The Legal Toolkit

Six Reasons WandaVision is Super Cool, 5-Star Customer Service Tips, and the Rump Roast: “Defining” Moments

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia tells us why WandaVision is the best superhero show ever and John Strohmeyer tells us how to have the best customer service ever — a w...

Sounding as Classy as Jared; the Upside of Single-Provider Legal Tech; and A Correia Family History Rump Roast

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia shares tips for upping your audio quality and chats with Sarah Schaaf about legal tech trends and the benefits of keeping all your tech ...

Jim Carrey Should’ve Won an Oscar, Making Virtual Conferences Better, and the Rump Roast: Celebrity Nicknames

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia dishes on Jim Carrey’s greatest roles and chats with Melissa Rogozinski about how to enhance the virtual conference experience. Our ...

Moneyball Your Law Firm, Thought Leadership For the Win, and the Rump Roast: “Yacht or Nyacht?”

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia welcomes Jay Harrington to discuss what it means to be a thought leader in the legal marketplace. And Tom Nixon joins to discuss yacht r...

Peculiar Pandemic Purchases, the Legendary Bob Ambrogi, and Our Spotify Contest-Winner Rump Roast

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia is joined by renowned journalist and lawyer Bob Ambrogi to talk through legal tech trends in 2020.

The Unkillable Billable Hour, Productizing Legal Services, and the Rump Roast: Double Jeopardy!

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia hashes out what it means to productize legal services in your law firm with Dorna Moini, CEO of Documate–winner of Clio’s 2020 Launc...

Everybody Likes Tom Petty, Your Client-Generating Machine, and the Rump Roast: Portland Edition

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia ponders whether anyone could actually not like Tom Petty (gasp!) and learns how Megan Hargroder uses storytelling to help lawyers build ...

Branding Your Firm, Tools and Tactics To Up Your Marketing, and the “Name Game”

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jared welcomes Gyi Tsakalakis of AttorneySync to the first episode of the new Legal Toolkit. Hear why firms need better branding and discover the best...

Bar-pocalypse! – Bar Prep and Exams in the Midst of COVID Complications

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Crushendo CEO Adam Balinski gives an overview of the many challenges and changes in bar prep and exams throughout the pandemic.

The Benefits of Lawyer Coaching: Making the Most of Career Transitions

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Seckler describes how coaching can help lawyers build their practice and have greater career satisfaction.

What Lawyers Don’t (But Should!) Know About the Business of Law

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Brennan of Lexicon discusses tactics for increasing profits at your law firm.

Running Behind: The Real Reasons Lawyers Suffer From Inefficiency in Legal Practice

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tucker Cottingham reveals the ‘why’ behind common inefficiencies in legal practice.

PPP Loans and the CARES Act

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Lando, a CPA and tax partner at Anchin, explains the ins and outs of PPP loans for legal professionals.

Pro Tips for Managing Your Newly Distributed Workforce

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Timothy Bowers offers insights from his many years of successful virtual legal practice.

Understanding Loneliness During COVID-19

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

J.W. Freiberg shares insights from his book, “Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone: A Lawyer’s Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation.”...

The State of Workers’ Rights Today

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Pond shares his insights on the challenges faced by today’s workers.

How to Get Press Coverage for Your Law Firm

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Janet Falk offers tips and tricks for building your firm’s relationship with the media.

Ultimate Price: The Value We Place on Life

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Howard Friedman explains the ways systems calculate the value of human lives and how this impacts our society as a whole.

What You Can Learn From CounselLink’s 2019 Enterprise Legal Management Trends Report

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Wallingford and Aaron Pierce discuss the key metrics examined in the annual CounselLink survey.

Building Flat Fees That Actually Work

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Clasen shares tips for developing effective, profitable alternative fee structures for your law firm.

Taking Control of Your Legal Practice

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Brown offers insights on how positive thinking helps lawyers have the legal practice they want.

Using AI to Improve Legal Research

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Hamilton offers insights into how AI streamlines legal research.

Marketing Strategy: Client-Centered Tactics that Bring You More Business

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Whitestone shares common marketing mistakes and how to develop a strategy that connects you to your target clients.

Changing Lawyer Mindsets: How Mindfulness Helps You Practice Law Better

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Riva Bergman shares strategies for attaining a happier, healthier legal practice.

The Power of the Thank-You: How to Nurture Referral Relationships for Your Law Firm

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jay and Maggie Wallus share insights on the importance of showing gratitude to referral sources.

Building Your Team: How to Acquire Top-Notch Talent for Your Law Firm

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly McGrath offers strategies for defining your firm’s staffing needs and picking the best person for your team.

How to Vet Your Marketing Vendors

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Wilhoite shares how to find an agency that truly delivers on your firm’s marketing investments.

Marketing Funnels: Growing Your Law Firm with Tactical Marketing

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Mollaei shares traffic-building strategies for lawyers.

A Festivus Miracle: Legal Toolkit Live at Suffolk University Law School

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia takes his rightful place on the bench to preside over this live recorded, festivus themed, Legal Toolkit episode.

The Future of Legal Process Management for In-House Counsel

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Wenzel discusses trends in legal process management.

Decrypting Cryptocurrency for Lawyers

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Felix Shipkevich explains cryptocurrency and its potential impacts on small law firms.

Data Literacy Guidance for Law Firms

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Pfeifer offers insight into the importance of data literacy for modern lawyers.

Level Up Your Digital Marketing Game

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Sanders and Paul Julius share strategies for effective digital marketing campaigns for law firms.

The Small Firm Roadmap with Sam Glover

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Glover discusses his new book and tells firms how to position themselves for success.

Centralizing Your Digital Workspace

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Hauck, chief product officer at NetDocuments, shares best practices for creating an effective virtual workspace for your law firm.

Raise Your Productivity: Picking the Right Tools for Your Small Law Firm

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Oxley, president of Smokeball, gives step-by-step guidance for small firms on how to choose and utilize tools for greater productivity.

Tech Structure & Culture in Law Firms

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Barr and Rob MacAdam of HighQ discuss how law firms can leverage their current technology and make smart choices for new legal tech purchases.

Taking Ownership of Your Legal Career

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Rice offers actionable steps lawyers can use to develop a marketing mindset and take ownership of their legal career.

Why You Should Make the Switch to Virtual Bookkeeping

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Louie Balasny discusses how modern law firms can benefit from virtual bookkeeping software.

From Lawyer to Tech Entrepreneur

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pieter Gunst shares strategies and resources for lawyers inspired to enter the legal tech space.

The Power of Paralegals and Legal Assistants

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Shannon talks about why it's important for lawyers to have paralegals and legal assistants, how to go about finding the right person, and keepin...

Macs in Law: IT Support for the Mac-Based Law Firm

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jared Correia talks with Tom Lambotte about best practices for Mac usage and security in the legal industry. They discuss the ways Mac- and PC-ba...

The Future of Transactional Law Practice

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wasim Quadir, co-founder of DraftLens, a contract drafting platform, joins host, Jared Correia, to discuss how he left the practice of law to fix not ...

Better Together: Cultivating Partnerships with Legal Tech Vendors

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jared Correia and Patrick Palace give tips on how lawyers and legal tech vendors can develop better working relationships. They discuss the steps...

Demystifying Malpractice Insurance: Be Confident You’re Protected

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s an industry that understands the value of CYA, it’s the legal industry. Yet many lawyers are grossly under-informed when it comes to th...

Legal Podcasts: Feedback from an Avid Listener

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasts continue to grow in popularity, but how can legal podcasters develop staying power in the podcasting world? In this episode, host Jared Corre...

Millennial Lawyers: What they Want, What they Need

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Jared Correia talks to author and lawyer Susan Smith Blakely about her latest book, “What Millennial Lawyers Want: A Bridge Fr...

How Legal Organizations and Legal Tech Vendors Can Effectively Work Together

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many lawyers may feel wary or bewildered about how to develop trusted partnerships with legal tech vendors. In this episode, host Jared Correia talks ...

Mary Juetten’s Top Tips on Using Metrics in your Law Firm

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How should lawyers begin to implement metrics? In this episode, host Jared Correia talks with Mary Juetten about her new book, “The Business of Lega...

5-Star Lawyer: How to get Good Reviews from your Clients

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Jared Correia talks to Sarah Smerage about how lawyers can better collect and promote customer reviews. They discuss how lawyers...

Be a Marketing Standout: Video Marketing for Law Firms

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can lawyers make their firms more visible to prospective clients? In this episode,, host Jared Correia talks to Michael Mogill about how lawyers c...

Get Paid Faster: Using Technology in Accounts Receivable

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Jared Correia talks to Sarah Schaaf, CEO of Headnote, about how lawyers can optimize their payment processes with technology and...

Organization for the Holidays – How to Be Merry in Your Law Office

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Prep your law office for a less stressful holiday season with some sensible workflow management tips. In this episode, host Jared Correia talks to And...

Robot Takeover: How Automation Makes Law Practice Easier

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jared Correia talks to Milena Higgins about the ways automation and AI can help lawyers turn over cases with ease and efficiency. There is a lot ...

How Lawyers Find Outsourced Help

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should law firms start to adopt freelance attorneys to work for them? Host Jared Correia talks to Talitha Kozlowski about the practical consideration ...

Building Confidence for a Better Practice

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers, especially those newer to the industry, can often suffer from “imposter syndrome” or feeling like their experience doesn’t qualify them...

New Tactics to Improve Client Performance in the Courtroom

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jared Correia talks to Alan Fanger about what lawyers can do in order to improve their client’s performance within the litigation process. They...

How to be a Better Law Firm Associate

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As an associate at a law firm, it can be a challenge balancing marketing yourself while also giving your best to the firm. Host Jared Correia talks to...

Online Communities for Lawyers and Why They’re Great

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why are lawyers now opting for online communities instead of traditional networking avenues, namely bar associations? Host Jared Correia explores the ...

Putting your Firm on Autopilot

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a solo lawyer or small firm lawyer, running your firm can involve many repetitive marketing, management, or even accounting tasks that seem to take...

Talking TECHSHOW: Interviews from the TECHSHOW Floor

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you give Jared Correia a mic and let him wander around ABA TECHSHOW, you’re bound to get off the cuff conversations, intriguing guests, and onl...

How to Vet Outside Counsel and Other Lessons from Corporate Lawyers

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jared Correia and guest-host Cash Butler talk to Debbie Hoffman and Jeremy Potter about how they run an effective corporate legal department. The...

How to Name a Law Firm

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What’s in a name? A lot, actually, especially for a law firm. In this episode of Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks to Andrew Garcia and Megan ...

Legal Printing Isn't Dying, Just Changing

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is using paper out of style? There are a lot of advantages to making things digital but that doesn’t have to make paper obsolete. In this episode of...

All You Need is New Technology

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, one host just isn’t enough. In this special episode of the Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia was joined by guest host and wife Jessica Co...

Flirting with Revenue: How to Make Money as a Lawyer

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Making money is a pretty important part of practicing law and, as good as you may be at it, you can always do better at raking in the dough. In this e...

Diversity (or Lack Thereof) in the Legal Profession

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The lack of minorities like people of color, women, and people with disabilities working within the legal industry has long been a topic of discussion...

Redefining Couples Court with Dana and Keith Cutler

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating? Fear not, the Cutlers are here to help! In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks t...

How Can Lawyers Solve the Access to Justice Problem?

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Access to justice is a complicated issue. Some can’t afford lawyers, some don’t know how to find a good lawyer, and some are looking for services ...

How Millennials View the Legal Industry

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At this point, you can’t avoid the millennials. As they enter the legal workforce, it’s important to understand their mindset and what they’ll b...

Managing Your Law Firm with Key Performance Indicators

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Making sure your law firm experiences stable financial growth sounds like a good idea, but how do lawyers put this into practice? In this episode of T...

The ABA’s Newest Project: Blueprint (Rebroadcast)

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many lawyers around the country rely on the resources, support, and networking opportunities that the American Bar Association provides to their membe...

Encouraging Innovation in Law School

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, having technology courses at law schools was unheard of. But recently schools have been offering more and more tech opportunities. In...

Improve Your Law Firm with Small Client Intake Changes

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There’s more to practicing law than practicing law. Proper client relationships and interactions can be the difference between a good law firm and a...

Digital Assistance in the Practice of Law

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas brought digital assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Home, into homes everywhere. Maybe it’s only a matter of time before they...

The ABA’s Newest Project: Blueprint

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many lawyers around the country rely on the resources, support, and networking opportunities that the American Bar Association provides to their membe...

How Lawyers Can Write Less

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

From the earliest days of law school every attorney learns that the profession is steeped in copious amounts of document writing. In this episode of T...

Better Preparing Lawyers for the Practice of Law

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many young lawyers entering the legal marketplace are surprised to find that they are lacking the fundamental skills necessary to successfully practic...

Video Marketing for Law Firms

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With the abundance of law practitioners in the legal marketplace it can be difficult for a law firm to really differentiate themselves from their comp...

Litigation Support Options for Lawyers and Law Firms

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks with ClariLegal founder and CEO Cash Butler about litigation support options available ...

Using Content Marketing to Grow Your Law Practice

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, founder and president of Sword and the Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong talks with Heidi Alexander about content ...

FindLaw 2015 U.S. Consumer Legal Needs Survey

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, FindLaw Senior Director of Strategic Development and Thought Leadership Mark Jacobsen talks with Jared Correia a...

Smart Contracts, Bitcoin, and Blockchain Technology

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many lawyers view legal technology in terms of how it can aid them in easing their daily work load. In what ways could emergent tech be harnessed in t...

How Lawyers Can Increase Their Productivity and Be More Organized

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is widely understood that attorneys must be well-organized. However, many struggle to achieve a level of daily discipline that would help them achi...

The Art of the Entertainment Deal

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In order for any lawyer to be a successful advocate for their client or law firm they must become an excellent dealmaker. However, the secrets to the ...

What You Need to Know When Starting A Law Firm

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Many lawyers today are thinking about going solo or starting their own firms. But running a law firm is like running a business, which involves much m...

Marketing Your Firm Through Branded Networks

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The last 10 years have seen a 75% rise in legal costs, which compares to a 20% increase for other fields. It’s estimated that there are one billion ...

Should Lawyers Charge for Initial Consultations?

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you charge for initial consultation in your practice? If not, you might be missing out on higher quality meetings and additional revenue. Despite t...

Online Reviews: Yelp for Help

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Online review sites are increasingly important for product and service consumers, but to what extent are people really taking them into consideration ...

Legal Project Management for an Efficient and Sustainable Law Firm

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In order to succeed in the current economy and to ensure sustainability, law firms must constantly review and refine the way they conduct business. Al...

Winning Local Search

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia interviews local search engine optimization industry leader Mike Ramsey about the components of an effective online marketing campaign, ...

Being Likeable and Building Relationships in the Legal Profession

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Alexander interviews Jason Treu, former lawyer turned marketer and business coach, about building relationships, social engineering, and practic...

The Future of Law Firm Communication: Is Email on the Way Out?

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Correia interviews Ryan Anderson, trial attorney and founder and CEO of Filevine, a project management and collaboration tool for lawyers, about...

Mobile Apps for Legal Services: Competition or Advantage?

28 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How can solo and small firm lawyers modify their practices to compete in the changing legal market full of companies like LegalZoom and Shake? Heidi A...

E-Discovery for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia interviews senior information technology manager Kyle Albert about what ESI is, how solo and small...

The Lean Startup: Eliminating Wasteful Practices in Your Law Firm?

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, Heidi Alexander interviews Nicole Bradick, former litigator and chief strategy officer at Curo Legal, about what...

Why Do Lawyers Love Wearable Technology?

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia interviews lawyer and legal technology expert Nicole Black about how and why lawyers adopt mobile ...

What Does the 21st Century Legal Career Look Like?

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, Heidi Alexander interviews Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess, founders of the online resource Trebuchet Legal, abou...

Analytics in Law Practice

05 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia interviews data analytics specialists Patrick Fuller and Bill Sowinski about the analysis of curre...

Making the Transition from PCs to Macs in Your Law Office

06 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Apple products are gaining traction in the legal field, particularly among solo and small firm lawyers. As more software and apps are being created fo...