Law Practice Today
This podcast is brought to you by the Law Practice Division of the American Bar Association.
Episodes
74 episodes
Rethinking Business Development: Small Actions, Stronger Relationships
On the Law Practice podcast, host Terrell Turner welcomes back Deb Feder, a former big law and in-house lawyer turned consultant, to discuss practical business development and client relationship strategies for lawyers. Feder explains her appro...
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Avoiding Burnout: Building a Sustainable Legal Career
On the Law Practice podcast, host Terrell interviews career coach and former attorney Dena Lefkowitz about navigating a legal career without burning out. Dena shares how, after over 20 years practicing law, she realized law school didn’t prepar...
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A Practical Guide for Lawyers When Choosing the Right Legal Tech
Live at the ABA TECHSHOW, host Terrell interviews Jay McAllister of Paragon Tech about how law firms should evaluate legal technology, especially AI, with a skeptical, results-driven approach. Jay explains that marketing hype often overstates c...
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Disaster Planning for Law Firms
In this episode of the Law Practice Podcast, the host interviews Shawn L. Holahan about disaster planning for law firms, drawing on her experience as a New Orleans litigator displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Holahan explains how a simple ...
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How to Write an ABA Book: Collaboration, Deadlines, and the Editing Process
In this episode of the Law Practice podcast, Terrell interviews Catherine Sanders Reach, a co-author of an ABA book on design thinking, about what it’s like to write and publish with the ABA. Catherine explains how the project began at ABA TECH...
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ABA TECHSHOW 2026 Highlights: AI and the Future of Legal Practice
Live from ABA TECHSHOW 2026, the Law Practice podcast shares three perspectives on Jordan Furlong’s day-one keynote. Alan Klevan calls the talk motivating and terrifying, emphasizing that AI can act like a “3L” but cannot replace courtroom advo...
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AI and Legal Ethics: Privilege, Discovery, and Risk
This Law Practice Today podcast episode discusses legal ethics and privilege issues arising from clients’ and lawyers’ use of generative AI, featuring consultant and ethics attorney Jennifer Ellis. Ellis compares two February 10, 2026, bench ru...
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Picking the Right Legal Tech Tools Ahead of ABA TECHSHOW
In this Law Practice Today podcast episode, recorded a week before ABA TECHSHOW, host Terrell interviews returning guest Alexander Paykin, a managing director of a commercial and real estate litigation/transactions firm and a leader on multiple...
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AI and Law: FOMO and Practical Adoption
In this episode of the Law Practice Podcast, host Terrell Turner interviews Steve Embry, former mass tort defense litigator, legal tech blogger at TechnoLaw Crossroads, Above the Law contributor, and past ABA Law Practice Division chair and ABA...
The Healthy Lawyer: How Wellness Fuels Better Lawyering
On the Law Practice Today podcast, Wendy S. Meadows shares how her renewed focus on fitness and wellness in 2015 helped her break a burnout cycle, improve confidence and performance as a lawyer, and organically evolve into coaching and speaking...
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Embracing the Punk Rock Principle in Law
In this episode of the Law Practice Podcast, host Terrell Turner welcomes guest Marianne Talbot, a seasoned lawyer and coach with over 30 years of experience in the legal field. Marianne discusses her transformative journey from civil rights la...
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How to Build a Healthy and Profitable Law Firm
In this episode of the Law Practice Podcast, we are joined by Stephanie Everett, a lawyer turned business consultant for law firms. Stephanie discusses her extensive background in law and business, detailing her journey from starting her own pr...
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Mastering Law Firm SEO in the Era of AI
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we dive into the world of SEO and AI and how it impacts law firms. Host Terrell and guest expert Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital, discuss the intricacies of SEO, the impact of AI ...
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Best of 2025: Key Law Practice Management Insights from Experts
Welcome to the Law Practice Today podcast! In this special episode, we highlight key insights from management conversations with top experts. Hear from Deb Feder on small habits that can make a big impact, Doug Brown on leadership and employee ...
Best of 2025: The Law Firm Finance Lessons Every Lawyer Needs
In this special episode of the Law Practice podcast, we compile highlights from our 2025 conversations to provide essential finance tips for law firms. Hear from Amy Woods on navigating trust accounting and audits, Matt Darner on addressing cas...
Best of 2025: Marketing That Works for Lawyers
In this special episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we bring you marketing highlights from our 2025 conversations with top experts. Temi Siyanbade shares standout video strategies for lawyers, Micah Buchdahl discusses the ethics of law f...
The Digital Evidence Trap: What Lawyers Keep Missing (and How to Fix It)
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we dive deep into the world of digital evidence and its critical role in criminal defense. Host Terrell and guest Cole Popkin, head of the Digital Forensic Examinations Division at Proven Data,...
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How Law Firms Can Use Robotics to Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Grow
In the latest episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we dive into the world of robotics and AI in the legal industry. Host Terrell Turner interviews Elisa Silverglade, Director of Automation at Techromatic, to explore how robotic process au...
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Making the Most of Your Law Firm Network Membership
In this episode of the Law Practice Today Podcast, we explore how law firms and individual lawyers can make the most of their network memberships. Host Terrell Turner welcomes Michael Allen, a seasoned attorney with 40 years of experience, as t...
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Management Tips for Legal Professionals
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we talk with Afi Johnson-Parris, a family law specialist and the immediate past chair of the Law Practice Division. Afi shares her insights on managing a successful law practice, drawing from h...
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How to Protect Your Law Firm from AI-Powered Phishing Scams
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, host Terrell welcomes Debra Bruce, an expert in legal practice management and a member of various ABA committees. They delve into the rising threat of AI-powered phishing scams targeting law fi...
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How to Build a Successful Law Firm That Feels Like Family
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, host Terrell interviews Jennifer Wu, a distinguished patent litigator who co-founded Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP. Jennifer shares her firm's unique approach to fostering a long-te...
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Voices That Lead: Highlights from Women in Law
Welcome to a special episode of the Law Practice Podcast! This month, we spotlight articles from the November issue of
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Essential Tips for Managing Trust Accounts in Small and Solo Law Firms
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we dive into the complexities of managing trust accounts in small and solo law firms, with insights from attorney Michael D. Eisenberg. He discusses the challenges of staying compliant with ABA...
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How To Create a Competitive Edge and Enhance Training in Your Law Firm
In this episode of the Law Practice Today podcast, we dive into the strategies that can give your law firm a competitive edge while enhancing the training experience for new associates. Rollo Baker from Elsberg Baker & Maruri shares insight...
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