Lawyerist Podcast
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The Lawyerist Podcast is your ultimate guide to building, managing, and growing a successful small or medium-sized law firm. Tailored for lawyers and attorneys who aspire to thrive in today’s fast-paced legal landscape, this podcast delivers actionable advice, proven strategies, and cutting-edge insights to help you run a modern law firm with confidence.Whether you're a solo attorney starting your practice, managing a growing firm, or looking to optimize your operations, The Lawyerist Podcast provides the tools you need. From mastering law firm marketing, streamlining workflows with legal technology, and improving client relationships to building sustainable firm culture, we cover everything that matters to entrepreneurial lawyers.Hosted by industry leaders and packed with interviews featuring top legal professionals, tech innovators, and law firm management experts, each episode dives deep into topics like law firm profitability, automation, time management, and future trends in legal services.If you’re searching for practical advice on how to run a law firm, grow your legal business, and stay ahead of the curve, The Lawyerist Podcast is the resource you’ve been waiting for. Subscribe now to elevate your practice and build the law firm of your dreams.
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Dec 7, 2016 • 39min
#97: How to Expand Your Practice with Freelance Lawyers, with Lisa Solomon
In this episode, Lisa Solomon explains what freelance lawyering is, how to work with a freelance lawyer, and where to find one. She also points out that because you can bill a freelance lawyer's time at more than you pay, a freelance lawyer can generate a profit for your firm. Sam and Aaron lead off with a discussion of the ethics of this practice.
Nov 30, 2016 • 46min
#96: How IBM's Watson Empowers a Network of Lawyers, with Jason Velez
In this episode, Jason Velez explains how he is using IBM's Watson to empower 1Law, the small firm and affiliation of US lawyers he founded. He also explains how he went about building 1Law's technology solutions, which prompts Sam and Aaron to address the question whether lawyers should learn to code.
Nov 23, 2016 • 42min
#95: Goldilocks, Clio, and Apps for Access to Justice, with Katrina Leung
In this episode, Katrina Leung talks about her "Goldilocks" approach to law practice, which eventually led her to start her own practice, Intuos Law, then move into Clio headquarters for her office space. Through the Courthouse Libraries BC, Katrina also works on access to justice (among other things), including a partnership with Thomson Rivers University Law School and its Designing Legal Expert Systems: Apps for Access to Justice class.Katrina Leung serves businesses in industries like technology, medical, sports, fashion, retail, and entertainment. She also has an unusual office arrangement; Katrina co-works with the practice-management software company, Clio, in its Vancouver, BC, office.
Nov 16, 2016 • 44min
#94: The Evolution of Online Marketing, with Greg Siskind
On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about the Lawyerist podcast joining the Legal Talk Network. Then, Sam talks with Greg Siskind about the evolution of law firm websites and online marketing.
Nov 9, 2016 • 36min
#93: AI and Machine Learning for Lawyers, with Noah Waisberg
On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about how going paperless can mean different things to different people, and that's just fine. Then, Sam talks with Noah Waisberg about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for lawyers.
Nov 2, 2016 • 34min
#92: Access to Justice with Fotonovelas and Video Games, with Susan Garcia Nofi
On this week's podcast, Sam and Aaron talk about just how to actually measure the access-to-justice gap. Then, Sam talks with Susan Garcia Nofi about using fotonovelas and video games to increase access to justice.
Oct 26, 2016 • 42min
#91: Starting a Boutique Firm, with Patrick Palace
This week, Aaron and Sam discuss talk about the five reasons that your customers are leaving. Then, Sam talks with Patrick Palace of Palace Law about opening a boutique law firm and being president of the Washington State Bar Association.
Oct 19, 2016 • 40min
#90: Designing the Client Experience, with Gyi Tsakalakis
During this week's podcast, Aaron and Sam talk about the recent decision by the Florida State Bar Association to require that Florida lawyers attend technological competence CLEs. Sam also talks with Gyi Tsakalakis about designing a client-centric lawyer practice.
Oct 12, 2016 • 51min
#89: Starting a Solo Practice, with Mac Power Users Podcaster Katie Floyd
During this week's podcast, Aaron and Sam discuss why sometimes lawyers should shorten written content, and Sam talks with Katie Floyd, co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast, about setting up her solo practice and tips for Mac and iOS users.
Oct 4, 2016 • 55min
#88: Developing an Innovative Small-Business Practice, with Davis Senseman
This week, Sam talks with Davis Senseman about her creative approach to small-business law practice.
