Winter is Here… And so are Legal Podcasts

Need something to tide you over until Game of Thrones finally returns? Legal Talk Network has the perfect legal podcasts to make your wait for winter productive. This month, Legal Talk Network featured the latest in legal technology, practice management, and current events. Whether you’re looking to integrate automation into your practice or just want to hear Michael Avenatti being himself, the network has you covered. If you’re still not convinced, there are episodes featuring the anti-vaccination movement, the opioid crisis, wrongful conviction, and more. So don your boiled leather and tune into Legal Talk Network for all your legal podcast needs.

Why Automation Matters

Businesses have caught on to how automation can save their staff from wasting time on repetitive tasks and the legal industry isn’t too far behind. Learn how automation technology can improve the experience of your clients in this Matters episode with Nehal Madhani and Jordan Couch.

The Michael Avenatti Interview

Above the Law’s 2018 Lawyer of the Year, Michael Avenatti, tells about his career, his opinions of the 2020 presidential race, and his most notable 2018 case in which he challenged Michael Cohen and Donald Trump over their treatment of his client.

Bonus Podcast: Prosecution v. Defense and the Realities of ‘Proven Innocent’

How real is the representation of the prosecution versus defense in FOX TV’s ‘Proven Innocent’? Jerry Buting and Jackie Maloney engage in a fiery debate in the third and last installment in Thinking Like a Lawyer’s bonus series.

The Tech Evangelist Preaches Edition: A Conversation with Legal Tech Journalist Niki Black

It’s not an uncommon opinion that the legal industry is consistently the most reluctant to embrace technology, but what effect will that reluctance have in the current economy? Nicole “Niki” Black discusses in this episode of @theBar.

Breaking and Entering: The Fascinating Life of a Professional Pen Tester

Penetration testing can identify areas of weakness in security and can help law firms protect their information. Hear from Sherri Davidoff about her career as a penetration tester including the methods she has developed for companies in the area of cybersecurity.

Jordan Harbinger’s Networking Playbook for Lawyers

Build influence in the legal community by networking and building meaningful professional connections. Jordan Harbinger, a social dynamics expert and influential podcaster, shares tips on making good impressions and being approachable.

The Legal Framework of the Anti-Vaccination Movement

What are the legal implications behind the decision of whether or not to vaccinate children? Lawyer 2 Lawyer takes a look at the rights of the child, the rights of the parent, relevant legislation, and other factors involved in the great vaccination debate.

The Opioid Crisis — Solutions for a Rising Epidemic

The book, The United States of Opioids: A Prescription For Liberating A Nation In Pain, explores some of the complexities and nuances of the opioid crisis. On Balance discusses the need for reform in healthcare laws and greater access to treatment for opioid addiction.

Bullying from the Bench: How to cope in court

“Bullyproof” is an anti-bullying initiative within the ABA Young Lawyers Division and receives many member complaints about judges. Tune in for advice and information about tactics you can use to protect yourself from judge bullying without hurting your client’s case.

Jeff Carr continues his fight against billable hours

“There’s an old saying that if you pay for service by the hour, you buy hours and not service,” says Jeff Carr, who sees the truth in such a sentiment. He shares about what has added value to the legal services he provides in this episode of Legal Rebels.

Conference Coverage

ABA TECHSHOW 2019

For legal professionals who want to know the latest in legal tech, ABA TECHSHOW is the way to go. The On the Road episodes from this year’s conference held from February 27th to March 2nd in Chicago feature topics like useful apps, the gig economy, cybersecurity, automation, collaboration, and more.

Global Legal Hackathon 2019

The goal of the Global Legal Hackathon is to bring together the worldwide legal industry with tech and innovation in order to rapidly develop solutions for improving the legal industry. Legal Talk Network attended and recorded interviews with the most notable attendees.