Breaking Down the Duty of Technological Competence with Ivy Grey [LGE 032]

by Megan Zavieh | Oct 9, 2018 | Podcast

ABA Model Rule 1.1 states that a lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. While this duty has existed for a while, the more recent addition of Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 makes it essential for lawyers to “keep abreast of changes in the law and its...

When Your Conduct Outside the Practice of Law Affects Your Bar License [LGE 031]

by Megan Zavieh | Oct 2, 2018 | Podcast

Lawyers are charged with upholding the law and abiding by the ethics rules while we’re practicing as well as when “off the clock.” The ethics rules govern lawyer conduct anywhere and any time. So what conduct, behavior, and activities outside of the...

Delivering Bad News to Clients the Ethical Way with Kathleen Havener [LGE 030]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 25, 2018 | Podcast

No one wants to think about it but there might come a time in your legal career where you have to deliver bad news to your client – whether it’s due to a lawyer error or otherwise. How can you deliver this news to your client swiftly and ethically? Joining me is...

Twitter for Lawyers: Confidentiality, Advertising, and What to Post [LGE 029]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 18, 2018 | Podcast

Social media can be a great place to connect with colleagues and grow your law practice, when used correctly. For many lawyers, however, the thought of posting and engaging on social media platforms generates as much fear as it does questions. In this episode,...

From Addiction and Disbarment to Law School Professorship with Kenneth Lawson [LGE 028]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 11, 2018 | Podcast

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 journey to redemption. Ken Lawson is the Co-Director of the Hawai’i...

10 Tips for New Lawyers Entering the Profession [LGE 027]

by Megan Zavieh | Sep 4, 2018 | Podcast

If you’re a new lawyer just starting out in your legal career, you’ll want to tune in to episode to hear my top 10 tips (and 1 bonus one!) to help you succeed. If you’re a more seasoned attorney, I’d love to hear your best tip for new lawyers....