Legal Podcasts: The Perfect Valentine

Whether you see Valentine’s Day as the most romantic holiday of all time or a glaring reminder of your singleness, legal podcasts are right there with you as the perfect gift for yourself or others. This month, Legal Talk Network covered all the latest in legal current events from the potential conclusion of the Mueller investigation, to an explanation of Rudy Giuliani’s decisions. The network also collected everything you need to start the year off right with a plethora of advice for effectively running your firm. Whether it’s setting professional goals or making data-driven decisions, these business tips will help you navigate the industry in 2019. So grab a heart-shaped box of chocolates and tune into Legal Talk Network this Valentine’s Day.

Current Events:

After 19 months, the Mueller investigation could finally be close to wrapping up and Mueller could potentially be releasing his final report soon. Guests Frank O. Bowman III and Hans von Spakovsky look at the year ahead, share some predictions on the special counsel’s investigation, and what could be revealed in the Mueller report.

In her book Glass and Gavel: The U.S. Supreme Court and Alcohol, author Nancy Maveety tours through the ways SCOTUS and alcohol have overlapped. Some of these cases involving alcohol directly impacted commerce, advertising, criminal justice, and even gender discrimination laws.

The actions of President Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani, have left many wondering what he’s doing and why. Hosts Elie Mystal and Joe Patrice talk about Rudy Giuliani’s bizarre turn from respected former prosecutor to an irrational pundit that seems to make his client’s case worse at every turn.

Ralph Baxter successfully navigated his business through the recession and put Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe on the map. Now he consults with firms looking to improve their business models, sits LegalZoom’s board, and ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2018. He shares with us where the legal profession has been and where he thinks it’s headed.

Business Advice:

Having a big office, a hefty salary, and lots of employees doesn’t always mean that you’re happy. Samorn Selim discusses how being honest about what sort of work fulfills you can help in choosing the right career. Sometimes, a smaller salary at the right job can bring you exponentially more joy.

Do your 2019 goals include growing as a professional paralegal? Start off the new year right by challenging yourself, getting out of your comfort zone, and setting at least one professional goal for the coming year. This episode also includes predictions on what trends may impact the paralegal industry in 2019.

Prospective clients are drawn in by good online content, but the plethora of available marketing technologies make the choice overwhelming. Dave Chaffey shares how lawyers can implement technology for digital marketing and prioritize the tech that will serve them best.

Data is everywhere, and the power of data analysis is coming to law firms too. Learn how data-driven decisions can benefit your firm and gain tips for firms just starting out on their own data-driven journeys with guests Billie Tarascio and George Psiharis. Be sure to look out for more episodes from Matters, Clio’s brand new podcast.

Juries can seem problematic and no one gets excited when called in for jury duty. After all, how can a group of lay people handle such difficult and consequential decisions? According to Professor Shari Diamond, our trust in the jury system is not misplaced. Tune in as she shares her research on jury process.

What changes can lawyers make to give their clients a professional and modern payment experience? Sarah Schaaf has an answer, discussing how lawyers can optimize their payment processes with technology and automation.

In this episode with Stephanie Everett, she talks about some of the questions small firm lawyers should ask themselves. When you are struggling with your law firm— whether its money, time, focus, or all three—it’s helpful to take a step back and ask yourself some hard questions.

Conference Coverage:

In case you missed this year’s ABA Midyear Meeting or want to catch up on some of the latest trends in the legal industry, On The Road has you covered with episodes recorded straight from the conference floor.

Legal Podcasts: The Perfect Valentine curated from Above the Law