Wrapping Up 2020 [LGE 134]
We can't end 2020 the way we end most years, with improving office organization and reviewing fee agreements. Rather, this is a year to end with a fo...
Lawyers Gone Ethical
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How do lawyers function in today’s changing legal market without running afoul of the ethics rules? What must lawyers include in their social media profiles and posts? How technologically competent must a lawyer be? How secure must lawyers keep client data? Can lawyers accept credit cards or cryptocurrency? What should lawyers do if they receive a bar complaint? The business of law is constantly evolving. Staying out of trouble requires that lawyers understand the latest interpretations and applications of the ethics rules. It also requires us to figure out what to do when the rules and modern business and technology are not in sync. Join host Megan Zavieh, state bar defense and ethics attorney, and her guests as they discuss today’s most pressing topics and practical tools to help you navigate the ever-changing ethics landscape.
Responding to Chapter 6 Notices: California Bar Exam [LGE 133]
Thousands of California online bar exam takers were flagged for review, and an untold number of them have received Chapter 6 notices. A Chapter 6 not...
Clio's Annual Legal Trends Report with George Psiharis [LGE 132]
George Psiharis joins Megan to talk about the Clio Legal Trends report for 2020, the ongoing release of new information, and how Covid has impacted th...
The Intersection of Ethics and the Business of Law [LGE 131]
Professor Cat Moon teaches a fantastic class at Vanderbilt Law School called Law as a Business. Megan was honored to be one of the guest speakers rec...
3 Things Young Lawyers Should Know about Ethics & Careers [LGE 130]
Professor Cat Moon teaches a fantastic class at Vanderbilt Law School called Law as a Business. Megan was honored to be one of the guest speakers rec...
Breaking Screen Addiction For Mental Health [LGE 129]
Screen addiction impacts most of us, and there's little doubt it has a negative impact. Overuse of screens leads to anxiety, depression, decreased pro...
Why Admissions Questions on Mental Health Matter to Us All [LGE 128]
We know the profession has a mental health crisis. We have serious concerns about bars asking applicants about their mental health. But do we really ...
Slowing Down Incoming Business - Why and How [LGE 127]
A large number of ethics complaints begin with lawyers taking on more work than they can handle, leading them to miss deadlines, fail to be responsiv...
Building a Niche Law Practice with Lyndosha Jamison [LGE 126]
A niche, or narrow, law practice might sound risky, but it's actually a fantastic way to build a rewarding practice. Lyndosha Jamison has created a n...
Disclosing Criminal Conduct on Moral Character Applications [LGE 125]
First, it sounds like the Florida Bar might be listening to this podcast. (Jut kidding, of course.) It issued a proposed advisory opinion allowing o...