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Summer is conference season, and whether you love them or dread them, it’s wise to prepare a positive mindset before you go. Learn how to enjoy and benefit from the “forced fun” of these events while protecting yourself and your reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When an unruly crowd of angry colonists attacked a small platoon of British soldiers in 1770, five Bostonians were killed and several others wounded. John Adams, a then-34-year-old lawyer who would eventually become the second president of the United States, took on a bold and unpopular defense of the soldiers and orchestrated their trials in a way that defied conventional thinking. To better understand the historical context of the Boston Massacre, what actually went down, the aftermath of the tragedy, and the surprising takeaway trial lawyers should have after hearing John Adams’ closing arguments, Attorney J. Craig Williams invites you to bundle up and relive the astounding altercation that’s still talked about to this day. LINKS: Sign up for our newsletter so that you’re the first to know when new episodes drop! Listen to J. Craig Williams’ other podcast, Lawyer 2 Lawyer. Tell us what you’re looking forward to the most for this show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram!  Purchase the e-book.  Purchase the hardcover.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS:Scott Well as John AdamsAlan Chudnow as Samuel QuincySkyler C. as Josiah QuincyAlan Parsons as Captain Thomas PrestonRobert Mattson as Samuel AdamsDan Ring as Daniel CalefPatrick Correia as Richard PalmesKate Kenney Nutting as the female witnessNeil Harvey as the British SoldierBrian Driesen as Benjamin LeeAndrew Clark as Thomas Handaside PeckRobert "Terry" Terelak as Ebenerzer BridghamJud Pierce as Dr. John JeffriesChristopher Rogers as John Hogdson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past year, the Supreme Court has taken a far more active role in reviewing cases reflecting fringe arguments supported by federal district court judges and appellate circuits. The Western and Northern Districts of Texas have become the destination of choice for "judge-shopping" to receive the benefits of far-right conservative judicial ideology. But when attorneys challenging the ban on gender-affirming care used a similar approach to dismiss a case before a hostile right-wing conservative federal judge, the Alabama district court subjected them to a two-year secret investigation for purported "judge-shopping". Chris Geidner, a noted Supreme Court reporter and author of the newsletter "Law Dork" joins SideBar to discuss how federal "judge-shopping" is allegedly being used to manipulate outcomes and how the current Supreme Court is responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nicki Sciberras from Digital Exchange shares insights on how law firms can leverage Meta ads to grow their businesses. The discussion covers the importance of understanding marketing funnels, the types of Meta ads and how they work, common mistakes in ad campaigns, and the significance of website optimization. Nicki emphasizes the need for proper testing and targeting in ad campaigns, highlights the impact of a positive money mindset on marketing budgets, and provides practical advice for improving conversion rates. The episode also underscores the role of agencies in achieving optimal results from Meta ads.Nicki is a Meta Ads and SEO strategist and coach. An expert in her field, she helps online businesses profitably grow and scale their brand so they can live life on their own terms.Monica gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Understanding Meta Ads 03:07 Exploring the Marketing Funnel 04:25 Types of Ads and Their Purposes 07:56 Retargeting Strategies 11:53 Common Mistakes in Ad Campaigns 14:33 Optimizing Your Website for Conversions 18:58 The Importance of Testing and Optimization 24:22 Budgeting and Money Mindset 31:31 One thing that works Resources mentioned in this episode: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch! by Denise Duffield-Thomas Done-for-you Traffic and Sales Calculator and Planner. It can help users determine exactly how much traffic they need to hit their sales revenue goal this year and beyond (and an action plan to get there): https://www.thedigitalexchange.co/traffic  Connect with Nicki here: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook http://thedigitalexchange.co 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

Is there a need for the legal tech community together for more informal chats about the latest happenings in the industry? Dennis envisions chat sessions, group Zooms, unconferences, and more, but Tom isn’t so sure those types of get-togethers would be appealing to him. They hash out their thoughts on encouraging conversations and idea sharing in the legal tech community and which collaboration approaches might appeal to a wide range of people. Later, ChatGPT asks a question about whether the era of generative AI has really fully made it into the legal world, and the guys talk about its impacts, or lack thereof, in different aspects of the profession.  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.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #369A Segment: Online Unconferences and Virtual Get-TogethersB Segment: ChatGPT asks us a questionParting Shots: Perplexity - https://www.perplexity.ai/  Claude 3.5 - https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet  ChatGPT 4O - https://chatgpt.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Craig is on vacation, we thought we’d bring back one of our favorite episodes from the Lawyer2Lawyer library so you can re-listen or be introduced for the first time if you’re a new subscriber. In this episode, Craig talks with William Dillon, a man who served 28 years of a life sentence for a murder he did not commit. William actually sings the music in one of our other shows on the Legal Talk Network called For the Innocent, where we talk to exonerees about their wrongful convictions. Craig will be back soon with all new episodes of Lawyer2Lawyer. As we await his return, you can also get caught up on In Dispute, Craig’s new podcast, about 10 famous trials that changed history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many segments of the legal profession operate as adversarial systems at their core, with colleagues becoming combatants as they fight for their clients and handle difficult situations day in and day out. Not every practice area has this same intensity, but the ongoing stresses of legal work can detract from an attorney’s wellbeing in any area of the law. The profession is committed to continuing to destigmatize mental health and substance abuse struggles to support lawyers in need. Rocky Dhir welcomes Michelle Fontenot to talk about the many resources available to legal professionals through the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program. If you, a friend, or a loved one is in need of help, contact TLAP or explore its many resources at www.tlaphelps.org. Michelle Fontenot is Director of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with Canadian Lawyer, entrepreneur, and Labster Sukhi Alberga about her journey innovating in the legal services space. They discuss the path she took to building her legal tech product and her experience in the Law Society of Ontario’s regulatory sandbox. Links from the episode:  Sign up for LabCon 2024! Check out PIMCon and use "PIM Lawyerist" for $200 off!  Check out Counsel from Sukhi  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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you need some distractions during vacation travel or while lying directly under your A/C unit and sweating? It’s time for The Modern Law Library’s summer recommendations episode, in which host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing of one of our older episodes with current relevance.As states navigate a post-Dobbs world, a series of federal and state regulations known as Comstock Laws are being discussed as avenues to further restrict access to abortion drugs and birth control. In 2018, with Roe v. Wade still the law of the land, Rawles and Amy Werbel discussed the fiery namesake of those laws and Werbel’s book Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. It sheds light on how a 19th-century U.S. Postal Service agent funded by the Young Men’s Christian Association created obscenity restrictions so sweeping that medical textbooks were seized and destroyed for displaying anatomical diagrams.Rawles also shares some favorites from what she’s been reading and listening to since our 2023 year-end pop culture picks episode. If you have your own favorite reads so far in 2024, send your recommendations to books@abajournal.com with a brief description, and we may choose to highlight them on our social media.Mentioned in the episode:BOOKS The Three Dahlias, A Very Lively Murder and Seven Lively Suspects by Katy Watson The Appeal and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day, by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentlemen Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail, by Stephen J. Bown PODCASTS Cocaine & Rhinestones Beyond the Breakers Reformed Rakes Talk Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which platform is best for marketing your law firm? Facebook? TikTok? Insta? Reddit? Well, it depends… And later, hold on to your data, folks! Does a vendor’s use of tracking pixels benefit you or them?-----Take it easy, attorneys! We’re just joshing. Now, depending on your practice area, certain social media platforms may be better suited to connecting you to your target audience. The guys zero in on which creative strategies work well for differing areas of law and explain how to determine the social media platforms you should be focused on. Later, what can tracking pixels (like from iHeartRadio, etc.) do for you? Every pixel seems to have a tradeoff, and some of them most likely aren’t worth your while. Gyi and Conrad discuss the benefits and the possible lurking downsides in pixels.The News: At the time of this recording, Google’s Search Console had been down for 81 hours. Get it together already, Googs. And, more Googliness: Google Search Ranking Volatility Over June 28th & 29th Weekend Is AI search declining? – AI searches around 9% and zero click at 59% and Search Engine Land - AI Overviews  Ryan McKeen launches Best Era and you don’t want to miss it!  Last, but not least, Conrad made an appearance on Charlie Mann’s podcast - They Don’t Teach This in Law School Mentioned in this Episode:LHLM Episode - 5 Fresh Takeaways from Clio’s Legal Trends Report || The Case Against ROI - Legal Talk NetworkThe Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter!Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices