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So many young lawyers and recent grads are hungry to earn a law clerk position. As prefaced in the ‘Law Clerk Handbook’ by Judge Alvin B. Rubin and his clerk Laura B. Bartell, “the partnership between a federal judge and the judge’s clerk can be a splendid and mutually rewarding relationship”. Host Dave Scriven-Young sits down with Judge Joan Lefkow of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and her former law clerk Gerard Belfort now at Ballard Spahr. Together they discuss what law clerks do, recommendations for earning a clerkship, and tips for litigators in front of the court. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s litigation tips about conflicts of interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You work so hard every day in your firm to build a more profitable practice. But then you take a look at the numbers, and wonder why there isn’t much income left at the end of the day for you.Budgets can feel overwhelming. We create them to help us stay on target, but feel like money is being spent everywhere – how is it really contributing to your bottom line?In this episode, I speak with Brooke Lively, Founder of Cathedral Capital, to talk about why budgets suck, and how to run a more profitable business.Cathedral Capital is a company made up of a team of CFO’s and Profitability Strategists who help entrepreneurs turn their businesses into profitable companies. Brooke is a highly regarded international speaker and author. With expertise in growth management, creative problem solving and profitability strategy, Brooke has been featured in international media including Forbes, CNBC, and US News and World Report.We talk about: The Rule of Thirds when it comes to finance for your business The importance of designing a compensation plan that is right for your firm Different ways to diversify your compensation options Benefits of a profit plan and how it can help you strategize effectively Resources mentioned in this episode: From Panic to Profit: How 6 Key Numbers can make a 6-Figure Difference in your Law Firm by Brooke Lively No Ego by Cy Wakeman The EOS Life by Gino Wickman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Foster joins Dennis and Tom once again for their yearly “Pardon the Interruption”-esque recap. The trio examine oodles of issues and advancements (or lack thereof) in both legal tech and the profession in general. And, miraculously, even though there seems to be no recognizable competition going on, Tom wins the day! Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.Debbie Foster is the managing partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of our discussion on how to take a deposition dives into deeper issues, such as asking the ultimate issue in a case, tips for handling evasive witnesses, and how to get the information you want when the request is deemed overly broad or burdensome. John wraps up our discussion with his most important depo-taking tip; how to remember key points from any deposition and have them at your fingertips for future analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've made it through another year. Well, almost. We probably shouldn't start counting our bats and pangolins before they've hatched. Joe and Kathryn look back at the wild ride of 2021 and make some predictions about what 2022 holds. Also... it's that time of year to send in your Lawyer of the Year nominations.Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion of major developments in 2021 for access to justice and civil legal aid communities, legal technology and regulatory reform. Host: Jason Tashea, LSC Emerging Leaders Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know the pillars of marketing: acquisition, production, and purpose. But in this episode of the Un-Billable Hour, class-action guru Gerald Maatman gets down to basics and talks about your marketing bedrock: your brand.Building your practice starts before you ask for a client’s business. It’s about your brand, what you’re already known – and respected – for. Hear how developing expertise, building knowledge, public speaking, and thought leadership earns you the business before you even make the call. There’s a lot to work on here, from giving every case your all, to learning to see the challenge from your client’s perspective, to creating lasting relationships. It’s not easy, and it’s not fast. But a thriving law practice is not about luck. It’s about hard work that never ends. Learn valuable lessons from a true business leader.  Special thanks to our sponsors LawClerk, Alert Communications, LawYaw, and Scorpion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmastime is here, and Jared has company! Producer Evan may or may not have been kidnapped, and Engineer Adam may or may not have been creeping outside Jared’s house, but everybody’s ready for some holiday cheer. Come sit by the crackling fire as Jared saves Christmas yet again. -----Since it's our Christmas special - and in honor of producer Evan's Scroogish nature - I've put together a list of just horribly depressing holiday music. Enjoy!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25un4L0Z4NSGI8VNP5vfCD?si=79dcd116619d42ef-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our holiday themed music is O Christmas Tree by Ryan Saranich. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When designing your firm’s website or marketing materials, it can be overwhelming to want to ‘get it right’. Oftentimes, we forget that design has many iterations, and that the first draft of anything we create is rarely the final version.So, when it comes to your service design, are you designing assets with your clients in mind? Are you studying and taking into account how your potential clients are searching for and finding you?This week on the show, I spoke with Sérgio Taveres, who has a PhD in Culture and Technology, and works at the Helsinki studio of lead design agency Frog. He approaches strategy and foresight with design techniques.We talk about: The difference between art and design How the design process works and why it’s meant to be ever-changing Why design should be about the potential client and not about you as the firm owner How to design your marketing around your client or potential client The key role that empathy plays in client relationships and marketing design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast host Meg Steenburgh welcomes recent grad Shannon Knapp and fellow law students Sarah Roberts and Tiffany Love to get their perspectives on law school, legal practice, and life! They each discuss their unique student and real-world experiences—sharing the paths they’ve chosen to pursue, tips for self-care and motivation, and what has helped them handle the rigors of law school and entrance into the profession.Shannon Knapp is a recent graduate of Syracuse University School of Law and an Associate Attorney at Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in central New York. Sarah Roberts is an entrepreneur based in eastern Texas and a 2L at Syracuse University School of Law.Tiffany Love is an Air Force spouse, civilian paralegal, and 3L at Syracuse University School of Law.Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices