There’s not a whole lot you can do in a food coma. But if arguing about politics or Black Friday online shopping aren’t your style, you can always listen to legal podcasts. This month on Legal Talk Network the episodes featured notable guests, like Ken Starr, practice management tips on things like automation and cybersecurity, and the latest in legal news such as the Kavanaugh confirmation. They also cover topics like eFiling tips, attorney wellness, and women in law. So while you’re recovering from mass amounts of turkey and green bean casserole, try out some of these podcasts.
Ken Starr Shares his Side of the Clinton Investigation in ‘Contempt’
Ken Starr talks about his book “Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation,” which unveiled the salacious details of President Bill Clinton’s affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
#197: How Happy Employees Lead to Happy Clients, with Tracey Ivanyshyn
Tracey Ivanyshyn, the President and CEO at UPLevel, talks about what makes employees happy, and how happy employees lead to happier clients as well as what employers can do to create a positive work environment.
Lady Lawyer Diaries: Support for Women in Law
The hashtag, #LadyLawyerDiaries, has been used by women in law and has led to the creation of a thriving community for women lawyers on Twitter. Kendyl Hanks and Kristen Vander-Plas discuss how their Twitter account has become a forum for women in the legal industry.
Robot Takeover: How Automation Makes Law Practice Easier
Lawyers may have already automated tasks in their firms without even realizing it. Milena Higgins talks about the ways automation and AI can help lawyers turn over cases with ease and efficiency.
New Law School Rankings, The Plight Of The Managing Partner, and In-House Work In The #MeToo Era
Joe and Elie recap the top legal stories of last week. They discuss an in-house community deeply concerned with navigating the #MeToo era, the abrupt decision of Baker McKenzie’s managing partner to step down for “exhaustion,” and law school rankings.
While some may be hesitant to shift to eFiling from paper filing, Tisha Delgado shares the advantages to this electronic system from saving time and energy to being able to file last minute.
Justice Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
On October 6, 2018 Brett Michael Kavanaugh was sworn in as the 114th Justice of the Supreme Court. Carrie Severino and Steven D. Schwinn talk about the controversy over Kavanaugh’s appointment and his future impact on the Supreme Court.
Nursing The Wound: The Law and Ethics of Disability Management in Workers Compensation
Improve your knowledge about nurse case managers. Justin Beck talks about the role of nurse case managers and highlight the ways they promote synergy between the carriers, providers, and patients involved in a claim.
The Evolving Landscape of Law Firm Data Breach Preparation and Response
The threat of data breaches continues to grow, but only about 25% of firms have incident response plans in place. David Ries talks about the need for law firms to develop a quick and logical way to respond to a data breach.
Attorney Wellness and Taking Good Care of You
Why should we care about stress and well-being when stress is part of the job? Dr. Teresa Albizu and Gery Rodríguez-Menéndez discuss attorney wellness, how to see the signs, strategies on how to cope with stress, and when an individual should seek help.
Conference Coverage
Remember to tune into the On the Road episodes of the State Bar of Michigan NEXT Conference 2018 and the CLA Annual Meeting 2018 for interviews with relevant attendees and discussion about legal trends from the conference floor.
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