal Talk Network feed is curated weekly by the Legal Talk Network team, featuring three standout episodes from across the network. Each selection showcases smart conversations, timely topics, and leading voices in the legal industry making it easy to stay up to date with the most compelling content LTN has to offer. Legal Talk Network is the premier provider of podcasts for attorneys and legal professionals, with more than 25 shows exploring today’s most important legal issues, current…
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- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
#415: Negotiating the Sweet Spot, with Leigh Thompson
In a negotiation, each party wants something. Discovering how to make it a win-win situation, aka finding the sweet spot, is the key. Today, Stephanie talks…
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The Lisa Torry Smith Act: New Stop and Yield Law for Texas Drivers
On an October morning in 2017, Lisa Torry Smith was walking her son to school when they were struck by a car while in a crosswalk. Lisa died at the scene, her…
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Ye's New Single Should Be "Biglaw Walks"
Also, hybrid work models show strain. While Ye (née Kanye West) continues to bring new meaning to his song Black Skinhead with a flurry of antisemitic remarks…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP404 - Three Keys to a Winning Closing Argument
Are you using your close to restate the obvious or educate on the unknown? Jurors may already know how they are going to rule in your case, but they probably…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP610 - The Waves of Litigation; How to Steady the Boat
You’ve been trial prepping day and night for weeks, totally focused, running on adrenaline and honestly, kinda loving the rush. Suddenly, the case settles and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsElection Law: The Fight for Voter Protection and Election Integrity
With just a week until the 2022 midterm elections, several voters are already hitting the polls; and conversations surrounding election laws, voter protection…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat story should you tell? with Karen Eber
What story should you tell? What makes you a great storyteller and communicator? How do you get your story across while keeping your audience’s interest and…
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Stressed about holiday parties? Think about skipping them, says lawyer in recovery
As we head into the holiday season, consider what you want your celebrations to look like, rather than meeting everyone else’s expectations, says Laurie…
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The Life of a Lawyer, Start to Finish: Money Management for Lawyers
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed Lifelong Learning with attorney Kelli Proia. In this episode, we move on…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsNew Show Launches! with Gardina and Winick
Is our democracy at risk? How do we balance competing constitutional rights? How do we battle disinformation and still maintain free speech? If these are…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
A Second Career: Building a Solo Law Practice Later in Life
Guest Joanne Martin is an inspiration to anyone considering a career change later in life. She’s a family law attorney in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes
Shawn Holahan knows how disasters can affect your practice first hand. Experiencing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, she learned that when a disaster happens…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
#414: Why You Need an Integrator, with Jasmine Prout
What is an integrator? What does an integrator do? Does your team need one? Sara Muender talks with Jasmine Jowers Prout, Operations Director of The Gober…
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Donald Trump Trying To Use The Courts For His Petty Grudges. Again.
Donald Trump is threatening a dumb lawsuit against the Pulitzer committee, but is it dumb like a fox? Because the right certainly has New York Times v…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP403 - Typography for Lawyers
Are you creating self-defeating typography by using underlines, caps, and fonts that make your argument less inviting to your reader? Author and attorney…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP609 - Be A Goldfish: Moving On
Trial attorneys win and lose every day, and that roller coaster can be intellectually and emotionally exhausting. Learn how to become more resilient by…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
How Insurance Claims Professionals Are Responding to Evolving Cyber Threats
Duc Nguyen, managing partner of digital forensics and cyber claims at United Litigation Discovery, talks about recent changes in cyber claims and what…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
How do you calculate damages in injury trials?
For any plaintiff who's been injured or any young attorney just starting out in the field of tort law, it can be daunting to calculate what monetary…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Clio Enters the World of Websites (and SEO) || Are Lawyers Like Spam and Ramen?
Conrad and Gyi take an early look at Clio’s foray into website design and the connection between lawyers and ramen noodles. Plus, some quick takeaways from the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTechnological Innovations in Pro Bono Services
Tech tools can minimize tedious, routine legal work, allowing attorneys more time to dedicate to higher-level strategic tasks and their clients. Tech also…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Acquisition Best Practices: Learning To Love Your Leads
Acquisition, getting new clients “from contact to contract,” is vital to your success. So why are so many firms struggling at the most basic levels? Guest Adam…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
#413: Software as a Partner in Your Business, with Joyce Brafford from CosmoLex (Sponsored)
Are you looking at your software as if it’s a partner in your firm? In this episode, Zack is joined again by Joyce Brafford, lawyer and practice management…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat does ecommerce look like for lawyers? with Kathryn Smith
What does ecommerce look like for lawyers? Can you be in ecommerce without a product-based business? Kathryn Smith is an ecommerce consultant based outside of…
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Tips to Make You a Microsoft Teams Wizard
The votes are in (all two of ‘em!), and Dennis and Tom agree that Microsoft Teams wins the best collaboration software award by a landslide. It’s been awhile…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsBreaking Barriers: Women in Criminal Law
Women in the criminal justice system continue to face a number of different challenges and career barriers; especially as it relates to hiring, retention, and…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
What Constitutes Ethical Cybersecurity for Law Firms Today?
Rapid changes in cybercrime and the security that keeps it at bay have left many lawyers’ heads spinning. With so much continuous change, how do you keep up…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
#412: Challenging Hyper-Growth Mentality, with Paul Jarvis
How much growth is the right amount? How will you know when your business has grown enough? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Paul Jarvis, author and…
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Legal Ghost Stories with Author-Historian Adam Selzer
In this special Halloween episode, @theBar gets into the spooky spirit with author-historian, podcaster and tour guide Adam Selzer of Mysterious Chicago. Adam…
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Embrace Your Inner Matlock: “Acting” In The Courtroom
Guest Rachel Bailit is not an attorney, she’s an actor. So why is she a guest on a show about lawyers and legal issues? As an experienced acting teacher – in…
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Bar Exam Cheating Tale Almost Too Stupid To Believe
Also lawyers don't make enough money... maybe. An anonymous Illinois bar applicant took to Reddit to confess to cheating on the exam. Perhaps "anonymous"…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP402 - Old School Cool with George Fitzsimmons Part Two
If you’re looking for wise words from a respected mentor, this episode is for you. Through 33 years of trial experience and years as a mediator, George…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP608 - Corporate Rep Roadblocks
You filed your notice. You defined the topics. And after countless emails and months of waiting, the corporate rep is finally in the chair ready to answer your…
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How lawyers can unlock the potential of the metaverse
The metaverse is all the rage these days. Users can enter a virtual world where they can interact with people from all parts of the physical world, play games…
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Consumer-Centric Pricing; Document Assembly for Lawyers; & “Documentary History”
Easy math: if you can get through more work, more quickly, you’ll make more money. And document assembly software can help you do it! Jared Correia talks with…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsIs balance realistic for lawyers? with Steve Fretzin
Is balance realistic for lawyers? How can lawyers create space in their lives for work, family, vacations, and living fully, with clients and scaling their…
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The Legitimacy of SCOTUS
Last month at a judicial conference in Colorado Springs, two judges from the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals interviewed Chief Justice John…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Clio Conversations
Joe went to a conference... here's what went down. The crew couldn't convene this week because of the Clio Cloud Conference, but here's Joe's interview with…
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Enhanced Strategies Are Vital to Recruit, Engage and Retain Legal Professionals Amid the Great Resignation
Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs, fueled in part by their desire for better work-life balance, burnout or limited growth opportunities. How can…
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#411: Staying Entrepreneurial at a Bigger Firm, with Nick Pleasants
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Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: What Lies Ahead for Legal with Jack Newton
The world of lawyering has surged in spite of the pandemic, but new adversity looms. Fears over inflation, war, hiring markets, and a recession have left many…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: How to Design Scalable Legal Services
No matter your practice area, smart planning can help you grow your business. Co-hosts Christopher Anderson and Laurence Colletti talk with Tim Parlatore about…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Managing Client Expectations for Long Term Success
Lack of communication and surprisingly large bills are often major sources of complaint for law firm clients, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Attorneys…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: How to Succeed with Social Media Marketing
Love it or hate it, social media is where you need to be to get noticed by modern consumers. Gyi Tsakalakis chats with Michelle Fonseca-Kamana and Adam…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Finding Balance - How to Make the Most of Your Time
How much can we really get done in a day? Christopher Anderson talks with Clio presenter Olivia Vizachero about how to become a consistent, confident manager…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Reisman Award Winner Geeta Daswani - Excellence in Client Service
“A great client experience should be at the core of what you do.” – Geeta Daswani, winner of the Excellence in Client Service Reisman Award, talks with podcast…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Reisman Award Winner Andrew Rudder - Best New Law Firm
Reisman Award winner Andrew Rudder talks with host Patrick Palace about his path to becoming a lawyer, including some of the unique experiences and challenges…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Decision Science with Nika Kabiri
Bad decision making is a very human problem, but that doesn’t mean we can't override our natural tendencies and make successful choices. Host Stephanie Everett…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Hire for Success - Best Practices for Growing Your Team
If you’re working way more hours than you want to, it’s time to hire someone new! Hiring another lawyer for your firm lightens your load, lessens the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Innovation in the Courts with Judge Schlegel
The pandemic was a driver for change in justice systems around the globe, but one court’s innovative and inexpensive approach is worth a closer look. Judge…
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Author and lawyer Scott Turow made generational leap for new legal thriller
Author and lawyer Scott Turow’s latest legal thriller Suspect reintroduces readers to Clarice “Pinky” Granum, the granddaughter of attorney Sandy Stern—a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: How Content Creation Can Grow Your Law Firm
Strategic messaging helps your community understand why they want you to be their lawyer. Tune in to Laurence Colletti’s conversation with Camille Moore and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP401 - Old School Cool with George Fitzsimmons Part One
George Fitzsimmons has tried more than 250 jury cases on both sides and handled more than 500 mediations. His experience spans decades and his wisdom has…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP607 - Preparing Experts for Deposition
Your expert’s role is to teach the facts and science of your case to the jury. To be their most effective, you need to help them help you. Today’s discussion…
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What’s the Plan, Stan? || Marketing Metrics Power Rankings
First things first: it’s about time you got your annual plan together for next year. Then, Gyi and Conrad help you build your metrics dashboard into a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: How to Get Paid for Your Legal Services—Without the Chase
Creating a happy path from intake to invoice makes firm processes easy and efficient, but how do you get there? Hosts Laurence Colletti and Stephanie Everett…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Automating Workflows with Zapier
Avoiding busywork should be at the top of your to-do list, and automation is the best solution. Foojan Shabrang and Scott Hamilton offer tips for getting…
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Community Table: Dissecting the Client Intake Process
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How can a law firm effectively use the non-attorney salesperson in a way that meets client expectations?
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: The Benefits of a Legal Blog
Tips abound for both seasoned and beginner legal bloggers! Tune in for Teresa Matich, Iffy Ibekwe, and Kevin O’Keefe’s discussion on how blogging can help…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Insights from Clio’s 2022 Legal Trends Report
Data contributed by tens of thousands of legal professionals has given us new insights into the workings of today’s law firms. Laurence Colletti talks with…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClio Cloud 2022: Lessons Learned from Starting a New Law Firm
Why start your own law firm? –Freedom, a creative business model, providing a unique client experience… and the list goes on! Sharing highlights from their…