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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.

May 23, 2025

In this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM and Law Business Research CEO Nick Brailey discusses the company's recent merger while introducing listeners to the man behind the leadership title.
Brailey became CEO of ALM following LBR's acquisition of the company on April 30. In addition to sharing the purpose, timing and benefits of the merger while chatting with Legal Speak podcast co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith, Brailey also details how his personal and professional background have helped influence his leadership aspirations and style.

 

Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield

Guest: Nick Brailey

Producer: Charles Garnar