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Arguably, a Supreme Court appointment is the greatest prize in American politics, perhaps more so than the presidency. In consequence, these positions lend themselves to manipulation and tactical moves where possible, in spite of past norms. ABA Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh welcomes Professor Todd Berger to discuss the concept of court packing, its connotations and implications, and how it could actually bring balance to the Supreme Court. They also discuss the report generated by Biden’s Presidential Commission on SCOTUS, and whether their findings offer any clarity on potential reforms in the Court.Professor Todd A. Berger is a Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs at Syracuse University College of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meh, links. A recent article claims that the hard work of building backlinks to drive traffic to your law firm’s website isn’t worth it. Is that right? Spoiler alert: No; no it is not. The guys break down the fundamentals of link building and share their top ten tips to improve your search ranking.-----Conrad and Gyi debate whether the Siege Media article is relevant to the legal industry, in their continued quest to find the best ways to connect your practice with prospective clients. Then they dive into the foundations of link building. Anchor text! Paid links! Link Sculpting! Oh, my!Now that you’ve been schooled on the fundamentals of link building, let’s get you started right. Here are the guys’ 10 top tips you can put into action today. Building a solid backlink profile takes work, but—when it’s done right—it can be remarkably effective.The News:·     Smith.ai, the virtual receptionist service, now offers automatic call recording and transcription.·    CallRail and Clio integration? What it is and what it isn’t.·    Google showing TikTok video shorts inSERP. Time to dust off your fancy dance moves.·    Internet Brands raises more money, now at a$12 billion valuation.Mentioned in This Episode:Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTubeABA Tech ShowSmith.aiClio and CallRail IntegrationNear MediaInternet Brands valuation recapRoss Hudgens, Siege Media, on Link BuildingRoss Hudgens, Link Building webinarGoogle Maps blogScreaming FrogAhrefsFollow/No FollowClio Cloud ConferenceClio Legal Trends 2021 ReportPlus, the Texas Hammer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Associate Justice Anne McKeig of the Minnesota Supreme Court joins Talk Justice to discuss her trailblazing legal career and how courts can expand access to justice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing is about message, not volume. Before big advertising spends, figure out who you are and what you want to say. What makes you special? Look inside your firm and understand your culture and passions. You don’t have to dress, act, and talk like every other firm. And you can’t buy authenticity.Guests April and Tyler Roberts are co-founders of NOMOS Marketing. They dig into what makes a law firm unique, building on aspects that forge stronger connections with clients. Lean into what makes you unique.Too often, firms focus on the same, bland messaging. They don’t know what they stand for, so they follow the crowd. Instead, build a real brand. When people need an attorney, they are going through a scary period. Learn how making your firm more personal generates trust and helps clients envision the successful outcome only you can deliver.(Plus, the one thing any lawyer or law firm can do right now, today, to improve marketing results). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do lawyers need a happiness formula? How do we create more happiness in our jobs, relationships, businesses, with our coworkers and within our firms? Joining me for a conversation about creating more happiness is Mike Duffy. Mike is a philanthropist and an author of five books on happiness including: The Happiness Book: A Positive Guide To Happiness!, The Happiness Book For Men and The Happiness Book For Kids Volumes I & II.  He has interviewed the top thought leaders, athletes, rock stars, CEO's and celebrities in the world on happiness, work/life balance, resilience and success for his books. He was an MC at Woodstock '94. He gave a TEDx talk at TEDx Berkeley. He loves to speak about how you can gain greater happiness and joy in your precious life.  Mike Duffy is the CEO of Happiness Wealth Management in San Carlos, CA. He has over 27 years experience in finance. Mike started The Happiness Hall Of Fame to recognize, encourage and celebrate people and organizations that make other people happy. Mike also founded the Happiness Hall of Fame Homeless Outreach which provides money, food, counseling and hope to the hopeless.Mike Duffy gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:05] What is a happiness formula [9:40] Why it’s important to have ‘progress evaluation’ as part of your goals [14:15] How the happiness formula relates to lawyers [22:05] Mike’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode:Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillConnect with Mike Duffy here: LinkedIn www.mikeduffyspeaks.com/ www.happinesshalloffame.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

Aliza Shatzman didn’t realize that federal judicial employees are not protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. That is until the judge she worked for in 2020 ended her clerkship early—for reasons that she thinks were due to gender discrimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab member, Matthew Sullivan, who is the Executive Director of Finance and Operations at Sullivan Law and Associates. Together they discuss the importance of a legal administrator, the future of executive functions in law firms, and how Lawyerist Lab has helped his firm grow.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!Thanks to Albatross Legal Workspaces, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Levi Barlavi is a “niche practice” solo attorney, focusing on the needs of medical providers. He started his own practice just three years after law school, and, yes, it can be done.But being a solo, no matter how good you are, requires insights into the available legal tech tools, and it’s OK to ask for help. They don’t teach you this stuff in law school. So how did Barlavi grow a solo practice, learn to plan, create a vision, and incorporate tech and marketing?Hear how networking, curiosity, conferences, public speaking, and following his passion helped Barlavi develop a practice that excites him and grows by the year. As Barlavi says, get personal, go outside your comfort zone, dive into social media, and “exercise your boldness.”Got questions or ideas? Don’t forget to hit us up at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.comTopics:   Guest Levi Barlavi shares how he followed his passion as a solo practitioner and found a unique niche in healthcare services.   Get outside your comfort zone and express your personality through public speaking, networking, and social media. Hear how sharing information and being open to conversations builds your reputation, your brand, and your practice.Mentioned in This Episode:Clio Legal TechToastmastersAllison Shields and Dennis Kennedy, “Make LinkedIn Work For You,” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss all the latest trends and happenings (including the Affinipay’s MyCase acquisition) with industry expert Niki Black. She talks through processes for choosing software for your law firm and explains how to find the functionality that will best meet your needs.Niki Black is an attorney and the Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due diligence is your friend, Elon.Twitter has sued Elon Musk for walking away from his plans to purchase the company and it's hard to see how Musk gets out of this unscathed. Twitter's deal lawyers negotiated a pretty ironclad agreement, Musk's complaints fail basic logic, and Delaware law is roundly against him. But other than that, he's doing great! We also talk about the value of impeaching Supreme Court justices for lying during the confirmation process -- even if there's no hope of removal -- and we chat about the value of a good video deposition angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices