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Experts discuss how the legal system operates in rural communities and how to expand access to justice in these regions on the latest episode of Talk Justice.-hosted by Legal Service Corporation President Ron Flagg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has the landscape changed for law students nowadays compared to 10 or 15 years ago? How are the challenges similar or different from what you may have experienced when you were in law school? In this episode, I sit down with Samantha and Haylie, Co-Hosts of the Ladies Who Law School Podcast, and 3L Law Students in Oklahoma City.We talk about: How the pandemic has affected law students Which beliefs are outdated in the legal industry compared to years before How the outlook on Big Law has changed for the next generation of lawyers Being a law student and studying the law amidst some of society's most defining moments   Resources mentioned in this episode:Law School Confidential by Robert H. Miller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you working outside the law and ethical boundaries of Google Business functions? Or are competitors passing you by? Law practice marketing is one of the Internet’s roughest neighborhoods. Google has the tools, but what are the guardrails, and how does Section 230 dictate how far you – or your competitors – can go? Guest Eric Goldman, co-director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University, digs deep into this fascinating and confusing field. If you haven't already, check out Part 1 of our conversation with Dean Goldman.Plus, news: The new Local Search Rankings Factor report is out (hint, maybe geotracking isn’t all that), and maybe a looming trademark fight between law firms Hello Divorce and Hello Prenup. And in the 2021 Clio Legal Trends Report, lawyers say tracking revenue is the most crucial factor for measuring business health and growth. But is it?---------At the top of the episode, Conrad and Gyi take a moment to share their horror at the tragedy of the November 30th Oxford High School shooting, reflecting on the pain events like this cause not only for the victims, but for their beloved Michigan community at large. The guys, and the producers at Legal Talk Network, invite you to join them in showing your support to the victims of this terrible event by contributing to funds set up for the victims via the links below.GofundmeOxford Bank---------Sponsor music provided by SoundStripe:Got Me Like by Dr. DelightSpecial thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, and Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suicide has been a pervasive issue in the legal profession for many years, but the more we understand and talk about this issue, the more help we can give to those at risk. JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns talk with Erica Grigg about her personal experiences and her insights on how to recognize signs and talk to someone you fear may be considering suicide. They also discuss the impactful ways Lawyer Assistance Programs provide support to legal professionals and help with suicide prevention. Erica Grigg is director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year has passed since Pro-Trump protestors attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2o21. So, one year later, what has resulted from that dark day in 2021? And what progress have we made? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Gregory P. Magarian, professor of law at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, to reflect on the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Craig and Greg will take a look at the investigation by the January 6th committee, the impact of the insurrection, the people involved, and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! To ring in 2022, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Warren W. Harris and Kirsten Castañeda to look back at 2021 appellate law happenings and explore the lessons to be learned. Warren and Kirsten discuss topics from their recent appellate law articles for the Texas Bar Journal and offer guidance for attorneys on current issues. Warren W. Harris is a partner in Bracewell in Houston, where he heads the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. Kirsten Castañeda is an attorney with Alexander Dobose Jefferson LLC. Special thanks to our sponsor, Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonia Russo is joined by Shawn Hoover (a first chair trial attorney with the Georgia Capital Public Defenders), Anthony Santos (a deputy district attorney in Jefferson County, Colorado), and U.S. Army Major Earl Wilson (the chief of military justice at the first cavalry division at Fort Hood, Texas). Together, they deep dive into the criminal justice system from the perspective of lawyers of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chief Justice released his year-end report on the federal judiciary and informed us that everything is fine and there's nothing to see there. While multiple issues threaten the legitimacy of the courts, Roberts assured the country that he's got some webinars that can solve everything from sexual harassment to market manipulation. Alan Dershowitz also closed off 2021 with not one, but two embarrassing TV appearances as he struggles to maintain relevance. Welcome to 2022! Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expert witnesses can make or break your case. Not only do they need to understand the facts of the case and the subject matter, but they must also clearly communicate their position to the jury. But you can’t always count on credentials alone. In this encore presentation, Trial attorney Erica Slater of The Simon Law Firm joins John and Erich to discuss expert evaluation strategies that can help avoid surprises in the depo, trial, and invoice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever said something in a meeting that is ignored when you say it, but suddenly becomes a great idea when repeated moments later by a male in the room? Are you passed over when solutions are being discussed, but at the top of the list when the work is dished out? If you often feel invisible, you are not alone. This episode covers subtle ways to be heard and acknowledged in your next meeting. Try our tips. And if all else fails, you can always wear a unicorn head... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices