Best Megan Zavieh Ethics Attorney Podcasts (2024)

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Wrapping Up 2020 [LGE 134] 12:37

3+ y ago12:37

12:37

We can't end 2020 the way we end most years, with improving office organization and reviewing fee agreements. Rather, this is a year to end with a focus on being kind to ourselves, setting new types of goals, and thinking about intentionally designing the coming year. In this episode, Megan highlights her article recently published on Attorney at W…

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Responding to Chapter 6 Notices: California Bar Exam [LGE 133] 20:05

3+ y ago20:05

20:05

Thousands of California online bar exam takers were flagged for review, and an untold number of them have received Chapter 6 notices. A Chapter 6 notice essentially accuses the applicant of cheating on the exam. Megan has put together resources to help applicants respond. Resources Mentioned: Dropbox folder I put together with resources Petition to…

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Clio's Annual Legal Trends Report with George Psiharis [LGE 132] 28:13

3+ y ago28:13

28:13

George Psiharis joins Megan to talk about the Clio Legal Trends report for 2020, the ongoing release of new information, and how Covid has impacted this important project. Resources Mentioned: Clio Legal Trends Report Clio Covid Impact Report Guest Info: George on Twitter George on LinkedIn Clio on LinkedIn Clio on Twitter Thanks for listening! Don…

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The Intersection of Ethics and the Business of Law [LGE 131] 9:53

3+ y ago9:53

9:53

Professor Cat Moon teaches a fantastic class at Vanderbilt Law School called Law as a Business. Megan was honored to be one of the guest speakers recently, and she focused part of her talk on the question, "What is the connection between ethics and the business of law?" This episode answers that question, focusing in large part on the consequences …

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3 Things Young Lawyers Should Know about Ethics & Careers [LGE 130] 11:51

4y ago11:51

11:51

Professor Cat Moon teaches a fantastic class at Vanderbilt Law School called Law as a Business. Megan was honored to be one of the guest speakers recently, and she focused part of her talk on the question, "What should young lawyers know about ethics and a successful career?" This episode answers that question with three specific things Megan think…

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Breaking Screen Addiction For Mental Health [LGE 129] 30:32

4y ago30:32

30:32

Screen addiction impacts most of us, and there's little doubt it has a negative impact. Overuse of screens leads to anxiety, depression, decreased productivity, and more. Its impact is also clear in children. It turns out, it's not entirely our fault that we are so hooked. Apps accessed on screens give us dopamine hits that keep us coming back for …

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Why Admissions Questions on Mental Health Matter to Us All [LGE 128] 32:54

4y ago32:54

32:54

We know the profession has a mental health crisis. We have serious concerns about bars asking applicants about their mental health. But do we really understand the position these questions can put an applicant in? In this episode, Megan discusses and (in a first on this show) reads out loud the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky…

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Slowing Down Incoming Business - Why and How [LGE 127] 15:44

4y ago15:44

15:44

A large number of ethics complaints begin with lawyers taking on more work than they can handle, leading them to miss deadlines, fail to be responsive to clients, and otherwise drop the ball. A booming business seems like a good thing, but too much of a good thing can cause severe problems. In this episode, Megan talks long-term solutions like hiri…

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Building a Niche Law Practice with Lyndosha Jamison [LGE 126] 33:14

4y ago33:14

33:14

A niche, or narrow, law practice might sound risky, but it's actually a fantastic way to build a rewarding practice. Lyndosha Jamison has created a niche for herself that is exciting professionally and financially successful. Join Megan as she interviews Lyndosha to learn how. Lyndosha Jamison and Megan presented at ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago in Febru…

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Disclosing Criminal Conduct on Moral Character Applications [LGE 125] 17:46

4y ago17:46

17:46

First, it sounds like the Florida Bar might be listening to this podcast. (Jut kidding, of course.) It issued a proposed advisory opinion allowing out of state lawyers to practice remotely from Florida without UPL repercussions. Read more about solving the "butt in seat" problem here. Second, applicants to the bar who have any criminal history at a…

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Military Spouses and More: How to Move Without a Bar Exam [LGE 124] 16:49

4y ago16:49

16:49

There are lots of reasons for lawyers to move from state to state, but when a bar exam gets in the way, it turns into a real pain. Whether you're a military spouse, an in-house lawyer, cultivating a Federal practice, or lucky enough to get reciprocity, Megan talks about how you can move and still practice law. (In this older Attorney at Work articl…

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From Addiction and Disbarment to Law School Professorship with Kenneth Lawson [LGE 123] 1:17:14

4y ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Note: This is a replay of our most popular episode - Episode 28 Kenneth Lawson went from running a successful practice in Ohio to having his license revoked because of misconduct while addicted to prescription painkillers. He joins us to share his remarkable journey to redemption. Ken Lawson is the Co-Director of the Hawai’i Innocence Project and a…

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Enduring 2020 Bar Exam Uncertainty [LGE 122] 19:25

4y ago19:25

19:25

The bar exam has gone from traditional end-of-July ritual to a jungle of uncertainty, constantly changing dates and conditions, and total chaos for everyone who intended to take the exam and start their legal career this summer. In an episode geared specifically to those in this situation, Megan talks about some strategies for staying in the know w…

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5 Things To Prepare For Running a Law Firm from Home with Kids [LGE 121] 17:11

4y ago17:11

17:11

Many families will have the kids home this fall, whether by choice or school policies. If you're going to be running your law firm from home in the presence of homeschooled kids, Megan has come up with five things you (and she) can do now to prepare for a smoother road and ethical law practice ahead. Schedule (honestly) Get help Plan breaks Plan yo…

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Diploma Privilege in Lieu of Bar Exam in 2020 with Jordan Couch [LGE 120] 38:11

4y ago38:11

38:11

Bar exams are a rite of passage for attorneys graduating from law school and being sworn in to practice law. But what if the bar exam is not feasible, such as during COVID-19? And what if the bar exam has an incredibly racist history that calls it further into question? And what if there is no empirical evidence that the bar exam has any correlatio…

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Will Hiring an Ethics Lawyer Hurt Me? [LGE 119] 18:55

4y ago18:55

18:55

In two contexts, lawyers and bar applicants worry about hiring an ethics lawyer. In moral character applications, applicants are often concerned that having a lawyer involved makes it look like they are hiding something. In discipline matters, lawyers express concern that hiring counsel makes them look like they committed misconduct. In truth, havi…

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Burning Questions on IOLTAs [LGE 118] 16:29

4y ago16:29

16:29

We've been scouring the internet to figure out what lawyers are asking about, and it turns out IOLTAs are a hot topic. In this episode, Megan answers some burning questions about IOLTAs, including: Can a firm have an IOLTA? Can a lawyer have more than one IOLTA? Can an IOLTA be used to send and receive wires? How does an attorney handle a check mad…

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How to Take a Mental Health Day [LGE 117] 22:28

4y ago22:28

22:28

Mental health is tough to tend to, especially as solo and small firm lawyers make a ton of excuses why we cannot be out for even one day. So how do we take a day off that leaves us actually inspired to go back to work and not more stressed than when we left the office? In this episode, Megan shares her story of a recent day off that shed light on s…

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File Destruction Policies [LGE 116] 13:18

4y ago13:18

13:18

Good policies and procedures make a law office run ethically, but file destruction is one where a lot of lawyers have questions. How long should we keep files? When does the time period begin to run? How do I let my client know? In this episode, Megan explores these questions and promotes some best practices. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to S…

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New Ethics Guidance & Supervising Remote Lawyers [LGE 115] 31:32

4y ago31:32

31:32

As teams disperse to remote work environments, the lawyer's duty to supervise takes on new wrinkles. Pennsylvania issued an ethics opinion to help guide us; it brings together past ethics opinions and adds details for today's new world. Kristin Tyler of LawClerk knows plenty about working remotely and supervising remote teams, since the business mo…

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Bringing Interns to the Team with Erik Pelton [LGE 114] 29:46

4y ago29:46

29:46

We typically think of team-building as bringing on full-time or infinite-duration members, but this mindset overlooks a great source of shorter-term talent. Law student interns can be great additions to your solo or small practice, and they give you an opportunity to streamline your processes while you give back. In this episode, Megan sits down wi…

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Reigniting Productivity in COVID-19 [LGE 113] 24:34

4y ago24:34

24:34

Even the United States Supreme Court has had to adapt to working remotely during COVID-19. Still, long-term lockdown (plus further uncertainty with kids ending school and some businesses reopening) can really suck the productivity out of us. In this episode, Megan explores some tips for getting back to business during these uncertain times. Highlig…

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New Ways of Lawyering: Subscriptions and New Business Models with Jon Tobin [LGE 112] 53:02

4y ago53:02

53:02

The king of subscription legal service, Jon Tobin, sat down with Megan in the midst of COVID-19 to talk about how lawyers can evolve in the way they offer legal services. Subscriptions are of course a major way we can change our offerings, and Jon has a lot to say about how it works, why it works, and how the ethics rules impact but do not stymie t…

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The Ethics of Virtual Consultations [LGE 111] 15:41

4y ago15:41

15:41

Stemming from her popular post on Attorney at Work, Megan tackles the ethical considerations for attorneys handling consultations, particularly initial consultations, virtually. Highlights include: - Ensuring video and phone communications are confidential - Careful sharing of client confidential documents - Conflicts checks - Terms of your consult…

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Impending Judicial Logjam and How Lawyers, Courts, and A2J Will Be Impacted with John Grant [LGE 110] 57:39

4+ y ago57:39

57:39

Megan is joined by John Grant, who lends his systems background to lawyers looking to streamline their law practices with better processes and procedures. In this episode, he and Megan explore the impending massive backlog of cases in the justice system, what lawyers and courts will face when the country reopens after coronavirus, and what lawyers …

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Megan Zavieh Ethics Attorney Podcasts

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Wrapping Up 2020 [LGE 134] 12:37

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Responding to Chapter 6 Notices: California Bar Exam [LGE 133] 20:05

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Clio's Annual Legal Trends Report with George Psiharis [LGE 132] 28:13

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The Intersection of Ethics and the Business of Law [LGE 131] 9:53

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3 Things Young Lawyers Should Know about Ethics & Careers [LGE 130] 11:51

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Breaking Screen Addiction For Mental Health [LGE 129] 30:32

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Why Admissions Questions on Mental Health Matter to Us All [LGE 128] 32:54

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Slowing Down Incoming Business - Why and How [LGE 127] 15:44

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Building a Niche Law Practice with Lyndosha Jamison [LGE 126] 33:14

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Disclosing Criminal Conduct on Moral Character Applications [LGE 125] 17:46

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Military Spouses and More: How to Move Without a Bar Exam [LGE 124] 16:49

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From Addiction and Disbarment to Law School Professorship with Kenneth Lawson [LGE 123] 1:17:14

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Enduring 2020 Bar Exam Uncertainty [LGE 122] 19:25

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5 Things To Prepare For Running a Law Firm from Home with Kids [LGE 121] 17:11

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Diploma Privilege in Lieu of Bar Exam in 2020 with Jordan Couch [LGE 120] 38:11

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Will Hiring an Ethics Lawyer Hurt Me? [LGE 119] 18:55

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Burning Questions on IOLTAs [LGE 118] 16:29

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How to Take a Mental Health Day [LGE 117] 22:28

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File Destruction Policies [LGE 116] 13:18

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New Ethics Guidance & Supervising Remote Lawyers [LGE 115] 31:32

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Bringing Interns to the Team with Erik Pelton [LGE 114] 29:46

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Reigniting Productivity in COVID-19 [LGE 113] 24:34

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New Ways of Lawyering: Subscriptions and New Business Models with Jon Tobin [LGE 112] 53:02

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The Ethics of Virtual Consultations [LGE 111] 15:41

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Impending Judicial Logjam and How Lawyers, Courts, and A2J Will Be Impacted with John Grant [LGE 110] 57:39

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