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

So you want to practice overseas? (podcast with transcript)

Have you ever daydreamed about having a career abroad? Before saying "bon voyage," you should know what's involved. In this month's Asked and Answered podcast, moderator Stephanie Francis Ward will speak with an attorney who's done it, in order to find out tips and advice on developing a practice beyond U.S. borders.

May 4, 2015 1:00 PM CDT

Grammar nerds, meet your ‘Comma Queen’ (podcast)

Related links: The New Yorker: “Mary Norris: Comma Queen” (video series) Slate: “The Corrections: A delightful memoir by a New Yorker copy editor” New York Times: “‘Between You & Me,’ by Mary Norris” NPR: “The Comma Queen Will See You, Now”

Apr 30, 2015 4:20 PM CDT

Would your practice be prepared if something happened to you? (podcast with transcript)

Do you know what would happen if you–or one of your colleagues–should suddenly die or become incapacitated? The ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with two experts about tools and systems you can put in place to give you and your clients peace of mind.

Apr 9, 2015 10:20 AM CDT

How can attorneys get help without harming their careers? (podcast with transcript)

With such a stressful profession, many attorneys face addiction and other mental health issues. If you find yourself struggling–or know another lawyer who is–what resources are out there? In this month’s Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Patrick Krill of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s legal professionals program to find out more.

Mar 2, 2015 8:50 AM CST

How these law students help costs and acrimony for divorcing couples (podcast with transcript)

In the wake of divorce, many families find themselves emotionally and financially devastated. If you're in the heat of a legal battle, it's easy to go too far and create acrimony with your ex-spouse which can poison any chance at a cordial future relationship–and drain both sides' bank accounts to pay for attorney fees. But what if if didn't have to be that way?

Feb 2, 2015 9:00 AM CST

Author tells tangled tale of the $19B verdict against Chevron in ‘Law of the Jungle’ (podcast)

In 2011, an Ecuadoran court found the Chevron Corporation liable for environmental damage caused by oil drilling in the 1970s-80s. Chevron was ordered to pay $19 billion to the plaintiffs who brought the suit, a collection of small farmers and indigenous peoples. Although it is tempting to fit this into a simple narrative-either "victory for oppressed people against an evil corporation" or "responsible corporation preyed upon by voracious plaintiffs attorneys"--the truth just isn't that simple.

Jan 28, 2015 9:15 AM CST

Linda Greenhouse and Jonathan Turley discuss the courts and the press (podcast with transcript)

In this month's Asked and Answered podcast, moderator Stephanie Francis Ward talks to Linda Greenhouse and Jonathan Turley about the past, present and future of legal journalism, and how it has influenced courts.

Jan 5, 2015 8:32 AM CST

All is not as it seems for 9th Circuit clerk in ATL founder’s new novel (podcast)

Dec 17, 2014 8:30 AM CST

How can you use social media responsibly to promote your clients’ cases? (podcast with transcript)

Podcast Transcript Stephanie Francis Ward: Scroll through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and you can get a good sense of popular topics, as well as how people feel about them. If you’re a litigator using social media, you might have success suggesting how people should feel about your client’s position. And…

Dec 1, 2014 8:50 AM CST

How to network without feeling slimy (podcast with transcript)

Lawyers are often told how important professional networking is. But many find it so uncomfortable they feel physically dirty. Why is professional networking so distressing to so many? And how can you overcome it and be successful?

Nov 3, 2014 8:30 AM CST