Later, even more ethics! Jared welcomes April McMurrey to hear about the problematic things lawyers do to get themselves into ethical trouble. From iffy (or nonexistent) fee agreements to tech incompetence to communication breakdowns, and more, April dishes on common reasons attorneys are reported for ethics violations. And, don’t worry, she also offers sage advice on how to keep your clients happy and your practice on the up and up.

Finally, April sticks around for some Rump Roast trivia dedicated to Colorful Colorado. Just wait til you hear about Blucifer—yikes. 

Think your life might be better if you lived in Colorado? Listen to this episode’s playlist to set the scene.

April M. McMurrey is Deputy Regulation Counsel for the intake division of the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

Mentioned in this episode:

• ABA 50th National Conference on Professional Responsibility

In this episode, Stephanie Everett sits down with Matthew Hunt on Lawyerist Podcast to break down the art of creating high-impact, snackable content for LinkedIn. Because let’s face it—if you’re not using LinkedIn to boost visibility, generate leads, and build real connections, you’re leaving opportunities on the table.

Matthew shares his best strategies for turning LinkedIn into a powerful tool for growing your law firm, attracting referrals, and making sure you stay top of mind in your network. Get ready to rethink how you use LinkedIn!

Next—what you’re actually here for—insights on legal technology, conferences, products, and more! Jared welcomes Jobst Elster of InsideLegal to get his take on the latest trends. They discuss technology use in law firms and spend time hashing out why legal tech conferences are still a pretty essential part of tech education and making connections with progressive, reputable vendors. 

And, lastly, the Rump Roast! As it turns out, Jobst has a serious barbeque hobby, so, in homage to the name of this segment, he and Jared talk about the literal roasting and smoking of delicious meats.

A playlist full of…meat?

Jobst Elster is the Head of Content/Legal Marketing Strategy at InsideLegal.com.

Next, Jared welcomes Judge Marty McGee to explore AI in legal at even greater depths. Judge McGee talks through his personal experience with AI technologies, before going into the specifics of a recent AI court order regarding the appropriate use and responsibilities lawyers must bear as they interact with and implement AI in their legal practice. They touch on permissible GenAI uses, AI evidence, deepfakes, and more. 

Finally, the Rump Roast! Jared gets to know Judge McGee by learning his top picks amongst movie trilogies, breads, fonts, North Carolina barbeque, and lots more, in a game called “My Favorite Things”.

Feeling festive? So are we.

Marty McGee serves as the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in Cabarrus County.

Are you looking to hire or be hired? The legal job market is pretty darn hot, but what are the best ways for law firms and potential hires to connect? Jared Correia welcomes Erin Andersen to discuss the latest employment trends in the legal industry. With insights from both sides of the hiring market, Erin talks through career transitions, ways to optimize your web presence, effects of firm culture on hiring, and yes—AI impacts in job candidate searches! 

And, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Erin play Workin’ for a Livin’––showcasing unusual jobs for Erin to rank according to their appeal. Would she like to be a professional cuddler? An egg peeler? A reindeer minder? That’s for us to know and you to find out. 

Let’s Play(list) Ball!

Next up, Alan Klevan has used technology to create a better work-life balance for decades, and you can too! Jared and Alan talk through how to leverage technology in your workflows to create a legal practice that aligns with your values and goals as an attorney. Alan shares his favorite tech tools and his strategies for maintaining balance in your personal and professional life.

Last, Alan dodges the usual Rump Roast trivia by having a weird hobby! We bet you’ve never heard of a lobster roll connoisseur, but, well, now you have. Jared questions Alan on his unique experiences consuming lobster rolls in extensive and varied locales. 

Are mixtapes still a thing? Jared says so.

Alan Klevan has been an attorney since 1990, concentrating in the fields of workers’ compensation law, automobile tort law, and general negligence law. 

Later, the AI apocalypse isn’t upon us yet, so let’s enjoy some awesome music. Jared welcomes Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay who, among other accomplishments, was a member of the great American bands Buffalo Springfield and Poco. Jared and Richie talk through his history, digging into many colorful moments from his experiences in the music industry. Richie performs live on the podcast, and he and Jared discuss his upcoming documentary.

Need more Richie? Jared’s got you covered.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Spellbook Associate, effectively acting as a junior associate in a law firm. 

Spellbook Launches Gen AI Agent that Can Plan and Execute Complex Transactional Workflows | LawSites by Bob Ambrogi

LawNext Podcast: Ep 256: All About Spellbook’s New AI Agent, Capable of Performing Complex Legal Tasks, with CEO Scott Stevenson

Richie Furay 

Documentary — Richie Furay

Next, there are definitely some issues with our current legal ethics rules, but is there really any way to clear up the confusion? Jared welcomes legal ethics expert Jayne Reardon to talk about some of the inconsistencies at play, antiquated rules, inconsistent enforcement, and all sorts of other ethics questions worth examining in view of the current climate of the profession and needs of consumers. While Jared wants to burn it all down, Jayne offers constructive criticism vital to the future of legal ethics.

And, finally, the Rump Roast, of course! Jared and Jayne play a round of trivia called “Questionable Ethics”. Which philosopher had a penchant for being swaddled like a baby? Yikes.

Jayne R. Reardon is a Partner and Deputy General Counsel at FisherBroyles LLP, a distributed global law firm.

This week, Jared shares the playlist he turns to for help making the “right” choice. Proceed with caution.

Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Something Else by Nu Alkemis$t.

Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared and Ashley play “Don’t Sweat It!”––a delightful round of sweater-related trivia. 

And, it might seem like Sheryl Crow got a late start to her music career, but she was deeply involved in the music industry for many years before her breakthrough solo album, “Tuesday Night Music Club” rocketed her to fame at age 31. That first album was pretty fun, but Sheryl’s perfect album came later with “The Globe Sessions.” Jared digs into the exceptional appeal of this deliciously hard-edged pop/rock album.

Yes, Jared does have a playlist of his favorite Sheryl Crow songs.

Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Golden Light by Reveille

Later, what’s going to happen to your law firm if something happens to you? Don’t wait until late in your career to establish your succession plan. Start early and communicate well to make a plan that protects your legacy and those you care about. Jared welcomes Ivy Slater to learn the ins and outs of succession planning. 

And, last but not least, what past Olympic event involved two opponents whacking each other with canes? It’s that time of the quadrennial again—so “The Shitty Olympics” returns to the Rump Roast! Jared describes a variety of absurd former competitions, and Ivy must guess the events. 

Ivy Slater is CEO of Slater Success, a consulting and coaching company focused on sustainable growth and leadership development for high level service-based businesses. 

6 Under-The-Radar Software Tools

1. Project Management

• Notion
• Taskade
• Trello
• Asana
• Basecamp

2. AI Notetaker

• Zoom AI Companion
• Fireflies AI
• Fathom 
• Otter

3. AI Features in Your Existing Software

• Duet AI for Google Workspace
• Copilot for Microsoft Teams

4. Passive Timekeeping Apps

• Clockify
• Toggl
• Chrometa
• WiseTime
• Memtime (formerly TimeBro)

5. Expense Tracking

• Expensify

6. Automated Client Communications:

• Hona
• Case Status

If these software tools aren’t enough to give your productivity a boost, try listening to this playlist:

Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is In Your Head by Reveille.

Next, We all have connections that carry the potential to be valuable in our professional lives, but if those connections are difficult to maintain, possibilities may slip away. How can attorneys deepen relationships and strengthen their business opportunities? Just like everything else—with AI, of course! Jared talks with Jody Glidden about new AI-fueled software that helps attorneys with front-office tech geared toward nurturing your network.

And last, Jared hands over the Rump Roast to Real Housewives superfans Ally Kvidt and Lindsey Egan! As it turns out, Jody is a regular on Real Housewives of Miami (gasp!). So, now it’s their turn to dish on the talent, grit, beauty, and vapidity of the RHOMers. Plus, you’ll finally find out whether Jody and Lisa really stole that waffle iron.

Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom-bop-bop). This episode’s playlist is all about the inventors of the California sound: The Beach Boys.

Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Kokobongo by Alessandro Gugel.

Speaking of CRMs, Jared welcomes Matt Spiegel of Lawmatics to learn about his story as a tech founder and his methods and means for solving problems for attorneys. Matt offers his perspectives on CRM functionality and its latest developments, and also offers hints at how AI will affect this tech in the future.

Last, but not least, Bobby Orozco joins Jared for the Rump Roast to flex his rap knowledge, unpack the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud, and talk about the best diss tracks in rap history. 

Matt Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Lawmatics, an attorney-client relationship management platform.

Bobby Orozco is director of sales at Lawmatics.

Drake v. Kendrick is just the start. This week’s playlist features some of the best rap diss tracks of all time.

Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Grime by Ghost Beatz.

In the Rump Roast, they play “Candid Camera”, where Jared asks Kerry questions on the history of all things video. What was the last truly silent film? What band played the first-ever music video on MTV? Listen in to find out if Kerry’s up to the trivia challenge.

And, lastly, hating on Caitlin Clark is utterly ridiculous. Jared expounds upon the many reasons why WNBA players (including Caitlin’s own teammates) need to take advantage of the hype and bask in all that Caitlin Clark is bringing to women’s basketball. 

Since Video Killed The Radio Star, here’s a playlist featuring songs that had some of the best music videos.

Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Just Like Me by Thruline.

Then, back in the day, lawyers often got their IT services from some independent techie who took care of stuff on an as-needed basis, but that sort of break/fix model is problematic if your tech strategy is only reactive instead of proactive. Jared talks with Michael Doherty about what it looks like for lawyers to engage IT services through a managed service provider (MSP). Michael walks attorneys through modern realities and ethics for technology use in their law firms and the potential for better outcomes when working with an MSP. 

Later on—the Rump Roast, of course! The guys play “Hard Choices”, where Jared poses difficult Boston-themed scenarios and Michael must educate the masses on what a true Bostonian would do. 

Let’s keep this Boston train going. Next stop: some of Boston’s greatest musical hits.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Take a Ride With Me by The Revolution.

Next, some of us are, admittedly, BS-ing our way through all this AI stuff, but Josh Noffke really and truly uses AI as much as he possibly can in his law firm. Since the rest of us are still muddling through, Jared welcomes Josh to give attorneys tool recommendations and pointers on use-cases for AI in their law firms.

Later, it turns out that Josh played as a walk-on for the University of Michigan’s football team, so the Rump Roast is dedicated to team trivia! The guys play “Michigan Man” to test both Josh’s knowledge and reputation as a former Wolverine. Serious stuff. 

Ah, Michigan. The mitten shaped state that gave us Motown.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Renegade by The Revolution.

Next, the Rump Roast! In a new trivia game called “Large Fathers”, Jacob must answer questions about big daddies of historical pop culture. 

Also in this episode—Jared, in general, hates musicals (Sorry, Jacob). No spoilers here, but a very select few did make Jared’s remarkably minuscule shortlist.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Sepulveda by Midnight Daydream.

This time on the Rump Roast, Jared quizzes Cat on cat-themed song lyrics. Is Cat an expert on feline musical appearances? We shall see. 

Everybody keeps asking about AI, so Jared’s delivering! There are quite a few budding AI softwares tailor-made for attorneys, so what tools are worth your attention? Jared reminds everyone—lots of the things you already use have had AI baked in for a long time, so use it. Security is important, folks, so picking vetted technology over an unknown/free tool could definitely keep it from coming back to bite you in your ethically questionable ass. 

Cat Casey is Chief Growth Officer at Reveal Brainspace, helping lead innovation and direction for their legal technology solutions.

Since you’re listening to Cat on the mic this episode, the logical next step is to listen to this cat inspired playlist.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Banksy by Lunareh.

Links Mentioned:

Women in eDiscovery

Operation Safe Space

SPLASH Pledge

Law Rocks!

Then, Emily sticks around for the Rump Roast! The “Amara” in Emily’s firm, Amara Law, is actually her middle name, so Jared devised a middle-name trivia game: “Stuck in the Middle With You”.  

And, dear listener, get ready for a hot take from Jared: SNL sucks, and… you know what? Maybe it always has. But, there’s something better out there—”I Think You Should Leave” on Netflix is worth watching again and again. Have fun!

Since we talked about middle names coming first, I’ve put together what is, perhaps, our most middling playlist ever.

Links Mentioned:

Front

Twilio

PandaDoc

Stripe

Later on in the Rump Roast, the guys play “Brother Up”, where Justin and Luc must identify famous brothers in history and pop culture. 

And, should you be entering confidential information into generative AI tools? Well, there are layers, folks, but in the current AI environment, lawyers should never assume their data is secure. That being said, Jared doesn’t want to throw a wet blanket on the AI revolution, he just wants you to know the three simple things that will enable you to use these tools safely and ethically. 

Justin Cary is an attorney at Drummond Woodsum.

Luc Cary is associate director of machine learning at Invitae.

Since we have the Cary brothers with us this week, here’s a playlist all about siblings!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Promised Land by Brian Brown

Next, Jared welcomes first-time guest Rob Joyner to talk about how technology adoption is the means to the end of future-proofing your law firm. To some lawyers, new tech may feel like the great unknown, but failing to learn and implement it will make you fall behind your competitors. Jared and Rob talk about the latest in AI and other essential legal tech and the best ways for law firms to stay current.

In the Rump Roast, Jared forgoes his typical torturous games, because Rob has a legit cool hobby to talk about. You can learn more about it at paintedjoyner.com.

Rob Joyner is Senior Vice President of Business Development at Centerbase.

Since we talk about artwork – a departure for us, for sure – here are some songs related to art.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Spoken Word by Renderings.

Later on in the Rump Roast, the guys play “Doubling Up”––where Jared quizzes David on trivia devoted to people blessed with a first-name first name and first-name last name. You get it, right?

And, is anything more annoying than email? Not in Jared’s estimation. He shares his thoughts (read: rants) on the vexing email follow-ups people tend to send with irritating regularity.

This episode, we covered some annoying email tactics, so we made the playlist all about the proper messaging.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Christmas Time is Lambs Farm by Sam Barsh.

Later, you’re in for a holiday treat on the Rump Roast with the return of Correia Family Stories! Jared’s mom and brother, Pat, share some of their favorite holiday memories. Was it Jared or his sister who was responsible for the pine needle in Pat’s eye? And, who knew Scattergories could be so delightfully awkward? Listen in for more.

And, last but not least, if you’ve always wanted to elevate your holiday entertainment aficionado status, Jared has all the little-known titles you need to watch to become a truly well-versed movie snob.

The holiday’s are a good time to connect with your roots, so in honor of my mother and brother joining, here’s a playlist of Portuguese music to honor my family’s native land.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Christmas Time is Coming by Moments.

It’s almost Christmas, but let’s take a look back at Thanksgiving! Jared and Nicole play “Overrated, Underrated, Properly Rated—Thanksgiving Edition” to determine whether beloved Thanksgiving traditions like stuffing, football, and uncomfortable political conversations are given their due.

Though controversial in its day, Paul Simon’s “Graceland” is a perfect album. After a run of personal and professional disappointments, Simon hit upon some pretty fortuitous inspiration that led to this pristine collection of musical craftsmanship. Jared unpacks the surprising and varied Americana-meets-world-music vibe of “Graceland”, the most popular album of Simon’s career.

Nicole Clark is co-founder and CEO at Trellis Research Inc.

We celebrate Paul Simon’s perfect album ‘Graceland’, with our episode + this playlist.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Life of the Party  by Dr. Delight.

Then, in the Rump Roast, Jared tests Mark’s expertise on authentic blunders in a game called “Historic Mistakes.” Did the Titanic sink because of a sleepy watchman? Was Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination the result of a forgotten fancy hat? Listen in to find out.

And, lastly, everybody’s rolling out their AI tools/extras/whatever, and pricing for these things is truly all over the place. Jared ponders this issue—as a lawyer, you need to be able to keep up with the other guy, but how much should all this cost you?

Mark Bassingthwaighte has been a Risk Manager with ALPS, the nation’s largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance, since 1998.

Since we talked about mistakes – those lawyers make + historical ones, have a listen to our playlist featuring songs about fucking up.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Night Whispers by Dr. Delight.

In the Rump Roast, Jared and Rachael play “A Rose By Any Other Name”—a game entirely focused on… deodorant! Jared tries to stump Rachael with a variety of real and made-up slogans.

And, speaking of deodorant, Jared’s monologue took a deep, unpleasant dive into what is apparently acceptable on network TV commercials these days. It’s pretty revolting. Has Jared gone too far this time? Probably.

Rachael Bosch is the founder of Fringe PD.

We talked about how to cover up for your stankiness, and so we put together some songs about smells.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is I’m Drowning by Dr. Delight.

The Rump Roast digs deep into tricky Star Wars trivia in a game Jared likes to call “Star Tours.” Do you know what language is written on Darth Vader’s chest plate? Does Keith know? Listen in to find out.

And, Jared taps into his unapologetically nerdy side to analyze the current sci-fi offerings in the multiverse and beyond. So, if you’re in need of some excellent escapism, Jared has plenty of recommendations for the sci-fi movies and shows you should watch.

Keith Vallely is Vice President and Senior Consultant at Epona USA.

Since we talked about a lot of different sci-fi IP – including Star Wars – let’s enjoy a list of the best sci-fi movie needle drops of all-time.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Tenderness of You by Cast of Characters.

Later, in perhaps the most uniquely named Rump Roast game yet, Jared and Rachel play “Town in Upstate NY, Town in Rural Alabama, or Discontinued Household Cleaner?” And, yeah—the name is pretty self-explanatory.

And, we know you’re sick of hearing about AI, but Jared still has a few things that need to be said. First, don’t be a moron and believe everything AI tells you, and second, *do* save yourself time by using AI for contracts, emails, and generating workflows.

Rachel Clar is founder and CEO at Interconnected Us.

We talked about how law firms can use generative AI tools right now, so here’s a playlist about AI, designed by AI. Hey, we had a nice run.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Night Whispers by Dr. Delight.

Later, who knew September had so many stupid holidays? Apparently, Jared did, so you’re in for a treat on the Rump Roast. Jared and Chuki play “Fake-Ass Holidays” to showcase September’s plethora of silly celebrations.

And, Jimmy Buffet had a life well-lived. Jared pays homage to the late musician, highlighting his greatest songs, memorable collaborations, and more.

Chuki Obiyo is managing director of business development at Vedder Price.

We talked about the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett. So, let’s pour out a little rum for our fallen homie.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Kokobongo by Alessandro Gugel.

And then, the good stuff! Mark performs two of his songs live, including his slightly darker, melancholy version of the classic hit “Amie” by Pure Prairie League.

Learn more about Mark and his upcoming tours and projects on his website.

Mark’s done us the kindness of putting together an absolutely stellar playlist for our enjoyment.  Check out some of the songs that inspire his work and maybe become inspired as well.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Little Bird from Mark’s 2019 album High Water Line.

Next, software demos! If you’re paralyzed with indecision about what software to use, a demo could help, but only if you ask good questions throughout the process. Jared welcomes Andreas Becker to talk about the importance of planning and strategizing to gain the knowledge you need to solve problems and increase productivity with new software.

And, the Rump Roast takes yet another new turn, this time leaving us with Jared & Andreas dreaming about the songs they’d love to use in their podcasts if royalties weren’t a thing.

Andreas Becker is director of business development of Lawyaw at Clio.

If we had no limit on the money we could spend for music, can you just imagine what music we’d use on this show.  Well, IMAGINE NO MORE! Andreas and I share our dream picks for podcast music:

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Chillabye by Midnight Daydream.

Next, Emil Ali stops by chat with Jared about the unique challenges and worrying trends in IP ethics.  Oh, what’s that? You’re not an IP attorney? Well, you’d be surprised how many non-IP attorneys get hit with these very much not trivial penalties.

Finally, the stars have aligned! Welcome to the era of Barbenheimer! Jared and Emil look back at past movie release days to debate other great film pairings that have paved the way for this “momentous” occasion.

Emil Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali, LLP.

Since it’s Barbenheimer weekend, we’ve mixed some serious + silly songs together, in the spirit of the moment. (Though, I hear ‘Barbie’ is pretty deep, too.)

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Healthy Snack by Reveille.

The rest of the show is a total Succession-fest. Jared’s monologue spoils the entire beginning, middle, and end of the series, so listeners beware. And, later on in the Rump Roast, Jared welcomes his own kids for dramatic readings of some favorite Succession quotes.

Michelle Calcote King is principal and president of Reputation Ink.

We have fun on this show, but today it’s all business – Succession style.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our Rump Roast song is Macbeth by JeesGuy.

Our closing track is Lucky Day by SPARKZ.

This time on the Rump Roast—you don’t often use Simon Le Bon heads as your rating mechanism, but today is the day! Jared has Rio rate the annoyance level of a variety of “Name Songs” pulled from the archives of popular music. Also, does Rio like it when you ask her if she “dances on the sand”? If the answer to that one isn’t obvious, tune in to find out.

Circling back—since you’re a lawyer, your side hustle has to be seriously legit. You don’t want to find yourself in the middle of a legal ethics violation, so Jared explains the best ways to keep your extra gigs on the up and up. Learn more about this topic in Christa Arcos’ article: Wearing Two Hats: Dual Practices and Ancillary Businesses.

Rio Peterson is Bar and Affinity Partnerships Strategist at ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance.

We talked about songs titled after girls’ name and how annoying that must be if you happen to share that name, so here’s a playlist highlighting that occasion!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Jewels by Falls.

Later, time to Roast some Rumps! Jared has crafted a brand new game for today’s special guest, titled “Deep Cuts with Steve Seckler” and featuring obscure trivia from the world of popular music.

And, if you haven’t noticed, most law firm logos are terrible. Tune in to hear Jared’s list of what not to do when you design your logo—we’re looking at you, Doric columns, books, boring stuff, etc—and learn how to make something that’s actually appealing.

Stephen Seckler is president of Seckler Attorney Coaching.

It’s time to get deep – DEEP – into Steve’s musical tastes.  That’s right, we’ve got some deep cuts here.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Tenderness of You by Cast of Characters.

This time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Ed play “Wack-Ass Responses from AI to Completely Reasonable Prompts,” but that title seems a bit unwieldy, so you can just think of it as: “ChatGPT Jeopardy!”

And, since AI will probably take over the world eventually, let’s prove our superiority while we still can. Jared’s found the clincher: we’re funny, and AI’s sense of humor is decidedly lame. We win.

Ed Walters is the Chief Strategy Officer of vLex Group and co-founder of Fastcase, an online legal research software company.

Read more about the merger: Legal tech disruptors vLex and Fastcase merge to form world’s largest global law library

Legal research is all about searching, but there’s a lot of other stuff you can look for, too.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Yellow Letter by Sam Barsh.

Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared’s fellow Bostonian Dan Winslow joins to talk about the great equalizer of the food world (beans, obviously) and the real reason Boston has long been known as “Beantown.” Dan also discusses the first-ever Beantown Beanfest, coming up on June 24, 2023!

And, finally, 1974’s “Sundown” album by Gordon Lightfoot is perfect. In Jared’s words, the title track is “…maybe the most quietly menacing pop song ever written.” That description alone is pretty damn intriguing, so tune in for Jared’s thoughts on the whole album—and RIP Gordon Lightfoot (November 17, 1938 – May 1, 2023).

Randa Prendergast is the Attorney Whisperer at Mrs. June Legal, LLC.

Daniel B. Winslow is President of the New England Legal Foundation.

In honor of the late, great Gordon Lightfoot, here is a smattering of some of that Yukon gold!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Night Whispers by Dr. Delight.

Later, Patrick sticks around for the Rump Roast and a new take on the much-loved antics of the Florida Man—but this time, just a bit north! Jared’s latest quiz asks the question,“What Would Georgia Man Do?”

And, The perfect intake form isn’t as elusive as you might think. Jared’s got tips for hitting the Goldilocks zone with each and every potential client to make sure you’re not wasting your time or theirs.

Patrick Carver is CEO and owner of Constellation Marketing.

We talked with Patrick Carver about, among other things, the great state of Georgia. So, here are some of our favorite Georgia songs!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Night Whispers by Dr. Delight.

Later, the guys play “Technical ‘Knox’ Out,” a trivia round highlighting Knoxville, TN, facts—past and present.

And, who knew? Apparently, Jared’s devotion to flip phones rivals that of the Laguna Beach teen scene in 2004. But, Jared’s relationship with his beloved, flippy phones has been riddled with angst as of late. Tune in for the drama.

Bruce La Fetra is a consultant at Eastwood Strategy Advisors.

We talked about Knoxville – which is in Tennessee; so, here are some Nashville (also in Tennessee) artists!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is This is Love by Alsever Lake.

Later on in the Rump Roast, guest Rachael Ziegler joins to talk about yet another of Jared’s favorite TV series—HBO’s reboot of the classic lawyer show, Perry Mason.

And, lawyers of all ages and stages benefit from mentors in legal practice, but many don’t know how to tap into the expertise they need. Jared offers his tips for seeking out mentors and explains how multiple connections with differing knowledge bases can help attorneys thrive.

Dr. Allison Muller is a board-certified toxicologist with expert witness experience in cases involving alcohol, drugs of abuse, carbon monoxide, medication errors, and postmortem toxicology.

Nicholas Briscoe is Chief Economist at Briscoe Economics Group, Inc. and has provided consulting and expert witness testimony in a wide variety of economic and financial matters.

Nick Rishwain is Vice President of business development and relations at Experts.com, assisting attorneys in locating a wide variety of expert witnesses and consultants for their litigation support needs.

Rachel Ziegler is the founder of Ziegler Legal Services, where her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and health care advocacy.

Since we talked about with no less than 4 experts, here are some songs about being smart. You’ll listen, if you know whats good for you!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Lucky Day by SPARKZ.

Later, has anyone named Oscar ever won an Oscar? Find out whether Jessica knows the answer in Jared’s Rump Roast quiz featuring historic Academy Awards trivia.

And, HBO’s “The Last of Us” is the best show Jared’s seen in a looong time, so if you like gut-wrenching, poetic, and a little bit disturbing storytelling, you’d better check it out.

Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award Winner and the founder and CEO of Soulcast Media.

Since we talked about the Academy Awards, let’s keep awards season rolling: here’s our list of the best Best Original Song category winners!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Yellow Letter by Sam Barsh.

Later, stick around for “Shit Australians Say” on the Rump Roast. You’ll learn what “fair dinkum” means and can decide for yourself whether our usage in the title was correct or just silly. Cheers!

Chris Stock is CEO and founder of CGS Advisory.

Since we talked with notable Australian, Chris Stock, let’s count down Australia’s Greatest Hits!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing track is Scrappy by Famous Cats.

During the Rump Roast, the trio play “Travel Etiquette”, where Jessica and Sam reveal the real truth about which airplane armrest you’re actually entitled to.

And, Jared basically took the week off, so Jessica offers up a monologue on the iconic and evolving career of Taylor Swift.

Jessica Foster Correia and Samantha Hedges are travel agents with InTouch Vacations and podcasters on Fab 5 Travel Podcast and Escape: A Travel Podcast. Find out more on Facebook at: Vacation with Jess and Travel Plans with Sam.

Since we talked about travel, let’s, uh – do some Taylor Swift deep(ish) tracks, curated by my wife, the ultimate Swiftie!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Apollo by Transmuter.

This time on the Rump Roast, Jared quizzes Margaret on the surprisingly dark endings of a variety of classic fairy tales.

And, if you haven’t watched any Rocky and Bullwinkle lately, Jared highly recommends it, especially Fractured Fairy Tales—all free on YouTube!

Margaret Burke, president and founder of MB Law Firm Consulting, has decades of experience working with lawyers, partners, and small to midsize law firms.

If you can’t tell, Jared’s got a thing for fairy tales, so let’s just lean into it. Check out this playlist of songs all about fairy tales.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Tenderness of You by Cast of Characters.

Later, the guys play “The Cost is Correct!” Jared presents products from the past, and Jeremy must guess if the price is, y’know… right.

And, building out turnkey systems for your law firm are going to make it much more valuable when you want to sell. Jared explains how to create ‘McDonalds-esque’ workflows that make your firm appealing to buyers.

Jeremy Poock is an attorney and the founder of Senior Attorney Match.

Since we talked about valuing law firms – so, let’s price out some singles!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Won’t Take Long by Dr. Delight.

Later, Marisa sticks around for the Rump Roast! In Jared’s latest game, “Shit Miamians Say,” Marisa gives an insider’s perspective on unique Miami colloquialisms.

And, The thought of moving decades of data from your legacy software is pretty intimidating to a whole lot of lawyers, but cloud-based software is where it’s at, man, so you really need to get it done. Jared gives tips for migrating data with minimal headaches.

Marisa Portuondo is senior enterprise architect at streamlined.legal.

Since we talked Miami culture + I learned some Spanish on this episode, let’s celebrate with some songs about the Magic City!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Hands Up, Buttercup! by Neon Beach.

Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared has Ryan rank himself against his fellow ‘Ryan Andersons’ out there in the ether, and then quizzes him on famous ‘Ryans’ and ‘Andersons’ in pop culture.

And, after lamenting the R-rated comedy drought, Jared’s looking forward to the release of horror-comedy “Cocaine Bear” in February 2023. Tune in for an overview of this upcoming gem–if you’re into the idea of a drug-fueled bear on a murderous rampage. Sounds fun, eh?

Ryan Anderson is the founder and CEO of Filevine, a project management and collaboration tool for lawyers and consumer professionals.

Since we’re all excited for the upcoming forthcoming film, ‘Cocaine Bear’ – so, here are some songs about bears . . . and, cocaine.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Riled Up by Divisioner.

On an all-new Rump Roast, Jared introduces the Legal Toolkit Law Review Hour–full of a plethora of fascinating lawyer-related factoids and hosted by some guy called Randy Lemon.

And, Jared catches us up on the state of things in legal tech and what solutions firms need for today’s tech-forward legal practice.

Dr. James O. Rodgers is president and principal consultant of The Diversity Coach. Learn more about Dr. Rodgers at jamesorodgers.com.

Since we’re talking about diversity in the legal profession, here’s a diverse list of musical suites for your sole enjoyment!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

The music for this week’s Rump Roast is El Girasol by Hola Hola

Our closing track is Loose Tension by Reel Life.

In the Rump Roast, Jared and Adam play “Forgive Me,” where Adam must choose which historical blunders to erase in a variety of categories. Will he choose Kevin Costner’s appearance in Waterworld? Russia selling Alaska to the US for 4.2 million? Those publishers who rejected Harry Potter? Eesh. Blunders, indeed.

And, Coldplay’s Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends wins a spot on Jared’s list of perfect albums! Since Jared’s a bit of a music aficionado, it really says something that he’s picked an album by a band many music snobs love to (pretend to?) hate. Tune in for his take on this triumphal offering from well-loved, well-hated Coldplay.

Adam S. Minsky is one of the nation’s leading authorities on student loan law.

Just because we talked about Coldplay’s ‘perfect’ album – ‘Viva La Vide or Death and All His Friends’ doesn’t mean we can’t go beyond. MORE COLDPLAY!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Ethereal Morning by Drew Henmi.

It’s trivia time on the Rump Roast. Jared quizzes

Tony and Ashley on famous and/or obscure documents in a new game called “Documentary History.”

And, Jared’s gonna beat this into your consciousness eventually—people are pretty freaked out by the unknowns of legal costs, so you really, really need to provide clarity on what your clients will pay. Tune in for tips on killing that billable hour and providing better options for your clients.

Tony Thai is CEO and chief engineer at HyperDraft.

Ashley Carlisle is head of marketing at HyperDraft.

Our guests, for some reason, REALLY love LA.  So here’s a playlist of songs to express that love for the Best Coast. (But, yea, I still hate LA).

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Highways by Falls.

In lieu of a Rump Roast grilling, Jared delves into McKay’s passion for craft brewing, learning about hybrid IPAs and what led him into the seemingly saturated world of brewery businesses.

And, Jared’s latest streaming pick might freak you out, but he thinks watching Netflix’s Dahmer series has left him with some solid tips for not getting murdered, so, tune in for those!

McKay Ferrell is the vice president of product management at Assembly Software.

Since we talked with a brewery owner, here are some of our favorite songs about boozin’. (Lots of country songs here, obvi.)

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Big Bags by Ghost Beatz.

Later on in the Rump Roast Jared puts Dru through a challenging game of “What Would Florida Man Do?: Texas Edition.”

Dru Armstrong is CEO of LawPay.

Since LawPay is based in Austin, let’s hear some Texas songs!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Huzzah River Blues by Desert Dive.

And, Jared monologues on law firm fees—every lawyer’s favorite topic! We know you hate talking about money, but, honestly, you really need to. Jared’s got plenty of tips on setting appropriate fees and sticking to ‘em like glue.

As always, Jared finishes things off with the Rump Roast. He and Julie play “Hoosier Hysteria,” an Indiana trivia game highlighting popcorn, baseball, the Jackson 5, and more.

Julie Armstrong is the executive director at the Indianapolis Bar Association & Foundation.

Since we talked about the unendingly interesting state of Indiana. So, let’s celebrate the Midwest . . . in song!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Starfruit by PALA.

Also–calling out the movie industry here–you’ve been failing Jared with a serious lack of R-rated comedies in the past decade or so. Can you guys do something about that?

Finally, our Rump Roast topic centers around “The Jeffrey Toobin Experience.” Jared proclaims Dov a video-conference etiquette expert, so the guys examine a variety of real-life workplace Zoom blunders to get Dov’s take on how to avoid tanking your career.

Dov Slansky is an accomplished attorney and Vice President at Litify.

In honor of the legendary Ricky Bobby, let’s listen to some songs about racing. Start your engines!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Finessed by JessGuy.

And, the term ‘fee agreement’ really doesn’t cut it, so Jared’s here to clue you in on crafting an ‘engagement agreement’ with his top five tips.

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On the Rump Roast, Jared, Larry, and Dave play “Disposable Income,” where they examine some of the crazy stuff rich people buy and whether they’d do the same if they had money to throw away.

Larry Port, CEO of Rocket Matter, is also a speaker and award winning writer at the crossroads of the legal profession and cutting edge technology.

And in honor of all the stupid stuff people buy, here are some songs about straight, cash-money!

And, Jared offers his two cents on talent searches for your law firm, emphasizing how to use the connections and tools you already have to find new attorneys for your firm.

Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared and Anna play “Workin’ It,” where Anna must guess the salaries of quirky jobs you quite possibly didn’t know existed.

If you haven’t noticed, it’s HOT.  So here are some songs to cool you down.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Inlet by Sam Barsh.

Later, the Rump Roast returns! In yet another questionable, made-up trivia game—”Bag of Dicks”—Jared quizzes Mike on a variety of “Dicks” throughout history, sports, pop culture, and more.

In Jared’s opinion, a perfect album not only contains no bad songs, but also encapsulates the time period in which it was created. So, perfect album number two is – Snoop Dogg’s “Doggystyle” of 1993. Jared talks us through what he considers to be the greatest rap album of all time, with Snoop Dogg’s musical genius on full display in its adroit illustration of the early 90s west coast scene.

Mike Whelan, Jr. is an attorney, author, and CEO at Lawyer Forward, a community of attorneys looking for practical ways to advance their practices.

Don’t you dare stop at just ‘Doggystyle’. Check out these classic 90’s rap tunes we’ve put together for you.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Space Money by Ghost Beatz.

Later, they guys play Jared’s latest game – “Course Correction!” Jared gives both real and fake online course descriptions, and Bruce must decide which oddball classes are really out there for your consumption.

And, love him or hate him, Conan O’Brien has been a mainstay of comedy and late-night TV for decades. Listen in for Jared’s thoughts on why Conan is the best late-night talk show host ever.

Bruce Richard is program attorney for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England).

Just because we’ve finished our conversation about continuing education doesn’t mean you’re done studying.  Check out this episode’s playlist all about learnin’ and schoolin’.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is At Sea by In This World.

Then – yay! – more Florida Man shenanigans, this time with a summer twist. See if Matt’s up to the challenge of identifying which odd life choices can be attributed to true Floridian fellas.

And, Jared’s got thoughts on LawPay’s MyCase acquisition. You better hear ‘em.

Matthew McClellan is co-founder of Hona, an application that auto-updates clients on the status of their case.

Since Florida Man’s clearly getting into the swing of summer, you should too.  Let’s break out the Summer Jamz!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Impact by Tiger Gang.

But first, Jared chats with Matthew Gibson about how innovations involving video, audio and LongPen robotic pens are giving e-signatures the ability to truly meet legal standards worldwide.

Later, Jared gets to talk with Margaret Atwood, the inventor of the LongPen, about the development of this unique e-signature technology and stories from her illustrious career. 

Matthew Gibson is president, CEO, and a co-founder of Syngrafii Inc.

Margaret Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, and inventor.

In honor of our special guest and world-famous author, Margaret Atwood, here’s a playlist of some songs related to books and writing!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is All Over You by VAULTZ.

Then, Jared has come up with yet another new game: “Philly Fanatics,” where Cady must identify which crazy fan behaviors were actually committed by wacked out Philly sports enthusiasts.

Also, Jared shares the Big 4 software tools every law practice needs and why.

Cady Darago is a Principal at ESQuisite Marketing, LLC.

In honor of the Big 4 software tools being discussed, here’s a playlist of great songs by quartets.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is There Will Be Another Day by Alessandro Gugel.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Then, Jared subjects Lauren to “The All-Out Artery Clogger,” where he tests Lauren’s knowledge of fast food menu items guaranteed to give you a heart attack.

And what does our fascination with shows like Netflix’s “Is It Cake” say about our culture? Anything? Jared ponders whether we’re a bunch of dummies. 

Lauren Fernandez is CEO of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm.

Shows like Netflix’s “Is It Cake” aren’t exactly complicated, but we’re all too eager to consume them. So, in that spirit, here are some short and simple songs you don’t need to think about, either.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our opening also includes Coastal Dreaming by King Flamingo.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Starfruit by PALA.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, all that web presence talk leads us right into Jared’s chat with Jeff Lantz of Esquire Interactive. They discuss what makes a great website, keeping things fresh, and leveraging analytics and social media.

And, no, we didn’t forget the Rump Roast! Jared and Jeff play “Lance-A-Lot,” where Jeff “Lantz” must identify famous “Lances”… you see where we’re going here.

Jeff Lantz is an attorney, ABA book author, and CEO at Esquire Interactive.

Since we played the name game with Jeff Lantz of Esquire Interactive, here’s a bunch of songs with people’s names in them.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Brooklyn Brunch by AFTERNOONZ.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, Jared welcomes Shaun Buck to chat about the surprising ways that traditional newsletters can grow your business. Shaun shares insights on how a useful, entertaining piece of mail can impact consumers and bring them to your law firm.

And, last but not least, what’s cool about Idaho? Jared and Shaun are on a quest to find out in the new Rump Roast game: “Idaho? YOUdaho!”

Shaun Buck is founder and CEO of Newsletter Pro based in Boise, Idaho.

In honor of the long-delayed release of the “Harold and Maude” soundtrack, it’s time for y’all to make sure you’ve totally caught up on Cat Stevens.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Canoe Journey by Andy Ellison.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, ever had an idea for great content for your legal website/blog/video/social media account, but just don’t have time to flesh it out? Jared chats with writer Michael Keefe-Feldman about how ghostwriters help businesses put their thoughts into words to create great online content.

And, lastly, Jared and Mike are joined by their wives, Jessica and Kathleen for the Rump Roast! Jared’s newly developed quiz, “The Town,” seeks the perspectives of all four players on how the quintessential townie should act in a variety of scenarios. 

Michael Keefe-Feldman is the founding CEO of Chalkbridge Ghostwriting & Content.

Kathleen Feldman is an accountant with NFS Leasing and a city councilor in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Jessica Correia works at a law firm, puts up with Jared, and has two podcasts: Escape: A Travel Podcast and Fab 5.

For our latest Rump Roast, we got in touch with our surroundings—well, MY surroundings specifically—but maybe it’s worth exploring the world beyond Beverly, Massachusetts. So here’s a playlist about places – the more local, the better!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Ent Her Stel Luh by Cast of Characters.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, could learning about legal contracts actually be fun? Well, sure! Jared chats with Laura Frederick of How to Contract about her training program and top tips for legal pros looking to draft better contracts for their clients.

This time on the Rump Roast, Jared welcomes Jane Kuhuk, a longtime fan of the show, to play “Legal Toolkit Trivia!” Also known as “Shameless Promotion of the Show Archives”— go have a listen! 

Laura Frederick is the founder of How to Contract and managing attorney at Laura Frederick Law, PLLC.

Jane Kuhuk is senior public relations manager at Esper Bionics and How To Contract.

Since we talked about the delightful Heeler family – the stars of ‘Bluey’, I have a playlist for you that’s all about animals.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Sweet Coffee by Ian Kelosky

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, a brand new feature! In this, the inaugural edition of “Live From the Playroom,” Jared welcomes Nashville singer-songwriter Erinn Peet Lukes as the show’s first-ever musical guest. Check out Erinn’s music at erinnpeetlukes.com, and look for her upcoming solo album “EPL” on March 4th, available via your favorite streaming service.

We loved having Erinn on so much, and wanted to share more of her scene, so we asked and she delivered. Check out this playlist Erinn put together for us featuring some of her Nashvegas friends:

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Country Music Breaks My Heart by Erinn Peet Lukes.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, Jared welcomes the esteemed Joe Patrice to discuss legal journalism, law firm horror stories, politics, and whether objective reporting still exists. 

And, this time on the Rump Roast, Joe quizzes and Jared takes the hot seat for a round of obscure Simpsons trivia.

Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law.

Since we talked about alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo, here’s a playlist featuring the best from the Uncle Tupeloverse.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Front Porch Etude #2 by Heartland Nights.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, Molly Ranns and Jared chat about whether New Year’s resolutions are worth your while. Key takeaways: 1) Positivity and small steps are good! 2) Thinking you need to “fix” something about yourself is a nonstarter. 

And, last, Jared and Molly look at “Shit Yoopers Say” to learn the vernacular of upper peninsula Michiganders.

Molly Ranns is program director for the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program at the State Bar of Michigan and host of the Bar’s On Balance Podcast.

Yea, you’ve probably already given up on your New Year’s resolution, but it’s not too late.  Here are some some songs to help you begin again.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Inside Out by Adrian Walther.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Since it’s our Christmas special – and in honor of producer Evan’s Scroogish nature – I’ve put together a list of just horribly depressing holiday music.  Enjoy!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our holiday themed music is O Christmas Tree by Ryan Saranich.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, Jared brings on Jason Chan to chat about the shift to online networking brought about by the pandemic. Jason offers tips and tactics for fostering authentic connections and seeking out diverse contacts.

Finally, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared lays out a variety of team-building exercises tried by offices around the globe, and Jason must rate whether they’re worth trying… or giving a hard pass.

Jason Chan is the Principal of the Law Offices of Jason Chan. 

In honor of the new Beatles ‘Get Back’ documentary on Disney+, here’s a collection of some of my favorite Beatles songs, from the White Album onward.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is New Girl by Noah Smith.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, Jared welcomes Mark C. Palmer of the Illinois Supreme Court’s 2Civility Program to discuss a variety of the ways legal ethics have evolved alongside the new developments in technology and communication. They chat about texting with clients, client portals, cryptocurrency, virtual practice, and more.

Last, the Rump Roast ushers in the return of “What Would Florida Man Do?”—this time with a holiday spin! Jared offers up a series of peculiar news stories and Mark must determine whether a true “Florida Man” was involved.

Mark C. Palmer is the Chief Counsel of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, also known as 2Civility

Since we talked about the McDonald brothers Speedee system, and what a tool Ray Kroc was, how about some songs about food!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Low Lit Blues by Renderings.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, Jared leaps into his interview with small business consultant Terri Teague! They chat about new trends on LinkedIn and how lawyers can leverage creative content to help their businesses grow.

And, you’re in for a treat this time on the Rump Roast! Jared’s mom joins in for a special edition of Correia Family Stories, featuring Jared’s ill-conceived attempt at giving ducks swimming lessons, and more.

Terri Teague is founder and principal of SmallBiz.Consulting and the Digital Power Team.

Since we discussed my favorite TV show ever: Quantum Leap (and in memory of Dean Stockwell), this week let’s throw some science tunes on the turntable. SCIENCE!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Conversation Funk by Cast of Characters.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, Jared talks with Joyce Brafford about the three scariest things lawyers do in their legal practices. But, don’t be too freaked out! If you’re guilty of any of these cringe-worthy blunders, Joyce has tips for making things right.

Last, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Joyce dive into cryptozoology, discussing a variety of absurd, creepy, and just plain silly “cryptids.” 

Joyce Brafford is sales manager at CosmoLex.

Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fit one more round of that sweet, sweet Halloween music into the mix. After all, what else are you going to listen to? Thanksgiving music?

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Tipsy by AlterEgo.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Then, Jared is joined by Alice and Brett, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast, to talk about how they manage their time as prosecutors and podcasters and their thoughts on what gave rise to the true crime boom.

Today’s Rump Roast features “Direct Examination,” where Jared digs in deeper to get to know Alice and Brett.

In honor of alternate universe Alice being a world famous fiddle player, here’s a list of some great songs that feature the fiddle:

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, Jared brings on Stanley Tate to talk through the benefits of niche legal practice. Many lawyers leave law school not really knowing how to develop a profitable business, but Stanley shares how working up expertise in a niche area of the law can lead to a lucrative career. 

Last, on today’s Rump Roast, Jared pits Stanley’s former and current locales against each other in a game called “Chicago vs. Kansas City.”

Stanley Tate is principal of Tate Law, where he works exclusively with clients in need of help with student loan debt management. 

In honor of he Norm Macdonald, the Canadian comedic great, this episode’s Spotify playlist is full of other great stuff from Canada.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our outro music is Eternity by Eazy

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, Chelsea Aitken joins Jared to chat about modern phone systems and the important updates lawyers need to help them communicate better and utilize smart integrations with practice management software. 

Then, the Rump Roast! Jared and Chelsea examine common New Zealand expressions, so stick around to find out the meaning of “jandals”, “pack a sad”, “munted”, and more!

Chelsea Aitken is the chief customer officer of Vxt, a software company revolutionizing small business communications.

I mentioned the longest place name in the world* – It’s in New Zealand, and typing it out here would just look kind of ridiculous – so, here are some songs with long names instead.

*I’ll save you the Google search: it’s 

• Taumatawhakatangi­hangakoauauotamatea­turipukakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiwhen­uakitanatahu, New Zealand. 

I butchered that on the show and feel we, as a community, can do better. Send us a recording of you pronouncing it and, if you impress me, I’ll name drop you on the show.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our outro music is Skinny Jeans by Andrew Stanton.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, Jared welcomes Shree Sharma to discuss how eDiscovery has changed over the past decade and what lawyers need to know about its current best practices. 

Last, in honor of this super-hot summer, Jared and Shree Sharma play yet another new game, “The Heat Index,” featuring a variety of temperature-related trivia. 

Shree Sharma is vice president of business development at HaystackID. 

With how damn hot it is, we’ve just decided to embrace it. This week’s playlist has some songs that are scorching.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our outro music is He Said, She Said by Dr. Delight.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Then, things get meta with Steve Fretzin as he and Jared talk podcasts on a podcast. They discuss how podcasting could benefit your legal practice and offer tips for getting started. (8:55)

And, last but not least, Jared presents a new game—“Shitty Olympic Events”—where Steve must name obscure sports based on their descriptions. (24:57)

Steve Fretzin, president of Fretzin Inc., coaches and trains lawyers using modern-day business development techniques.

Yes, the Olympics have concluded, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with them. Since we discussed the worst Olympics sport – EVER – here’s our very own list of jock jams. If the stadium’s a-rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our outro music is Homecoming by Bobo Renthlei.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next up, lawyers need simple, collaborative tools to do their best work. Jared talks with Mat Rotenberg about his top tips for removing burdens that hinder productivity and using automation to cultivate a better workplace. (8:22)

And, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Mat play “Balls Deep”. . . and we’ll just let you find out what that’s all about. (23:03)

Mathew Rotenberg is the CEO and co-founder of Dashboard Legal.

In honor of Ringo Starr’s 81st birthday, here’s a playlist featuring songs from lesser bandmates – and, they’re still pretty damn good!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Normal People by M O K.  Check out his album Kids Table on Spotify.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, Kara Vaval seriously debunks the myth that lawyers have to choose career over family, sharing how her unique life experiences motivated her to overhaul her goals and create a flexible, lucrative legal career. (9:34)

And, finally, lots of crazy shit happens in Florida, so Jared turned the “Florida Man” meme into a game! Find out whether Kara can tell which news stories actually feature a true “Florida Man.” (31:30)

Kara Vaval is an author, keynote speaker, business development coach, and the President of Vaval Law, a personal injury law firm.  Check out Jared’s recent appearance on Kara’s podcast here.

Since we shouted out our peeps in Christmas, Florida, we figure maybe it’s time for some Christmas in July. So here’s our early Christmas list!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Epic Week Abroad by Sam Barsh.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Next, Jess Birken of the Birken Law Office joins Jared to share the best tips for “spring cleaning” your law firm. Tune in to learn how to eliminate the waste holding you back. (9:16)

And finally, we find out what makes Minnesota so unique.  (Duck, Duck, Gray Duck?  What is that mess about?). (25:27)

Every good “spring clean” needs a good soundtrack, so check out these inspirational tunes and get motivated!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is August by Dario Benedetti.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Building on this theme, Jared welcomes Darian Kovacs to discuss ways to develop your online authenticity by telling your story, your way. They chat about compelling marketing tactics to employ on a number of platforms, including Google My Business, YouTube, blogs, newsletters, and more. (8:13)This time on the Rump Roast, the interview continues! Jared asks Darian about his unique experiences as a podcaster and what led to his Marketing Jam podcast getting picked up by Amazon Prime (27:20).

Darian Kovacs is a founding partner of Jelly Digital Marketing and PR Agency. 

You want to be authentic? Be personal. Be intimate. And what’s more personal and intimate than an acoustic guitar? The answer: nothing. So, unplug, and settle in.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Take Me Home, by Adrian Walther

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Next, Jared handily transitions to his interview with sales pro Erik Bermudez. Lawyers tend to hate the idea of sales, but Erik points out the need to drop the stigma and appreciate the fact that a sales-focused approach can actually impress clients and help your law firm grow. (8:56)

Rump Roast time! Jared’s new game, “Samesies”, surprises Erik with the unique opportunity to compare himself with other “Erik Bermudez”-es that Jared found on the internet! (26:12)

Erik Bermudez is vice president of strategic partnerships at Filevine. 

We’re talking about whether aliens are real . . . So, are they? I don’t know – but, this playlist sure is. Get in touch with your celestial side.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Artratus by Isaac Joel.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Next, Jared brings on Jaimie Field to dig into her knowledge of law firm rainmaking. Jamie shares her experience with generating income, encouraging a hybrid of virtual and, eventually, in-person tactics. (6:49)

And, of course, we finish off with the Rump Roast! Jared tests Jaimie’s knowledge of TV shows, McDonald’s, and more in a new game called “Three Answers.” (25:00)

Jaimie Field is president of Marketing Field, LLC and a rainmaking motivational coach and speaker. Find out more at the-rain-maker.com/

Since we’re discussing in-person networking, and you need to be a good talker to be able to network effectively, here are some songs to get you inspired.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander

Our closing track is The Perfect Getaway by Polyphonic Groove Orchestra

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Next, the past year’s challenges have made many law firms take a hard look at their financials and realize… they’ve got a big ol’ mess. Jared welcomes Brooke Lively to discuss moves smart law firms should make to have a future-ready, data-driven financial management plan. (9:10)

And, finally—the Rump Roast! Jared and Brooke play “Number One Fan” to find out whether their personal preferences line up with favorites of the American masses. (28:25)

Brooke Lively is the CEO and founder of Cathedral Capital, a team of CFOs and profitability strategists who help entrepreneurs turn their businesses into profitable companies. 

In honor of the late, great Warren Zevon, one of the misunderstood giants of rock and roll, we’ve pulled together some of Warren Zevon’s best tunes for y’all:

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The Legal Trends Report Minute music is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is L’apparition by Bellodrone.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Today’s guest, Ron Godier, continues the hiring conversation with tips and tactics for marketing jobs to the right candidates and appealing to younger generations of lawyers. (7:42)

And, finally, in today’s edition of the Rump Roast, Jared’s brother, Patrick Correia, gives us an inside look at just how much of a nightmare it was to have Jared for an older brother. (23:46)

Check out Ron Godier’s Intalegent community for better insights on your next hire.

Ron Godier is the principal consultant for law and legal services at Hirewerx and founder of Intalegent, an online community for recruitment leaders.

Patrick Correia is, among other things, Jared’s brother.

This week, we talked about the present and future of work. So, we’ve got some songs about work. Work hard, rock hard.

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The Legal Trends Report Minute song is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing song is Feel It by Dr. Delight.

Jared then welcomes guest Shawn Hill to chat about online reviews and their potential to help you grow your business. Shawn shares how effective management and response to reviews builds your reputation and draws in new clients. (8:49)

This time on the Rump Roast, Jared asks Shawn about his involvement with the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot, Gritty, and how the initial fan reaction went from loathing to devotion in less than 24 hours! (25:37)

Shawn Hill is community marketing director at NiceJob Inc, a review management platform, and is host of The NiceJob Podcast. 

Since we talked about online reviews, this week’s playlist explores albums that were not well-received upon release, but that underwent critical rehabilitation later.

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The Legal Trends Report Minute song is I See You by Sounds Like Sander

Our closing song is Hey Yo Rocco! by Dresden, The Flamingo.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Next up, Jared chats with Toya Gavin of Legally Bold about her journey from lawyer to consultant and how she helps struggling lawyers reassess their careers and find true fulfillment. (6:56)

And, finally, Jared puts a spin on the Stick or Quit quiz from Toya’s own site for this edition of the Rump Roast! (24:09)

Toya Gavin, Esq. is an attorney, legal consultant and founder of Legally Bold, an online coaching and consulting agency where she liberates lawyers from unfulfilling work so that they can claim the lives and careers they really want. 

Since we talked about the latest set of issues plaguing the British Royal Family, here’s some of the best songs from the British Invasion!

Our opening theme is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Questionable by Ryan Saranich.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

In today’s interview segment, Jared welcomes Nicole Clark to take a look at recent trends in legal research and new ways AI is helping lawyers gain insightful access to state court records. (9:05)

And, finally—the Rump Roast! Jared and Nicole play “Three Questions”, a hilarious matching game featuring unusual question/answer trios. (25:39)

Nicole Clark is the co-founder and CEO at Trellis Research, Inc.

Since Nicole and Jared talked about odd couples, here are some great musical couplings, both odd and even!

Our opening theme is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Don’t Go ‘Way Nobody by George Lewis and His New Orleans Stompers.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Chad Sands is the vice president of marketing at Tracers and producer/creative director at Jumper Away. 

Chad wrote us a blog post going into more detail about his top 5 Marketing Strategy Tips for 2021, so be sure to check that out.

In honor of my interview with the famous-adjacent Chad Sands, this episode’s playlist highlights some of Chad’s favorite songs — some from his own bands!

Our opening theme is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest

Our music spotlight and closing song is All Over You by the Jury Pool.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

John Strohmeyer is an international tax and estate planning attorney and host of the Five Star Counsel Podcast.

This week, I talked about the new Disney+ show ‘WandaVision’. So, here are my favorite Disney songs!

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.
Our closing song is 555 by Tiger Gang.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Jared’s Audio Tips: 

• Shure SM58, Blue Snowball, or another high-quality microphone.
• Krisp – for muting background noise.
• Audacity – free recording/editing software.
• Zencastr – a recording platform.
• Noise-canceling headphones 

Sarah’s Sparkling Margarita: 

• Lowball glass full of ice
• A few fingers of tequila (higher end the better)
• A splash of fresh lime and agave (or Margarita Mix)
• ⅓ to ⅔ can (to taste) of sparkling beverage (Sarah recommends Coconut LaCroix)

Sarah Schaaf is general manager of the payments division at Paradigm.

Because we love Sarah so much, this episode’s playlist is inspired by her love of African funk. Listen to it below while you mix up some of Sarah’s Sparkling Margarita:

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Sewn To You by The HA.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, and Alert Communications.

Melissa Rogozinski is CEO of RPC Strategies, LLC, and the RPC Round Table.

This week, we talked about the overlooked dramatic acting roles of Jim Carrey. He’s largely known for comedy + so is this playlist! It’s the best of comedy and parody artists!

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.
Our closing song is Schoolyard Swing by Cast of Characters.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, and Alert Communications.

Jay Harrington is president of Harrington Communications.

Tom Nixon is a principal and chief strategy officer at Harrington Communications.

Since our conversation this week spanned both content marketing and yacht rock, here’s my official yacht rock playlist – with some help from guest Tom Nixon.

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

This week’s closing song is Sunrise on the Water by Page 99.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

Bob Ambrogi is an attorney, journalist, and well-known legal blogger.

William Crawford Appleby IV is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman and founder of rulings.law.

This week on the show, we talked about the recent spate of mergers + acquisitions in Legal Tech. So, here’s a playlist of songs from musical mergers – ‘super groups’!

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

Dorna Moini is the founder and CEO of Documate, a document automation platform. 

Contest Alert! – On the Spotify playlist linked to this episode, Jared has compiled 14 songs that mention specific brands or products. To play, send a message to Jared by November 27th on Twitter @jaredcorreia or via email at jared@redcavelegal.com identifying all the products correctly and you could appear on the next Legal Toolkit episode!

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

Megan Hargroder is CEO and lead strategist at Conversations Digital, LLC, a marketing and advertising firm that works exclusively with solo and small firm attorneys.

For the best Tom Petty songs you may be less familiar with, check out Jared’s newest playlist of Tom Petty Deep Cuts:

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

Gyi Tsakalakis is a legal marketer and founder of AttorneySync.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

Need more than just Jared’s dulcet tones to keep you going?  Check out Jared’s latest Spotify playlist!  This episode’s theme: Songs by Bands Whose Names are Acronyms

Adam Balinski is founder and CEO of Crushendo.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.

Stephen Seckler is president of Seckler Legal Recruiting and Coaching.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Abby Connect and Alert Communications.