When Headlines Hit Hard: Communicating with Confidence After Supreme Court Rulings Like Ames
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Sarah Larson joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to discuss how law firm leaders should communicate in the wake of high-profile legal rulings like Ames v. Ohio. They explore the impact of fear-driven headlines, how to avoid reactionary messaging, and why alignment with firm values must drive both internal and external responses.
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Reverse Discrimination and the Future of DEI: What Ames Means for Employers
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Eric Meyer, founding partner of Pierson Ferdinand, joins Gina Rubel to discuss the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services and its implications for all employers, including law firms. They discuss how the ruling affects Title VII compliance, the future of DEI efforts, and the importance of consistent, merit-based employment practices. Eric offers practical guidance for minimizing legal risk while reinforcing fairness and accountability in hiring, promotion, and internal investigations.
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Law Firm ERGs Under Scrutiny: Navigating Compliance, Risk, and Culture
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Sarah Larson and Elizabeth Ogilvie join Jennifer Simpson Carr to discuss how law firms can navigate the evolving legal and political landscape surrounding Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. They share practical strategies for assessing and adapting ERG policies, emphasizing the importance of transparency, clear documentation, and internal collaboration.
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Amend (Don’t End) DEI: What SHRM’s BEAM Framework Means for Law Firms
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Elizabeth Catterall Ogilvie joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to unpack SHRM’s newly introduced BEAM Framework—Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit—and what it means for law firms navigating today’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) landscape. They discuss the five BEAM questions, explore how merit-based inclusion can strengthen talent strategies, and share how law firms can evolve their DEI programs in light of recent executive orders and court decisions.
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Litigation Communications Strategies for High-Stakes Cases
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Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr explore one of the most sensitive challenges law firms face: managing public and media communications during litigation. From defending global brands to navigating precedent-setting cases, they discuss why early engagement with communications professionals is essential, how to strike the right balance between legal accuracy and public clarity, and why “no comment” is never the right response.
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What Every Law Firm Leader Can Learn from Law Day and the Perkins Coie Ruling
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Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr examine what the ruling in favor of Perkins Coie and this year’s powerful Law Day of Action mean for every law firm. From politically motivated executive orders to renewed commitments to uphold the Constitution, they discuss how law firm leaders must prepare for reputational risks, align legal and communications strategy, and defend the rule of law in an era of unprecedented scrutiny.
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What Law Firm Clients Really Want: Relationships, Reputation, and Responsiveness
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Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr unpack what clients are truly looking for from their outside counsel today, drawing directly from the candid insights shared during last week’s General Counsel panel at the Legal Marketing Association’s International Conference. They explore five critical themes that every law firm should understand to strengthen client loyalty, grow relationships, and win new business.
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Conferences, Community & Crisis: Showing Up in Uncertain Times
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As legal professionals gather in Washington, D.C. for a packed week of industry conferences, including the 40th anniversary of the Legal Marketing Association, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr take a candid look at what it means to show up authentically during turbulent times.
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Immigration Challenges Facing Employers Today: What You Need to Know
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Gina Rubel is joined by immigration law attorney Wendy Castor Hess to unpack the current state of U.S. immigration policy and what it means for travelers, visa holders, and green card holders in 2025. With new executive orders in place and heightened enforcement at U.S. ports of entry, the episode explores how these changes are affecting universities, corporations, and individuals alike.
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Redefining Value: What Today’s Legal Buyers Want
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Gina Rubel and Jennifer Carr reflect on key insights from Legalweek 2025, focusing on how law firms must adapt to meet the expectations of today’s legal buyers. From the rise of millennial buyers prioritizing trust and transparency over cost, to the demand for predictive pricing, multidisciplinary teams, and outcome-based value, the conversation explores how firms can evolve to remain competitive. They also tackle the "million-dollar problem" of associate attrition, the strategic use of data for DEI and talent development, and the importance of including business professionals in...
info_outlineIn this episode of On Record PR, sponsored by Lawline, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Sean Douglass, associate attorney at Panitch Schwarze, to discuss the impact of AI-generated content on intellectual property law.
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Sean M. Douglass is a seasoned Intellectual Property Attorney with extensive experience in patent and trademark development, prosecution, and portfolio management. With a deep expertise in a range of technical fields including computer science, financial technology, healthcare technology, blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and telecommunications, Sean excels in navigating the complex landscape of IP law to safeguard and advance clients’ innovations.