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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused courts—previously slow to adopt new technology—to leap into prioritizing digital services. As legal aid and court services increase the use of online tools, there is a concern that people without access to technology and high-speed internet will be left behind. This gap, referred to as the “digital divide,” is the topic of the latest Talk Justice episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling to find joy and fulfillment in her work at a prestigious law firm, guest Ali Katz thought striking out on her own was the way to go. But she found herself battling the same demons, too busy producing paperwork to achieve work/life balance and find satisfaction by fully serving her clients. Then it hit her. There’s nothing wrong with the legal profession, what’s wrong is the way lawyers run their practice. Author of the new book, “The New Law Business Model: Building a Lucrative Law Practice That You (And Your Clients) Love,” Katz teaches lawyers how to reinvent their practice, build enduring client relationships, and bring the love back to lawyering. Learn the difference between “money debt” and “time debt.” Explore new ways to engage clients and show them the value you provide. Stop doing things the old way and focus on superior client outcomes.  Special thanks to our sponsors Law Clerk, Alert Communications, LawYaw, and Scorpion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered about the secret to getting great PR for yourself and your firm? How do some lawyers get quoted over and over again in media publications on topics you know you’re the expert in? Meet Michelle Calcote King, and this week we’re diving into why PR is necessary to incorporate into your firm.Michelle is the Principal & President of Reputation Ink, a professional services public relations and content marketing agency serving law firms. She has decades of experience securing media coverage for law firms and sits on the Legal Marketing Association's Southeast Board of Directors.We talk about: Why the success of PR is hard to measure What share of voice is and how to grow your firm’s share of voice Why credibility in media outlets and ultimately across Google are important for your firm’s growth and success Tips to producing valuable content  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Steenburgh of the ABA Law Student Podcast welcomes Adam Liptak to learn about his career as a legal journalist. Adam explains his typical work cycle as Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times and offers insights on how a law degree translates into the world of journalism. They also discuss some of the Supreme Court’s upcoming cases and Adam shares his top advice for today’s law students. Adam Liptak covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times.  Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis and Tom have hit their 300th episode! Join in on the fun as special guest host Adriana Linares grills the guys on technology, podcasting, and—after all these years—just how well they really know each other. And, Adriana sticks around for the parting shots! Stay tuned for 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology coach, president of the Kennedy-Mighell Report Fan Club, and host of the New Solo podcast! Mentioned in This EpisodeA Segment: Questions from Adriana Dell UltraSharp 49” monitor - https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/dell-ultrasharp-49-curved-monitor-u4919dw/apd/210-ARNW/monitors-monitor-accessories?AID=8984087&cjevent=6559f6b2fe2011ea808d00330a24060c&gacd=9694607-23736398-5750457-266319267-127795103&dgc=af&VEN1=12578053-8984087-ArsWFH2020&dclid=CLyciqj9gOwCFQ9CAQod0_UCsg  MacBook Pro https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-14-and-16/  Pixel 6 https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6?hl=en-US  Pixel 6 Pro https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6_pro?hl=en-US  B Segment: More Questions from Adriana Shure Microphone Sennheiser MKH416 - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BLWZGVB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1  Logitech Brio - https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/brio-4k-hdr-webcam.960-001105.html  LastPass - https://lastpass.com  Microsoft Teams - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software  Notion https://www.notion.so  Apple Watch - https://www.apple.com/watch/  Galaxy Watch 4 - https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch4/  Parting Shots: Virtually Legal - https://austinbar.muradbid.com  Dennis is on TikTok - @dkenntt How to Film and Edit a TikTok Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCEKDqAm3uc Episode 275 of TKMR - Will We all be Video Stars? https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2020/12/will-we-all-be-video-stars-exploring-the-covid-era-video-surge/  New Solo Podcast - https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorneys Alan Russo and Marie Castronuovo from the law firm Russo & Gould discuss social inflation and its impact on the insurance industry.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stats are in, and law firms are truly ill-equipped to combat ransomware. So, what should they do? Sharon and John welcome David White of Axio to talk about his company’s 2021 State of Ransomware Preparedness Report. David talks about their key findings and offers a back-to-basics approach that helps lawyers and law firms take steps to prevent cyber attack. David White is president and co-founder at Axio.  Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiring in the legal field is on the rise and the market for experienced talent is more competitive. To remain successful in the months ahead, law firms and corporate legal departments are adjusting their hiring and compensation strategies in response to a dynamic environment. Many legal professionals are actively seeking positions that offer not only career advancement but salaries, benefits and perks they value, including work from home options. In this episode of the Legal Report from Robert Half, host Charles Volkert, a senior district president of Robert Half, and Jamy Sullivan, executive director of the company’s legal practice, discuss the latest trends.Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re starting or running a solo or small law practice (or even working in a larger firm), it’s important to remember you are not out there on your own. The ABA Law Practice Division (ABA LP) is loaded with resources to help you succeed and grow your business. ABA LP Chair Heidi Barcus and Vice Chair Mary Vandenack join host Adriana Linares for a deep dive into the four pillars of success: marketing, management, finance, and tech (not to mention your own well-being). Learn what resources are available for you. Membership in the ABA LP includes access to all the books, mentoring, meetings, fellowship, and support of the ABA LP. For anything you want to know about the practice of law, the ABA LP is the place to go. Plus, we have a special upcoming mailbag edition on Office 365 and all things Microsoft. Got a question? Want to share some insights? Contact us at newsolo@legaltalknetwork.com.Topics:  You don’t have to go it alone when starting or running your solo or small law practice. The ABA LP is loaded with resources including committees and publications on running a successful law practice.  Learn the four pillars of a successful business: Marketing, management, finance, and technology. And don’t forget your own well-being.  New Insights, brought to you by Nota by M&T BankVeteran attorney and mediation professional Liz McCausland answers questions from new solo Stephanie Larenas:  Question 3/4: “As a new lawyer, what are some red flags I should watch for in potential new clients?” Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a significant crossover between this podcast's audience and Taylor Swift? I guess we'll find out this week as we discuss her latest re-release and the intellectual property issues driving her new recording strategy. Because everything comes back around to the law... even pop music. We also talk about Above the Law's role in the latest inquiry from the House Judiciary Committee and the tech issues on display in the Rittenhouse killings case.Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices