ABA Journal Podcast

‘Born, Not Raised’ Author Discusses the Flaws in the Juvenile Justice System

In today's podcast, ABA Journal Web producer Lee Rawles speaks with Susan Madden Lankford about her recently released book "Born, Not Raised: Voices from Juvenile Hall."

Apr 23, 2012 1:30 PM CDT

How Can You Make Sure Your Client Pays You What You’re Owed?

ABA Journal business of law reporter Rachel M. Zahorsky discusses this topic with Beazley’s Brant Weidner, along with key points for lawyers to contemplate when weighing the risks and rewards of a fee suit and ways to prevent the predicament altogether.

Apr 16, 2012 1:30 PM CDT

‘Devil in the Grove’ Author Discusses Early Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Case

Welcome to the ABA Journal's new podcast, The Modern Law Library. On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, we will discuss a law-related book with its author and listen to a short excerpt. In today's podcast, ABA Journal Web producer Lee Rawles speaks with Gilbert King about his recently released book "Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America".

Apr 9, 2012 1:30 PM CDT

Jerks at Work: How to Deal with Difficult Colleagues

If you work with bullies, backstabbers and queen (or king) bees, work can make you crazy. But it doesn’t have to, and employees might find the best solutions by first looking at themselves, say employment experts. Here them share their thoughts with ABA Journal podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward.

Apr 2, 2012 1:30 PM CDT

Law Deans and a Law Professor Respond to the ‘Law School Bubble’

Hear ABA Journal business of law reporter Rachel M. Zahorsky host follow-up discussions on the law school bubble with law school deans and professors to explore the merits and critiques of federal loan programs, examine the root causes of the deep debt students face and propose potential solutions to combat future tuition hikes.

Mar 22, 2012 4:10 PM CDT

How to Craft a Resume That Recruiters Will Love

Never include your head shot or hobbies in a resume, but do mention your GPA, providing it's a good one. What else should you include? Hear veteran legal recruiters discuss their likes and dislikes with ABA Journal podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward in this month's podcast.

Mar 5, 2012 2:40 PM CST

Show Me the Money: Helping Clients Find and Protect Assets in a Divorce

A client can try to preserve his or her assets during a divorce, but if the judge sees actions more along the lines of hiding money, the court will likely take more. Matrimonial lawyers Ira Friedman and Randall M. Kessler discuss this and other battle stories with ABA Journal Podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward.

Feb 6, 2012 2:59 PM CST

Hanging a Shingle: How to Start Your Own Law Practice

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Jan 3, 2012 2:39 PM CST

Santa or Scrooge: How Do BigLaw Firms Determine Associate Bonuses?

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Dec 5, 2011 2:30 PM CST

McElhaney Reveals the Real-Life Influences Behind Character of ‘Angus’

Jim McElhaney’s 25-year run as Litigation columnist for the ABA Journal will come to a close next fall. During those years, McElhaney’s straightforward advice on trial practice became one of the most popular features in the magazine. In this podcast, ABA Journal editor James Podgers talks with McElhaney about his popular column, and how he developed the character of Angus.

Dec 1, 2011 4:44 PM CST

Sealing the Deal: How to Negotiate Fee Agreements

You’ve identified a target client, made a good connection, and they say they want to hire you. But no fee agreement has been signed yet. ABA Journal Podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward discusses ways to ethically seal the deal, with lawyers from a variety of practice areas.

Nov 7, 2011 9:44 PM CST

SCOTUSblog Founder on How to Start Your Own Appellate Practice

Have you ever dreamed of opening your own appellate practice? The 2011 U.S. Supreme Court term opens Oct. 3, and along with the government lawyers and big firm attorneys, many solo and small firm practitioners will be entering the doors at 1 First St. ABA Journal Podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward talks with two lawyers about how and why they built their own appellate practices.

Oct 3, 2011 9:01 PM CDT

How Can Attorneys Use Google+ to Generate Business?

Just when you mastered Twitter and Facebook, Google+ joins the mix. ABA Journal Podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward talks with lawyers and a social media expert about the free marketing opportunities the new site offers, and the tradeoffs for privacy concerns.

Sep 12, 2011 8:56 PM CDT

Obama’s Book Agent On How Lawyers Can Get Published

Great books often come from incredible experiences, and many lawyers have more than a few. But don’t get your hopes up, says noted lawyer and literary representative Robert Barnett. With those experiences must come great story-telling skills, and a determination to shape the idea into a manuscript. In a podcast moderated by Stephanie Francis Ward, he discusses options for literary-dreaming lawyers with Jonathan Karp and Hillel Italie.

Aug 1, 2011 1:53 PM CDT

Shy Lawyer’s Guide to Becoming a Rainmaker

Some people are talented lawyers, but find hiding out in a hotel room more appealing than attending a convention cocktail party, especially if they don’t know anyone there. If you’re in private practice--or want to be--such fears need to be conquered. ABA Journal Podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward talks with guests about how lawyers can overcome their business development anxieties, and discover that they’re much better at networking than they think.

Jul 11, 2011 1:30 PM CDT