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 Senior Litigation Reporter of the Daily Report Cedra Mayfield and Senior Staff Writer for the American Lawyer Patrick Smith, Legal Speak offers straight talk from experts, plus an inside-the-newsroom perspective on market-shaping stories.

Hanson Bridget's Kristina Lawson on Leading (and Growing) During Tumult

Aug 22, 2025

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Samson Amore speaks with Hanson Bridgett managing partner Kristina Lawson, who has been the CEO of the Am Law 200 firm since 2020. Lawson spoke with us about her role shepherding the California-based firm through numerous political and environmental crises. She also shared her...

On The Run: AZA Law's Cameron Byrd Guides Blind Athletes

Aug 15, 2025

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores AZA Law partner Cameron Byrd's passion for serving as a running guide alongside blind athletes.

Hosts: Cerdra Mayfield & Patrick Smith

Reporter: Laura Lorek

Guest: Cameron Byrd

Producer: Charles Garnar

STEM Training, a Photographic Memory and Social Media Skills: How DLA's Bob Alessi Upended the Karen Read Case. Pro Bono

Aug 8, 2025

DLA Piper's Bob Alessi thought something was amiss when he was asked to review the forensic and scientific material in the initial mistrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing a police officer. He then used his background in STEM subjects, a semi-photographic memory and a dogged attention to social...