Legal Late Night

Steve Fretzin is a business development wizard for law firms, and there really is no twist. How does he do it? Jared Correia gets the answers in this insightful episode, diving into Steve's strategies for killer content, effective networking, and navigating the ever-evolving legal landscape (AI, we're looking at you!). Jared also shares his latest perfect album pick – The Who's "Who's Next" – but the real magic lies in demystifying Steve's approach to growth. Don't miss their takes in the always entertaining "Are you Fretz-in or are you Fretz-out?"(00:00) - Intro (01:21) - Perfect Album: Who's Next (17:21) - Interview with Steve Fretzin (40:21) - Counter Program: Are You Fretz-in or Fretz-out Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Click here to view the episode transcript.

From an AI-animated dog in our last YouTube video to literally every segment of this one being about AI – are we making it clear how important this stuff is becoming yet?This week, we're thrilled to have the insightful Mitch Jackson share his crucial tips on how AI won’t replace you, but make you a way better lawyer. You want to be practically superhuman? You need to be staying on top of this stuff, and Mitch shares how you can do it. But the AI doesn't just get discussed; it actively engages in the conversation three separate times! With both Jared and Mitch taking the time to talk to their phones, and AI literally stealing the host chair for segment, this is our deepest AI dive yet (don't worry, we'll back off AI... eventually).Tune in to understand the real impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession and get actionable advice from a leading expert.And speaking of working to not get replaced, don't forget to take a listen to our latest Spotify playlist. It's all about things that don't exist anymore.(00:00) - Intro (01:20) - AI, are you going to kill me? (06:55) - Talking with Mitch Jackson (08:19) - How AI is Changing How We Think (13:02) - Trends in Lawyer Use of AI (17:03) - AI: Replacing or Augmenting Our Creativity (22:58) - Balancing AI and Empathy (26:46) - (When) Are Lawyers Gonna Be Replaced? (29:17) - AI as an Opportunity Generator (33:24) - Mitch Using AI In Action (37:19) - The Counter Program: AI Takes Over (and Gets Weird)  Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Starting a law firm solo right after graduation? Sounds like a one-way ticket to ramen noodle dinners and existential dread. Unless you're Giselle M. Rodriguez (immigration law) and Tristian Shannon (marketing-minded lawyer), who are laughing in the face of tradition. Jared gets the inside scoop on their rapid rise on this week's Legal Late Night.  Plus, we dive into Giselle’s hobby working in film, and subject them both to the Wheel of Misfortune…I mean, Wheel of Justice! (Whatever, we’ll figure this stuff out eventually).Check out our Most Embarrassing Spotify playlist! But come on, you know you love this stuff too.(00:00) - Intro (01:07) - Giselle M Rodriguez, Movie Star (02:36) - I mean “Giselle M Rodriguez, Movie Extra” (03:36) - Working with Liam Neeson (08:40) - Talking with Giselle M Rodriguez and Tristian Shannon (09:22) - Starting a Firm Right Out of Law School (10:16) - Following Your Passion To The Right Practice Area (11:41) - Tristian’s Path (15:15) - Traditional Methods Suck: Leverage Modern Marketing To Get Ahead (17:31) - Being “Lawyerly” Will Kill Your Business (19:31) - The Work of Making Yourself Visible (21:46) - Why Giselle and Tristian Use Interns (23:04) - The Science of Legal Marketing (27:40) - Key Lessons For Starting a Business From Scratch (29:45) - Counter Program: The Wheel of Justice Click here to view the episode transcript. Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Music: "Either Way" by Esai

After 15 years of shaking up the legal scene as host of the Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia is back with a brand new podcast! Join us for our inaugural episode as we sit down with Scott Clasen, VP of Marketing at ProfitSolv, to tackle the most pressing issues for lawyers today: efficiently visiting Civil War battlefields & remembering all of sports’ greatest losers.  And sure, we also spend most of our time covering trivialities like the surge and decline of consolidation in the legal industry, the ever-impending death of the billable hour (any day now, right?), and thriving in a company after an acquisition, but that stuff’s just the icing on top.So pour yourself that drink, settle into your comfy chair, and prepare to relax with some Legal Late Night with Jared Correia.Our Hot Licks of the Civil War Spotify playlist!(00:00) - Intro (01:06) - Monologue - New Starts (05:27) - Interview - Scott Clasen of ProfitSolv (07:02) - A Shared Love of History (08:13) - Visiting Civil War Battlefields (09:33) - What is ProfitSolv (12:39) - The Future of Legal Industry Consolidation (15:43) - ProfitSolv, TimeSolv: Why No “E”? (17:31) - How to Thrive Post-Acquisition (21:29) - Product Suites vs Standalone Products (24:14) - Will AI Solve Time Billing? (27:01) - AI: It’s All About the Prompts (28:33) - The End of the Billable Hour? (31:45) - The Counter Program: Infamous Seconds Click here to view the episode transcript. Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Music: "Either Way" by Esai

If you've been missing your regular fix of Jared Correia's sultry voice, we've got great news for you. Legal Late Night with Jared Correia, our new weekly podcast, launches April 24th. But don't mark your calendars. What century do you think this is? Subscribe now and we'll deliver sweet sweet podcast love to your ears as soon as each new episode goes live.Click here to view the episode transcript.