Breaking Screen Addiction For Mental Health [LGE 129]

by Megan Zavieh | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast

Screen addiction impacts most of us, and there’s little doubt it has a negative impact. Overuse of screens leads to anxiety, depression, decreased productivity, and more.  Its impact is also clear in children. It turns out, it’s not entirely our fault that...

Why Admissions Questions on Mental Health Matter to Us All [LGE 128]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 22, 2020 | Moral Character Application, Podcast

We know the profession has a mental health crisis.  We have serious concerns about bars asking applicants about their mental health. But do we really understand the position these questions can put an applicant in? In this episode, Megan discusses and (in a first on...

Slowing Down Incoming Business – Why and How [LGE 127]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 8, 2020 | Podcast

  A large number of ethics complaints begin with lawyers taking on more work than they can handle, leading them to miss deadlines, fail to be responsive to clients, and otherwise drop the ball.  A booming business seems like a good thing, but too much of a good...

Building a Niche Law Practice with Lyndosha Jamison [LGE 126]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 1, 2020 | Podcast

A niche, or narrow, law practice might sound risky, but it’s actually a fantastic way to build a rewarding practice.  Lyndosha Jamison has created a niche for herself that is exciting professionally and financially successful.  Join Megan as she interviews...

Disclosing Criminal Conduct on Moral Character Applications [LGE 125]

by Megan Zavieh | Aug 18, 2020 | Podcast

  First, it sounds like the Florida Bar might be listening to this podcast.  (Just kidding, of course.)  It issued a proposed advisory opinion allowing out of state lawyers to practice remotely from Florida without UPL repercussions.  Read more about solving the...

Military Spouses and More: How to Move Without a Bar Exam [LGE 124]

by Megan Zavieh | Aug 11, 2020 | Podcast

There are lots of reasons for lawyers to move from state to state, but when a bar exam gets in the way, it turns into a real pain.  Whether you’re a military spouse, an in-house lawyer, cultivating a Federal practice, or lucky enough to get reciprocity, Megan...

From Addiction and Disbarment to Law School Professorship with Kenneth Lawson [LGE 123]

by Megan Zavieh | Jul 28, 2020 | Podcast

Note:  This is a replay of our most popular episode – Episode 28 Kenneth Lawson went from running a successful practice in Ohio to having his license revoked because of misconduct while addicted to prescription painkillers. He joins us to share his remarkable...

Enduring 2020 Bar Exam Uncertainty [LGE 122]

by Megan Zavieh | Jul 21, 2020 | Podcast

The bar exam has gone from traditional end-of-July ritual to a jungle of uncertainty, constantly changing dates and conditions, and total chaos for everyone who intended to take the exam and start their legal career this summer.  In an episode geared specifically to...

5 Things To Prepare For Running a Law Firm from Home with Kids [LGE 121]

by Megan Zavieh | Jul 14, 2020 | Podcast

Many families will have the kids home this fall, whether by choice or school policies. If you’re going to be running your law firm from home in the presence of homeschooled kids, Megan has come up with five things you (and she) can do now to prepare for a...

Diploma Privilege in Lieu of Bar Exam in 2020 with Jordan Couch [LGE 120]

by Megan Zavieh | Jul 7, 2020 | Podcast

Bar exams are a rite of passage for attorneys graduating from law school and being sworn in to practice law. But what if the bar exam is not feasible, such as during COVID-19? And what if the bar exam has an incredibly racist history that calls it further into...