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.

Capital Calls: Inside the Debate Over Outside Investment in Law Firms

Jun 26, 2026

In this week's Legal Speak episode, business of law reporter Jon Campisi examines the growing interest in outside investment in U.S. law firms and what it could mean for the legal industry.

As law firms look for new sources of capital to support growth and manage cash-flow challenges, investors ranging from...

From Billboard Lawyer to Billion-Dollar Brand: John Morgan Reflects

Jun 18, 2026

In this week's episode, Legal Speak examines the notable career of renowned plaintiffs' attorney and Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan through the lens of his new book, "Life Is Luck: John Morgan on Lawyering, Risk and Recognizing Opportunity.

Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith

Reporter: Lisa Willis

Guest: John...

Family Court's Alternative Route: The Growing Appeal of Private Judging

Jun 12, 2026

In this week's episode, Legal Speak explores the growing use of private judging as an alternative to traditional family court proceedings.

As a former Palm Beach County family court judge, James Martz opens up about launching a private judging practice at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas in Boca Raton. In addition...

Hinshaw & Culberson Insurance Partner Scott Seaman on his New Book, AI and ESG Under Trump 2.0

Jun 4, 2026

Daily Business Review and law.com reporter Annie Mayne had a chance to catch up with Scott Seaman and discuss his new book, which he co-authorized with two other Hinshaw partners: “America 250: The History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States”. Seaman also discussed how AI will...