Legal Speak

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Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what's happening in the legal industry. Each episode tackles a subject that's worthy of a deep dive—from law firm profit hacks to Supreme Court showdowns to the most promising plays in legal tech. Hosted by Law.com Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles and Newsroom Innovation Director Vanessa Blum, Legal Speak offers straight talk from experts, plus an inside-the-newsroom perspective on market-shaping stories.

How a Republican-Controlled House of Representatives Will Affect Legal Services

Dec 5, 2022

In 2023, WilmerHale’s Alyssa DaCunha said her firm is preparing general counsel to advise on broader risk management issues in an uncertain political climate.

Why It's Time for Lawyers to Get Curious About Blockchain

Nov 5, 2022

In this week’s episode, Law.com legal technology reporter Cassandre Coyer speaks with Wiggin and Dana partner Michael Kasdan about how blockchain technology is already being utilized in the legal industry and why lawyers should be curious about these developments.

Legal Speak at WIPL 2022: How Legal Departments Can Support Women Attorneys

Oct 21, 2022

At this year's Women, Influence & Power in Law conference, Iris Lichtman and Timothea Letson, deputy general counsel at real estate technology company Compass, shared their plan dubbed "The Switcheroo" and the importance of parental leave in leveling the playing field for women attorneys.

Judge Uses Kennedy Assassination to Show How Good Lawyers Try Cases

Oct 14, 2022

In U.S. District Judge William Alsup's latest book, the judge aims to construct the best line of defense in an alternate universe where Lee Harvey Oswald had to stand trial for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Why Cozen O'Connor's Associate Turnover Has Fallen

Oct 8, 2022

In this week's episode, Mindy Herczfeld, Cozen O’Connor's chief legal talent officer, shares learnings from the firm’s effort to conduct stay interviews with 100 associates across 19 offices.