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| What to Look for in Cybersecurity Contracts | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:21:22 | |
Poring over contracts with cybersecurity providers may not be the most glamorous part of an administrator's job, but it's an important (and necessary) way to ensure your firm is getting the peace of mind it needs. Rob Scott, Co-Founder and Chief Innovator of Monjur, joins the show to break down what firms should be looking for when signing with a cybersecurity service, what pitfalls to avoid and how to practice "cyber hygiene" in your contracting. | |||
| Using Data to Optimize the Pitch Process | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:22:23 | |
With all the information law firms take in every day, it can be difficult to keep track of the numbers, who's communicating with whom and much more. Mike Mellor, Founder and President of 742 Advisors, joined the show to discuss how firms can improve their information-gathering processes, which will in turn help attorneys when it's time to pitch clients. One key is creating a centralized database to reduce having to log the same info again and again, but that's not all! Tune in to learn more. | |||
| Capitalizing on Your Firm's Digital Marketing | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:37:22 | |
Amid everything your firm does on a daily basis, digital marketing may not seem like a top priority, but it can be one of the most important ways to grow your business and find new clients. Join Bo Royal, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pareto Legal, as he shares his insights on how you can use marketing to cut through the online noise, track analytics and get a large return on your investment. ALA's Marketing Administrator (and resident Swiftie) Meghann Krone also joins the show to explain how capitalizing on trends is a great way to gain exposure. | |||
| Disability Etiquette with Sarah Babineau, MHR, PHR, SHRM-CP | 30 Mar 2016 | 00:11:08 | |
Have you ever had a question about diversity and inclusion, but didn’t know who to ask or how? Sarah Babineau, managing partner at Compass Metrics, LLC, offers a slew of practical tips on disability etiquette and inclusion in this episode. Like what you hear? Read Babineau's column in the April issue ofLegal Management magazine and consider attending her session at ALA's Annual Conference & Expo!Sarah Babineau, MHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, is the Founder and Managing Partner of Compass Metrics, LLC, a woman-owned, disability-owned business enterprise. The consultancy focuses on law and professional services firm diversity analytics, disability inclusion programs and affirmative action planning. Babineau also provides expert witness testimony in matters related to the employment of people with disabilities. sarah.babineau@compassmetrics.com | 508.333.1128www.compassmetrics.com | |||
| State of the Association with Laura Broomell, CLM | 18 Mar 2016 | 00:10:58 | |
The Association of Legal Administrators' President-Elect Laura Broomell shares trends in ALA membership and legal management as a whole.Laura is the Chief Operating Officer with Greene Espel PLLP, a 25-attorney firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has nearly 30 years of experience as a legal management professional, working with three firms. She received her B.A. from Metropolitan State University and earned her CLM designation in 2004.Laura has held numerous leadership positions in the Minnesota Chapter, including President. She was a Region 3 Representative for two years, followed by serving five years on the ALA Certification Committee, chairing the Committee for two of those years. Laura joined the ALA Board of Directors in 2013, and she served two years as an At-Large Director. Last year, she transitioned to the ALA President-Elect position. She is honored to become ALA’s President in Los Angeles in May. ALA is the undisputed leader for the business of law, focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and leadership products and services to the global legal community. We identify and provide solutions to the most strategic and operational challenges our members and customers face today, while we prepare them for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. www.alanet.org | |||
| Legal Lean Sigma with Catherine Alman MacDonagh, JD | 03 Mar 2016 | 00:11:11 | |
Learn how firms can foster efficiency to increase value to clients and gain competitive advantage. Want to hear more? Register for ALA's Annual Conference & Expo in Los Angeles, May 22-25, to attend the Advanced Profitability Track of educational sessions.Catherine Alman MacDonagh, JD, is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Legal Lean Sigma Institute LLC. She is a former corporate counsel and law firm executive who now teaches and provides training and consulting services in process improvement and project management, strategic planning, marketing and business development. A Lean Sigma® Black Belt and certified Six Sigma Green Belt, MacDonagh is an adjunct professor at Suffolk Law School and George Washington University’s Masters in Law Firm Management. She is Chief Enthusiasm Officer of The Mocktail and The Legal MocktailTM and the author of Lean and Six Sigma in Law Firms. | |||
| Thinking Out Cloud with Jobst Elster of InsideLegal | 03 Mar 2016 | 00:11:04 | |
Jobst Elster joins the podcast to talk about his new column in Legal Management magazine, on cloud technology and cyber security. "The cloud is a bit like social media in legal — no matter how hard we try to ignore it and dismiss its viability, it just won’t go away."Jobst Elster is InsideLegal’s Head of Content and Legal Market Strategy. He has served as a legal market strategist for the last 17 years, advising companies entering the legal market, involved in mergers and acquisitions, and expanding strategic operations overseas. Elster regularly writes and speaks on legal technology, market research and leveraging market data, technology innovations and futures, legal marketing and big data. | |||
| Recovery, Renewal and Reinvention with Ari Kaplan | 12 Feb 2016 | 00:14:11 | |
Ari Kaplan joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming Annual Conference & Expo session, "Recovery, Renewal and Reinvention: Navigating the Next Decade."Ari Kaplan is the author of The Opportunity Maker and Reinventing Professional Services. After nearly nine years practicing with large law firms in New York City, Kaplan – named to the inaugural Fastcase 50 – has become a leading legal industry analyst. In addition to keynoting events in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, he has had the privilege of addressing administrators in 12 ALA chapters and at the Law Firm Financial Management Conference. He is also the founder of Lawcountability®. | |||
| Fast Forward: Driving Revenue Growth with Jill Weber and Sally Schmidt | 09 Feb 2016 | 00:13:39 | |
Catch Jill and Sally's sesson at ALA's Annual Conference & Expo, titled "Fast Forward: Driving Top-Line Revenue for Your Law Firm." Learn more at www.alanet.org/conf.Jill Weber is Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer for Stinson Leonard Street, where she created Fast Forward®, a nationally recognized revenue program. Weber appears on the National Law Journal's "50 Business of Law Trailblazers & Pioneers" and was recognized as an "Unsung Legal Hero" by Minnesota Lawyer. She has received 22 local and national Legal Marketing Association (LMA) "Your Honor" awards. She currently serves on the LMA Board of Directors, and attended Harvard Law School's "Leadership in Law Firms" executive education program.Sally Schmidt is President of Schmidt Marketing, Inc. in Edina, MN, which offers marketing services to law firms. She was a founder and the first President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA). In 1994, she was inducted as a Fellow into the inaugural class of the College of Law Practice Management. Schmidt was also inducted into the LMA first Hall of Fame in 2007 and is the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. | |||
| Legal Project Management with Steven Levy | 03 Feb 2016 | 00:13:56 | |
Steven Levy joins the podcast to discuss best practices in project management, particularly in law firms. His answer? Simplify. Register for ALA's Annual Conference & Expo to hear Steven speak live.Steven B. Levy is the author of Legal Project Management and other books. A former senior leader in Microsoft's law department, he now heads Lexician, where he teaches project management, leadership and time management to law firms and departments around the world. His unique and practical approach to project management – based on 35 years managing projects and leading businesses on three continents – has helped numerous law practices become both more effective and more efficient. | |||
| Make These Small Adjustments to Change Your Firm's Future with Dr. Jeffrey Magee | 29 Jan 2016 | 00:14:12 | |
Dr. Jeffrey Magee PDM, CSP, CMC, has been called one of today's leading leadership and marketing strategists. He is the author of more than 20 books, two college textbooks and four bestsellers. He is also the publisher of PERFORMANCE/P360 Magazine, former co-host of the national business entrepreneur program on Catalyst Business Radio, and human capital developer for more than 20 years. Magee has been invited to keynote at many major associations and speak at West Point Military Academy.Register for ALA's Annual Conference & Expo to attend Magee's session, "Trajectory Code." | |||
| The Changing Role of the Legal Secretary with Jennifer Hill | 20 Jan 2016 | 00:15:57 | |
Jennifer Hill began recruiting in 2003 and has recruited for top-tier law firms and corporations throughout California. Since 2008, she has been interviewed on both American radio stations and the BBC, as well as appearing on FOX, NBC, ABC and various other television shows as an expert in the field of recruiting and job hunting. Additionally, she has been a featured speaker for groups such as the Los Angeles Paralegal Association, Legal Secretaries Incorporated and the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of ALA and has been invited to speak at law firms such as Sidley Austin, Katten Muchin and Paul Hastings.Register for ALA's Human Resources Conference for Legal Professionals at www.alanet.org/hr. | |||
| What Not to Do in the World of Modern Recruiting with Kristine Sexter | 12 Jan 2016 | 00:14:37 | |
Kristine Sexter, President of WorkWise Productions and FindTrainKeep Great Employees, is an industrial and organizational consultant who has devoted more than 22 years to studying success and professional commitment. She has an extensive background in recruiting, developing and retaining top talent, and has been called "THE" authority in teaching executives and leadership teams how to find, train and keep great employees. She is a professional speaker, consultant and columnist and is the author of six books, including Rolling Out the Recognition: Employee Retention Strategies for Manufacturers.Sexter will be presenting two sessions at ALA’s upcoming Human Resources Conference for Legal Professionals, February 18-20 in Orlando, Florida, and she’s here today to give us a little preview “Where to Put Your Recruiting Dollars: The Top Five Undisputed Sources for Finding Right-Fit Employees.” | |||
| Mastering Mentorship at Your Firm | 07 May 2024 | 00:20:41 | |
A robust mentorship program can be an important recruiting and retention tool for your firm, but it also requires commitment from everyone involved. In this episode, Elise Powers, Founder of Eleview Consulting, talks about how to structure a mentorship program and convince partners to dedicate time to supporting the next generation of senior attorneys. She also gives a preview of her presentation at ALA's 2024 Annual Conference titled, "How to Reenergize Your Firm's Mentorship Program." | |||
| Organizational Development with Michael Moore, JD | 18 Dec 2015 | 00:13:02 | |
Michael Moore, JD, joins the podcast to discuss some of the factors that are affecting law firms’ ability – or inability – to keep their best employees.Michael Moore, JD, is the founder of Moore's Law, LLC, and helps both lawyers and law firms create professional success. Moore specializes in individual marketing, client development and leadership coaching. He also advises law firms on strategic planning, growth initiatives and resource optimization. A frequent speaker at ALA events across the country, his current topics have included mentoring, leadership, financial management and strategic planning. Moore is also the author of The Lawyers' Toolkit for Creating Both Personal and Professional Success, an essential resource for every lawyer's library. The short, "how-to" chapters highlight all of the non-legal skills necessary for today's professional lawyer and include illustrative, real-life examples.Catch his session and many more at ALA’s Human Resources Conference for Legal Professionals. Visit alanet.org/hr for more details. | |||
| Seven Ways Law Firms Lose Money with Dustin Cole | 17 Dec 2015 | 00:22:59 | |
Dustin Cole has worked with law firms to help them move successfully through changes, challenges and opportunities, and with attorneys to help them build more successful and satisfying practices. He brings more than 35 years of experience in every phase of business management, business development and team development to his work with the legal profession. He has worked with more than 200 individual attorneys, and provided management and marketing consulting services for more than 3000 firms ranging from solo firms to firms of more than 2000 attorneys.Catch his session, "Seven Ways Law Firms Lose Money," and many more at ALA’s Human Resources Conference for Legal Professionals. Visit alanet.org/hr for more details. | |||
| Outsourcing Records: Risks and Rewards with Leigh Isaacs | 16 Dec 2015 | 00:11:41 | |
Leigh Isaacs, IGP, CIP, ERMP, is the Director of Records & Information Governance for White & Case LLP. She has more than 30 years of combined legal and information governance experience. Her expertise includes strategic design and deployment of enterprise programs, development of information management programs, on and off-site storage considerations including outsourcing, process improvements, evaluation and implementation of technology solutions, and the disposition of information for dissolved entities.Catch Leigh's session, "Outsourcing Records: Risks and Rewards," and many more at ALA’s Human Resources Conference for Legal Professionals. Visit alanet.org/hr for more details. | |||
| Preventing Workplace Violence with Jack Vaughan and John Lane | 07 Dec 2015 | 00:24:49 | |
With the prevalence of mass shootings in the United States over the past year, and especially the incident in San Bernardino last week, the subject of workplace violence is unfortunately top-of-mind. Learn what law firms can do to prevent tragedy from occuring in the office.Jack Vaughan is the former Administrative Partner at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright), having retired at the end of 2012 after 27 years there. He now is a special consultant for Control Risks, a risk management consultancy.John Lane formerly served for 25 years with the Los Angeles Police Department where he developed its Threat Management Unit and also founded the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP). He currently serves as a Director within Control Risks Crisis & Resilience Consulting practice, focusing on issues of workplace violence prevention. He specializes in threat assessment, case management, and the creation of prevention programs.www.alanet.orgwww.legalmanagement.org | |||
| Legal Technology Purchasing with Jobst Elster of InsideLegal | 09 Oct 2015 | 00:23:44 | |
Jobst Elster discusses the results of the 2015 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey, available at www.insidelegal.com. Speaker BioJobst Elster is the Head of Content and Legal Market Strategy at InsideLegal. He brings extensive experience in market analysis, market research, public relations and product marketing to the legal industry. He has served as a legal market strategist for the last 15 years, advising companies entering the legal market, involved in mergers and acquisitions, and expanding operations overseas. His clear view of legal trending, market development and market perception uniquely positions him to advise companies, legal associations and law firms as they align their business strategies to reflect market realities. Jobst regularly writes and speaks on legal technology trends, technology innovations and futures, cloud computing, legal marketing and legal big data. He is a member of the ABA’s Big Data Committee. He can be reached at elster@insidelegal.com or via Twitter @InsideLegal. | |||
| Business of Law Conference Series Wrap and Preview with Valerie Danner | 14 Sep 2015 | 00:05:38 | |
ALA's Business of Law conference series kicked off this weekend in New Orleans. Get a preview of the speakers and sessions that are coming back to Atlanta and Las Vegas in October. There's still time to register at www.alanet.org/blc. Valerie Danner is the managing editor of Legal Management magazine, produced here at ALA staff headquarters in Chicago. | |||
| Using Metrics to Drive Results in Your Legal Department with Kris Satkunas | 06 Aug 2015 | 00:17:31 | |
Why are metrics so important for corporate legal departments, and what are the most useful metrics for driving results in the department? Hear from Corporate Law Department Symposium speaker Kris Satkunas for answers to these questions and more.Speaker BioKris Satkunas is Director of Strategic Consulting at LexisNexis, where she leads CounselLink's consulting efforts to advise corporate legal department managers on improving operations with data driven decisions. Prior to joining the CounselLink team, she honed her legal industry knowledge by advising and consulting with leaders in large law firms. As Director of the Redwood Analytics Think Tank, she partnered with a group of industry thought leaders to develop advances in analytics and best practices that improve law firm performance. | |||
| Changes in Human Resources Management with Rachel Schaming | 23 Jul 2015 | 00:11:16 | |
What are the key challenges in managing human resources in today’s workplace? What are the most common litigation issues when dealing with employees? Rachel Schaming offers answers to these questions and more in this episode, sponsored by CDW.Rachel Schaming is Director of Human Resources and a Corporate Coach at Radiology Ltd. Schaming is a senior human resource professional with more than 30 years of proven success in leading people, processes, systems and cultures in innovative change initiatives. Her career includes human resource and organizational development positions at NASA/Houston, the Texas Medical Center/Houston, two New York City law ?rms and a technology company. Schaming is a Past President of ALA and a Fellow in the ABA Law Practice Management Section. Her coaching practice centers on taming abrasive leaders through a co-partnering process. | |||
| The Connection Between Leadership and Profit with Judy Hissong, CLM | 02 Jul 2015 | 00:16:42 | |
How are profit and leadership connected? How can law firm administrators and legal managers engage their employees and provide better client service? Find out in today's episode of Legal Management Talk, and learn more at the Managing Partner / Executive Director Forum, October 19-20 in Orlando, FL.Judith A. Hissong, CLM, is the President of Nesso Strategies. She facilitates retreats, coaches individuals and groups, and consults with law firm leaders to develop their leadership skills. Her business is maximizing human potential. She is a frequent and highly rated presenter at ALA conferences. Hissong previously served in a variety of ALA leadership roles, including a seat on the ALA Board of Directors. Hissong has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and a master’s degree in sport management. | |||
| Mental Toughness for the Busy Legal Administrator with Dr. Jack Singer | 24 Jun 2015 | 00:12:50 | |
Dr. Jack Singer is a practicing clinical, sports and consulting psychologist, specializing in peak performance mastery and building permanent resiliency to stress. He has spent more than 27 years speaking for legal associations (including ALA and LMA) and Fortune 500 companies, and designing teambuilding programs for large legal practice re-TREATS. He has taught in the Psychology departments of seven universities, including an assistant professorship at the U.S. Air Force Academy.Dr. Jack is a renowned author of four books and more than 170 articles in legal, financial advising, medical, psychological, sales and sports periodicals. Dr. Jack’s most recent book is The Financial Advisor’s Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide.Contact information:www.developthemindsetofachampion.com 1-800-497-9880 | |||
| Crafting an Effective Succession Plan | 02 May 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
Recognizing the need for succession plans at your firm is a good first step, but what does that plan look like in practice? In this episode, David Wood, a former trial attorney and Principal of David Wood Consulting, talks about the plan he created and used to successfully transition his clients to the next generation of attorneys. He also discusses the role firm administrators play in ensuring a succession plan runs smoothly. | |||
| Leadership and Communication with Steve Wingert, CLM | 28 May 2015 | 00:13:44 | |
Click here for information from Nesso Strategies about the Managing Partner / Executive Director Forum.Steve Wingert, CLM, is a principal at Nesso Strategies, a Past President of the Association of Legal Administrators, and a recognized coach, speaker and writer in the legal industry. He has more than 30 years of executive level experience in higher education and the legal industry, and focuses on leadership, management and communications tied to execution and accountability. He holds a BA from Creighton University, a MA from Truman State University, an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University, and has done extensive Ph.D. level work in leadership and organizational behavior in law firms.Wingert will be presenting at the all-new Managing Partner / Executive Director Forum, in partnership with Nesso Strategies, October 19 and 20 in Orlando, Florida. Registration is now open. | |||
| Emotional Intelligence in Today's Workplace with Dr. Brandi Stankovic | 26 May 2015 | 00:15:30 | |
Dr. Brandi Stankovic is an organizational change expert and motivational speaker with a creative and results-driven approach to problem solving and planning. Stankovic is a senior partner of Mitchell Stankovic & Associates, a global strategic consulting firm. She spends her time consulting with CEOs and their teams, writing books and articles related to leadership and organizational health, and speaking to audiences from across the globe. She will be delivering the keynote sessions – about the impact of emotional intelligence in business today -- at ALA’s Business of Law Conferences, with three dates and locations across the nation. Visit the ALA website for more information. | |||
| Building and Sustaining Financial Success for Your Firm with Felix Oberholzer | 11 May 2015 | 00:08:39 | |
Felix Oberholzer is the Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He is a member of the Dean’s Management Group and serves as the chair of the MBA program. His research and teaching are centered on competitive strategy and international competition. Oberholzer won numerous awards for excellence in teaching, including the Harvard Business School Teaching Award for best teacher in the core curriculum, and the Helen Kardon Moss Anvil Award for best teacher in the Wharton MBA program. He consults globally with law firms and corporations that seek a sharper competitive edge. He will be speaking at ALA's Large Firm Principal Administrators Retreat, August 6-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. | |||
| Rational Growth: Are Mergers the Answer? Part 2, with Kevin Cash | 02 Apr 2015 | 00:10:48 | |
Kevin L. Cash is Chief Financial Officer at Baker Hostetler and a member of the firm's Operating Group. He is responsible for directing the operations of the firmwide finance department and overseeing the firm's financial systems to support strategic and operational business planning and growth. Among his many accomplishments, Cash developed the firm's profitability and cost model used in pricing negotiations, evaluation of alternative fee arrangements and in the analysis and evaluation of existing client relationships. | |||
| Rational Growth: Are Mergers the Answer? with Thomas S. Clay | 25 Mar 2015 | 00:15:30 | |
Thomas S. Clay is a principal of Altman Weil, Inc. With 30 years of experience consulting to the legal profession, he is an acknowledged expert on law firm management principles and is a trusted advisor to law firms throughout the U.S. and Canada. He heads consulting assignments in strategic planning, law firm management, organization, law firm mergers and acquisition, and is a thought-leader on the key issues of law firm practice group strategy and leadership. Clay is the co-author of Altman Weil's highly-regarded annual industry survey, Law Firms in Transition. | |||
| From Diversity to Cultural Innovation with Verna Myers | 11 Mar 2015 | 00:24:59 | |
Verna Myers is on a personal mission to disrupt the status quo and she knows how to: she's lived it. Myers rose out of Baltimore's working class to become a Harvard-trained lawyer, entrepreneur, author and cultural innovator. Her dynamic, laugh-out-loud presentations inspire audiences to go further - to move beyond leveling the playing field to creating a new field altogether. Author of the best-selling books, Moving Diversity Forward: How to Move From Well-Meaning to Well-Doing and What If I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People, Myers has touched over 100,000 people through her speeches, appearances and transformative message of power and possibility.Listen to Verna's TED Talk, "How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them," on the TED website. | |||
| Overcoming Top Compensation Issues in Law Firms | 13 Oct 2014 | 00:13:31 | |
Description: When it comes to compensation plans in law firms, one size does not fit all. How do you know if your organization is keeping up with current compensation trends to be competitive? Is your compensation plan aligned with your business plan? What if you have different geographic locations with vastly diverse market drivers? And does your compensation survey really provide you accurate data? Tune into this podcast with top compensation expert Edward Rataj and get actionable information for developing your compensation plan that will keep you competitive and profitable. About Edward Rataj: Edward R. Rataj, CCP, CECP, Managing Director of the Compensation Consulting Division of CBIZ Human Capital Services, has 19 years of experience in the area of human resources, focusing on designing innovative compensation programs. His core areas of expertise includes designing market-based and job evaluation-based compensation programs, pay structures, and compensation surveys, as well as developing policies and procedures. Rataj has been recently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money magazine and TheStreet.com as a nationally recognized compensation expert. Contact: CBIZ Human Capital ServicesCompensation Consulting - Ed Rataj625 Maryville CenterSt. Louis, MO 631411.800.844.4510 | |||
| Leadership and Management Skills for Engaging and Motivating Self and Others | 02 Oct 2014 | 00:16:07 | |
Description: The old ways of leading don’t work in today’s business culture. Tune into this webinar and learn new leadership skills based on motivation and passion. Explore new progressive and actionable approaches to leading and influencing others. Learn the limitations on some of the traditional approaches associated with success today, and how the future lies in effective leadership approaches that are centered on advanced personal and interpersonal communication tools.About Stephen Friedman:Stephen Friedman is a recognized executive coach, career coach, facilitator and trainer, working in the areas of leadership and management skills development, group and team development, organizational learning and human resource management. His experience spans more than 20 years. Friedman is on the Faculty at the Schulich School of Business at York University where he teaches Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and Leadership at both the BBA and MBA levels. He also teaches custom seminars in group development and leadership/management skills for Schulich’s Executive Education Centre.Contact:http://www.stephenfriedman.ca/stephenabout | |||
| The Legal Workplace: Engaging Men to Advance Women | 17 Sep 2014 | 00:14:40 | |
Description: Much of the work of advancing women in the legal workplace falls on the shoulders of women. Most firms have women’s initiatives run by and for women, and these initiatives have great value. But they are not changing the norms, attitudes and biases that govern law firm advancement, leadership and rewards. Little significant change is possible at the top of law firms, where it really counts, unless those with power – men – take the lead and are accountable for it. Contact: Ida Abbott Consulting www.IdaAbbott.comAbout Ida Abbott:Ida Abbott helps employers manage, develop and retain legal talent, and serves as mentor and coach to high achieving individuals seeking professional success. A prolific author and speaker, she has long been a leader in the field of lawyers’ professional and leadership development, specializing in mentoring and sponsorship. Abbott is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and co-founder of the Hastings Leadership Academy for Women and the Professional Development Consortium. | |||
| 5 Secrets of Highly Successful Law Firm Retirement Plans | 11 Sep 2014 | 00:08:12 | |
What do highly successful law firms know about retirement plans – that you don’t? Tune into this podcast and learn how strategic retirement plans can make your firm more competitive and profitable. From designing and managing retirement plans to avoiding big mistakes along the way, learn the top secrets for successful law firm retirement planning. About Dan KravitzDan Kravitz, President of Kravitz, Inc., is nationally recognized as a leading expert on retirement plans for law firms. He has been a featured speaker at numerous national retirement industry conferences, is the author of a popular book, Beyond the 401(k) and has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal and other major publications. Backed by his expert actuarial and technical team, Kravitz has helped thousands of law firms implement innovative, highly successful retirement plans. Contact: http://www.kravitzinc.com/ | |||
| Change Management Techniques for Law Firms | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:17:01 | |
Why is change such a tough thing to manage in firms (well, for people in general)? We delve into that question in this episode. Catherine Alman MacDonagh, JD, the Founder of Legal Lean Sigma Institute and a member of ALA’s Professional Development Advisory Committee, discusses steps for managing change, the importance of creating small change “wins,” how to avoid change burnout and more. Plus, we leave on a positive note about how to feel hopeful about changes. | |||
| Proven Strategies to Attract Top Talent That Will Fit In, Perform and Stick | 10 Sep 2014 | 00:14:53 | |
Description: Recruiting and retaining top talent for law firms is one of the biggest challenges faced by business of law leaders today. Tune into top career expert Sally Calloway as she shares proven strategies for attracting and keeping the most qualified candidates in the job market.Learn how to optimize the talent search process from writing effective job descriptions, to posting in unconventional places to conducting compliant and cohesive interviews to determining if a candidate is the right culture fit. About Sally Calloway:Sally Calloway is an expert resume writer, certified professional career coach, and best-selling author. She trains job seekers and HR professionals, revealing new rules and proven strategies to win the job, and employment trends of the 21st century job market. Calloway is also a career journalist who contributes to the Career Girl Network, honored by Forbes as one of the best sites for career advice, and to CNN.com. Currently an entrepreneur career coach and CEO of Sally Calloway International, she coaches and mentors job seekers of all levels from recent college graduates to C-level executives and former military personnel.Contact: http://www.careercoachsally.com/ | |||
| Smart Strategies: Software Data Integration for Law Firms | 08 Sep 2014 | 00:18:56 | |
Description: Time is money, which is why all law firms could benefit from software data integration. Well-implemented integrations increase efficiency, reduce non-billable tasks and improve data accuracy. That’s why taking on this type of low-budget technology project is mission critical. Tune into Charles King as he shares cost-saving tips, tactics and strategies for a successful data integration in a law firm environment. About Charles King Charles King is the IP Technology Systems Manager at Arent Fox, where he guides decision making and implementation of all intellectual property practice group technology. He has been working for more than 10 years in intellectual property law technology management. King has been a member of the management group for multiple IP docketing database conversions and has led and supported numerous systems integration projects for docketing data, accounting data, internal and external web-based data access. Charlis t. | |||
| Best-Selling Author Ben Newman: Transforming Challenges into Triumphs | 27 Aug 2014 | 00:10:26 | |
Description: What if you could make each and every day victorious by focusing on daily activities rather than obsessing over results that you can't control? Based on author Ben Newman's popular program, Own YOUR Success gives you the power to make each day a triumph. The most successful people find great success when they focus on having a passion for the process. The key: make today victorious regardless of the obstacles that come your way. Figure out what fires YOU up without exception and ignite that passion so that you can routinely create your prizefighter day. About Ben NewmanBen Newman is a best-selling author, international speaker and highly regarded performance coach whose clients include business executives, high-performing sales people and professional athletes in the NFL and PGA. His book, Own Your Success, was ranked by CEO READ as their No. 13 business book of 2012! Newman’s message has inspired tens of thousands of people at companies around the world to do great things each and every day by focusing on process instead of results and turning adversity into opportunity. | |||
| Cyber Security: Protecting Your Law Firm | 20 Aug 2014 | 00:17:43 | |
Description:FBI Director Robert Mueller has said it best, when it comes to cyber-attacks “There are only two types of companies in the US; those that have been hacked and those that will be hacked.” The victims of cyber- crime come in all shapes and sizes, not just the big companies like Target. The US National Cyber Security Alliance found that 60% of small companies shut down within six months of a cyber-crime attack. There are ways to limit the severity of cyber-attacks that partners, attorneys and employees of law firms must know. Listen to this podcast and learn what you can do to protect your firm from cyber breaches. About Charles BernierCharlie Bernier, Esquire, is principal professional liability consultant and in-house counsel at ECBM Insurance Brokers and Consultants. Bernier began his law career practicing insurance defense at one of the oldest law firms in the country. He then worked at one of the largest professional liability wholesalers in the country and in 2013 joined ECBM. | |||
| Law Firm Organizational Alignment for Higher Productivity | 13 Aug 2014 | 00:22:09 | |
Description:Management or ‘mismanagement’ of human assets continue at every level of the law firm organization. Dr. Tom DeLong discusses how business of law leaders can increase their own leadership value while bringing their firm into management alignment. In this podcast, learn how to foster a culture where those responsible for managing others can be more inspirational, more honest, and learn how to gain commitment to the strategy of their firms. About Tom DeLongThomas J. DeLong is the Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Management Practice in the Organizational Behavior area at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard Faculty, DeLong was Chief Development Officer and Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., where he was responsible for the firm's human capital and focused on issues of organizational strategy and organizational change.DeLong teaches globally and consults with leading organizations on the process of making individual and organizational change. His new book, Flying Without a Net: Turn Fear of Change into Fuel for Success, centers on the challenges of helping talented professionals who are resistant to change. DeLong co-authored two books focused on leading professional service firms, When Professionals Have to Lead: A New Model for High Performance and Professional Services: Cases and Texts. DeLong has also coauthored two Harvard Business Review articles focusing on why high achieving professionals often unwittingly sabotage their effort to excel.Contact: 615-495-5946 | |||
| How to Deal with High-Maintenance Co-Workers in Your Law Firm | 12 Aug 2014 | 00:13:11 | |
Description:You most likely have a list of people you can’t stand. Some of them are your co-workers and quite possibly your boss. In more politically correct terms, you may categorize them as “high maintenance,” but regardless of what you call them, Dr. Rick Brinkman, author of Dealing With People You Can’t Stand, How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, has communication tactics to help you get positive results from even the most toxic interactions. In this short podcast, meet “the Tank,” “the Sniper” and a whole cast of high-maintenance characters and how to bring out the best in them. About Dr. Rick BrinkmanDr. Rick Brinkman is a holistic physician in public practice spreading his Conscious Communication® message to support people in their health and wellbeing. He is the coauthor of five McGraw-Hill books including Dealing With People You Can't Stand, How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, an international bestseller with translations in 24 languages and used as a text in business colleges. His clients include Sony Pictures, the astronauts of NASA, LucasFilm, Oregon Law Institute, the Under Secretary of Defense, Manatt, Phelps & Philips, American Judges Association and many more. He has spoken to groups as large as 8,000 people, is frequently used by media as a communication expert and has been featured on CNN, O (Oprah Magazine), The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.Contact:http://www.rickbrinkman.com/ | |||
| Case Study: Lessons Learned from a Law Firm Disaster Recovery | 11 Aug 2014 | 00:11:26 | |
Description:Go behind the scenes of a real-life law firm disaster recovery operation. Mark Norton, Continuity Planning Manager for Agility Recovery shares what went right, what went wrong and lessons learned along the way. It’s a cautionary story every law professional should hear, because disaster can strike anywhere. Listen to this important podcast and then revisit your own disaster plan, you might want to make some changes. About Mark NortonMark Norton is a Certified Business Continuity Planner and the Continuity Planning Manager at Agility Recovery. They are a disaster recovery company that provides access for their 15,000+ members across the continent to the four key aspects of business operations during a recovery: Space, Computer Systems, Power and Communications. Since joining Agility, Mark has responded to more than 600 recoveries ranging from minor disruptions to major regional catastrophes. | |||
| Developing Law Leaders through Personal Accountability | 07 Aug 2014 | 00:12:00 | |
What the heck is QBQ! and what does it do? Tune into this podcast to discover how to practice personal accountability by asking the often ignored QBQ!: Question Behind the Question. Accountability, ownership and latent leadership skills are put into action when we ask better questions such as, "How can I adapt to the changing world?" "What can I do to contribute?" When we think like this, we use our talent, skills and time to solve problems, enhance relationships, and accomplish team and personal objectives. About Kristin LindeenKristin Lindeen is the daughter of author John Miller who wrote, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. So growing up, Kristin was steeped in the QBQ! message of personal accountability. With this background, she is uniquely equipped to share it with others. Her clients include corporations, associations, schools, churches, and nonprofits.Kristin holds an M.A. in Curriculum, Instruction and Corporate Education from Colorado Christian University, and enjoys delivering practical content to groups with a style that is energetic and fun. She is also certified to administer and facilitate the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and enjoys doing this with individuals and teams. | |||
| Overcoming Staff Stress in the Law Firm | 06 Aug 2014 | 00:14:17 | |
Law firms are notorious for fostering high stress cultures, taking a high toll on staff productivity and overall well-being. Law administrators can learn how to maximize their team's creativity, energy and focus under pressure through simple yet infrequently used workday wellness strategies.About Lance Breger:Lance Breger is President of Infinity Wellness Partners, a comprehensive corporate wellness company that prepares law professionals for the most productive and healthy work life through onsite/online training in four critical areas of health and wellness: ergonomics, mind/body, nutrition and fitness. Contact: http://www.infinitywellnesspartners.com/ | |||
| “5 Common Mistakes Found in Law Firm Employee Handbooks" | 31 Jul 2014 | 00:28:03 | |
No firm can afford a poorly drafted employee handbook. Listen to this podcast and find out how you can make your employee handbook policies compliant with legal requirements as well as those that are just strongly recommended. Mr. Cohen will discuss the most common mistakes often made in drafting policies and important strategies to avoid costly errors. In addition, he will share best practices in drafting and updateing your employee handbook.About Michael S. Cohen, J.DMr. Cohen is a Partner at Duane Morris LLP in the firm’s Employment Services Practice Group where he concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. A highly sought-after speaker, he has trained and counseled employees throughout the country on employment subjects, including harassment prevention, diversity, discipline, hiring, firing, recruiting, performance evaluations and compliance. | |||
| The Billable Hour versus Value-Based Pricing with Shaun Jardine | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:27:50 | |
What can penguins teach us about instituting change at your firm? Shaun Jardine, lawyer and author of Ditch the Billable Hour, and his sidekick Declan the Penguin answer that question through the lens of shifting your billing method to value-based pricing (VBP). VBP can be a good way to consolidate the many different billable hour policies attorneys have while offering clients the quantity and quality of service they desire. We also talk about managing mindset changes and how billing policies can affect other key areas of legal administration, such as succession planning and recruiting young talent. Speaker Bio: As a lawyer and former Chief Executive Officer of a Top 250 UK law firm, Shaun Jardine has insight into what makes firms and their staff tick. He is the author of Ditch The Billable Hour! Implementing Value-Based Pricing in a Law Firm, which was published in January 2024. Jardine founded Big Yellow Penguin in 2021 with the aim of encouraging and helping lawyers and law firms to adopt practices, including value-based pricing, that will make their futures more secure — both financially and operationally — and enjoy practicing their craft again. | |||
| Building Diversity and Inclusion Success for Your Law Firm. | 26 Jun 2014 | 00:20:38 | |
It seems that law firms have more questions than answers when it comes to diversity and inclusion issues these days. What is your firm’s diversity strategy and why should you have one? How do you create and maintain interest? Has your initiative stalled? What are the best practices? Tune into this important podcast and get proven tactics that you can put to work in your firm. | |||
| Human Resource Metrics and their Importance to Law Firms | 30 Apr 2014 | 00:16:48 | |
HR issues in law firms are fast becoming one of the most in-demand topics at ALA. And one of the most important HR trends ALA is tracking is - metrics. Tune into this podcast and learn how HR metrics can enhance your firm’s productivity and profitability. About Cathy MissildineCathy Missildine has extensive experience in many areas of strategic Human Resources Management. She has worked with executives in the areas of performance, productivity, organizational metrics, training, employee & customer engagement, workforce planning, organizational design and strategic implementation. Her past experience in operations and sales management in the technical, insurance and hospitality industries has given her a broad understanding of business issues and a solid foundation for building performance enhancing systems that support the business. She earned her MBA from Kennesaw State University with an emphasis in Human Resource Management and Development. Cathy is also a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and holds their professional certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In 1997, Cathy and her business partner Barbara Hughes started their own consulting firm, Intellectual Capital Consulting (ICC), specializing in profitability through human capital. Contact:Cathy Missildine, SPHRCo-Founder, Chief Performance OfficerIntellectual Capital Consultingcathymissildine@intellectual-capital.netwww.intellectual-capital.net | |||
| Strategic Expense Management for Law Firm Leaders | 24 Apr 2014 | 00:14:42 | |
As law firms enter into another year of flat revenue and the mandate of reducing headcount even further to meet budgetary constraints, it is time to revisit alternatives to this diminishing course of action. Rob Mattern has worked with law firms for over twenty-five (25) years, through the good and the bad times; however, it is only in the last five (5) years that firms have been open to alternative strategies to reduce expenses. Economic necessity has mandated this course of action, but also a client-driven enlightenment based on the universal necessity to become more cost-effective and efficient in the delivery of legal services. Guest: Rob MatternPresident and FounderMattern & Associates, LLCContact: Rob Mattern: rmattern@matternassoc.com610.459.7750 | |||
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