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Think it’s impossible for an "old" firm to learn "new" tricks? Think again!  After more than three decades in practice, Lawyerist Lab member and firm owner Jennifer Hawkins knew she had to make some changes to take her firm to the next level. In today's episode, Stephanie chats with Jennifer to hear how her firm transformed when she identified core values and rethought the hiring and onboarding processes. Links from the episode:  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

The highs and mostly lows from the year that was.__________________________________________As we turn the page to 2024, we reminisce over the top stories at Above the Law over the past year. Layoffs, salary hikes, ethical quagmires at the Supreme Court, Donald Trump's criminal cases... the legal industry provided a lot of fodder for Above the Law this past year. Join Thinking Like A Lawyer as we discuss all the big stories of the year and ask the question: can it get any worse than this year? (Hint: it can). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve never put much thought into gifts, maybe it’s time to ponder the influence and effect of a perfectly personalized present. And, how did the guys’ resolutions go last year? Eh… you’ll see. _____________________________________________________________________Unexpected, unnecessary gifts can be pretty darn impactful, and they might just be an awesome way to express your esteem for a valued professional peer. Gyi and Conrad encourage listeners to forgo the pears and apples and consider a thoughtful, personalized gifting strategy that truly shows others you care.Next, the guys answer a listener question on Google SGE. What are its long-term prospects? Will it play a role in Search? Gyi and Conrad hash out their prognostications. It seems we love to hate ourselves for failing miserably at New Year’s resolutions. The guys share their successes and lack thereof on 2023’s personal, professional, and podcast goals, and talk about their bright, shiny hopes for 2024. The News: Take that, robocallers/texters! The FCC has adopted new rules closing 'lead generator" loopholes. Is print coming back? Great Legal Marketing has an excellent print newsletter, so maybe, just maybe, you should consider one as well.  Mentioned in this Episode:Ask a question—get some swag!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

We are seeing more deadlocked juries in which jurors refuse to discuss the facts of the case. Today’s discussion addresses not only the legal implications of a refusal to engage in productive discourse and compromise, but the implications to our government’s function if verdicts cannot be reached in the courtroom. What can we do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SideBar cohosts and law deans Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick look back over the 29 episodes and 25 guests featured in SideBar's incredibly successful first season. If you have been a listener, this episode will highlight key moments from our discussions with expert guests, authors, lawyers, and judges on critical issues facing democracy, the legal system, the Supreme Court, and society. If you haven't been a listener yet, start with this special episode to get a head start on selecting topics and guests to listen to from season one . . . every episode as relevant and important today as when originally discussed with SideBar's expert guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rich Haik, the owner of Alpha Social Media and host of the 'Let's Talk Social' podcast, joins me to explore the significance of digital media and social platforms for businesses. With over a decade of experience in digital media and social media marketing, Rich shares an insider's view on the evolution of social media and its influence on various industries. The discussion revolves around the importance of building an effective online presence, the changing dynamics of LinkedIn for legal marketing, reasons behind the limited effectiveness of certain automated outreach tactics, and tips for creating impactful content. Rich emphasizes the need to consider one's audience when choosing a social media platform and discusses the future of Artificial Intelligence in content creation and the workspace.Coming from a deeply entrepreneurial background, Rich Haik developed a passion for technology and social media early in life, influenced by his dynamic exposure to the business world. This interest became the driving force behind his decision, at the age of 23, to establish his own agency specializing in social media and web design. Beyond mere entrepreneurship, this endeavor aimed to integrate his skills and interests, creating a space where he could provide value to others. Now, five years into the venture, Rich's agency has evolved into a hub for innovation and creativity in the digital realm, offering comprehensive marketing solutions and standing as a testament to the convergence of passion and profession in the fast-paced digital landscape.Rich gives listeners actionable tips on: [0:00] Intro [2:00] Why lawyers should not be afraid of getting on social platforms [11:17] How to post better [15:35] Staying up to date on what we should be posting [17:07] Creating a system for planning for growth especially with holidays [24:30] Leveraging paid ads on LinkedIn effectively [27:47] Getting leads from people you know, and leveraging in person leads [29:40] QR code from your linkedin profile [32:33] His take on AI [37:25] How to use ChatGPT in terms of social media [38:55] Book review [43:36] One big takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode: The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle QR Code Connect with Rich here: https://www.instagram.com/letstalksocialpod/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-talk-social-podcast https://www.facebook.com/letstalksocialpod/ https://ltspod.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

Debbie Foster, leading legal tech expert, joins Dennis and Tom for their yearly Pardon the Interruption episode. They debate legal tech issues, fill-in-the-blank on trending tech topics, and categorize the coolness of 2023's legal tech trends. They discuss collaboration technology, platform preferences, unlearning for lawyers, cybersecurity, technology in law firms, and the popularity and implementation of legal tech.

There were a number of real estate cases in 2023, but only a few were notable enough to be of importance to all practitioners in this area of the law. Rocky Dhir welcomes Roland Love to discuss his article highlighting prominent 2023 real estate decisions in the December edition of the Texas Bar Journal. Roland gives an overview of these cases and their implications, covering PNC Mortgage v. Howard, Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. v. Whitely, Mitchell v. MAP Resources, Inc., and the rather humorous Pecos County Appraisal District v. Iraan-Sheffield ISD.Read Roland’s full article here: Real Estate Law Year in Review Roland Love is the 2022 recipient of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section Lifetime Achievement Award in Real Estate and the Texas Bar College Patrick A. Nester Award for Outstanding Achievement in CLE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do your New Year’s resolutions fall flat after a few weeks? In today’s episode, Stephanie chats with Lawyerist Lab Business Coach, Supriya Venkatesan, about why this happens, and what you can do differently to make lasting changes in your life and your law practice.  Links from the episode:  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! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, NetDocuments & LawPay. for sponsoring this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your firm is experiencing operational challenges you just can’t seem to overcome, you might be in need of some C-suite help. Lawyers don’t necessarily want to take on the business responsibilities of running a practice, and there are many flexible ways to get the business guidance you need. Jared talks with Seth Tuman of 2GO Advisory Group about how either fractional or full-time C-suite professionals can help attorneys take their law firms to the next level.Later, you’re in for a holiday treat on the Rump Roast with the return of Correia Family Stories! Jared’s mom and brother, Pat, share some of their favorite holiday memories. Was it Jared or his sister who was responsible for the pine needle in Pat’s eye? And, who knew Scattergories could be so delightfully awkward? Listen in for more.And, last but not least, if you’ve always wanted to elevate your holiday entertainment aficionado status, Jared has all the little-known titles you need to watch to become a truly well-versed movie snob.-----The holiday's are a good time to connect with your roots, so in honor of my mother and brother joining, here's a playlist of Portuguese music to honor my family's native land.-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing track is Christmas Time is Coming by Moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices