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The Florida Bar Podcast

Welcome to the official Florida Bar Podcast. This monthly series is brought to you by the Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Institute and will feature esteemed leaders in law discussing new and innovative topics. Its purpose is to help members of the Florida Bar as well as attorneys from other states run better practices and provide better legal services to their clients.

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Mar 27, 2018

Physical Security and Workplace Violence

Deputy M. Dean Crump talks about workplace violence and the importance of training employees to handle it properly. He discusses how to safely deal with terminations, physical security measures, and how to...

Feb 27, 2018

Certification through the BLSE

Diana Kellogg, Jessica Malloy, and Steven Rubin talk about the BLSE including what the certification process looks like and why it’s important for attorneys.

Jan 31, 2018

Attorney Mental Health and Wellness

Larry Krieger expands on why attorneys often struggle with depression and the wellbeing factors that may lead to satisfaction in a legal career.

Dec 27, 2017

Navigating Ethics and Advertising

Elizabeth Clark Tarbert talks about The Florida Bar’s Ethics and Advertising Department, including their role with the Bar, common questions they are asked, and why lawyers shouldn’t be afraid to call them...

Nov 30, 2017

Year End Insurance Planning for Law Firms

Member Benefits CEO Chip Trefry talks about end of the year insurance planning for lawyers.

Oct 10, 2017

CRC 2017: The History and Process of Revising the Florida Constitution

Mary Adkins discusses the 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), the third of its kind in Florida history.

Sep 28, 2017

Member Benefits Providers Offer Services to Irma Victims

Trent Carlyle, Ed Walters, Andrew Gay, and Austin Lindsey talk about what their companies are providing to those affected by hurricane Irma.

Sep 28, 2017

Bar Complaints: Understanding the Process and How to Avoid Them

Shanell Schuyler discusses common complaints her office receives and how lawyers can avoid being the cause of these complaints.

Aug 28, 2017

The Power and Practice of Mindfulness

In this legal podcast, Scott Rogers talks about using mindfulness as a way to maintain well-being as a lawyer.

Jul 28, 2017

What Florida Lawyers Should Know About the Practice Resource Institute

Scott Westheimer talks about the future of the PRI, the benefits of being a member, and how the program has grown.

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: The First Amendment and the US Supreme Court

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention looks at the First Amendment.

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Being The Florida Bar President

Future president-elect of The Florida Bar Michelle Suskauer interviews current president and president-elect Bill Schifino and Michael Higer.

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Social Media Ethics

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar covers social media and the ethical considerations lawyers need to make when using it.

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: The Constitution Revision Showcase

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention talks about the Constitution Revision Commission and its potential proposals.

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Bankruptcy Law Updates

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention reviews updates in the field of bankruptcy.

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Employment Law Updates

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention reviews updates in the field of employment .

Jun 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Criminal Law Update

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar reviews updates in the field of criminal law.

Jun 23, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: E-Discovery Resources and Digital Evidence

This podcast from 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention discusses electronic discovery and digital evidence.

Jun 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Leveraging Your Homepage

This episode from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention dives into the advantages of making a website homepage more relatable.

Jun 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Apps for Practicing Law in the 21st Century

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention talks about new apps created specifically for lawyers.

Jun 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Technology for Today’s Lawyers

This episode from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention covers the benefits of having a secure client portal as part of your law firm website.

Jun 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Every Firm is a Target for Cyber Security Breaches

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention covers data security breaches and the legal implications of such a breach.

Jun 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Insuring Against Cybersecurity Risks and Privacy Perils

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention discusses the importance of cyber and data protection.

Jun 21, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Internal Government Communication with KeyNote Speaker Justice Labarga

Chief Justice Jorge Labarga talks about maintaining open lines of communication between branches of government.

Jun 5, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention

Melanie Griffin, chair of the Annual Convention Committee, talks about what this year’s convention will look like including technology CLEs, president showcase seminars, and networking opportunities.

May 25, 2017

Four Law Firm Business Challenges and Analytics-Based Solutions

This legal podcast covers the four common business issues law firms struggle with.

Apr 27, 2017

What it Really Means to be a Virtual Lawyer

A podcast about what a virtual law practice is, the drivers in the switch to online services, and the learning requirements of making yours a virtual practice.

Mar 28, 2017

Keeping up with Ediscovery

Electronic discovery expert William Hamilton talks about using ediscovery and how the legal industry is adapting to growing technology.

Feb 28, 2017

Secure and Efficient Legal Tech

Rick Georges, a solo practitioner practicing in St. Petersburg, Florida, talks about how he uses technology to run his business effectively and cheaply.

Jan 30, 2017

The Automated Law Firm: Tech that Saves You Time and Money

Lawyer and tech expert Andrew LeGrand explains how to use apps and automation to optimize your law firm efficiency.

Dec 27, 2016

Why Efficient Lawyers Use Artificial Intelligence

Noory Bechor explains how artificial intelligence will continue to make lawyers more efficient without replacing their jobs.

Nov 29, 2016

The Florida Bar Tech Show: Riding the Technology Wave

Jennifer Kuyrkendall explains why office mangers, paralegals, law students, and lawyers should attend the upcoming Florida Bar Tech Show.

Oct 25, 2016

The History and Advantages of E-Filing

eFileMadeEasy President Dario Diaz talks about the history of e-filing, Metadata, and tips to help attorneys improve their e-filing process.

Sep 30, 2016

No Law Firm is Too Small for Cyber Security

Al Saikali talks about helping lawyers assess their security risk and why cyber security is important even for the smallest firms.

Aug 5, 2016

Making Legislative Amendments to Rule 4-7.22

The Florida Bar Board of Governors Eighth Judicial Circuit representative Carl Schwait discusses the legislative amendments recently made to rule 4-7.22.

Jun 30, 2016

Web-Based Practice Management Programs

Adriana Linares interviews four practice management specialists about the benefits of their products.

Jun 21, 2016

A Peek Inside The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Institute

Renee Thompson interviews Jonathon Israel, Rod Bruce, Eddie Lebranda, and Christine Bilbrey from The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Institute (PRI).

Jun 8, 2016

Creating Effortless Services in the Cloud

Adriana Linares talks with Jack Newton about Clio and the overall benefits that the cloud can bring to the practice of law.

May 31, 2016

Starting a Nonprofit Law Firm

Adriana Linares speaks with Open Legal Services co-founders Shantelle Argyle and Daniel Spencer about starting their nonprofit law firm.

May 12, 2016

Digital Evidence and E-Discovery

Adriana Linares chats with Computer Forensic Examiner Craig Ball about the importance of understanding electronic evidence and e-discovery.

May 6, 2016

Data Security and Florida Breach Notification Law

Orange County Bar Association Technology Committee Chair Daniel Whitehouse discusses data breach notification procedures and what constitutes personally identifiable information.

Feb 24, 2016

Cyber Security: How to Protect Your Firm and its Clients

Law firms are considered by many hackers to be soft targets with a wealth of valuable information. Data from social security numbers, credit cards, and client confidences is enough to make the...

Dec 21, 2015

Building A Mobile Law Office

Have you been hearing about how lawyers are working remote and have a “mobile office” but don’t know what that means? Are you thinking about starting your own mobile practice and need...

Nov 17, 2015

A Beginner’s Guide to the Importance of Practice Management Programs

Most solo and small firm practitioners have heard of cloud-based management systems such as Clio, Rocket Matter, and NetDocuments. These and many more are also a part of The Florida Bar member...

Sep 30, 2015

Inside Tips on CLEs and Board Certification

Obtaining the required Continuing Legal Education credits is on the mind of every Florida Bar member. Many lawyers often ask where to report their credits, what other activities qualify for CLEs, and...

Sep 16, 2015

Get Involved with The Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar

All Florida lawyers under the age of 36 and Florida Bar members in their first 5 years are automatically in The Young Lawyers Division (YLD). Consequently, the division includes over 27,000 members...

Sep 1, 2015

How to Use Time Management and Mindfulness to Improve Your Law Practice

Many solo and small firm lawyers have a hard time managing their practices in addition to being a lawyer full time. Most lawyers in any field are interested in efficient time management....

Aug 26, 2015

President-Elect Bill Schifino on The Florida Bar’s Future Focus

On the last episode of The Florida Bar Podcast, Adriana Linares discussed lawyers and technology with President Ray Abadin. But what are the overarching goals of The Florida Bar going into the...

Jul 23, 2015

Florida Bar President Ray Abadin on Lawyers and Technology

The 2015 Annual Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference recently took place in Manalapan, Florida. During the event, Adriana Linares and co-host Renee Thompson sat down with the new Florida Bar President, Ray Abadin,...

Jun 17, 2015

Florida Lawyer Complaints and the Disciplinary Review Committee

The Florida Bar Disciplinary Review Committee (DRC) oversees the prosecution and appeals for disciplinary violations by Florida lawyers. When a client, opposing counsel, or judge files a complaint against an attorney, it...

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Jonathon Israel

Jonathon Israel is the director of LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of the Florida Bar. He joined...

Christine Bilbrey

Christine Bilbrey is a Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Center. She holds...

Karla Eckardt

Karla Eckardt, a Miami native, moved to Tallahassee to pursue a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and...

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