Lawyers have a lot of annoying habits, but Jared’s figured out the worst—referring to their fellow humans as “nonlawyers.” Not only is it demeaning to, well, everyone, but it can also be the source of an unhealthy culture between lawyers and their legal staff. Be honest now . . . have you fallen into this pattern? Don’t worry! Jared has some great tips for h ... Show More
Jul 27
Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the body in the well | Modern Law Library
In January 1800, Elma Sands's dead body was found in a New York City well. The case has captivated people ever since, not least because in the resulting trial, defendant Levi Weeks was represented by Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and a future Supreme Court justice. The Girl fro ... Show More
56m 49s
Jul 24
Social Media and the Workplace: Free Speech Meets Employment Law | ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast
Social media is everywhere today. Ever wonder how the role social media plays into the employer/employee relationship? In this episode, guests Aaron Holt and SaNni M-K Lemonidis, both experienced labor and employment attorneys, join host Matt Greer for a deep dive into the murky ... Show More
47m 40s
Nov 2017
124: Don't Be a Jerk at Work
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we're talking about how not to be a jerk in your legal office environment with our special guest, Sadie Jones, who's a former BigLaw recruiter. True or not, lawyers have a terrible reputation when it comes to being nice an ... Show More
48m 1s
Apr 2019
194: You Don't Want to Be a Lawyer - What Now?
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about what to do if you're graduating (or have graduated) from law school, and you find yourself without a job, not wanting to practice law, and not sure how to figure out what to do next!</p> <p><strong>In t ... Show More
34m 14s
Apr 2017
Pre-UFYB 1: One and Done: How to Stop Procrastinating
On this episode, we’re diving into a subject familiar to many lawyers: Procrastination!Join me for this episode as I explain how procrastination works, why we procrastinate (it’s not why you think), and how we can rid ourselves of this stressful habit and become better and happie ... Show More
33m 54s
May 2024
208. The Secret to Building a Successful Law Firm Culture
<p>In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Jon Cumberworth, a fractional COO specializing in supporting law firms. Jon not only discusses the importance of leadership, firm culture, and aligning business practices with core values, but also pr ... Show More
31m 5s