Between the Briefs
Episodes
Adam Maxwell on Why Employment Law Is About to Explode
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Employment law stands at the cusp of transformation in the age of AI, but poor hiring strategies could cost you everything. In this episode of Between...
AI’s Doesn’t Just Produce Faster Legal Work, It Produces Better Work: Insights from Daniel Schwarcz
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard that AI can make lawyers better at their jobs. But now there’s data-backed research to prove it. In the latest episode of Between ...
How Legal Tech and Grit Inspire $7-Figure Personal Injury Verdicts: Tyler Barnett’s Story
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to land some of the biggest personal injury verdicts in history? Tyler Barnett, an accomplished attorney at Yuhl | Carr LLP, spills ...
AI Won’t Replace You. But Lawyers Using AI Will: Game-Changing Insights from Kellam T. Parks
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to popular belief, AI won’t replace lawyers. But it’s important to remember that lawyers who use AI are a formidable opponent. In the lat...
A U.S Magistrate Judge’s Guide to Win the Legal AI Game: Insights from Judge Allison Goddard
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving from receptionist to federal magistrate judge is the kind of journey we see on the silver screen. For Judge Allison Goddard, that’s just life...
Why Building a Law Practice Makes You a Better Lawyer: Eye-Opening Perspectives from Scott C. Pappas
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if building a practice can teach you more about law than practicing law? That’s what happened in Scott C. Pappas’ case and we’re exploring!...
Mindfulness and Juvenile Justice with Judge Frank Szymanski
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea speaks with Judge Frank Szymanski, longtime juvenile court judge in Detroit. Frank shares how trauma...
A Paralegal’s Journey Into the Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Industry with Samantha Misch
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every single organization in the world needs a regulatory body that monitors compliance and ethics. Even cannabis companies. In this riveting episode ...
How AI Is Re-Engineering Knowledge Management in Law Firms with Evan Shenkman
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens talk with Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer at Fisher Phillips....
The Evolution of Legal Marketing: Why Being ‘The Best’ Isn’t Enough Anymore with Michael Mellor
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The legal landscape is undergoing a mammoth transformation in every regard - from tech to business models - and legal marketing is no exception. In th...
How AI Is Transforming Employment Law and What You Need to Know to Ride the Wave with Michael Sigall
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Employment law is evolving rapidly with technology, but are attorneys and employers keeping up? In this episode of Between the Briefs, hosts Adrian Ce...
No-Nonsense Perspectives on Building a 236-Partner Virtual Law Firm with Joel M. Ferdinand
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a rockstar modern trial lawyer in today’s day and age? A love for law, tech-forward curiosity and agile strategy - according...
Why Data Beats AI in the Legal Tech Revolution with Ashley Gibbs
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you’ve got the latest AI tools in your law firm’s arsenal. Now what? If you’re hoping AI reaches its potential without quality data, you’ve...
Why Law Firms Need COOs to Survive: The $1B Mid-Market Revolution with Amanda Koplos
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new C-Suite executive running the law firm game. Law firm operations are evolving beyond traditional management, with COOs emerging as cru...
How AI Is Forcing Lawyers to Confront Law’s Biggest Hidden Crisis with Marla Crawford
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s no stopping AI” - says Marla Crawford, General Counsel at Cimplifi in the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno. And like every...
Break the Spine of Legal Tech: Why Innovation Means Destroying Old Ways of Work with Katie DeBord
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do the CIA and the legal tech revolution have in common? Katie DeBord. In the latest episode of Between the Briefs by Steno, Adrian Cea and Joe S...
Is This the End of Junior Associates? How AI is Disrupting Legal Career Paths: Insights from JP Son
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While tech experts took their time to build world-class AI systems, what were lawyers doing? The accelerated excellence of legal technology has uncove...
How Gen AI Will Transform the Legal Industry Faster Than You Think: Insights from David Cohen
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The legal industry stands at a technological crossroads, with AI reshaping everything from document review to client service delivery. In this episode...
Why 85% of Law Firms Fail at AI Adoption And How to Join the Elite 15%: The Playbook by Todd Itami
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot of hype around AI in every industry, and legal is no exception. But a common phenomenon that accompanies said hype is the lack of real...
Breaking Culture Barriers in Corporate Law & Driving Impact with Asari Aniagolu
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The intersection of international law, corporate leadership, and cultural impact may seem like a tricky and complex one to thrive in. But with the rig...
Leveraging AI’s Potential to Optimize Legal Research with Sean Fitzpatrick
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The delicate intersection between legal research and technology calls for legal professionals who are not only skilled but also can leverage technolog...
Diffusing the Ticking Time Bomb of Data Protection: Actionable Insights from Patrick Austin
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Data runs our entire world, today. But the rules on how to preserve it and more importantly, protect it, aren’t nearly as water-tight as they should...
Providing High Value Representation, While Keeping It Personalized with Daniel Forouzan
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the very heart of any case, lies the need to protect one’s client. But external variables and shifting priorities often tend to take over, leadin...
Why Traditional Fee Models Are Dying and What AI Can Do About It: The Playbook by Kaweh Resasade
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the legal industry today, one simply cannot afford to be afraid of AI anymore. Because it isn’t only changing the way law firms work and bill for...
How Prohibition Still Shapes Alcohol Laws Today with Jaci Flug
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Between The Briefs and hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens are back with a new guest - Jaci Flug, Partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP and one of the foremo...
Why Diverse Legal Teams Are An Advantage, Not a Checklist Item: Insights from Diana-Marie Laventure
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the DEI priority comes into serious question, inside and outside the workplace, the numbers tell a different story. In this illuminating episode...
Why Lawyers Need to Chase Value Creation, Not AI: Strategic Insights from Neel Chatterjee
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change is the only constant and being a good lawyer means being able to anticipate it, recognize it and find your place in it. In the latest episode o...
From Legal Technology to Prohibition Law: A Between the Briefs Retrospective with Adrian Cea & Joe Stephens
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing Between the Briefs delivers on, it’s offering thought-provoking perspectives to everyone in the legal industry. In this speci...
Why Lawyers Need to Use AI to Get Their Marketing Right: Strategic Insights from Diana Khan
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As it stands, the industry today demands being comfortable with the uncomfortable, pushing every lawyer to be their own entrepreneur and their own mar...
The Human-First Approach to Trial Excellence with Jesse-Justin Cuevas
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are many variables that determine the level of excellence a lawyer can reach. A big one is getting the right experience at the right time. In th...
Mastering the Human Dynamics of Construction Law: Insights from James Bremen
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to make it big and get it right in construction law? Knowledge and skill are only one small part; understanding human dynamics is th...
The Soft Skills of a Pioneering Lawyer: Empathy, Storytelling and Persuasion with Shahrad Milanfar
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life is in the balance; and successful law lies in the balance of human connection and modern technology. In this episode of Between the Briefs, hosts...
Why Youth-Led Activism is What America Needs with Sarah Medina-Camiscoli
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every industry is shaped by the generation that leads it. But in today’s legal landscape, how much space do the youth actually hold? In this thought...
Why Experience Is the Best Teacher: The Power of Application with David Fish
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what era you’re born in, experience will always be the best teacher. And, the insights on this episode of Between the Briefs, prove that. ...
How AI Is Reshaping Law Firms with Alex Shahrestani
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens sit down with Alex Shahrestani, Managing Partner at Promise Legal, to d...
The Power of Courtroom Storytelling: Insights from Andrew Finkelstein
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could master the art of legal storytelling while embracing cutting-edge AI technology? In this captivating episode of Between the Briefs, ...
Leading the Legal Tech Revolution: The Steno Story with Dylan Ruga, Co-Founder of Steno
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive episode of Between the Briefs, our host Adrian Cea dives into conversation with Dylan Ruga, Co-Founder of Steno and Founder, Stalwart ...
How AI is Transforming Workflow in Legal Tech with Kassi Burns
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Between The Briefs and Adrian Cea are back with a new guest – Kassi Burns, a renowned figure in the realms of e-discovery and legal tech. Kassi is a...
Whistleblower Law: Behind the Scenes of Corporate Accountability with Jason T. Brown
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A riveting episode of Between The Briefs with Steno this week. Jason T. Brown is a prominent whistleblower attorney, former FBI Special Agent and mana...
Legal Foundations: The Power of Documents and Social Impact with Chris Stock
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling new episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, Adrian Cea engages with Chris Stock, a visionary leader in legal technology and socia...
Navigating Personal Injury Law – Bob Simon’s Journey
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time, on Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea welcomes Bob Simon, a seasoned attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in personal injury law. As the...
The Hidden Chains: Unveiling the Truth Behind Non-Compete Agreements with Matthew Leffler
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting new episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, Adrian Cea sits down with Matthew Leffler, a passionate legal tech expert and host of T...
Resilience and Reinvention: How AI is Transforming Legal Practice with Jonathan Cohen
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, host Adrian Cea sits down with Jonathan Cohen, Associate General Counsel and Business Strategi...
Beyond the Billable Hour: How AI is Redefining Legal Work with Kaitlyn Story
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this brand new episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, Adrian Cea sits down with Kaitlyn Story, a seasoned senior litigation paralegal and litiga...
Between the Briefs Trailer
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Between the Briefs, a podcast by Steno. We share practical tips and expert insights on the pre-trial process, court reporting, and legal te...