Law Firm Diversity, Amazon’s Alexa, Government Policies, And Best Legal Practice Podcasts
January was a cold month but there were some hot topics in legal last month on Legal Talk Network.
January was a cold month but there were some hot topics in legal last month on Legal Talk Network. Cheesy opener aside, the podcast network featured a lot of really important discussions on law firm diversity and implicit bias, federal impact on legal policies, and two separate discussions about Alexa, the voice of Amazon’s Echo. Is she/it listening to you? In addition there were the usual variety of best practice tips featuring experts in technology, finances, digital security, and leadership. And of course, a couple of fun podcasts for your entertainment needs. Check them out and see if anything piques your fancy:
In Law Firm Diversity…
How can lawyers fight implicit bias? — ABA Journal: Asked & Answered
Referral Fees The Key To Growing A Modern Practice? Overture Thinks So.
Jeffrey Rachlinski shared the studies he’s done on implicit bias, particularly among trial judges. How can we recognize when bias is there in order to fight against it?
How Small Firms Can Promote Diversity, with Heather Hackman — Lawyerist Podcast
Dr. Heather Hackman gave us a new perspective on diversity and explained in a no-nonsense way why we’re looking at diversity in the wrong way and how changing our view can improve everyone’s lives and practices.
Strengthening Diversity: A Business Imperative for Today’s Law Firms — The Robert Half Legal Report
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Raising The Bar in Bar Prep
Referral Fees The Key To Growing A Modern Practice? Overture Thinks So.
How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Raising The Bar in Bar Prep
Dawn Siler-Nixon, diversity and inclusion partner at FordHarrison, explained how making diversity a priority in your law firm can impress clients, meaning more revenue and success for your firm!
In government and legal policies…
How the Trump Administration will Affect Workers’ Compensation — Workers Comp Matters
In a legal field that has already seen a lot of turbulence recently, and for the past 30 years, what will the Trump administration and a GOP congress mean for the future of workers’ compensation?
Broken Promises and Public Service Loan Forgiveness — The ABA Law Student Podcast
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Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Trust The Process: How To Build And Manage Workflows In Law Firms
After 10 years of promising loan forgiveness to lawyers and others who have taken lower paying government positions, the Department of Education seems to be changing the rules. So the American Bar Association sued. Learn more about why from ABA President Linda Klein in this podcast.
Inside Trump’s EPA Pick and Possible Implications — Lawyer 2 Lawyer
After President Trump chose Scott Pruitt as nominee to head the EPA, experts examined what might happen to policies under Pruitt, who some have said is a climate change denier.
In law firm best practices and software…
The Benefits of Unbundling Legal Services — New Solo
Thoughts from Dave Aarons, CEO of Unbundled Attorney, about whether offering your legal services “unbundled” might benefit your practice, especially as a solo.
Law Firm Accounting: Empowerment by the Numbers — The Un-Billable Hour
No, not the numbers in the Dora the Explorer book you’re reading your children. In this podcast, Micky Deming laid out the common misconceptions lawyers have about accounting and what you can do about it in your own firm management.
The Ransomware Epidemic in Law Firms: A Guide to Defense and Survival — Digital Detectives
This was a quick and useful how-to on backing up your information and educating your team on malware countermeasures to mitigate the effect of a ransomware attack.
Time is the New Green: Tips and Tools to Optimize Your Life — The Paralegal Voice
You better get your notepad out for this one. Legal Talk Network CEO Adam Camras shared 30 softwares, apps, and practices he uses to make his life more efficient.
State Farm CLO Jeffrey Jackson on Ranging Experience in the Legal Office — In-House Legal
According to Jeffrey Jackson, CLO at State Farm, lawyers who put effort into personal relationships will strengthen their reputation, build trust with their clients, and provide young lawyers a safe space to grow.
The Origin of Rocket Matter: What Makes Web-Based Legal Software Successful — Law Technology Now
A behind-the-scenes look at starting and maintaining a software company for lawyers from Rocket Matter CEO and founder Larry Port.
Don’t be surprised if Alexa responds to these podcasts.
The Legalities of Amazon’s Echo — Lawyer 2 Lawyer
In a recent murder case, prosecutors have included Amazon’s Echo as technology-based evidence. Lawyer 2 Lawyer examined whether this makes us safer or compromises our privacy (or both).
Alexa, Play the Kennedy-Mighell Report Podcast — The Kennedy-Mighell Report
On a lighter note, Dennis and Tom went through the potential uses of these new dictation devices, including Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, for legal professionals in their practices and personal lives.
And for your monthly entertainment…
The Fashion Police — Thinking Like A Lawyer
On Above the Law’s podcast, Fashionista.com deputy editor Tyler McCall talked about intentionally not covering Melania Trump’s fashion choices.
Legal Asylum by Paul Goldstein: A Satiric Look at Legal Academia — ABA Journal: Modern Law Library
And lastly, as always, the ABA Journal’s Modern Law Library featured an interview with the author of a legal book. Paul Goldstein talked about his new novel, Legal Asylum: A Comedy, a funny and well reviewed read about a law school dean’s ambition.
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