Best Ambrogi Podcasts (2024)

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#525: Judicial Clerkship Truths Revealed, with Aliza Shatzman 37:42

40m ago37:42

37:42

Uncover the shocking truth about judicial clerkships in this eye-opening episode of the Lawyerist Podcast. Today, Stephanie sits down with Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of the Legal Accountability Project, to discuss the crucial need for transparency and accountability within the judiciary. Aliza shares her personal journey through a challe…

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How to Navigate Legal Mistakes with Integrity and Transparency 34:28

2h ago34:28

34:28

At the 2024 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Scott C. Skelton’s session on the ethical handling of mistakes in legal practice was immensely helpful to attendees. Rocky Dhir welcomes Scott to the podcast to discuss his session and get more details on this important topic. If you think you’ve committed malpractice, what should you do? Scott shares …

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Stress, Burnout, and the Legal Profession: It’s OK To Talk About It 38:10

2h ago38:10

38:10

Legal burnout. It’s a real thing. Let’s talk about it. On the podcast “The Legal Burnouts,” guests Kate Bridal and Josey Hoff have opened up about burnout. Both worked in law, Bridal as an attorney and Hoff as a paralegal. One day they realized they’d had enough. They were burned out. They know what they’re talking about, and they know what many in…

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Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court Is Serious About Blowing Up Bribery Laws 35:12

2h ago35:12

35:12

The majority of the Supreme Court keeps diluting bribery laws and Eric Adams had best hope they aren't done yet. ----- Eric Adams got indicted last week and quickly pulled out the big litigation guns to explain that the Supreme Court already said bribery was cool. Meanwhile, Jonathan Turley rushed to the embattled mayor's defense to explain why ACT…

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EP 518- Conversation with Ed Herman Part 2 34:52

2h ago34:52

34:52

Should business decisions in your firm be driven by data or experience or both? Ed Herman explains the nuts and bolts of growing a firm and the importance of intake.By Legal Talk Network

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Briefpoint Unveils New Propounding Discovery Generator 16:44

2h ago16:44

16:44

In a conversation with Bob Ambrogi, Briefpoint founder Nathan Walter unveils its new Propounding Discovery module drafts 3 sets of outgoing discovery using a single pleading .pdf upload. Briefpoint is for attorneys who are interested in incorporating AI into their practice without having to change how they practice. Briefpoint’s patented AI system …

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The Return of Legal Vigilantism with David Noll and Jon Michaels 43:23

2d ago43:23

43:23

David Noll and Jon Michaels, authors of Vigilante Nation, discuss the reemergence of state-supported vigilantism. Noll and Michaels explain the vigilante methods, from anti-abortion bounties to book bans to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. They also provide a path forward, outlining what needs to be done to stop these efforts.…

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Ep 261: A Year Into His Tenure at UnitedLex, CEO James Schellhase on How the Company Is Embracing Innovation 37:10

14h ago37:10

37:10

One year ago, in September 2023, James Schellhase was named chief executive officer of the alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. The move was particularly significant, as he was only the second person ever to hold that title at the company, having succeeded Dan Reed, who cofounded UnitedLex in 2006 and had been its CEO ever since. Reed is …

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Ernie The Attorney: A Tech Whisperer Shares His Legal Tech Secrets 1:00:40

15h ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Get the most out of today’s tech products that are specifically created to save you time on the mundane stuff so you can focus on getting results for your clients. Guest Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson’s biz tech consulting firm helps small and solo firms apply tech solutions without being overwhelmed and learn the “80/20 Rule,” getting more output wi…

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Revisiting Space Law 34:37

4d ago34:37

34:37

While Craig is on vacation, we’re re-airing one of our favorite episodes from the Lawyer 2 Lawyer library so you can re-listen or be introduced for the first time if you’re a new subscriber. As many of you know, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are currently stranded in space due to a problem with the Boeing Starliner and will now be…

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#524: THE Key Step in Acquiring a Law Practice, with Jennifer Zahradnik 31:21

4d ago31:21

31:21

In this episode of Lawyerist podcast, Stephanie talks with Labster Jennifer Zahradnik, about the essential insights for avoiding costly mistakes when taking over a law firm. Jennifer shares her journey of inheriting a deceased attorney's practice, emphasizing the importance of institutional knowledge, organized client files, and the role of law pra…

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Evidence Preservation: Who’s Responsible and What Happens When It’s Lost or Destroyed 40:03

5d ago40:03

40:03

At the moment of conviction, the incentive to safeguard evidence diminishes in the eyes of the Criminal Justice System. That’s why it is critically important to act quickly to ensure evidence remains available for future appeals. Without it, your fight for freedom could be over before it even begins. In this episode, host Michael Semanchik is joine…

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Mitigating System Control Failures 14:34

5d ago14:34

14:34

Rob van Akelijen, P.E., CFEI from expert service provider S-E-A addresses industrial automation and control systems and mitigating potential failures.By Legal Talk Network

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Debbie Does The Dormant Commerce Clause 31:54

6d ago31:54

31:54

Why do professors think everyone has to personally experience the facts to understand the law? ----- Hardcore porn shows up in a law school lecture. You know, the rest of us managed to learn the relevant standards for obscenity laws within the context of the First Amendment without visual aides. Also, Diddy's lawyers forgot how track changes works …

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The Supreme Court is a liberal body–when it comes to legal writing 40:47

6d ago40:47

40:47

Jill Barton spent the first decade of her career working as a journalist, with the Associated Press Stylebook always at hand to determine word usage and punctuation choices. But when she became an attorney, she says, she realized that there was no single equivalent style guide when it came to legal writing—and she had to adjust to using the Oxford …

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EP 819- Emotional Trial Support Animals 38:54

6d ago38:54

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This episode is dedicated to Amy Gunn’s beloved Sun Bun Gunn, who recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We’ll talk about the special place pets hold in our lives and why we think every dedicated trial attorney should consider a pet.By Legal Talk Network

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The LHLM Q&A Extravaganza — LIVE! From LEX Summit 2024 40:22

6d ago40:22

40:22

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Gyi, Conrad, and a roomful of attorneys got together for a Q&A session addressing real lawyers’ most pressing legal marketing queries. Every law firm has different resources, assets, liabilities, niches, advantages, connections, etc. So, how do you take your uniqueness and make your firm stand out? This epis…

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Lawyers’ Role in the Making and Undoing of the A2J Crisis 39:38

7d ago39:38

39:38

Legal experts discuss their research into civil legal services and initiatives for addressing the access to justice crisis. Stanford’s Rhode Center is partnering with the Legal Design Lab and the Superior Court of Los Angeles County to collaboratively research, design and implement innovative, evidence-based approaches to improve access to justice …

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No More Billable Hours: The Move To Value-Based, Results-Based Pricing 48:09

9d ago48:09

48:09

Guest Shaun Jardine is an unapologetic disrupter in the world of pricing and billing by lawyers and law firms. He’s leading the charge to move from traditional billable hour pricing – charging for time – to the emerging revolution of value-based pricing. Charge for the results you achieve for your clients, not the time you spent getting there. Are …

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How Can Client Engagement Strategies Drive Revenue Growth for Your Law Firm with Mark Stern 43:28

7d ago43:28

43:28

In this episode, Mark Stern, CEO of Custom Box Agency, discusses strategies for enhancing client engagement and optimizing the customer journey to drive faster results and better experiences. The conversation covers the application of marketing funnels, the importance of physical experiences, and how to create premium customer interactions. Mark em…

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Ep 260: A Deep Dive Into Filevine’s New Gen AI Tools for Litigators 29:30

7d ago29:30

29:30

At its recent customer conference in Salt Lake City, called LEX Summit, the case management company Filevine unveiled a number of product releases and updates. Among them were several products for litigators driven by generative AI, including a first-of-its-kind tool, Depo CoPilot, that helps guide a lawyer during a deposition, and another, Demands…

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Announcing the Launch of the AllRize AI-powered law practice management platform 11:46

8d ago11:46

11:46

AllRize, a leading innovator of software solutions for law firms and in-house legal departments, today introduced its AI-powered law practice management platform. The comprehensive SaaS solution includes all the features necessary to help legal teams streamline internal operations, increase staff productivity, and deliver superior service to their …

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Caitlin McCabe 37:58

11d ago37:58

37:58

Piquing curiosity in legal technology is the first step to helping lawyers engage with and acquire modern tech for their practice. Dennis and Tom welcome Caitlin McCabe to hear her perspectives on inspiring interest and enthusiasm for technology in the legal world. Caitlin discusses her role at BARBRI and how they continue to leverage technology to…

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#523: Financial Red Flags: Are You Hiring Too Soon?, with Bernadette Harris 31:31

12d ago31:31

31:31

Stephanie and Lawyerist Lab finance coach Bernadette Harris discuss the financial red flags to watch for when considering hiring for your law firm. Listen to discover the signs that indicate your firm is ready to expand and the importance of strategic planning. You’ll also learn about the hidden costs beyond salary, like taxes, benefits, and overhe…

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A Rising Attorney's Career in Data Protection 57:31

12d ago57:31

57:31

Everybody wants your data, from companies to hackers to governments. Guest Lexi Lutz is senior corporate counsel, and privacy watchdog, at Nordstrom. She advises the company on the legal implications of AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. As computers get smarter and capabilities expand, it’s more important than ever to maintain legal …

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Integrating the Heck out of Your Software; Lame Legal Ethics Rules; & “Questionable Ethics” 58:01

12d ago58:01

58:01

Dear lawyers, software integrations exist to help you make life easier, make work faster, and much more. So, get on board as Jared takes us on a magical journey of understanding, helping lawyers everywhere grasp the versatile, customizable integration possibilities in legal practice. Jared explains the differences between direct, indirect, and DIY …

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The Urge To Merge 33:09

13d ago33:09

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Is bigger better? ----- Law firms are merging like crazy with announcement after announcement after announcement. What's driving this big push and is this just going to be the way of the future? Also a judge invites us to meet the new racist, same as the old racist and we discuss the next must have for anyone taking depositions.…

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Passing the Gavel: Jon Amarilio Bids Farewell and Welcomes New Voices 10:41

13d ago10:41

10:41

Long-time host Jon Amarilio reflects on his six-year tenure and introduces the new hosts: Tracy Brammeier, a partner at Clifford Law Offices; Nikki Marcotte, a litigation associate at Kirkland Ellis; Mathew Kerbis, founder of Subscription Attorney LLC; and Kellie Snyder, an associate attorney at The Law Offices of Lane & Lane. (Don't worry, Trisha …

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EP 517- Conversation with Ed Herman Part 1 34:20

13d ago34:20

34:20

As managing partner at St. Louis based Brown and Crouppen, Ed Herman has grown the firm by shrinking in strategic ways. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about life and business with Ed and his son Brody.By Legal Talk Network

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What does the future hold for licensed paraprofessionals? 41:20

13d ago41:20

41:20

Much has been made of the gigantic access-to-justice gap in this country. One possible way to help bridge the gap is to expand the pool of people eligible to practice law. Of course, that raises age-old concerns about unauthorized practice of law.By Legal Talk Network

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LEXSummit 2024: Easy Marketing Ideas You Can Implement Today 12:45

14d ago12:45

12:45

Getting your law firm’s name in front of prospective clients is essential to your success, but it’s not always easy to make it happen. Craig Goldenfarb shares simple, easy to execute ideas for attorneys looking to market their law firms in creative ways. Craig shares tips for social media, community outreach, newsletters, swag, and more. Craig Gold…

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Ep 259: Live from Filevine’s LEX Summit: Interviews with Three of Its Leaders 35:01

14d ago35:01

35:01

In today’s episode, we feature three impromptu conversations with leaders of the case management company Filevine. Last week, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi was in Salt Lake City to attend LEX Summit, the Filevine customer conference. While there, he snagged three of the company’s top executives for brief, impromptu conversations about the company, its p…

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VA Disability Claims: An Often Overlooked Benefit Source 37:12

16d ago37:12

37:12

Our military and public service veterans deserve our best. Guest Alex Dell is a longtime Workers’ Compensation and Veterans Affairs compensation attorney, often representing injured public servants or military veterans. He’s also a former Division One hockey referee. In both roles, Dell explains how taking a broad view is crucial. The key, he says,…

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Pardon My Concerns - Should We Put Limits on Presidential Pardons? with Kim Wehle 37:49

16d ago37:49

37:49

Like all discretionary authority, the pardon power is only as virtuous as the person who controls it. Kimberly Wehle, author of the new book, Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works - and Why demonstrates that it can be a righteous tool to remedy wrongful convictions, but it also can be used to obstruct investigations, benefit political allies, a…

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The Wild West in Court: Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday’s Fight for Freedom After the O.K. Corral 44:55

16d ago44:55

44:55

Thirty shots fired in thirty seconds at the O.K. Corral left three men dead and three more wounded and turned into a month-long trial with some thirty witnesses in late fall 1881. Since then, their legendary gunfight with the Clantons and McLaurys has kept the town of Tombstone, Arizona alive and has been the source of inspiration for many books an…

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LEXSummit 2024: Jordan Berman of Unbiased Podcast 13:49

15d ago13:49

13:49

Laurence Colletti welcomes Jordan Berman to discuss her path from attorney to podcaster. Jordan’s interest in both current events and the law drove her to launch Unbiased, a podcast that strives to provide impartial analysis and education on the latest items to hit the news. She describes her podcasting process, social media approach, and her hope …

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Using Music in Political Campaigns: Misuse, Copyright Infringement, & Litigation 38:29

19d ago38:29

38:29

Over the years, the power of music has been an integral piece in energizing a crowd, whether through a specific song used at a political rally or in a campaign video on social media. However, there are legalities when it comes to the use of songs, especially when the musician doesn't want to be tied to a specific political candidate or a candidate …

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LEXSummit 2024: KPIs, Industry Trends, and Takeaways with Ryan Anderson 17:56

19d ago17:56

17:56

In the past year, AI propelled change in almost every corner of the legal tech industry, but has it proven to be of great use to lawyers at this stage? Gyi Tsakalakis talks with Ryan Anderson of Filevine to discuss the latest trends in tech and what types of AI tools are actually creating new and better approaches to legal work. They also discuss t…

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LEXSummit 2024: How to Sell Your Law Firm to Private Equity 21:02

20d ago21:02

21:02

The buying and selling of a law firm is a complicated transaction, and changes in certain areas of the legal industry are driving new sales. Seth Deutsch and Fred Litwiniuk talk through notes from their session on how to approach this process, with insights on both sides of the transaction. They discuss how to assess the strength and saleability of…

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Ep 258: How One Legal Tech Startup Is Simplifying Data Collection from Mobile Devices 40:33

19d ago40:33

40:33

Matt Rasmussen had worked for some 20 years in litigation technology and support at major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and litigation services providers, when he wondered why mobile collections had to be so time-consuming, inefficient and invasively overbroad. As he looked into it, he realized there was a better way to manage mobile collection…

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The Luis Vargas Story: Misidentified as the “Teardrop Rapist” 32:16

21d ago32:16

32:16

Luis Vargas was wrongfully convicted after three separate witnesses misidentified him as the “Teardrop Rapist.” Sixteen years later, DNA linked to the uncaught serial sex offender was found in one of the victim’s clothing from the crime. But for that evidence being preserved, Luis Vargas would have spent the rest of his life behind bars. This is hi…

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#522: The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges, with Mike Paton 53:40

21d ago53:40

53:40

In this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie dives into "The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges," featuring insights from Mike Paton, a seasoned EOS implementer. Discover how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can revolutionize your law firm by introducing structure and accountability while maintaining your entrepreneurial spiri…

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LEXSummit 2024: Profit-ology and the Art of Forecasting 12:47

22d ago12:47

12:47

Predicting your law firm's revenue each month is tricky business for many attorneys, but it can be done with an informed approach and the right tools. Laurence Colletti welcomes Jacqueline Bretell to hear highlights from her conference session on forecasting business income. Jacqueline offers insights on leveraging your law firm’s metrics to effect…

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What is up with these federal judges? 34:50

22d ago34:50

34:50

This week's episode of Thinking Like A Lawyer is all about the wild decisions made by federal judges. First up is a Trump judge doing Trump judge things -- but don't tell him that. There's a Ninth Circuit judge that keeps using his dissents to make political stump speeches, much to the chagrin of his colleagues. And the Second Circuit comes out aga…

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EP 818- Opposing Counsel Conditioning 32:46

22d ago32:46

32:46

Opposing counsel is telling you all the problems with your case for the 800th time. When he starts up again (yes, we think it’s a guy thing) should you shut it down or lean in?By Legal Talk Network

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Local SEO 2024: How to Rank AND Expand Your Law Firm 41:57

23d ago41:57

41:57

“Rank Number One!”—an all too easy promise made by SEO agencies, but probably only deliverable while they’re standing in your lobby. What happens when you walk down the block? The guys talk about real, meaningful ranking results with Local Falcon. How is your law firm showing up in local search? Gyi and Conrad give an extensive explanation of Local…

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LEXSummit 2024: Driving ROI with AI 17:56

23d ago17:56

17:56

How are the latest AI advancements going to impact your law firm? Laurence Colletti talks with Filevine Legal Futurist Dr. Cain Elliot about highlights from his AI-centered session on implementing AI to improve the quality and delivery of legal services and increasing profitability. They discuss reliable go-to tools available in the legal tech sphe…

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Do Existing Legal Ethics Rules Cover AI? 37:28

23d ago37:28

37:28

Dean Andrew Perlman of Suffolk Law School joins host Cat Moon for a discussion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and legal ethics on Talk Justice. Perlman authored an article in February of this year, “The Legal Ethics of Generative AI,” which describes how lawyers can use generative AI while satisfying their ethical obligations.…

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Community Table: Managing Communications As Client Volume Grows 29:58

23d ago29:58

29:58

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Growing pains. As you bring on new clients, it can be hard for an overburdened team of lawyers and paralegals to manage client communications. Hear how texting can help bridge communication needs, how a virtual receptionist can fill gaps, and how a standing schedule of update calls and a tas…

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“Type A” Lawyers and Retirement: When Is It Time to Step Away? 41:43

23d ago41:43

41:43

When is it time, and how do you know, to step back from your busy, often hectic, law practice and move on to a new chapter. And how do you prepare? Guests Charla Stevens and David Soley have both been highly successful attorneys in New England. Stevens moved on from her work at a law firm to establish a consulting firm, Charla Stevens Consulting. S…

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