If you’re wondering how to use the last moments of summer to the fullest, there’s no more productive way to fill the time than with informative and engaging legal podcasts. Whether you want to catch up on current events, like the Epstein debacle or the 2020 census citizenship question, or you want to dive into legal content, like diversity in the industry or internet trends, Legal Talk Network has the perfect podcast episodes to keep you entertained and up-to-date. So instead of spending the last days of summer break binge-watching TV shows, check out your best source of legal podcasts.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Legal Aftermath
Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal discuss why the lawyers who enabled Jeffrey Epstein could potentially have their careers ruined as the SDNY brings new charges against him. They also cover Alex Acosta’s resignation.
The 2020 Census Citizenship Question and Gerrymandering
Guests Nicholas Stephanopoulos and Dale Ho dive into Rucho v. Common Cause/ Lamone v. Benisek and Department of Commerce v. New York, two cases that impact gerrymandering and the 2020 census citizenship question.
Pro Bono Scholars and Increased Representation: Dissecting Law Student Division Resolutions
Check out this episode for a deeper look at two resolutions the law student division is bringing before the ABA House of Delegates including a call for widespread adoption of pro bono scholars programs and increasing the number of law student division delegates.
The Mindful Law Firm—Using Positivity to Increase Well-Being
The workplace can be stressful and it is important to create an environment that encourages employee health and well-being. Anne Brafford shares ways firms can address problems and emphasizes the positive effects that result from investing in a healthier work environment.
How the Great Recession changed American law firms
Many challenges for modern law firms today come from the significant changes firms have gone through in the last decade. Randy Kiser explains how the Great Recession of 2008 impacted law firms and the legal services landscape.
Access for All: How Justis Connection Brings Lawyers and Clients Together
Attorneys of color face a unique set of challenges within the legal industry but Kisha Brown aims to change that. In this episode, she describes Justis Connection, a platform for connecting lawyers of color to new clients, and the issues minorities face in the legal system.
From Lawyer to Tech Entrepreneur
Pieter Gunst shares his experience transitioning from lawyer to legal tech entrepreneur. His story includes strategies for aspiring tech founders and resources he thinks are invaluable to legal tech start-ups.
Why Having a Mission Matters
What does it mean to be mission-driven? John Kassel, Managing Partner of one of Vermont’s leading law firms, and Sam Glover, Founder of Lawyerist.com, discuss why missions are more than just words or ideas—they are “the why” behind your legal practice.
Exploring Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends Report
Review the highlights from the 2019 Internet Trends report from analyst Mary Meeker and explore how current changes in usage could affect the future of the internet in this episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report.
The Chocolate Covered Edition
Just like life, your legal career is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. This is especially true for Valerie Beck who left her legal practice to become a chocolate expert and entrepreneur.
Conference Coverage
2019 AALL Annual Meeting & Convention
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fastcase with Bob Ambrogi, Ed Walters, and Phil Rosenthal. Hear about the beginnings of their company and how the expertise and vision of law librarians was instrumental in their initial stages of development.
NALA Annual 2019
Carl Morrison, host of the Paralegal Voice, reported on the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo including interviews with attendees and coverage of the latest legal topics, from eDiscovery to paralegal certification.