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December 23, 2024, 9:57 am CST
The ABA Journal staff have conversations with fascinating lawyers every day. Listen to some of these discussions in our podcasts. Here are some of our favorite episodes. (Illustration by Lee Rawles/Shutterstock)
The ABA Journal staff have conversations with fascinating lawyers every day. But in our podcasts, you get to listen in on some of those discussions.
In partnership with Legal Talk Network, we produce the monthly Legal Rebels Podcast, hosted by Victor Li, a Journal assistant managing editor, and the semimonthly The Modern Law Library, hosted by Lee Rawles, a Journal assistant managing editor. Here are some of our favorite episodes for 2024.
Legal Rebels Podcast
The Legal Rebels Podcast explores legal technology trends and speaks with trailblazers. Subscribe to the Legal Rebels Podcast and never miss an issue.
Apple The huge access-to justice gap in the United States has been widely discussed. There are many reasons for this. There are many reasons.Tests for law school and bar exams–what is changing and why? These tests are currently having a moment. Could we finally see an end to the billable hour with the advent of generative AI tools that can perform tasks within minutes, but could take lawyers or other legal professionals hours? The last decade has seen a gradual increase of diversity in all fields.
The Modern Law Library
The Modern Law Library features books and authors that have a legal connection. Subscribe to the show and never miss an episode.
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Horse-loving lawyer left the law to help run a Colorado ranch: Ami Cullen grew up loving horses and competing in hunter/jumper events. She decided to pursue law as a career. She graduated law school and started working with a Maryland law firm, focusing on medical-malpractice claims. Then a visit to a Colorado dude ranch changed everything.
‘The Originalism Trap’ author wants to see originalism dead, dead, dead: Originalism is the ascendant legal theory espoused by conservative legal thinkers, including the majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices. But far from being an objective framework for constitutional interpretation, says author and attorney Madiba K. Dennie, its true purpose is to achieve conservative political aims regardless of the historical record.
‘Watchdogs’ author has no regrets about choosing civil service over the NBA: Glenn Fine’s career-long crusade against corruption might have its roots in his college days. Fine’s best game as a Harvard basketball point guard was played on Dec. 16, 1978. This was the same day he applied for and received a Rhodes Scholarship. He scored 19 points, including eight steals against Boston College and the team almost won against the Boston players. James Patterson talks about his new legal thriller ‘The #1 Lawyer.’ James Patterson has written bestsellers across many genres. In this episode of The Modern Law Library Podcast, he tells Lee Rawles from the ABA Journal that he’s always been fascinated by courtroom dramas, crime novels, and legal thrillers. The author of ‘The Lawyer millionaire’ shares the seven biggest money mistakes that lawyers can make. Finances is a difficult area for many attorneys. The opportunity cost of years spent in school and bar preparation, combined with high student loan debt, can put new lawyers at a disadvantage. If the thought of talking to strangers causes you to break out in a cold sweat, Deb Feder, the author of After Hello: Build a Book Of Business, One Conversation At A Time, offers some hope and help.
