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As we navigate our professional lives, we can sometimes put on a public face that betrays what's really going on, even if it affects our work. Nikki Korson, Practice Manager of Complex Litigation and Arbitration at Paul Hastings, joined the show to offer her thoughts on the importance of authenticity and honesty at work, including during the hiring process. She also discusses hybrid work and getting the most out of the experience of working at a modern law firm. This episode is brought to you by NetDocuments.
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Published Jun 26, 2025
In this episode, Ben Schmidt of Mattern & Associates talks about the labor challenges the legal industry is facing and how outsourced labor can help address those concerns. Tune in to learn about the innovative ways to make up for staffing shortfalls, such as by moving tasks off-site and hiring employees who can perform multiple roles.
Published Aug 8, 2022
In this episode, Kevin Gallagher of AbacusNext discusses the newest trends in payment processing and how the legal industry is adapting to those changes. In addition, learn about how to keep client data safe and whether firms are really starting to accept cryptocurrency as payment.
Published Jun 30, 2022
This episode features Eric Wangler of BigHand discussing his company's latest report on legal workflow trends for midsize firms. It’s based on data from a survey of hundreds of law firm operations, HR and support professionals in North America.
You can find the report, Legal Workflow Trends for Mid-Size Firms, on BigHand’s website.
Published Dec 17, 2021
In this episode, we discuss Phillip Perry's analysis of the trends found in ALA's 2021 Compensation and Benefits Survey and 2021 Large Firm Key Staff Compensation Survey.
Published Nov 5, 2021
In this episode, we discuss the effect of the pandemic-era virtual environment on everything from law firm culture and creative downtime to client billing and access to justice. Is the future virtual? Or will in-person activities return with a vengeance? For our guest, Etan Mark, hybrid is the best of both worlds for attorneys, staff and clients.
Published Jul 30, 2021
This episode discusses how legal organizations can create an inclusive workplace for transgender employees and potential recruits. The measures suggested in this episode by Ames Simmons (he/him) of the National Center for Transgender Equity will also foster a welcoming environment for clients and community members.
Published Jun 25, 2021