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Will Anoh, Affinity Consulting’s IT Coordinator, discusses integrating AI into your legal tech stack, including questions to ask providers and security concerns. Also, Mike Perez from iLawyer Marketing discusses the elements of a successful marketing campaign. Topics covered include AI providers, law firm marketing campaigns, AI tools in the legal profession, and Power BI for automation and streamlining tasks.

Who needs a judge's approval to start ranting in court? Every other person ever, you say?___________________________________________________Donald Trump's legal team informed Justice Arthur Engoron that their client would deliver closing remarks in violation of basic New York rules, setting off a series of decreasingly coherent emails with the judge over Trump's willingness to abide by the constraints of a closing argument. He was not willing to... but he went ahead and did it anyway. Meanwhile, Slaughter & May joined the ranks of firms trying to crack down on lawyers ducking the office using all its surveillance powers and another firm that announced matching bonuses has instituted a retroactive hours requirement to bait and switch its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the heat of trial, your mind is on the moment, not always on the potential for appeal. Failing to preserve the record can be a costly mistake. Get in the weeds with us as we discuss what you need to preserve, how to do it efficiently and why you may want to ask for help on this front in major litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The impact for people clearing their criminal records can be life-changing, leading to long-term employment and financial security. And research shows that it also helps prevent recidivism. But the path to expungement is not always easy, requiring people with criminal records to navigate an unfamiliar, costly and drawn-out process. That’s where lawyer Noella Sudbury comes in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gyi and Conrad gaze deeply into the hazy future of law firm marketing in 2024, but are they true fortune tellers or phonies? They talk through the successes of predictions past and offer their insight into the uncertain future.____________________________________________________________Time to dust off the crystal ball, but first, the guys take a look back and show off their brilliant powers of prediction with a whole slew of spot-on prophecies that did, in fact, come to pass in 2023. In-house marketers increased, lawyers took to social media in bigger ways, brand affinity/awareness tactics were key, and more! And, uh… y’know—nevermind that bit of a psychic blind spot on the massive AI renaissance.Next, let’s take a look at the most significant trends of 2023. The guys unpack the major happenings in AI, the legal business sphere, marketing strategies, social media engagement, and all the other things competent soothsayers must examine as they ponder eternity.Finally, the future. Gyi and Conrad gaze into the depths of the mystic orb, and what lies ahead is clear—more and more AI is coming into the practice of law. What else? We’re not giving it all away! Listen in to find out. Many thanks to our friends at CallRail for sponsoring this extra LHLM episode.Mentioned in this Episode:Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly admitted lawyers can feel overwhelmed and intimidated. Law schools can’t teach everything, and there’s a lot of on-the-job learning. Some of the work is difficult and complicated. Some of what’s required is as simple as showing up on time and doing work that looks perfect and is free of typos (yes, that matters, even for internal communications).With each task, the best new lawyers progress from competence to excellence. Start with the goal of being a “superstar associate” by being the best lawyer you can be. When new lawyers take on tasks and do good work, others will notice and will mentor you. What any new lawyer makes of their earliest experience in any firm will drive them to the next level, no matter their career path.This episode shares tips for standing out and learning how to be a lawyer from two attorneys who have excelled in their careers and have made partner at their respective firms.Plus, a Quick Tip from the ABA Litigation Section’s Mental Health and Wellness Task Force. Hear how attorneys are vulnerable to eating disorders and substance abuse. Learn to recognize the signs.Mentioned in this Episode:“The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of Bars, Booze, Blow, and Redemption,” by Brian CubanBrian Cuban, blogNational Eating Disorder AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Appellate courts decide what our laws mean and how they affect all aspects of our personal lives: our ability to vote, how we are policed, our religious freedom, the quality of our education, our workplaces, healthcare, immigration protections, and much more. Yet people of color remain greatly underrepresented as both appellate attorneys and judges. Juvaria Khan, founder of The Appellate Project discusses the importance of diversity of lived experience in defining equity and fairness in judicial decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A person getting hurt at the workplace is never funny. But it can be instructional to examine some of the strangest ways people manage to become injured at work. Hear about some “interesting” cases. A schoolteacher whose leg “fell asleep” while he sat in a classroom falls trying to stand up. He broke his femur. Is he entitled to compensation from his employer? An Amtrak baggage handler was visiting the restroom when someone tossed a firecracker into the room. Startled, he fell and was injured; is Amtrak responsible? How about a city worker who says he picked up a firecracker he found on the job, and it mysteriously exploded, injuring him? People get hurt at work, but as these and other cases illustrate, it’s not always the responsibility of the employer. (And sometimes, workers do silly things…).Mentioned in this Episode:Tom Robinson’s Top 10 Bizarre Workers’ Comp Cases For 2022Steven Silberberg v. Palm Beach County SchoolsPhillip Durance v. National Railroad Passenger Corp aka AmtrakDylan Junior v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation CommissionJonathan Hollis v. Acoustics, Inc. and Associated General Contractors of MS, Inc.Donald Weed v. Spraying Systems, CoStanis v. Workers' Comp. Appeal Bd. (Brand Energy Servs.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jenny Wright joins me to talk about how law firms can optimize their lead generation efforts. She explains that while SEO is an important avenue, it should be considered a long-term investment and not the main focus out the gate. The discussion shifts to the importance of choosing the right lead magnet and how it should be custom-fit to the law firm's specializations and target audience. We also cover common mistakes in lead generation, such as a poorly converting landing page and lack of consistent marketing efforts. Jenny emphasizes the importance of regularly posting on social media and committing to a marketing strategy for at least 90 days. The conversation touches on the concept of a marketing funnel and the importance of understanding it to avoid marketing pitfalls. Jennie Wright is an expert in email list growth and lead generation with over a decade of experience helping business owners achieve their marketing goals. She is the creator of The List Injection Method™, a system that uses inbound attraction and permission marketing to help clients and audiences generate leads.With a track record of building over 375+ list builds, Jennie has a deep understanding of the essential steps to creating events that not only attract ready buyers, but also build trust and engagement with audiences.Jennie's mission is to empower business owners with intelligent and authentic marketing, lead generation, and business growth strategies that drive bottom-line results. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant who inspires audiences with her expertise, passion, and practical advice.Jennie gives listeners actionable tips on: [0:00] Intro [1:01] Why is SEO not necessarily the place to start [2:32] What is a lead magnet + examples [8:37] Where does lead generation fit in to the process [12:34] How does her fractional CMO program work [17:36] Where people make the biggest mistakes regarding lead gen [21:58] Signs your lead magnet isn’t working, and how to fix them [27:35] Book review [34:11] One big takeaway Resources mentioned in this episode:Making It So by Patrick StewartConnect with Jennie here: https://www.instagram.com/jennielwright/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniewrightjlw https://www.facebook.com/jenniewrightjlw/ https://jenniewright.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

Anyone can and will make predictions about the coming year, but Dennis and Tom tend to shy away from the crystal ball in favor of resolutions and goal setting. The guys discuss last year’s resolutions and their success or lack thereof on each one. Then, they jump into the now and share what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Spoiler alert: AI is front and center. Speaking of AI, in their second segment, ChatGPT asks a question! How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and what are the implications for litigation strategies? Dennis and Tom discuss. 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 #356A Segment: Our 2024 Technology ResolutionsB Segment: Question from our ChatGPT Listener: How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and what are the implications for litigation strategies? Pre/Dicta: https://www.pre-dicta.com/  Lex Machina: https://lexmachina.com/  Solomonic: https://www.solomonic.co.uk/  Parting Shots: The Best Smartphone Camera 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRoTOE3FqT0&t=314s  Anker Power Bank: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VPHVT2Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 The Truth about Being the Stupidest in the Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLzo_oNVho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices