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Legal Talk Network On the Road covers the latest conferences, bar meetings, industry events, and trade shows. Recorded live from the conference room floor, our hosts interview bar presidents, committee and section chairs, and other leaders to offer an exclusive look at the biggest events in legal, as well as what is on the horizon for those who practice law.
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Mindfulness for the Legal Mind: a 10-minute talk plus 10 minutes of guided meditation. A brief refuge. The musings of a long-time lawyer, law professor, and mindfulness geek on lawyering from a mindful perspective. Tools to cultivate more joy, ease, and wellbeing in this crazy profession. Ideas to become even better at what you do, and save the world. A few minutes of peace every week, which you definitely deserve.
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Legal News Wales, with the help of our special guests, explore the tools, insight and processes that can help law firms in Wales become more resilient, competitive and operationally efficient - whatever the climate throws at us. From technology, wellbeing, pricing, compliance, marketing and leadership to recruitment and retention, this podcast covers it all and is ideal for SME legal practices - including barristers chambers.
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This podcast was created for lawyers however anyone who works with people will benefit from this content. Through inspiring interviews, courageous conversations and thoughtful commentary, Myrna and her guests shine a light on a critical ethical competency lawyers missed in law school: trauma-informed lawyering. This is a do-no-further-harm, relational approach to the practice of law which benefits you, your clients, your colleagues and the legal profession generally. For lawyers and non-lawy ...
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Buckle up as we hit the gas with Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession, a PLI podcast hosted by legal innovator and thought leader Jen Leonard. The legal profession has seen unprecedented changes over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. Fast-Tracked brings you in‑depth discussions with leading experts on how cutting‑edge trends can — and will — influence your practice.
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Litigation Radio

Legal Talk Network

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Hosted by Dave Scriven-Young, this show features conversations with top litigators, judges, and experts to help litigators develop their careers, win more cases, earn more clients, and build sustainable practices. Stay tuned for the tips segment in every episode with Darryl Wilson! Brought to you by the American Bar Association Litigation Section
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Refreshingly Honest Chats With Lawyers

Duane Cormell (Realm Recruit)

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Refreshingly Honest Chats with Family Lawyers is a brand-new podcast series from legal recruitment specialists Realm Recruit. In each episode, we invite prominent lawyers to discuss and debate the key issues facing the legal profession today - with unflinching honesty.
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Hosted by commercial + insurance mediator and arbitrator, Jean Lawler, this podcast draws on Jean's years of experience as a private practice attorney and neutral to provide insights and information relevant to resolving legal disputes outside of a courtroom, and features interviews with legal and dispute resolution industry leaders--attorneys, mediators, and arbitrators.
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ESG voices

KPMG International

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This podcast series will take a deep dive into environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities and challenges and what they mean for businesses and communities through interviews with ESG specialists from KPMG and beyond. Throughout this series, we will discuss a broad range of ESG issues aiming to support businesses and communities in creating an equitable and prosperous future for all.
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The Free Lawyer

Gary Miles

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The Free Lawyer Podcast is designed for the lawyer, entrepreneur or professional who is in some way unfulfilled, stressed or stuck and looking for something better. We will discuss various blocks that limit us from achieving the personal freedom we all desire but have not yet fully experienced. Are you looking to achieve a new level of success? If so, this podcast is for you!
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Practicing law doesn't have to suck. Crafting a meaningful career is possible. Leaving the law doesn't have to be scary. That's why this show exists. You don't have to navigate through this profession and world as a Millennial lawyer alone. Join host, Nicole Abboud, former practicing attorney, leadership speaker and consultant, each week as she brings you conversations with lawyers, legal innovators, and leaders in the profession to help you in your journey to building a meaningful life and ...
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Do you hate working as a lawyer? Are you an unhappy lawyer who wants to leave the law, but isn't sure what to do next? Do your family and friends think you're crazy for wanting to leave the law, or are you too afraid to tell them you don't want to be a lawyer? The Former Lawyer Podcast is for you! Each week, host Sarah Cottrell interviews a different former lawyer who has left the law behind. Hear inspiring stories about how these former lawyers are thriving and found their way to careers an ...
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The ConsistencyWins Podcast

Antonio Vaglica & Landon Archangelo

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ConsistencyWins is a lifestyle. ConsistencyWins is a movement. 1 year removed from college, former collegiate athletes Antonio Vaglica & Landon Archangelo felt lost in their ways. Athletics was the only thing they identified with and when that ended, a deep void was left within them. Through small consistent actions, Antonio & Landon started multiple businesses together and in a short few years, changed the trajectories of their lives. Through interviewing extremely high caliber guests, Cons ...
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The Lawyer's Edge

Elise Holtzman

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On The Lawyer's Edge podcast, attorney and professional business coach Elise Holtzman sits down with successful lawyers, legal marketing specialists, business leaders and authors to talk about how lawyers and law firms can grow and sustain healthy, profitable businesses.
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Welcome to Know Your Regulator, the premier podcast dedicated to keeping professional license holders up-to-date on the dynamic landscape of laws, regulations, and legal interpretations that directly affect their careers and businesses. This free, educational series is designed to empower professionals by providing critical insights into the regulatory environment that governs their practices. Our mission is to offer valuable, accessible information that helps license holders stay informed a ...
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Resilient

Lori Lorenzo, Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory

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Adversity is never the end of the story. Authenticity. Determination. Trust. Grit. No matter how experienced you are or what industry you’re in, the basics of great leadership are universal. In this podcast, we’re bringing you the voices of leaders who put these attributes into action.
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The podcast for working mums, navigating careers, motherhood, and all the things in-between. Each episode features honest chats with extraordinary women about career journeys following motherhood, and some industry experts discussing topics important for all Mamas and Mamas-to-be.
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As professional services marketers we face the complicated challenges of marketing expertise, relationships and reputations. And whether you are in the accounting, consulting, legal, or advertising spheres, there are so many similar, yet intricate issues.
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Maria J. McCarthy

Maria J. McCarthy

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Welcome. As a passionate reader, I dance through verses, unlock the minds of Books, eBooks, Audiobooks, ePub, Mobi and Kindle immerse myself in the lyrical tapestries they weave.
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The Lawyer's Money Show

Todd Whatley and Ian Weiner

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The Lawyers Money Show" is your go-to podcast for mastering the dual arts of law firm management and personal financial acumen. In each episode, our hosts Ian Weiner and Todd Whatley delve into the practical aspects of running a successful legal practice, from optimizing operational efficiency to innovative client engagement strategies. We also zoom in on the personal financial management of law firm owners and partners, offering insights on wealth building, tax planning, and retirement stra ...
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Law360 Explores

Law360 - Legal News & Analysis

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Law360 Explores is a podcast aimed at investigating some of the biggest legal topics happening today. Whether it’s the new landscape of marijuana legalization, or the battle lines being drawn over law school admissions exams, Law360 Explores is an engaging series of narrative stories told by the experts on the front lines of a shifting legal industry.
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Constitutional Conventions

Yale Law School Federalist Society

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Constitutional Conventions is the official podcast of the Yale Federalist Society. Hosts Jonathan Feld and Zack Austin are joined by leading lawyers, jurists, and intellectuals to discuss pressing issues in law, jurisprudence, and public policy. Constitutional Conventions gives you a taste of the exciting programming hosted by Yale Law School's Federalist Society. New episodes are released every Thursday morning.
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Practice42 CEO and What I Wish I Learned In Law School podcast host attorney Audrey Ehrhardt has been helping attorneys get custom results for their law firms for over 8 years through her law practice management company that offers key services to support attorneys across the nation. Audrey is thrilled to share with other attorneys the things that she, and others, have learned the hard way after law school. Our podcast shares amazing stories from attorneys who reveal the smartest strategies ...
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Modern Law - Droit Moderne

Canadian Bar Association

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Our laws and ethical practices have evolved over centuries. But today, tech is on an exponential curve and is affecting practically everyone—everywhere, pulling society from its roots and reordering the way we live. Amidst these changes, how do we make sure our laws keep pace with the times? Join Yves Faguy of CBA National in conversation with leading legal minds and practitioners exploring this question. -- Nos lois et nos pratiques en matière d'éthique ont évolué au fil des siècles. Mais a ...
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Psychotic P***y Podcast

Dr. Bridget Melton, MD and Licensed Therapist Marissa Volinsky, MS, LPC, NCC

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Just two sisters discussing women’s mental and physical health. It's not only our hobby, but our careers. We want to shed light on important topics & teach people new things every episode.
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Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast

Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN | CEO of The Nurse Speak

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A show where we rally some of our Nation's Greatest Nursing Leaders, Educators, Experts and Advocates to tackle some of the Greatest Challenges that the Nursing Profession faces! So sit back, relax and learn that Nurses CAN DO ANYTHING!
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FNF UNPLUGGED

FNF Family of Companies

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Providing real solutions for real business challenges. Welcome to FNF UNPLUGGED, Season Four. Conversations with professionals across the country. Exploring business topics, and empowering personal growth in real estate, financial services and the title insurance industry. FNF UNPLUGGED is a National Agency Operations Production. This podcast is being provided for informational purposes only. The podcast is not a comprehensive overview of the subject and is not intended to provide legal or f ...
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This is where we call out incompetent and unscrupulous lawyers, prosecutors, and Judges. And we talk about a judicial system that may work for the players involved in the system but not for any of us as consumers. Our format is that we first talk about the current assholes of the week and then we have a guest who has personally been abused by the system. And we end the show with my rant talking about the issues presented by today's guest.
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The podcast for surveyors who love what they do! You know you are a surveyor when you can't hold a conversation without thinking about property. From buildings and construction to the legal issues and of course what it's all worth. Join Marion Ellis a chartered surveyor as she explores what it means to be a surveyor with guests who share their career highs and lows and the geeky stuff that makes us tick. Vist www.lovesurveying.com or connect with Marion @love_surveying or on https://www.link ...
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Redlines

Out of Architecture

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The experiences that isolate us in our working world are also the stories that can unite our community and allow us to heal and move forward. In this series, we dive deeper into the core issues that plague the design profession, and evaluate how they result in everyday conflict, discomfort, and workplace turmoil. Redlines seeks to bring a voice to these stories, those privately endured in a school or workplace but clouded by shame, self-doubt, and questioning of one's professional choices. W ...
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TraumaTies

Network for Victim Recovery of DC

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It may be invisible to some and ever present to others--but trauma entangles us all. Brought to you by Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), TraumaTies: Untangling Societal Harm & Healing After Crime is a podcast that creates space and conversations to dissect the structural and systemic knots that keep us from addressing trauma. We want this podcast to be an experience--one where you leave understanding how you can be a mitigator of trauma and minimize the deeply painful and costly con ...
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In this episode of the Free Lawyer Podcast, host Gary Miles discusses the decline of civility in the legal profession, drawing from his nearly 46 years of experience. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining civility for a successful and fulfilling legal career. Gary explores the benefits of civility, such as enhanced professional relationships …
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How did ideas of masculinity shape the British legal profession and the wider expectations of the white-collar professional? Brotherhood of Barristers: A Cultural History of the British Legal Profession, 1840–1940 (Cambridge University Press, 2024) by Dr. Ren Pepitone examines the cultural history of the Inns of Court – four legal societies whose r…
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Ready to uncover the crucial link between mental health and professional licensing? Join us as Dr. Brian Russell, a seasoned psychologist and attorney, takes us through his unique journey shaped by a law enforcement background and a clinical psychology mentor. We promise an enlightening discussion on the immense stress and anxiety that come with hi…
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How are the latest AI advancements going to impact your law firm? Laurence Colletti talks with Filevine Legal Futurist Dr. Cain Elliot about highlights from his AI-centered session on implementing AI to improve the quality and delivery of legal services and increasing profitability. They discuss reliable go-to tools available in the legal tech sphe…
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When is it time, and how do you know, to step back from your busy, often hectic, law practice and move on to a new chapter. And how do you prepare? Guests Charla Stevens and David Soley have both been highly successful attorneys in New England. Stevens moved on from her work at a law firm to establish a consulting firm, Charla Stevens Consulting. S…
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Business development often feels overwhelming. Many lawyers, while understanding the importance of it, struggle to know where to start or how to approach it. Without a clear strategy, it’s easy to feel lost and frustrated. In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge, I introduce the three pillars of business development—a simple framework that provides th…
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Martha Rampton, Trafficking with Demons: Magic, Ritual, and Gender from Late Antiquity to 1000 (Cornell University Press, 2021) explores how magic was perceived, practiced, and prohibited in western Europe during the first millennium CE. Through the overlapping frameworks of religion, ritual, and gender, Martha Rampton connects early Christian reck…
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Kaitlin Sidorsky’s new book, All Roads Lead to Power: The Appointed and Elected Paths to Public Office for US Women (University Press of Kansas, 2019), is an extremely well written and important analysis of women in public life and public service. This book combines qualitative and quantitative research to examine appointed and elected state positi…
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Today’s podcast episode features a conversation between Sarah and a member of the Collab, Liza Hanks. Liza made a career transition out of practicing law after 22 years, and they discussed how the Collab played a role in her transition and decision-making process. This conversation is helpful for anyone considering making their transition out of la…
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In The Woman as Slave in Nineteenth-Century American Social Movements (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019), Ana Stevenson explores the ubiquity of what she terms the “woman-slave analogy” in nineteenth-century US feminist discourse. Using examples from the women’s suffrage, abolition, dress-reform, and labor movements, among others, Steveson reconstructs the…
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Billie Holiday is one of the most iconic jazz performers of all time. Her voice is certainly unmistakable but for many her religious sensibilities may be invisible. In Religion Around Billie Holiday (Penn State University Press, 2018), Tracy Fessenden, Professor in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State Univ…
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Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace, full of tips, tricks, and strategies to help secure that elusive corner office. Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions fro…
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Send us a text Can gender discrimination still be such a pervasive issue despite being outlawed since 1964? This episode takes a deep dive into the ongoing struggles women face in the workplace, from pay gaps and microaggressions to sexual harassment. Join us as we unravel a 2023 meta-analysis that reveals a staggering 50% of women have experienced…
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Iggy Odighizuwa, CEO of Charlie.ai, shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to building successful businesses and creating the Charlie AI software. He emphasizes the importance of seeking value and giving back, and how his faith has played a significant role in his personal and entrepreneurial growth. Iggy discusses the evolution of his fitne…
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In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary Miles interviews Cooper Saunders, the owner and founder of Wise Guys Digital Marketing in Kansas City, Missouri. They delve into digital marketing strategies tailored for law firms, discussing the significance of website design, online reputation, and effective marketing techniques. Cooper shares insi…
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Morris Tabush is a community activist, tech hobbyist, and serial entrepreneur. Growing up passionate about technology and helping others, he turned that passion into a business in 2000 by founding the Tabush Group with a mission to simplify IT for businesses. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s business and focuses on delivering outstanding servi…
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In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary addresses the issue of procrastination among lawyers. Sharing personal experiences, Gary explores the causes, effects, and symptoms of procrastination, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, and overwhelm. To help listeners manage their workload and reduce stress, Gary offers 12 practical strategies,…
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You may have worked in a workplace or more than one legal workplace where they said that they had a no-asshole rule. Clearly, there are many people who have worked in similar workplaces because this episode is one of the most downloaded episodes. Again, it's one of the ones I hear about the most from people because there is so much agreement with t…
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Today I talked to Anne Landau and Margaret Sinclair, the translators of Through the Morgue Door: One Woman’s Story of Survival and Saving Children in German-Occupied Paris (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) n 1934, at the age of fourteen, Colette Brull-Ulmann knew that she wanted to become a pediatrician. By the age of twenty-one, she was in her second y…
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In Pocahontas and the English Boys: Caught Between Cultures in Early Virginia(New York University Press, 2019), Karen Ordahl Kupperman, Silver Professor of History Emerita at New York University, shifts the lens on the well-known narrative of Virginia’s founding to reveal the previously untold and utterly compelling story of the youths who, often u…
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Send us a text What if the world’s most celebrated athletes were being unfairly targeted because of misunderstandings? Today, we tackle the controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imani Khalif, who clinched Olympic gold amid false accusations by public figures like JK Rowling, Trump, and Elon Musk. Join us as we set the record straight about Khalif'…
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When I think back on being 20 and choosing to be a lawyer, there was a lot of, “why not? That seems like a cool path.” There was less of, “how will this serve?” or “will this contribute to a more harmonious world?” I see now that whether my work created harmony or discord was always the important question. Pema Chodron invites us to ask, “am I goin…
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Fred Cary, Founder and CEO of IdeaPros, shares his journey from Europe to the United States and his experiences as an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of finding opportunities in growing markets and addressing customer pain points. Fred discusses the challenges of raising capital and the need for resilience and persistence in entrepreneur…
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Justice David W. Ellis has served on the Illinois Appellate Court for the 1st District for nearly 10 years. But readers may know him better as author David Ellis, writer of more than a dozen legal thrillers. Ellis had enjoyed creative writing as a youth, he tells the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles in this episode of The Modern Law Library. But during his…
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Justice David W. Ellis has served on the Illinois Appellate Court for the 1st District for nearly 10 years. But readers may know him better as author David Ellis, writer of more than a dozen legal thrillers. Ellis had enjoyed creative writing as a youth, he tells the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles in this episode of The Modern Law Library. But during his…
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In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary interviews Ivy Cadle, managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Atlanta office and president of the Georgia Bar Association. Ivy shares his unconventional journey into law, emphasizing the importance of hard work, self-awareness, and unexpected career paths. He discusses his priorities as bar president…
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What does it really take to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)? Join us as we uncover the intricate journey with our special guest, Ana Garcia. From earning a bachelor's in clinical psychology and a master's in counseling, to completing the demanding 3,000-hour internship and practicum requirements, Ms. Garcia provides a detailed roadma…
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Amanda Koplos is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Central Florida-based law firm Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson. She has 20 years of experience in various law firm leadership positions and currently serves as the president of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). ALA is a premier professional association with 9,500 members that exists …
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In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary Miles explores the concept of reframing fears that legal professionals face. Drawing from his 45 years of experience, Gary emphasizes cognitive reframing to transform negative thoughts into positive ones. He outlines strategies such as shifting catastrophic thinking, turning fear into motivation, view…
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The next episode in our summer re-release series is Burnout is a Feature, Not a Bug. This is one of the things that I honestly think is the most important for you to realize if you are working in a toxic workplace, if you're working in a large law firm, or in Biglaw. Burnout is a feature of the way that work is organized in these organizations, it …
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Mia Zapata and the Gits: A True Story of Art, Rock and Revolution (Ferel House, 2024) by Steve Moriarty, shares the story of the Seattle based The Gits and their charismatic front person Mia Zapata. The Gits were on the verge of international rock stardom but on July 7, 1993, days before their third US tour, Mia Zapata, The Gits 27-year-old singer-…
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Princess Izabela Czartoryska was a towering figure of late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century European cultural and intellectual life. Married at sixteen to a distinguished older aristocrat, she amassed learning, influence, and a role in both Polish and European statecraft through encounters with figures ranging from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to …
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Behaving mindfully is not always easy. Don’t cause harm, don’t take anything that’s not mine to take, don’t be biased, don’t cloud the mind, always be kind: it’s clear what the invitation is. But for me it’s not easy to remember to accept that invitation and live each moment like that. What is easy for me to remember, when I’ve caused harm or taken…
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Delaney McGuire, founder of Elevated Technologies, shares his journey of job stacking and helping others achieve financial freedom through remote work. He discusses the challenges and benefits of job stacking, the importance of clarity and strategy in the job search process, and the future of work in the age of AI. Delaney's mission is to help corp…
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In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Margeaux Thomas, a Virginia-based attorney who runs a successful business law and litigation firm. Margeaux shares her professional journey, from working at regional firms to starting her practice, driven by a desire for greater fulfillment and flexibility. She discusses her challenges, including the fear of…
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How can we diversify the creative industries? In Craft as a Creative Industry (Routledge, 2024), Karen Patel, an Associate Professor in Media and Director of the Centre for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts (CEDIA) at Birmingham City University, examines the craft industries of Australia and the UK to show new ways of organising these c…
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Laura Leopard is the co-founder and General Manager of Leopard Solutions, the largest law firm data platform serving the legal industry with actionable intelligence and insights on more than 5,500 law firms worldwide and 6,800 U.S. corporate legal departments. She has spearheaded Leopard Solutions’ growth and development over the company's 18-year …
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In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary leverages his 45 years of legal experience to address the fears and stressors that lawyers and professionals face. He introduces cognitive reframing as a tool to manage these fears, such as fear of failure, judgment, uncertainty, and public speaking. Gary outlines the negative impacts of these fears a…
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I originally recorded the episode Your Job Should Not Make You Cry back in the very early days of lockdown when I was still editing the podcast myself and needed to be able to edit some shorter episodes, which ultimately I discovered was a happy accident because this episode is one of the most popular episodes of the podcast. It is one of the most …
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Women, Agency, and the State in Guinea: Silent Politics (Routledge, 2020) examines how women in Guinea articulate themselves politically within and outside institutional politics. It documents the everyday practices that local female actors adopt to deal with the continuous economic, political, and social insecurities that emerge in times of politi…
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Well into the early nineteenth century, Luanda, the administrative capital of Portuguese Angola, was one of the most influential ports for the transatlantic slave trade. Between 1801 and 1850, it served as the point of embarkation for more than 535,000 enslaved Africans. In the history of this diverse, wealthy city, the gendered dynamics of the mer…
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Send us a text Ready for an adventure-filled reunion? Join Marissa and Bridget as they recount the highs and lows of their recent travels and delve into the art of preparing for childbirth. From a turbulent flight from Manchester to JFK that tested Bridget's patience to the nuances of traveling while pregnant, this episode kicks off with a bang. Cu…
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I have no idea how many times I say something, or write an email, or post, with irritation on my mind. Or hit the numbers for Verizon, with exasperation. I do know that when I do, the result is often not great. When I remember to be mindful - to consider my timing, be honest, and be kind no matter what (and no matter who) –the result is decent. The…
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In this powerful episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Bruce Simpson, an attorney from Kentucky, who shares his personal journey with mental health challenges. Bruce discusses his successful legal career, struggles with self-doubt and perfectionism, and the triggering event that led him to the brink of suicide. He recounts his …
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The LSAT is facing competition from the JD-Next exam, and many states are reconsidering their licensing methods as the bar exam as we’ve known it sunsets in 2028. Kellye Testy, the executive director and CEO of the Association of American Law Schools, talks with the ABA Journal’s Julianne Hill about why those changes are happening now and what it m…
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Poet Laureate of Kentucky Crystal Wilkinson’s food memoir, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks (Clarkson Potter, 2023), honors her kitchen ghosts, five generations of Black Appalachian women. She contends, “The concept of the kitchen ghost came to me years ago, when I realized that my …
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