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The one fact that will convince the jury your client is telling the truth is right there in the records….you just have to find it and present it in the most impactful way possible. Tune in to hear how our courtroom strategy helped the jury get justice for a brave woman who was determined to fight for what is right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lies, betrayal, false promises… Valentine’s Day may look like it just took a very unromantic turn, but Gyi and Conrad are here to rescue you from a potentially toxic agency relationship. And later, Google’s Hidden Gems might not be all it’s cracked up to be. We guarantee (okay, we hope!) that you’ll love this podcast, but what about when an agency guarantees success? Flashy promises from marketing agencies are probably always absolutely sketchy, and Gyi and Conrad want to make sure no one takes advantage of you. The guys share the warning signs you should look for when considering a relationship with a new agency. Next, what’s the deal with Google’s new update, Hidden Gems? It’s meant to bring real user experiences and content to the forefront, but is it actually helping? Forums like Reddit and Quora can be a strategic place to put yourself out there as a lawyer, but don’t be a skeezeball about it. Gyi and Conrad talk through unintended problems arising from Hidden Gems—far too often resulting from users manipulating the system.The News: Local Service Ad bombings truly suck, and Google needs to prevent business competitors from using these gross tactics.  AI is coming to Google Maps to help you discover new places through AI Local Guides. Attorneys—pay attention to how this could impact the ways people find your law firm! Speaking of maps, they’re currently showing up significantly lower in Search Engine Results Pages. How will this affect your business? Mentioned in this Episode:What are Hidden Gems? – Google Search ranking improvement aims to surface hidden gems It’s Goog Enough! - Blind Five Year OldBeyond SEOLeave 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

Legal tech experts discuss generative AI and its applications for legal services on the latest episode of Talk Justice. The episode was recorded live at LSC’s recent Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC) in Charlotte, NC. AI was a major topic at the conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gert Mellak, the founder and CEO of SEOLeverage.com, discusses how to create content that outperforms AI-generated content in terms of SEO.Leveraging his background in technological development and marketing, he stresses the importance of being consistent and compelling through storytelling and testimonials as these elements are difficult for AI to replicate convincingly. He also predicts that the issues with AI, such as inaccuracies and invented facts, will be resolved within the next year, making it even more important for businesses to create value-based, human-centered content. Finally, he emphasizes the element of reputation in the face of AI capabilities, highlighting the importance of maintaining relationships and staying in touch with previous clients.Gert gives listeners actionable tips on: 0:00 Intro 8:34 Do outdated articles cause websites to be devalued  12:38 Weakness in AI generated content 16:18 Where can you use your own writing and content to outperform Ai 21:25 How can we do better and SEO implications 24:08 Is there a way to protect your story 26:24 What do you see happening in the next year with AI and long term 31:54 What do you see for the verification of identify 36:58 Book Review 40:07 Karin's example of utilizing SEO and not 44:38 One big takeaway Resources mentioned in this episode:Spin Selling by Neil RackhamConnect with Gert here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://seoleverage.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

Becoming a specialist in a niche area of the law is often touted as the most effective path for attorneys, but there’s definitely much to be said for having a more dynamic approach to your future legal career. As an attorney, you may end up with a client whose needs stretch across multiple areas of the law, and being willing to learn and develop new areas of expertise are essential in those situations. Leah Haberman interviews Michael Quinn about his experiences representing clients in the fight against the Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma—which both bore heavy responsibility for the opioid crisis. Michael, an arts lawyer, discusses his involvement in this highly publicized case and how his flexible approach to his own legal practice led him to navigate multiple areas of the law to fight for his clients. Michael Quinn is a partner at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, where he heads the firm’s Arts & Culture Practice Group.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table:  It’s a new year. The “Dos and Don’ts of New Year’s Resolutions.” It’s OK to set goals, heck, it’s great. But be reasonable, mindful even. There is no “magical thinking” that everything will change if you wish it. Review your past, understand yourself, share your vision. And if you need an unbiased opinion, ask someone. The dreaded sales slump isn’t cause for panic. If something has changed, your conversions fall off a cliff, take a deep breath and a logical approach. Don’t dash around like a squirrel in the road. You’ll find the flaw and correct it. Building your team isn’t easy, but if you take an open approach, you can do it. Interviewing a prospective team member is a marketing process – from both sides. You want to learn as much as you can about each other. If you have to spend some time and money getting it right, there’s nothing wrong with that.  Mentioned in this Episode:The Atlantic, “You Can’t Simply Decide To Be A Different Person” by Amanda MullJoin the next Community Table live. What’s on your mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology can help you solve problems in your law firm, connect with clients, save time and money, and so much more. But, how do you know what tech will work best for your practice? Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Colin Levy about understanding and utilizing technology, common mistakes in choosing new tools, and ways to overcome tech-related fear and anxiety. Check out Colin’s book, The Legal Tech Ecosystem, to learn more! Colin S. Levy is director of legal at Malbek, a legal tech evangelist and speaker, and an attorney with more than a decade of experience in corporate transactional law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past year brought yet more happenings in discovery with shifts in technology and communication creating new challenges. To examine the newest case law and outline upcoming cases, panelists David Horrigan, Scott Milner, Jessica Tseng Hasen, Justice Tanya Kennedy, and Nirav Shah discuss highlights from their session. They explain the latest updates, emphasize the importance of tech competence, and discuss notable cases’ impacts on data law.David Horrigan is Relativity’s discovery counsel and legal education director. Scott A. Milner is a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockus. Jessica Tseng Hasen is Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP. Justice Tanya Kennedy is an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department of the New York State Supreme Court. Nirav Shah is the eDiscovery Manager for The Home Depot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temptation to immediately buy all the new, shiny, ever-evolving technology can be very difficult to overcome. If you struggle with restraint in your tech purchases, Dennis and Tom are here to help. The guys talk through how to assess your true needs, allocate your tech budget, and make smarter technology purchases. Later, the guys answer the question: What under-used tech could bring more productivity to your legal practice? It’s not rocket science—Dennis and Tom point out the tools you already have (but don’t use) and highlight the many automation time-savers that can benefit your practice. 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 #358A Segment: Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome Apple Vision Pro - https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/  Rabbit R1 - https://www.rabbit.tech/ OnePlus Open - https://www.oneplus.com/us/open Pixel Fold -  https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_fold?pli=1&hl=en-US   Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid - https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24030533/lenovo-ces-laptops-legion-thinkpad-thinkbook  EpicBoom - https://us.ultimateears.com/products/epicboom  B Segment: A Question from ChatGPTParting Shots: Perplexity.ai - https://www.perplexity.ai/ RSS Anything - https://rss.diffbot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backsliders are the worst, and if you’re making your employees come into the office after years of successful remote work, then, well… you’re the worst. Jared weighs in on the remote/in-office work debate to help you take a hard look at why you’re doing what you’re doing—and whether your reasoning is utter bullshit.Next, Jared welcomes first-time guest Rob Joyner to talk about how technology adoption is the means to the end of future-proofing your law firm. To some lawyers, new tech may feel like the great unknown, but failing to learn and implement it will make you fall behind your competitors. Jared and Rob talk about the latest in AI and other essential legal tech and the best ways for law firms to stay current.In the Rump Roast, Jared forgoes his typical torturous games, because Rob has a legit cool hobby to talk about. You can learn more about it at paintedjoyner.com.Rob Joyner is Senior Vice President of Business Development at Centerbase.-----Since we talk about artwork - a departure for us, for sure - here are some songs related to art.-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing track is Spoken Word by Renderings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices