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Ray Brescia, a law professor at Albany Law School, has taken a hard look at the country’s legal system in his new book, Lawyer Nation: The Past, Present and Future of the American Legal Profession.In this episode of The Modern Law Library, Brescia tells the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles about the efforts in the late 19th and early 20th century to exclude people from the legal profession who were not part of the dominant social class, and how access-to-justice issues persist today as a result of some of those measures. The early American Bar Association is one of the organizations he names as a participant in the exclusionary efforts through its law school accreditation program, and he and Rawles discuss the ABA’s current efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.As someone who has worked in academia, the non-profit world, legal aid organizations and as a clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, he says he’s come across many people who care deeply and want the justice system to function better. But without fundamental changes to the ways legal services are delivered, he does not think the access-to-justice issues can be solved.A large part of Brescia’s concern that he expresses in Lawyer Nation is for legal professionals themselves. Brescia says the mental illness and substance-use levels within the profession demonstrate that greater care has to be shown for lawyers’ well-being and work-life balance. He shares his advice for making the profession more sustainable for the incoming generation. He also discusses how law schools and legal education can change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many female attorneys agonize over courtroom attire….but does it really matter? Intentional dressing really does communicate an attitude to the jury and imparts a first impression that can impact you and your client. Tune in for a slightly different take on the courtroom clothing conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is increasingly laced into the daily processes of legal professionals, and it promises to become an even larger part of our lives for greater efficiency and reach in many aspects of the law. Jack Newton joins Laurence Colletti to discuss AI’s rapid advancements and how attorneys can manage its use in legal practice. They also discuss ethical concerns and the continued research and developments that will lead this technology into the future. Jack Newton is the CEO and co-founder of Clio, a pioneer in cloud-based legal technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss resources for disaster preparedness and recovery on this episode of Talk Justice.As natural disasters become more frequent, LSC and First Street Foundation have collaborated to bring HeartlandDisasterHelp.org to life. The website empowers residents across ten states in America's heartland that have faced significant flooding, windstorms, extreme heat and wildfires over the past decade. Also, legal services providers in Oklahoma and Nebraska share how disasters effect their clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Production and technology are inextricably intertwined. That doesn’t mean online tech replaces the human touch. It means today’s tech tools can help you better serve clients. But you still need to ask, anticipate, listen, and deliver. Guest Joey Seeber – an experienced litigator and the founder of the legal tech consulting and implementation company Level Legal – explores how tech and humans work together. The legal world has become a digital jungle. Virtually everything is digitized. But untangling the bits and bytes and preparing them for courtroom presentation takes know-how and careful thought. There is no longer simply “acceptance” of technology; instead, technical competence is expected. The trick is finding the perfect point where tech meets the human touch, allowing lawyers to best serve clients and to meet needs and understand things that go unsaid. From eDiscovery to AI, the tools are out there. But the human application of those tools makes the real difference. How well do you understand your role as a human in a high-tech world? What makes you stand out? Hear some great tips about using the right tech while bringing your own special touch to surprise and delight your clients.Mentioned in this Episode:Hitchhiker’s Guide To The GalaxyClio Cloud ConferenceABA TechshowLegalweek 2024  Join The Un-Billable Hour Community Table Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, brand coach Cindy Chang joins me to discuss improving client relations, attracting ideal audience, and converting leads into clients through the marketing funnel. We explore the importance of understanding your audiences' needs, the role of demographics and psychographics in shaping marketing strategies, and how to show value to potential clients. Cindy emphasizes on focusing on the outcome rather than the features of a service to effectively appeal to clients. You have unique gifts to share. But... does the world KNOW what you have to offer?Cindy is the person who helps make sure the answer to this question is a resounding: YES.Cindy cut her teeth on marketing for nostalgic brands like Kraft Mac & Cheese to JELL-O, before leaving corporate and leaping into entrepreneurship. Today, she helps founders and creatives build their own brands: from scratch. From helping an Asian woman-owned business break into the male-dominated construction industry... to launching grief circles during the holiday season... Cindy helps business owners with unconventional gifts share their work, and redefine norms along the way.Cindy gives listeners actionable tips on: 0:00 Intro 2:13 How can people improve the middle section of the sales funnel 3:18 What is ‘showing value’? 10:37 Cindy's approach and philosophy to get people to buy 17:01 How do you find your dream audience and then build relationships to create clients from audience members 19:28 Old school marketing vs. now 23:36 Basic tips to sustain relationships with past clients 28:27 How to listen in to your audience 31:01 Book Review 32:52 One big takeaway Resources mentioned in this episode:You Are the Brand by Mike KimConnect with Cindy here: https://www.instagram.com/thehustlingheart/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-chang-59b76b58/ http://www.thehustlingheart.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

Billing pain points can severely impact a law firm’s success, but today’s technology can make all the difference. Laurence Colletti chats with Jordan Turk and Jayden Doyé to hear highlights from their session on law firm billing automation. They explain the disadvantages of manual billing and offer resources for attorneys to learn and implement automated billing software for greater efficiency and profitability in legal practice.  Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas and the Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball. T. Jayden Doyé is president of Prestige Accounting Solutions LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quinten Steenhuis discusses using legal tech to close the justice gap. He talks about tech competence, collaboration tools, AI, automation in the legal system, and more. Learn about innovative tech solutions for legal access and the potential of AI in aiding self-represented parties.

Change is hard, especially when your team is uncertain about a new process or uncomfortable with new tech implementations for your legal practice. Gyi Tsakalakis is joined by Danielle Hall and Matt Spiegel to discuss their TECHSHOW session focused on managing change well in your law firm. They discuss common mistakes that may lead to resistance and offer strategies for creating change management processes that encourage and support your team. Danielle Hall is the Executive Director for the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program.Matt Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Lawmatics, an attorney-client relationship management platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often, attorneys’ schedules are so packed that they feel overwhelmed by daily tasks, struggling to manage their time effectively. Lawyers want to have the time they need to do their work well, and Bill Ramsey and Phil Hampton are here to help. They talk about their session dedicated to time-saving practices for lawyers, outlining common struggles, tips for eliminating procrastination, and how a well-prioritized schedule can revolutionize your legal practice. William T. Ramsey is an attorney at Neal & Harwell, where the primary focus of his practice is complex civil and criminal litigation.Phillip Hampton is a legal technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in the field of information technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices