Whether you’re returning to school, taking your kids to school, or missing how smart school made you feel, Legal Talk Network has the perfect podcasts to both educate and entertain. This month’s episodes include industry advice for solos and law students, explorations about diversity in the law, marketing tips, and a glimpse at the potential future of the legal industry. As a bonus, tune into Legal Talk Network’s conference coverage for conversations with notable guests like the co-founders of Fastcase and ABA President Bob Carlson. So grab your notebook and pen and take note of the wealth of legal knowledge you will find in these legal podcast episodes.
Fairness and Equality: The Current Landscape of Antidiscrimination Law
What is fairness and does it really call for everyone to be treated the same? Kimberly Yuracko uses her extensive research on gender equality to discuss current social issues and how laws surrounding these matters are changing.
The Unconference—A Viable Conference Alternative?
There are so many benefits to attending a conference but could the unconference replace traditional conference structures? Tune in to hear about the different types of unconference approaches and the pros and cons of these more informal, interactive events.
Scaling While Solo, with Erin Gerstenzang
Criminal defense attorney Erin Gerstenzang discusses how her firm has evolved, shares her vision for scaling her solo practice, and what success looks like. She also expands on the potential challenges that come with growth.
Would You Rather? But Legal
Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal answer all your random legal questions. They dive into a couple of hypothetical situations about the legal industry and discuss which path they’d rather take knowing what they know.
What Can You Do with Your Law Degree?
One of the biggest challenges for law students is honing in on opportunities that align with their personal and professional goals. Gaylynn Burroughs talks about her work at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and ways law students can get involved in similar areas.
Why Feedback Matters
You want your clients to have the best experience possible, but how do you know if you’re delivering a good client experience? Tune in for information about why collecting, analyzing, and acting on feedback is an essential practice for law firms.
Website Accessibility and the ADA
In Robles, v. Domino Pizza LLC, a blind man filed a lawsuit against Domino’s after he was unable to order a custom pizza from the company’s website and mobile app. This episode looks at website accessibility litigation and how the ADA impacts these cases.
The Future of the Profession Crossfire Edition
Two opposing opinions weigh in about the future of the legal profession and attorney regulation. One side claims the industry needs to adapt to the rapidly changing economy while the other side argues these changes might undermine the quality of legal services.
How to train your expert
Working with an expert or expert witness comes with its own set of challenges. Author and attorney Janet S. Kole examines the complex issue of expert witnesses in her new book How to Train Your Expert: Making Your Client’s Case.
Taking Ownership of Your Legal Career
How much of your legal career is actually in the hands of other people? Kimberly Rice explains the basics of business for lawyers and gives concrete steps for developing a business owner mentality.
Conference Coverage
AALL 2019: Fastcase 20th Anniversary
From the floor of the 2019 AALL Annual Meeting & Convention, guest host Bob Ambrogi speaks to Ed Walters and Phil Rosenthal, co-founders of Fastcase, for this special episode celebrating the 20th anniversary of Fastcase.
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: A Chat With ABA President, Bob Carlson
ABA President Bob Carlson covers the four primary topics talked about during this year’s ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, including lawyer/law student wellness, immigration, pro bono, and membership benefits.