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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.

  1. #556: Hidden Data: What Lawyers Need to Know About Digital Forensics, with Cole Popkin

    2D AGO

    #556: Hidden Data: What Lawyers Need to Know About Digital Forensics, with Cole Popkin

    Recorded live at the ABA Techshow, Zack Glaser interviews Cole Popkin, a digital forensics senior analyst at Proven Data, to shed light on the increasingly relevant field of digital forensics for legal professionals. Cole shares how understanding the basics of digital forensics can benefit lawyers in all practice areas, from litigation to transactional work and firm management.  Cole explains the types of information that can be recovered from digital devices, even after deletion, and addresses common misconceptions surrounding encryption. He also reveals the potential for unintentional data leaks and provides practical, actionable steps lawyers can take to enhance their digital security and protect client confidentiality.  You'll also hear Cole explain the direct relevance of digital forensics to specific legal scenarios, such as how deleted text messages and metadata analysis can be crucial in personal injury and family law cases.   So, join us for this episode, recorded live at the ABA Techshow, and get a realistic and accessible overview of digital forensics that will empower you to be more informed and secure in your use of technology, all without needing to become a forensics expert.    Listen to our other episode about data security:  #512: Tech Things You Should Know but Are Too Afraid To Ask, with Zack Glaser Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist  #481: Getting Clients into the Cloud, with Laura Kaminski from ShareFile(Sponsored) Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist    Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    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! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.  Chapters:  0:00 - Introduction: Digital Forensics Beyond Litigation   3:08 - Real-World Applications: Building Timelines & Location Data   4:35 - The Unexpected Data in Your Car: Vehicle Forensics   6:33 - Uncovering Information on Phones: Beyond Text Messages   8:55 - Protecting Yourself and Your Clients: Security for Attorneys  11:57 - Surprising Discoveries: Height Analysis from Video & More   14:35 - The Evolution of Digital Forensics

    16 min
  2. #555: How to Use AI and Universal Design to Empower Diverse Thinkers with Susan Tanner

    APR 17

    #555: How to Use AI and Universal Design to Empower Diverse Thinkers with Susan Tanner

    What if the key to better legal work isn’t just smarter tools but more inclusive ones? Susan Tanner, Associate Professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, joins Zack Glaser to explore how AI and universal design can improve legal education and law firm operations. Susan shares how tools like generative AI can support neurodiverse thinkers, enhance client communication, and reduce anxiety for students and professionals alike. They also discuss the importance of inclusive design in legal tech and how law firms can better support their teams by embracing different ways of thinking to build a more accessible, future-ready practice. The conversation emphasizes the need for educators and legal professionals to adapt to the evolving landscape of AI, ensuring that they leverage its capabilities to better serve their clients and students.   Links from the episode:   NetDocuments NetDocuments Demo Request Listen to our other episodes about diversifying learning strategies and the AI revolution: #405: The Diverse Way People Think, with Temple Grandin: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist #551: Becoming the AI Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalaki and Conrad Saam: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! 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! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters:  00:00 – Intro and Lawyerist's New Programs  03:50 – NetDocuments with Patric Thomas  10:49 – Meet Dr. Susan Tanner  12:30 – AI and Legal Ethics  13:30 – What is Universal Design for Learning?  20:59 – Applying Universal Design in Legal Practice  24:45 – Using AI to Support Diverse Thinkers  29:33 – AI as a Communication Partner  34:01 – Law Students and AI Adoption  38:04 – AI for Lawyer Productivity and Mental Health  44:00 – Enhancing Critical Thinking with AI  46:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

    46 min
  3. #554: Competence and Diligence in Light of Changing Laws and Regulations

    APR 10

    #554: Competence and Diligence in Light of Changing Laws and Regulations

    Attorney Craig Dobson, an expert on ethics and professional responsibility, joins Stephanie Everett to talk about the ethical and professional responsibility concerns lawyers face in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. They discuss how solo and small firm attorneys can stay compliant while leveraging new tools, the importance of confidentiality and competence, and the fundamental need to maintain diligence in your practice. Craig and Stephanie examine alternative fee structures beyond just hourly billing and provide guidance on ethical practices around lawyer pricing models. Craig also shares how he’s approaching billing in his own practice and why lawyers need to be proactive about understanding the risks.  Read Craig’s article: Overview | Full Article  Additionally, Zack talks with Curtis, from MyCase and LawPay about their new product, Smart Spend, the LawPay Visa® Business Card is issued by Emprise Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc.   Listen to our other episodes about ethics and alternative billing practices:   #350: Ethics in Your Business: It's More than Regulations, with Susan Liautaud Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Legal Talk Network  #488: The Power of Value-Based Pricing, with Shaun Jardine Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist   #543: What Lawyers Need to Know About the Ethics of Using AI, with Hilary Gerzhoy Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist  #547: Legal Tech You Need for Flat Fees, with Adriana Linares Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist     Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!  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! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.  Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.  Chapters:    00:00 Introduction   00:18 Lawyerist Coaching  05:22 Expense Tracking in MyCase   10:01 Integrating Finance with Practice  14:54 Immigration Law and the Current Administration  17:53 Specialization and Maintaining Competence Across Multiple Areas  22:39 Lawyer Pricing Models in an Era of Uncertainty

    42 min
  4. #553: AI Tools and Processes Every Lawyer Should Use with Catherine Sanders Reach

    APR 3

    #553: AI Tools and Processes Every Lawyer Should Use with Catherine Sanders Reach

    Catherine Sanders Reach, Director of the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, joins Zack Glaser to answer pressing questions about integrating AI into legal operations. Catherine explains how to identify breakdowns in workflows, choose purpose-built AI tools, and calculate the return on investment for tech solutions like Microsoft Copilot. She also shares practical advice on automating tasks like document templates, client intake, and email management while emphasizing the importance of documenting processes for efficiency. This episode is packed with actionable insights for lawyers looking to streamline their practice with AI. Hear Catherine’s other appearance on Lawyerist Podcast:  #444: Streamlining Legal Operations for Success, with Catherine Sanders Reach: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube   Listen to our other episodes about artificial intelligence: #551: Becoming the AI Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist #546: Unlock Law Firm Growth: AI Marketing Secrets with Karin Conroy: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! 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! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps:  0:00 Introduction 6:17 Meet Catherine Sanders Reach 7:19 How to Kickstart Generative AI Processes 10:53 Microsoft Copilot  13:00 AI Tools Lawyers Should Consider Using 14:36 Agentic AI 20:14 Why You Need a Needs Assessment  23:49 Evaluating Productivity 27:11 Let Go of Perfectionism  28:44 Image Generation 31:46 Why You Need Policies and Systems 35:38 Dictation Tools 38:22 The AI Tool to Watch

    42 min
  5. #552: Should Your Law Firm Welcome Non-Lawyer Owners? Insights from UK Attorney Corinne Staves

    MAR 27

    #552: Should Your Law Firm Welcome Non-Lawyer Owners? Insights from UK Attorney Corinne Staves

    What if law firms didn’t have to be owned by lawyers? In the UK, non-lawyer ownership has been shaking up the legal industry for over a decade, bringing in private equity, corporate structures, and even stock market listings. But has it led to innovation or just new ethical dilemmas? Corinne Staves, a UK legal expert, joins Lawyerist Podcast to reveal the surprising ways this shift has (and hasn’t) transformed the profession.   Listen to our previous episodes about non-lawyer ownership:  #354: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, with Lori Gonzalez: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist  #355: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, Pt.2, with Allen Rodriguez: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist  #221: The State of the Legal Profession, with ABA President Robert M. Carlson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Lawyerist    Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    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! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.  Chapters:   (0:00) Introduction & ABA TECHSHOW Announcement  (2:50) Meet Corinne Staves  (3:44) How Non-Lawyer Ownership Works in the UK  (6:03) Why the US is Afraid of Non-Lawyer Ownership   (8:41) Can Non-Lawyer Ownership Threaten Attorney Ethics?  (12:18) Unexpected Benefits of Non-Lawyer Ownership  (17:17) Does This Hurt Small Law Firms?  (20:31) Advice for US Lawyers Considering This Model  (23:20) The Future of Law Firm Ownership

    27 min

  6. MAR 20

    #551: Becoming the AI Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods

    In this episode, Geoff Woods discusses his book, 'The AI Driven Leader,' exploring how AI can serve as a thought partner for lawyers and business owners. He emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership skills to navigate technological disruptions, the strategic use of AI in business, and the mindset shift required to embrace these changes. The conversation also covers practical applications of AI in legal practice, the risks of inaction, and resources for further learning.    Links from the episode:   Schedule a demo with Tabs3  The AI-Driven Leader   Chapters:  00:00 – Intro & Invite to Stephanie’s Birthday in Chicago  3:31 – An Interview with Tabs3  10:12 – AI Driven Leadership  10:49 – Leadership Skills Need to Evolve  13:35 – Strengths of Humans vs. Machines  15:06 – Using AI as a Thought Partner  18:44 – A Whole New Way of Thinking About Using AI  20:01 – AI as a Business Advisor  25:50 – Examples of CRIT in action

    45 min

  7. MAR 13

    #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam

    Zack talks with the hosts of the Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Podcast, Gyi Tsakalakis, and Conrad Saam about how artificial intelligence is affecting consumer behavior and how your law firm should adjust to the changing market. Additionally, they discuss how to leverage AI to your advantage against your own marketing data to be more deliberate with your legal marketing spend.   Additionally, Zack and Jennifer discuss the Lawyerist’s annual Best Law Firm Website contest, where they dig into what makes a website “work.”  Links from the episode:   Subscribe to Lunch Hour Legal Marketing https://www.youtube.com/@LHLM  https://www.gorillaz.com/  Chapters  00:00 Introduction to AI in Marketing  03:04 Best Practices for Law Firm Websites  06:11 The Importance of Emotional Connection  08:53 Innovative Website Experiences  12:08 Navigating AI's Impact on Marketing  15:02 Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategies  20:42 The Impact of AI on Business Visibility  24:24 Leveraging AI for Client Insights  28:19 Data Analysis and AI: Transforming Marketing Strategies  32:44 Democratizing Data Access with AI  36:56 The Importance of Accurate Data Tracking  41:03 Practical Marketing Takeaways in the AI Era  46:12 lawyerist-podcast-outro.mp4

    47 min
  8. #549: A Journey into Video Marketing, with Temi Siyanbade

    MAR 6

    #549: A Journey into Video Marketing, with Temi Siyanbade

    In this conversation, Temi Siyanbade, founder of TOS Legal, discusses the importance of video marketing for legal professionals. She shares her journey into using video to connect with clients and build her brand, emphasizing the need to overcome the fear of being on camera. Temi explains how video can enhance legal marketing by building rapport with potential clients and providing valuable information. She also offers practical advice on starting with basic equipment and measuring success in video marketing, encouraging lawyers to embrace this medium to better serve their clients.  Additionally, Zack talks with the folks at NetDocuments about the importance of organizing your digital files and recent advancements in document search.  Links from the episode:    Request a demo from NetDocuments  Show, Don't Tell by Temi Siyanbade

    41 min
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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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