The world of lawyering has surged in spite of the pandemic, but new adversity looms. Fears over inflation, war, hiring markets, and a recession have left many attorneys wondering how to prepare for the coming months. Jack Newton discusses the concept of anti-fragility and its place as a mental model for law firms as they face an uncertain future. Jack outlin ... Show More
Sep 29
Where are America's hate speech laws? | Modern Law Library
"In most other countries, there are laws, criminal laws that prohibit the expression of racial hatred or incitement to racial hatred," says Samantha Barbas, author of Hate Speech: The Legal and Cultural History of an American Dilemma, in this episode of the Modern Law Library. "T ... Show More
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Sep 2023
Office Hours: The Future of Legal Tech and AI, How to Cope with Financial Stress as an Entrepreneur, and Why Young and Ambitious People Should Move to a Global City
Scott answers a question about how AI might benefit the legal industry. He then takes a question about dealing with the financial stress and uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship. He wraps up with advice to a listener who is deciding whether to move to London and start a j ... Show More
19m 25s
May 2021
Uncertainty is the best thing that can happen to lawyers
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ten years ago, lawyer-turned-meditation instructor Kate Cliff was hit by a car, which up-ended her life. Looking back, she believes that turbulence and trauma can help legal professionals better navigate their day-to-day lives.</span></p> <p><sp ... Show More
31m 59s
Mar 2020
Managing the Stress and Uncertainty of Coronavirus
The rapid onset of the coronavirus is changing our work – and our lives. For those who own businesses or work in the gig economy, the stress and financial uncertainty is even greater. When we don’t know what the future will hold, or are working in isolation, what can we do? Host ... Show More
46m 30s