Turkey isn’t the only thing you’re going to want to load up on this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re in a food coma or driving to grandma’s house, Legal Talk Network has the perfect legal podcasts to keep you educated and entertained this holiday season. If you’re looking for tips on handling stress in the profession, tune in for candid conversations about addiction and stress. Or if you’re interested in different kinds of system reform, tune in to hear about the experiences of lawyers fighting for death row and criminal justice reform. Or if you’re curious about current events, catch the funny and thoughtful takes of other legal professionals as they share their two cents. So while you sweat over the oven, pull up Legal Talk Network on your favorite podcast app and enjoy informational and engaging legal content designed with the busy lawyer in mind.
Why Criminal Justice Reform Matters (Part 1)
Criminal justice reform advocate and 2019 Clio Cloud Conference keynote speaker Shaka Senghor shares his personal story of redemption along with his experience with gun violence trauma and how legal professionals can shift their perspectives on justice reform.
The Alter Ego Effect, with Todd Herman
Todd Herman talks about his book, The Alter Ego Effect, in which he explains what the “alter ego effect” is, how to use an alter ego to overcome your biggest challenges, and whether you can still be authentic while you are pretending to be someone else.
The Angel of Death Row Edition
Hear the personal stories behind the death penalty in America. Andrea Lyon, dubbed “The Angel of Death Row” by the Chicago Tribune, shares about the challenges of advocating for justice for death row inmates and why she maintains her belief in the power of redemption.
How to master the jury selection process
Jeffrey T. Frederick dives into his new book, Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection, Fourth Edition: Gain an Edge in Questioning and Selecting Your Jury, which expands on ways to ask the right questions that will uncover needed information.
Data Literacy Guidance for Law Firms
What does it take to become data literate and data competent as a lawyer? LexisNexis CPO Jeff Pfeifer discusses the various tools and training that help lawyers gain deeper insights into the data they use on a daily basis and how to use it.
Innovations in the Future of Law Practice with Bill Henderson
In today’s ever-changing legal landscape, the Institute for the Future of Law Practice (IFLP) facilitates programs that help both law students and practicing lawyers develop specific skills. Bill Henderson discusses the motivation behind the founding of IFLP.
Birds, Books, And Blogs. Oh My!
A bird is loose in the Harvard Law School library, the relevance of libraries is questionable in the age of digital research, and Deadspin’s entire staff resigned causing a significant loss to the blogosphere. Plus, arguments against Halloween.
Inside the Controversial Purdue Pharma Settlement
Jonathan Novak from the Fears Nachawati Law Firm discusses the proposed settlement by Oxycontin maker, Purdue Pharmaceuticals LP, Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy filing, and whether the remaining states will agree to a settlement or take their fight to the courts.
Exploring Gambling Addiction and the Path to Recovery
It’s common for legal professionals to struggle with addiction, but gambling addiction is often overlooked. Jeff Wasserman talks in-depth about his experience as a recovered addict and what he’s doing now to help others struggling with the same issue.
The Law Student Roundtable: Examining Stress–Offering Hope
The new Law Student Division chair, Johnnie Nguyen, discusses the division’s upcoming mental health initiatives including a roundtable discussion to highlight the factors driving student mental health issues.