Stop Using Ethics Rules as a Crutch/What's Really Holding You Back with Jess Birken [LGE069]
Release Date: 07/16/2019
Lawyers Gone Ethical
As 2020 comes to a close, focus on your wellness and what happens next.
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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 notice essentially accuses the applicant of cheating on the exam. Megan has put together resources to help applicants respond.
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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 this important project.
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Continuing with more from Megan's recent talk at Vanderbilt Law School, this episode highlights how legal ethics relate to the business of lawyering
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Megan recently spoke at Vanderbilt Law School, and here are some of the highlights from her talk.
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We all spend way too much time on screens, but how does that impact our mental health? Quite terribly, it turns out. Tune in for more on why it's harmful and what we can do about it - for kids and adults.
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It is easy once you're admitted to dismiss the mental health questions asked on admissions applications, but this Kentucky woman's story highlights why all lawyers should be concerned by the process.
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Lawyers sometimes get more work than we need, want, or can handle. What's the best way to handle this situation ethically?
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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 niche for herself that is exciting professionally and financially successful. Join Megan as she interviews Lyndosha to learn how.
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Florida heard my episode, and how do you disclose criminal past on a character and fitness application?
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Megan and Jess cover a wide range of topics on this episode, all related to how lawyers allow themselves to be held back by fear. Listen in for topics including:
- False blaming of external reasons for not taking chances on learning new things
- "New" does not necessarily mean cutting edge, but simply new to the person trying it
- A simple process for heading off fear to prevent it from controlling your actions
- How simple some of new skills can be to acquire
- How wonderful customer service is actually innovative (and dare say even new) in the legal profession
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