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Professors Morgan Hazelton and Rachael Hinkle have published a fascinating book on one of the mysteries behind Supreme Court decision-making. "Persuading the Supreme Court: The Significance of Briefs in Judicial Decision-Making" combines research of more than 25,000 party and amicus briefs filed between 1984 and 2015 and interviews with former Supreme Court clerks and attorneys to shed light on the use of amicus briefs, one of the more mysterious and consequential features of Supreme Court cases. Both professors have J.D. and Ph.D. degrees and combine unique academic expertise in judicial politics, judicial process, and analytical methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law schools do an excellent job teaching the law, but does anyone teach new lawyers how to communicate and develop positive, productive relationships? Most lawyers graduate with a solid grasp of the law, but many have never learned how to work with clients, colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, and the community at large. Effective communication and relationship development are at the heart of every litigation practice. Communication builds strong cases, establishes rapport with clients and colleagues, and helps litigators explain complicated issues to juries. Guest Nan Joesten, a former corporate executive and litigator and founder of Rapid Evolution LLC, is dedicated to helping attorneys and executives build communication and relationship skills. In this episode, we discuss key elements for communication; strategies to use in the courtroom and in our practices; and tips to help us listen, communicate, connect, get involved, and build a reputation. Hear Nan’s real-world insights and actionable tips--don’t wait to become a better communicator!Stay tuned for our “Quick Tips” segment on mediation at the end of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Sinkus joins me to discuss how to get more leads from your website.He also shares key information you may be missing from your current website, and suggestions and strategies to optimize your pages, marketing strategy, and overall lead generation.Getting to the bottom of a challenge is what Adam does best. He is a passionate and creative problem solver with more than a decade of experience in Marketing, Operations, Customer Journeys, and Training. Adam has worked with some of the largest companies in the US in Technology, Health Insurance, Transportation, and Logistics.Adam gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] Why your website needs constant attention [5:35] How to improve leads to and from your website [7:15] The power of having clear CTAs [10:40] Creating “secondary calls to action” on your site [13:25] Marketing strategies you can develop from have a website, including targeted ads [14:10] Creating a look-alike audience [17:05] Adam’s book review [20:20] Focusing on your website visitor  [25:05] Designing an easy client experience on your website [29:20] Organizing the information on your website [30:15] One big takeaway to implement right away Resources mentioned in this episode:Youtility by Jay BaerConnect with Adam here: https://www.instagram.com/apurposepartnership/ https://twitter.com/AdamSinkus https://linkedin.com/in/adamsinkus https://www.facebook.com/apurposepartnership https://apurposepartnership.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

Whether you’ve got a summer trip planned or not, it’s always a good time to start a really great book. Dennis and Tom talk through their personal summer reading goals and how they approach the curation of book lists that hit business and pleasure in equal measures.  Later, what the heck is the Fediverse? Twitter’s slow death has us all a bit annoyed and increasingly disengaged, but social media is still a big part of how we humans interact, so what’s next? Dennis and Tom explain “federated platforms” and what they promise for our future social media experience. 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:A Segment: Summer Reading Lists Artificial Intelligence - Melanie Mitchell Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman Ideaflow - Jeremy Utley Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity - Peter Attia Think Again - Adam Grant Rise and Fall Series - Michael Sullivan The Final Architecture Series - Adrian Tchaikovsky  A World of Curiosities - Louise Penny Beyond Data: Reclaiming Human Rights at the Dawn of the Metaverse - Elizabeth M. Renieris Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver Beartown Series - Fredrik Backman  Work Clean - Dan Charnas B Segment: Federal of Social Media Fedi.tipsParting Shots:Libby  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocky Dhir welcomes Laura Gibson and Trey Apffel to hear all about what to expect at the June 22 & 23 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2023. They talk through the “CLE on steroids” programs, making the most of your conference experience, and later highlight each of the scheduled keynote speakers. What can lawyers learn from a filmmaker? Tune in for insights on Daytripper creator Chet Garner’s session centered around his exploration of the great state of Texas. Rocky, Laura and Trey also discuss the drama surrounding controversial speaker Attorney General William Barr. Register now! Online registration closes Sunday, June 18, 2023. Laura Gibson was the 2022/23 President of the State Bar of Texas and is a member of Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and the Managing Partner of the Houston office.E.A. “Trey” Apffel III became executive director of the State Bar of Texas in December 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with Joe Hodge from American Printing House for the Blind, about building websites and systems for the visually impaired. They discuss why accessibility plugins may not be the panacea they claim to be and why good accessibility practices are beneficial to all users.Links from the episode: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/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, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And the Supreme Court's ethical problems just won't go away.Biglaw has always played follow-the-leader. Usually it's about bonuses, but Skadden is taking a big gamble that the rest of the industry will follow it back to a Monday-Thursday office work week. If the rest of Biglaw doesn't follow suit, the giant sucking sound you hear will be Skadden talent lateraling to rival firms. Also the Supreme Court's ethical follies continued with John Roberts teasing a secret plan to cure its ethical woes, while Gibson Dunn took a turn as legal industry laughing stock with a shoddily researched letter on behalf of Harlan Crow. And the Court sided with a grandmother after the county stole $25,000 from her... but dig a little deeper and her case wasn't as sympathetic as it looked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Thompson from Expert Service Provider Dee Gee Rehabilitation Ltd. discusses how technological improvements and enhancements are impacting individuals with disabilities and claims in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve been working on this case for 2 years and it’s looking good. Then your own expert destroys it with a devastating response in their deposition. Is it their fault or yours? Good expert prep involves more than simply presenting the facts of the case. We’ll share tips from our expert depo checklist and show you how a little extra time with your expert upfront can prevent a disaster on depo day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In wrongful death cases, we always focus on the facts regarding the decedent. Experienced attorneys know we should also consider the settlement before taking the case. Today we’ll talk about due diligence regarding estranged family members, what to do when potential beneficiaries can’t play nicely together and why having all beneficiaries represented by a single counsel can strengthen your case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices