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This is a tough episode because this could be any of us. Guest Jason Ward is a retired, highly successful lawyer. But behind his growing firm, substance abuse took hold even as Ward maintained the veneer of health and professionalism.Ward put constant stress on himself that morphed into mental wellbeing and substance abuse issues. He came to realize his drinking was taking over, not just on vacations, but also at home.At its peak, substance abuse damaged both Ward’s family and professional relationships. When he quit drinking, he found his behavior had altered and he moved on to THC to cope. Ultimately, he was forced to take full control of his own mental health, retire from the culture of legal litigation, and seek professional help. Today, Ward is sober. His is a success story. This is a brutally honest discussion, but it’s one we need to have. As you devote yourself to your clients and practice, are you paying attention to your own health and habits? It’s easy to lose sight when you are focusing on your practice. The business of law can deliver its own form of PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. Please be good to yourself. Help is available.Mentioned in this Episode:National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse Assistance, Government of Canada“Resolving Grave Disputes - The Law Of Dead Bodies In Ontario,” By Jason WardMental Health Awareness, American Bar AssociationWell-Being Programs, Canadian Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Clay Vaughan joins me to discuss video content – how to create it, best practices, and how to maximize your ROI.Clay Vaughan is an entrepreneur and business growth strategist who believes in the power of service. He founded his first business, Good Agency (formerly Reverent Media), nearly 15 years ago to bring integrity to the marketing industry and support businesses in reaching their full potential. Launched as Reverent Media, Clay's vision was to create a company that serves its clients with honesty and transparency. Rebranding to Good Agency in 2023 reinforced that commitment, focusing on tailored marketing guidance and execution that genuinely benefits its clients.In 2022, Clay had a successful multi-million dollar exit from two of his content creation businesses, providing an opportunity to invest further in his family, team, and community. He considers his family to be his most important mission in life. Clay gives listeners actionable tips on: [3:00] How to begin with a video you really want to work online [4:00] Tips to clarify your message [5:30] Scripting videos and emphasizing on pre-production  [6:45] Creating a pre-production process [8:20] Telling your story as an attorney vs. telling a story about client successes  [10:20] Where lawyers go wrong with video [13:10] Presenting your cases as personal wins, instead of monetary wins [22:25] How to make video content convert [27:45] Video call to actions that work [30:40] Clay’s book review [34:10] One thing Clay knows that works  [35:00] Should you create different video content for each platform?  [37:35] One big takeaway from this episode  Resources mentioned in this episode:Expert Ownership by David and Jason BenhamConnect with Clay here: http://facebook.com/vaughanstrategies/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayvaughan/ http://www.goodagency.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As stories of some CEOs' outrageous behaviors continue, the amount of activist shareholder activities keeps growing, say Kenneth Mantel and Megan Reda, partners at Olshan Frome Wolosky in New York. They represent investment funds, family offices and people trying to bring change at public companies—and maybe get a seat on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes it so difficult for some lawyers to embrace technology? Fear, confusion, and that feeling that they just can’t ever catch up create a wall that many attorneys can’t seem to break down. Dennis and Tom bring on Amani Smathers, another “fresh voice,” to learn how she encourages technology adoption among legal professionals. She also covers the AI hype, her favorite collaboration tools, her unique niche in legal tech, and more!As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Mentioned in this Episode:Power Automate’s Copilot Casetext’s CoCounsel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway invite Ben Schorr, an expert in utilizing AI technology in legal practice, to discuss Microsoft's Copilot. They explore lawyer-specific possibilities such as meeting notes, case summaries, and email drafts. They also cover reliability, privacy, and provide tips for maximizing Copilot in Microsoft apps.

Lawyerist Lab member and estate planning lawyer Rachel Allums knows that the client experience isn’t “one size fits all.”  In this episode, Rachel Allums talks with Zack about her deliberate and thoughtful approach to client experience. Learn how she creates a personalized experience for every client by considering their age, family dynamics, comfort with technology, and more.  Rachel delves into how she integrates both digital tools and traditional methods for efficiency and offers valuable advice on creating educational videos, seeking mentorship, and navigating the path to a successful estate planning business. Links from the episode:  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Postali & LawPay for sponsoring this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Steve Wood and Sean Murphy from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. address properly preparing corporate representative witnesses for crisis communications and deposition testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For real though, don't mention your law school rank in your wedding vows. You may think it cute but literally no one else does. Clarence Thomas has been workin that lifetime tenure racket from the very beginning. And ,careful what you post on social media, unless, of course you just enjoy having to go through the same trial multiple times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the attributes of a good trial attorney run in the family? Part Two of our Father’s Day discussion about practicing law with your Dad talks about the decision to follow your father’s footsteps and live up to the family reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the attributes of a good trial attorney run in the family? Part Two of our Father’s Day discussion about practicing law with your Dad talks about the decision to follow your father’s footsteps and live up to the family reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices