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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

Jane M. Spinak did not set out to write a book arguing for the abolition of family court. She thought she would be making the case for a set of sensible reforms. But the more she dug into the history of the family court system, the previous attempts at reform, and the examples of real world harms the system had caused, the more she began to believe there was no saving it.In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Spinak speaks with the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles about her philosophical journey and the writing of her new book, The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice to Children and Families.Spinak walks Rawles through the origins of the family court system at the turn of the 20th century. The movement began with Northern and Midwestern progressives, usually white middle- and upper-class women, who felt there needed to be a way to make the children of recent immigrants into “real Americans.” They also believed, as Spinak does, that adult court was not a place for juvenile offenders.Over the next century, the purpose and purview of family courts expanded and changed. Today, family court judges may consider juvenile criminal offenses, status offenses, custody cases, adoption, the removal of children from their parents and truancy cases. What has remained constant is the uneven enforcement of child safety laws, which fall primarily on poor and minority families.“It is doubtless true that many children of the well-to-do are saved from coming before the courts because their families have greater resources and are often able to obtain special care for their children,” reads a report from the Children’s Bureau in the 1930s cited in The End of Family Court. “Whereas the children of the poor are more likely to be referred to courts or committed to institutions when they develop serious behavior problems.”In this episode, Spinak shares experiences from her four decades in the family law arena, discusses how the children and families impacted by family court are leading movements for change, and explains how family court jurisdictions could shrink as communities step up to support families. 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

Barbenheimer is upon us, along with legal coaching mayhem, and a very gassy marketing campaign. -----Law firm coaching has really, really, really taken off in the legal world, and Gyi and Conrad find themselves wondering why. And, is coaching truly beneficial to you in your legal practice? The guys hash out why today’s lawyers are seeking professional coaches at an ever-quickening pace, and whether this a good trend or (sometimes) a little sketchy.Later, the guys pick apart Michigan lawyer Sam Bernstein’s free gas marketing scheme. Does this tactic engage new clients for the law firm? Is community awareness really happening? Is it worth the price tag? Gyi and Conrad discuss. The News: The Fastcase 50 list is out, and Gyi and Conrad might have just blacklisted themselves after some pretty pathetic pandering.  Threads might not be the Twitter-killer we thought — traffic has dropped by half after first week. Bar associations, take note! Nota has partnered with the Florida Bar to provide free IOLTA accounts for members. Mentioned in this Episode:Sam Bernstein’s Free Gas Marketing Campaign on YouTube And Its Very Aggressive PR: 7 Action News - Free Gas Giveaway  Live in the D  Planning a Road Trip? Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing, acquiring new business, and growing your firm are all important. But ultimately, any law firm has to produce results to scale, and that comes down to who you hire and how you manage, develop, and collaborate with your team. Guest Luis Scott is the owner and managing partner of Bader | Scott Injury Lawyers. In addition to running a firm responsible for millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, Scott devotes time to consulting with other firms to help them grow their own revenue. Based in Atlanta, Scott understands a competitive market for client acquisition, but also for employee acquisition. How do you find, hire, and retain the best team? Hear how Scott and his firm identified and hired employees, then turned the best into leaders, freeing senior partners to focus on strategy. The bigger a firm grows, the more important a strategic, mindful approach becomes. How big do you want to grow? Three million in revenue? Eight million? Bigger? Scott explains how he structures a firm and positions leaders and employees for success. Founders of any firm are only one person. After a threshold, there’s nothing more they can do by themselves. That’s where it’s vital to develop leaders who can oversee individual parts of the business, everything from litigation to HR to marketing. If you lead a law firm of any size, consider this episode your own, personal consulting session that will help you organize and focus your efforts on growing your revenue and expanding your reach. (Plus, you’ll learn “The Five Ps” of law firm management.)Mentioned in this Episode:Un-Billable Hour Community Table Figure Firm ConsultingThe Guts and Glory Show“The King of Growth,” by Luis Scott“It Has to Hurt,” by Luis Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit David Tatel joins LSC President Ron Flagg to share his memories of the 1974 founding of the Legal Services Corporation, as well as his view on the roles of courts and lawyers in the advancement of access to justice on this episode of LSC's “Talk Justice.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jason Rutel joins me to discuss how you can build deeper trust and credibility through website design.Jason Rutel, a passionate storyteller and missions advocate, founded Creative Nomads in 2019 to help global missions organizations enhance donor engagement and retention through impactful communication. With a strong background in the church and Christian entertainment industry, Jason previously worked as a traveling production manager and media director for renowned comedian Michael Jr.His passion for missions has led him to collaborate with organizations in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, and Papua New Guinea. Jason holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, with a minor in Intercultural Studies, from Southwestern Assemblies of God in Waxahachie, Texas.As the driving force behind Creative Nomads, Jason leverages his expertise in web design, videography, and branding to empower mission-focused organizations to communicate their message and champion their cause effectively.Jason gives listeners actionable tips on: [4:15] Recommendations to get through sales conversations without feeling salesy [6:25] Where storytelling comes in on your website [9:15] Breaking down what goes on to a website homepage [13:35] How to get your visitor to move through your website in a trusting way [15:20] Tips to convey your expertise  [16:40] Strategically using testimonials on your website  [19:00] How to deal with negative reviews  [20:45] Red flags that betray customer trust [28:50] How your navigation bar should look [34:05] Jason’s book review [36:25] One big takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode:Marketing Made Simple by Donald MillerConnect with Jason here: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeNomads/ https://www.instagram.com/thecreative.nomads/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecreativenomads/ https://creativenomads.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

The episode you’ve been waiting for. An all-Mac special with real Mac experts. More and more lawyers are using Apple Mac tech, including iPones, iPads, and laptops.In the past, there were challenges shifting between Mac and Microsoft, but today’s practice management programs can work on both systems. You like Macs? Then go for it, there is less and less to hold you back.Why Mac over PC? Cost, battery life, integrations between iPhones, the Apple watch, and iPads, as well as security are considerations. Only 15% to 20% of lawyers use Macs, so you do need to think things through and ensure you can share information with your Microsoft colleagues and opposing counsel. There are advantages and disadvantages. Make sure you understand every aspect.There are some basics to getting started. Maybe most important is to not “cheap out” when you’re getting your computer system set up. Our guests explain what you need, including processor speed and memory. It all matters. Law is your business, your computer is your tool. If you’re investing anywhere, it’s here. RAM? ROM? Gigs? Ports? What do you need?Got questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com  Topics: Lawyers use Macs. Yes, it happens, and it can go well.  Know what kind of needs you have and learn how to use your Mac to your advantage. Speed, cross-platform exchanges, and even weight matter. Programs abound for Mac lawyers. It’s not like the olden days when Microsoft programs only worked on Microsoft platforms. Adobe, Word, Excel all can work smoothly on a Mac. Mentioned in this Episode:Macs In Law OfficesJeff Richardson’s prior appearances on Legal Talk NetworkBrett Burney’s prior appearances on Legal Talk NetworkMacCodeweaversParallelsUSB hubs on AmazonAdobe subscriptionsTextexpanderTextexpanders for LawyersSetapp for MacUlysses app for MacQuick Look for Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices