LAWsome by Consultwebs

Legal Tech, Podcasts, and the Future Proof Law Firm

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk haunted law firms, technology competence, startups, podcasting, and more with The Podfather himself, Bob Ambrogi. NEWS - http://bit.ly/2m4tLU...

The Million Dollar Attorney

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Wendy Witt, founder of the Million Dollar Attorney, to find out how she helps lawyers change their mindsets, achieve specific goals,...

Copywriting in Legal Marketing & Advertising

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk bland taglines and how to solve them, and then an interview with marketer, copywriter, and Associate Creative Director at Wellmark, Dr. Ryan W...

FrankenFirm: Piecing Together Innovation & Legal Tech

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk legal innovation, tech adaptation, and how lawyers are piecing together solutions, and then we chat with lawyer, consultant, and legal tech ma...

Understanding PR & Marketing for Law Firms

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss PR vs marketing, then talk about how lawyers can effectively and ethically manage media relations, PR, and marketing for their firms with l...

Data Security in the Law Firm

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking cyber security, ransomware, and data recovery with an article from Above The Law, and then we are joined by the cyber security good guys...

How To Create a Law Firm Marketing Strategy

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dispel some common myths and explore the definition of strategy, discover why it's important to growing your book of business, and then learn how you ...

The Paralegal Episode

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we discuss the added value Paralegals provide to your firm, and then we talk to Lawyer, Podcaster, and Jedi Master Paralegal Instruc...

From Lawyer to Law Firm Owner

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how NOT to start a law firm, and then we talk to lawyer and law firm owner, Brit Malpiede, about how TO start a law firm. NEWS - http:...

Case Management & Law Firm Marketing

27 Aug 2019

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How lawyers are failing with technology, and then a discussion with Darren Fancher & Gabriela Cubeiro from CasePeer about case management, marketing, ...

Expert Testimony & Trial Marketing

20 Aug 2019

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We talk about the love/hate relationship lawyers and expert witnesses have with an article from the ABA and then we talk about accident reconstruction...

Persuasion & Influence in Legal Marketing & Advertising

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss persuasion and influence in legal marketing & advertising, and The LAWsome Book Club digs into Dr. Robert Cialdini's, "Pre-Suasion: A Revol...

Applying Legal Tech & Marketing in the Law Firm

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss implementing new processes and technology to your law firm and then we talk legal tech, consulting and marketing with Lawyer, Podcaster, Co...

How Lawyers Leverage Their Law Firms Intake & Referrals

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about what sets a world-class intake department apart from the forgettable crowd, and then we chat with Maddy Martin from Smith AI about intak...

How The Modern Lawyer Gets Paid (or not)

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk accounts receivables and how modern lawyers are getting paid, how they're getting stiffed, and what to do about it with lawyer, entreprepreneu...

The DIY Law Firm

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why Legal Tech Remains the Domain of the Legal Elite, where the opportunities are for those who are making them, and then a talk with lawyer, marketer...

Law Firm Development & Marketing

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss legal business development trends and then we talk to Lauren Currin the Founder & President of Lawyers Marketing Associates about strategie...

Marketing Your Law Firm Online

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about why attorneys hate marketing, and then we talk with the marketer, journalist, & creative firebrand Charlie Heck about what it takes to s...

Positivity in Your Law Firm

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss an article from AboveTheLaw.com on how lawyers can cultivate a positive outlook, and we interview divorce lawyer and positivity guru Leigh ...

Five Common PPC Mistakes Law Firms Make

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering if your digital advertising budget is going to good use, or out the window? Explore five common Pay Per Click (PPC) mistakes legal marketers...

Networking For Lawyers

18 Jun 2019

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We bust up some myths around networking and then we interview Stephanie Hanna from the Other 85 to learn what non-technical skills lawyers need to foc...

Leadership In Your Law Firm

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about law firm leadership and then discuss emotional intelligence, leadership, and business development for law firms with Natalie and Gordon ...

Sales & Intake for Law Firms

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show we talk about law firm sales strategies with an article from AttorneyAtWork.com and then Paul speaks with intake guru Chris Mullins about ...

Launching A Successful Law Firm

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to start a law firm right out of law school? We dig into an article from Business Insider and then we talk to Sasha Kamfiroozie of K...

Will Marketing & Advertising Cheapen My Law Firm?

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does effective law firm advertising look like? What do lawyers really think of lawyer advertisements? What's the key to making marketing & adve...

Measuring Marketing ROI in Your Law Firm

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about what's measurable and what isn't when it comes to legal marketing and then we chat with Consultwebs VP of Business Development Tan...

Time Tracking & Practice Management for Law Firms

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about legal practice management and then interview Patrick Vernallis from the law firm management software company Bill4Time, to discover how ...

Client Service is Your Practice

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about client development and relations - and then we interview author, lawyer, and mediocre runner, David Kempston, about his book "That's Wh...

Eat Your Greens!

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about strategy vs tactics and how marketing can grab the wheel, then we dig in with author & international master-marketer,  Wiemer Snijders,...

Who Answers For Your Law Firm?

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about intake at law firms, why it's so important, and then we speak with Diana Steepleton from Ruby Receptionists and learn how intake is so m...

Stop Putting Out Fires at Your Law Firm

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about tech fixes to productivity problems in the modern law firm, and we sit with attorney, author, and legal FireFighter Jeremy Richter, to l...

Legal Upheaval

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Buzzword-laden legal tech articles that miss the point, and a chat with Michelle Destefano that hits every point! What does it take to innovate, under...

SEO for Law Firms

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about Search Engine Optimization and how lawyers can use it for their firms, then we discuss digital marketing with THE Neil Patel. NEWS - ht...

Listening, Leadership, & Legal Marketing

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about law firm culture and then interview CMO, published author, and legal marketing superstar Deborah Farone, to find out how successful law ...

Making Legal Writing More Betterer

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today, we rundown the grammar with an article from the ABA and then we talk about plain language, legal writing and finding enthusiasm in ...

Building Your Virtual Law Firm

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about outsourcing legal and virtual law firms, and then sit with lawyer and founder of LAWCLERK Greg Garman to discuss freelance lawyers, chan...

Content Marketing for Your Law Firm

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about legal marketing, the entrepreneurial spirit, and then we visit master marketer and IP law goddess, Autumn Witt Boyd, to discuss how cont...

Inbound Marketing for Law Firms

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Inbound Marketing for lawyers with an article from Consultwebs and then we chat about audience and community engagement as well as content mar...

Lawyers, Lattes & Alternative Law Firms

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hot Take Buffet with alternative workplaces and law firms of the future, then a discussion with Lawyers & Lattes CEO and tax lawyer Dale Barrett, abou...

Legal Marketing in Splitsville

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alternative legal services, DIY Legal in the palm of your hand, and then a chat with Erin Levine of HelloDivorce.com on what it takes to successfully ...

Who's Down with O.P.I.P. Law?

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ideas, Intellectual Property law and the Internet of Things - then we interview CEO of TurboPatent Corp, Jim Billmaier to learn what the future of ide...

Marketing In & Out of The Courtroom

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the power of visual in marketing with an article from Hubspot, and then we sit down with Aaron Birk and Irma Hawkins from DK Global to d...

Building A Law Firm That Lasts

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about marketing and business development ideas for law firms with an article from the Legal Marketing Association, and we interview lawyer and...

The Millennial Legal Consumer

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about millennials and consumer behaviors and how to get those damn kids of our lawns with an article from LawPracticeToday.com, and then we ta...

The Torts of Tomorrow

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We check out the torts of tomorrow with an article from the DMV on driverless cars, then we talk scooters and robots with forward-leaning law professo...

A LAWsome New Year

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We look forward to the New Year and talk about some trends, topics, and episodes to keep an ear out for and we highlight five legal marketing trends w...

Millennials, Minorities, & The Gig Law Movement

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We view the diverse future of gig law and discover how lawyers are finding success on the fringes, and then we interview lawyer and director of academ...

Diversity in the Legal Profession and Law Firm

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the state of diversity in law and we interview Stephanie Thompson and discuss her writings on the expanding definitions of diversity and...

Mass Media vs. Digital Advertising for Lawyers

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We dip into a recent Nielsen survey to discover how tv, digital and social media is consumed, where it's most watched and what this all means to law f...

Why Do Law Firms Fail? The Lawyer E-Myth

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the small business roots of problems facing law firms today, we dispel the entrepreneurial myth behind what it takes to launch and run a su...

Legal Tech, Fear, and The Future

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about fear and entrepreneurs as we review an article from the Harvard Business Review, and we interview lawyer and legal tech gadfly, Dan Lear...

Optimize Your Intake Deparment

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we talk about phone mistakes lawyers make with an article by Jeena Cho, and we speak to advertising legend Harlan Schillinger of Lea...

Does Your Law Firm Need an App?

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we talk legal tech and apps past and present with articles from the AmericanBar & Law.com, then we talk to an attorney who's been th...

Alternative Legal Services & Tomorrow's Contracts

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We visit Law.com and talk about how changes in procurement and alternative legal services are altering the definition of what it means to be a lawyer,...

Legal Marketing in Motion

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the power of video in advertising and sit down with the Founder of Crisp Video Group, Michael Mogill to discover what it takes to make g...

On Legal Marketing

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about legal marketing mistakes in an article from Forbes, and sit down with lawyer and PILMMA legal marketing legend, Ken Hardison, to d...

Legal Writing Meets Legal Tech

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being able to express judgement and wisdom through legal writing is a foundational aspect to the practice of law. We discuss the basics of legal writi...

Understanding Legal Marketing & Advertising

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how lawyers can work ON their business rather than IN their business with an article by Master Legal Marketer Harlan Schillinger, and sit down ...

Storytelling for Lawyers

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The art of storytelling overlaps and intersects with the law - in this episode we discuss the many ways lawyers can use storytelling to enhance their ...

The LAWsome Guide to Copywriting; Writing Better Legal Ads

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Word making is hard. We talk about advertising language and good copywriting with an article from Entrepreneur.com, and then we hit the roundtable fo...

Reclaiming Civility in Law

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss ethics in the legal profession, civility, fake news, and Venn diagrams with the Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission...

Social Media Marketing for Law Firms

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we visit the ABA Journal and talk about social media marketing for law firms, and we interview veteran marketer and current website & ...

Everybody Hates Lawyers; Until They Need One

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about public perception of lawyers with an article from the Huffington Post, and then dive into legal consumer insights with market research e...

Building a Better Law Practice

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we talk about misconceptions about starting a law firm with an article from AttorneyAtWork.com, we interview attorney, blogger, and ...

Lola Vs Skadden and the Automation of the Legal Profession

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about legal innovation and automation with an article from WeForum.org & we discuss the future of law and the Lola vs Skadden case with Michae...

SOLO - Freelancing and the Future of Law

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the changing landscape of legal services with an article from MyShingle.com - we interview lawyer, podcaster and nerd impresario Mike Wh...

Flexible Perceptions, Stress, and Success in Law

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this show we find out why failing is a key component for success in a legal career, how to balance health and wealth, and how law school students c...

Leadership & Law/Life Balance

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Leader/Life balance with an article from Harvard Business Review, and interview entrepreneur, speaker, and leader of leaders Chris LoCurto ...

Legal Chatbots

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we learn about chatbots and the legal industry as we review an article from Fordham Law, and interview lawyer, speaker, and legal tech...

Buying Legal; Procurement and the Changing Legal Market

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we break into big law and legal procurement with an article from SpendMatters.com - we interview legal procurement guru Silvia Silverstein and l...

Online Reputation Management for Lawyers

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Handling your reputation online is the new PR - clients are in control of public perception of lawyers and word of mouth referrals are results from ex...

Lawyers & Love

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we dig into a few articles from Above The Law and BCGSearch, we talk about love, law and life balance with Texas Trial Attorneys Tal...

Digital Ambulance Chasing; The Ethics of Online Advertising for Lawyers

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about geofencing and digital ambulance chasing with an article from npr.org. We also discuss marketing tactics and strategies that can h...

The Write Stuff - Legal Writing and Law/Life Balance

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about legal writing fundamentals, learn why every lawyer is a professional writer, and discover the single biggest barrier to ...

Does a Good Lawyer Need a Commercial?

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode of LAWsome we dive into TV Lawyers, advertising, Mr. Whipple, exploding eagles, and public perception of the legal profes...

The Mental Health Crisis in Law

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today, we address the elephant in the room and talk about the mental health crisis in law with an article from AboveTheLaw.com - we talk t...

Lawyers and The Gig Economy

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we talk about freelance lawyers, the gig economy, and find out why so many lawyers leave the profession from an article on The Balan...

Outsourcing Legal Work

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about legal work and how law firms are defining their flows and getting the help they need. We also interview LegalTypist.com ...

Managing the Modern Law Firm

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Managing a law firm can be difficult, but with the right tools and infrastructure in place, lawyers can take back control. In this episode we talk abo...

Legal Tech in a Flat World

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We interview legal professor, lawyer, author, and legal tech scholar Gillian Hadfield about globalization, tech innovation, and what lawyers can learn...

The Introverted Lawyer

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we learn about personality theories and lawyers, find ways introverted lawyers can find success, and we speak with Brooklyn Law profes...

Swipe 2 Hire - Finding Legal Work w/DeNovo

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with Carly Steinbaum and learn about her job hunting app for lawyers, Denovo, and discuss the ways law grads and seasoned att...

Digital Marketing for Lawyers; Past, Present, Future

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with business leader, programmer and Consultwebs president Magnus Simonarson about how legal marketing has changed in the new...

The Renaissance Lawyer

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the latest legal tech innovations, interview in-house corporate lawyer, programmer and blogger Colin Levy, and unpack th...

True Worth - Charging for Legal Services

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we hit the Hot Takes Buffet with an article from Clio.com on how lawyers establish their rates, and we interview the True Worth Expe...

Big Data Meets Little Law Firms

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dig deep into the steaming mountain of data surrounding legal tech, AI, and Big Data to learn how it will impact the future of prac...

Design-Thinking, Empathy, and Lawyers

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we empathically unpack an article from Law.com - 10 Predictions for Legal Tech in 2018 - we interview adjunct professor at Vanderbilt...

Psychodrama - How Lawyers Tell Stories and Win Trials

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the ways psychology and the practice of law overlap, and how lawyers are using psychodrama and storytelling to win trials a...

Build Your Dream Network

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with networking-guru Kelly Hoey, and learn about the ways lawyers can expand their influence, achieve their short and long te...

Rebooting Justice

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the justice system itself - what's working, what's not, and what may need a reboot - We also interview tort law professo...

The LinkedIn Lawyer

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we learn how lawyers and law firms are using social media, specifically LinkedIn, to connect networks, find clients, and stay relevant...

Virtual Assistance for Lawyers

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about workloads, burnout, and discover a new way for lawyers to reclaim their time - hire a virtual assistant.  We cover an a...

Bridging the Digital and Real World for Lawyers

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into an article from Lexicata.com about synthesizing online and offline marketing for lawyers and law firms - we interview le...

Start a Stopping List

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're focusing on productivity in your law firm, the busy-ness of business, and how stopping something could be the start of somethin...

Marketing for Lawyers 102 - Branding

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss "The 3 P's of Legal Branding" from AttorneyAtWork.com and continue our conversation with Chase College of Law Legal Market...

Marketing for Lawyers 101

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the differences between word-of-mouth referrals and digital marketing by reviewing an article from Forbes.com, and learn h...