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Episodes
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Pivoting: Career Transitions Within the Firm
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
In this podcast interview, the moderator talked with speakers who have both recently transitioned careers within the same firm. They will discuss how has their experience prepared them, why did they chose to stay within firm, what has been the overall key differences in the new role, challenges and successes experienced and more. Questions the moderator asked the speakers:-Tell us a little about your previous role(s) and what you do now-What are some of the key differences between your previous role(s) and current role?-What have been some of the biggest challenges that you have faced in making the transition?-What are some of the biggest factors in your success?-Do you have any advice for others looking to pivot?Moderator: @Harriet Joubert-Vaklyes - Senior Project Manager, Legal Operations, CBRESpeakers: @Tanya Pereira - Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP @Martina Udovicic - Account Manager, Legal Operations, Borden Ladner Gervais LLPRecorded on 10-26-2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Communicating Burnout to Leadership: Helpful Tips and Best Practices
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
In this podcast interview, the speakers had an important discussion about how to best successfully communicate a need for rest and recovery during burnout to leadership.Questions the moderator asked the speakers:-What are some best practices for legal professionals to recognize and identify burnout in themselves or their colleagues before it becomes a major issue?-Communication can be challenging when dealing with sensitive topics like burnout. Could you share some effective strategies for initiating a conversation about burnout with firm leadership?-Many legal professionals worry about the repercussions of discussing burnout. How can they navigate their conversation without jeopardizing their professional growth?-Can you highlight some success stories or examples where effective communication about burnout led to a positive change within a law firm?-Are there any specific tools or resources that legal professionals can utilize when discussing burnout with leadership, such as data, surveys, or industry benchmarks?Moderator:@Tanya Pereira - Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLPSpeakers:@Adam Wehler - Director of Practice Support, Robinson Bradshaw@Julie Wilson - Legal Resources & Innovation Lawyer, Gowling WLG
Recorded on 10-25-2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
The Scourge of the ”Non-Attorney” Heading
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Overwhelmingly, law firms operate as though attorneys are the ""important"" parts of their business, and that business staff is... well, chopped liver. How can firms adjust/improve their language to change this attitude/perception?
Questions Harriet asked the speakers:• The landscape for hiring and recruiting within law firms has changed a lot since January 2020 (and again since the end of 2022). What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the industry/in convos with peers? What surprised everyone the most about how recruiting/hiring has changed in the legal field? (I’m thinking first year associate pay has got to be a big one!)• What are your predictions for how things will stay the same/change in law firm operations over the next 5-10 years? Do you think attorneys will fundamentally change their expectations around work-life balance? And how are firm resources being marketed to attorneys during their recruiting process (as part of the support package)? (i.e. research departments, LPM, etc)• Let’s talk a bit about the split in law firms between attorneys and “everyone else”… what have you seen across the industry, and do you think those divisions are breaking down, becoming more defined, or something else? I’m also interested in how you think this will play out as the market retracts again: it’s been popular to cut back on administrative staffing in times of financial concern, but that loads more work back onto attorneys—do you see anything differently happening this time around?
Moderator:
@Harriet Joubert-Vaklyes - Senior Project Manager - Legal Operations, CBRE Group
Speakers:
@Jennifer Bluestein - Chief Talent and HR Officer, Perkins Coie@Chris Boyd - Chief Operating Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Recorded on 04-07-2023
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Marketing and IT: How a Communicative Relationship can Yield Valuable Results
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Technology is changing how firms operate and there is a need for more collaboration between the marketing and technology teams to achieve shared goals.
In this collaborative podcast between the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), four seasoned marketing and technology experts discuss their organizational structures, the importance of establishing effective and open communication processes between departments, and share stories in which these efforts resulted in successful projects.
After listening to this 30-minute podcast, you will learn practical tips on how to work together effectively and take away examples that can be implemented for your own success.
Both ILTA and LMA recognize that collaboration can only add value and aim to continue this discussion with additional content through the rest of 2022. Keep an eye out, share this podcast with a colleague and let us know what think!Recorded July 2022Speakers: @Ali Shahidi@Britton Choi@Erin Meszaros@Michelle Woodyear
Moderated By:@Tara Patterson
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Remote Working: What Does the Future Hold?
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In this podcast session, we will discuss if continue to work remote, what needs to change? What do we stand to gain and what do we stand to lose?Questions Marlene will ask the speakers:1. What is the current state of remote work? Who is working remotely in law and are we seeing changes in who or how much in the last few months?2. A recent ALM survey on incoming summer associates reported that only 25% percent of the respondents felt concern about connecting with colleagues and getting adequate training in remote programs. This was down from 53% last year. Does that surprise you?3. Have you heard of any particularly creative methods organizations are using to keep communication going in remote teams?4. What is the economic and financial impact of remote work on organizations?5. If organizations are seeing remote work as a solution long term, what sort of skills and characteristics should they be looking for in their hiring and retention practices?
Moderator:@Marlene Gebauer - Co-Host of The Geek in Review PodcastSpeakers:Richard Hsu - Managing Director, Major, Lindsey & Africa@Sang Lee - CEO and Co-Founder, Thine
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
New and Evolving Roles in Legal
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
New technology, changing client expectations, regulatory changes, and more are transforming the legal industry, creating opportunities for individuals to develop new skillsets and for firms and legal departments to rethink how they deliver legal services.
In this podcast interview, learn about new and evolving roles in the legal industry, such as process engineer, project manager, legal operations, data scientist, and document automation specialist.Questions Sam will ask Speakers:
What are some of the key roles you see emerging in legal technology?
How can individuals skill up to transition into new opportunities?
How can firms and legal departments start shifting to new roles, and what should they be doing to ensure that these new functions are successful?
Where would you suggest people go to learn more information?
Moderator:@Samantha Sendrowski - Technology Innovation Manager, Bowditch & Dewey LLP
Speakers:@Gabe Teninbaum - Assistant Dean of Innovation, Strategic Initiatives, & Distance Education and Professor of Legal Writing, Suffolk University@Sean Monahan - Director, HBR Consulting
Recorded on 06-29-2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
How to Become a Great Mentor in a Remote Working Environment: Mentor Edition
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
In this upcoming two-part podcast series, the speakers will talk about successful strategies to mentor young or new colleagues in the legal IT space when being remote. In addition, we will learn what is a great mentor, how do you find a mentor, how does it change working remotely and why is mentoring so important?
Moderator:@Carolyn Bragiel - Advisor, Legal E-discovery, Cardinal Health
Speaker:@Kailee Goold - Assistant General Counsel, Cardinal Health
Recorded on 01-25-2022
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
With incredible change happening in the legal industry, and the effect that COVID has had on women's careers, there is not a better time to support these pioneering women. Hear practical advice on imposter syndrome, career management, assertive communication, feedback, personal influence, conflict management, negotiation, importance of mentors, resilience, and self-care from an industry expert.Moderator:@Rebecca Holdredge - Innovation Manager, Husch Blackwell LLP
Speaker:@Lucy Bassli - Founder and Principal, InnoLegal Services, PLLC
Recorded on 7-12-2021
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
In this micro learning podcast, we will discuss what knowledge management and marketing will look like as we emerge from this pandemic in the office of the future and how to best continue to position these areas in need.Moderator:@Caroline Sweeney, Director of Knowledge Management & Innovation, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Speakers:Gillian Brennan, Director, Client Relations, Dorsey & Whitney LLP@Catherine Monte, Chief Knowledge Officer, Fox Rothschild LLPRecorded on 10-15-2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tips in How to Help Attorney's Excel with MS Teams from Working from Home
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Given the current times, many of us find ourselves working remotely due to COVID-19. It can be challenging for attorneys to use various video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams. This micro-learning podcast session, will share some tips and best practices to help make this a smoother and more efficient process.Moderator/Speaker:@Josh Lazar, Chief Information Officer, 18th Judicial Circuit, Florida Recorded on 7-14-2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tips in How to Help Attorney's Excel With Zoom from Working from Home
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Given the current times, many of us find ourselves working remotely due to COVID-19. It can be challenging for attorneys to use various video conferencing tools such as Zoom. This micro-learning podcast session, will share some tips and best practices to help make this a smoother and more efficient process.Moderator:@Josh Lazar, Chief Information Officer. 18th Judicial Court, Florida Speaker:@Lucas Schnoebelen, Learning & Development Manager, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P Recorded on 7-14-2020