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Legal Speak

by Charles Garnar

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.

Chart trend

Position in the Business News chart (US), last 90 days.

#69
all-time peak
15
days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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Why Winston Taylor Is Betting on Miami

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com business of law reporter Vivienne Serret talks with Winston Taylor Miami Managing Partner Gustavo J. Membiela about the Chicag

Sep 4
27 min

Legal AI Gets an Upgrade: Inside LexisNexis' New Innovation Lab

In this episode of Legal Speak, Law.com reporter Ella Sherman speaks with LexisNexis CTO Greg Dickason about LexisNexis' new Customer Innovation Lab in New York City that

Aug 27
13 min

The Chair's Seat: Wab Kadaba on Leading in a Changing Legal World

In this episode of Legal Speak, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau sits down with Wab Kadaba, global chair of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, to discuss how the law firm leader

Aug 21
22 min

From Big Law to Horse Law: Building a Niche Practice at Holland & Knight

In this Legal Speak episode, Law.com Business of Law reporter Vivienne Serret speaks with Holland & Knight partner Kayla Pragid about the business of building a niche pra

Aug 14
27 min

Cox CLO Jennifer Hightower Details AI Strategy, Political Neutrality and What's Next

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau and Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Hightower discuss how Cox E

Jul 31
21 min

Southbound and Down: How Sidley Austin Is Capitalizing on Miami's Big Law Boom

In this week's episode, Legal Speak hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith chat with Law.com business of law reporter Vivviene Serret about her new podcast, "Southbound a

Jul 24
25 min

Beyond the Deal: HSF Kramer's Justin D'Agostino on Life After a Landmark Merger

In this week's Legal Speak episode, London-based Law.com International reporter Melina Block sits down with global CEO Justin D'Agostino to reflect on HSF Kramer's first

Jul 17
36 min

From Rankings to Responses: AI Is Changing How Law Firms Get Found

In this week's episode, Legal Speak explores how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping law firm marketing and public relations. As AI-powered platforms s

Jul 10
32 min

Serving China Just Got Harder: The Hague Ruling Shaking Up Schedule A Cases

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau and Chicago-Kent College of Law professor Sarah Fackrell examine a recent federal appeals court decision

Jul 2
31 min

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

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

Jun 26
28 min

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

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,

Jun 18
25 min

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

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

Jun 12
14 min

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

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

Jun 4
32 min

Swipe, Scroll, Sue: Inside the Landmark Social Media Addiction Verdict

In this week's Legal Speak episode, litigator W. Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm discusses his landmark $6 million social media addiction verdict against Meta Platform

May 29
46 min

Olympian by Ice, Trial Lawyer by Trade: Team USA Curler Talks Courtroom Competition

As Memorial Day weekend arrives far removed from winter sports season, Legal Speak is taking a moment to highlight a guest whose drive for excellence extends well beyond

May 21
31 min

Live from GCC MidWest with Susie Shin

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it

May 1
12 min

Live from GCC MidWest with Jennifer Hastings

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it

Apr 30
11 min

Live from GCC MidWest with Meghan Riley

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it

Apr 29
11 min

Live from the GCC MidWest with Kwame Christian

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it

Apr 28
10 min

Live from the GCC MidWest with Harshita Ganesh

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it

Apr 27
18 min

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