ABA Journal Podcast

Technology is ‘breathtakingly positive,’ says writer Monica Bay (podcast)

A focus on developing communities is a significant part of Monica Bay's writing, and she says that's why she was drawn to legal technology.

Apr 20, 2016 8:00 AM CDT

Why embracing artificial intelligence is in your law firm’s best interests (podcast with transcript)

Artificial intelligence has long been a tool for lawyers to perform their tasks more efficiently. However, the technology has advanced to the point where computers can now perform many of the tasks that were once the exclusive domain of humans. In this month's Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal's Victor Li talks to freelance writer Julie Sobowale about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the practice of law.

Mar 28, 2016 8:30 AM CDT

Prosecutor’s book offers firsthand look at ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Steven Avery (podcast)

A year before Netflix’s viral hit Making a Murderer was making headlines, Wisconsin prosecutor Michael Griesbach released his book The Innocent Killer: A True Story of a Wrongful Conviction and its Astonishing Aftermath.

Mar 23, 2016 8:30 AM CDT

How solos and small firms can cut costs and make their money go further (podcast with transcript)

Cost savings are particularly important for small firms and solos. What are some easy fixes for making law firm budgets go further, and what are some common mistakes to avoid? In this month's Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal's Stephanie Francis Ward gets some tips and tricks for stretching firms' dollars.

Mar 7, 2016 12:55 PM CST

How can you attract positive media attention for yourself or your clients? (podcast with transcript)

Podcast Transcript Stephanie Francis Ward: You may have noticed that some lawyers are often quoted in the press. They might have a practice that naturally garners attention; or perhaps they are great at explaining complex issues succinctly and have a good camera presence. Or it could just be they’re known…

Feb 1, 2016 8:30 AM CST

How can you make and keep reasonable resolutions for your career? (podcast with transcript)

In this month's Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal's Stephanie Francis Ward discusses what reasonable steps you can take in 2016 to improve your life and your career. Her guest Karen Kaplowitz gives listeners tips on making and keeping achievable goals.

Jan 4, 2016 8:30 AM CST

Harper Lee Prize winner tells how history and race shaped her Southern gothic novel (podcast)

The Secret of Magic is a book within a book. It is both the title of Deborah Johnson’s 2015 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction-winning novel, and (in the world of that novel) a reclusive writer’s scandalous 1920s children’s book, which dared to feature black and white playmates solving mysteries…

Dec 21, 2015 8:30 AM CST

How blogging can help you carve a niche for your practice (podcast with transcript)

Can a commitment to blogging help develop a practice area and turn you into an expert? In this month's Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal's Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Hilary Bricken, a Seattle lawyer and one of the authors of Canna Law Blog. Ward speaks with Bricken to find out how her firm decided to launch a blog on the topic of marijuana law; how the blog has performed as a client-development tool; and how writing for the blog has helped her expand her own knowledge and expertise.

Dec 7, 2015 8:30 AM CST

What can lawyers do to manage and conquer anxiety? (podcast with transcript)

Are lawyers prone to anxiety, or is the pace of the profession the culprit? The ABA Journal's Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Will Meyerhofer, a psychotherapist who has also been a practicing attorney, to learn more about anxiety and get tips on how lawyers can manage and overcome it.

Nov 2, 2015 8:30 AM CST

Which practice areas are going to be the most lucrative in the future? (podcast with transcript)

The market for legal jobs may be getting better, but it’s still not great. That being said, are there specific practice areas that need more attorneys to serve current and future needs? In this month's episode of Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal's Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with a legal search consultant to find out what the best prospects are for a long-term, successful legal career.

Oct 5, 2015 10:00 AM CDT

How a program at an infamous prison helps inmates re-enter society (podcast with transcript)

What good can some men serving life sentence do for other inmates? A great deal, says Judge Laurie A. White, who co-founded a re-entry program for inmates of the infamous Angola State Penitentiary in Louisiana. In this episode of Asked and Answered, she tells the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward…

Sep 8, 2015 8:38 AM CDT

Linda Fairstein chats about her Alex Cooper series—and reveals an exciting new project (podcast)

In the hands of author Linda Fairstein, fictional sex-crimes prosecutor Alex Cooper has enjoyed a career spanning 17 books and almost two decades. Cooper's 16th adventure, Terminal City, was selected as one of the three finalists for the 2015 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. Fairstein spoke with the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles and shared some exciting news about a brand new project in the works.

Aug 26, 2015 4:23 PM CDT

How to conquer anxiety and break the ice during professional events (podcast with transcript)

Do you get social anxiety thinking about networking at big events? Is it hard to make connections with other lawyers? Focus on what you can learn about others, rather than telling people about yourself, business development coach Larry Kohn tells the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward.

Jul 27, 2015 12:30 PM CDT

How can lawyers maximize relaxation while on vacation? (podcast with transcript)

We’d all love to be able to unplug completely while we’re on vacation, but for many lawyers, it’s not that simple. Meeting your duty to your clients might mean that you can’t just leave your phone at home. But how can you keep distractions to a minimum and make the most out of your time off? The ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward gleans some tips and tricks from Jones Day partner Lawrence D. Rosenberg.

Jul 6, 2015 12:45 PM CDT

Marijuana businesses need lawyers, but how do you build that practice? (podcast with transcript)

There’s a need for lawyers to represent cannabis businesses in the states where it is legal. But how can you advise these clients and develop this as a specialty while remaining on the right side of legal ethics?

Jun 1, 2015 12:10 PM CDT