Karin Conroy

Karin Conroy

Host of Counsel Cast

Karin Conroy is a legal marketing consultant and founder of Conroy Creative Counsel, which specializes in creating award winning websites and building online reputations for law firms. She is a writer for Lawyerist.com, Attorney at Work, Clio, the ABA, and GD USA.
Karin is also the host of Legal Talk Network’s Counsel Cast podcast. Each week, Karin and her guests discuss a topic related to marketing, strategy, and design. The episode will answer your biggest marketing questions and provide you with actionable steps that you can implement right away.
Recent Episodes
October 21, 2024

How Can Your Law Firm Stay Ahead of Digital Hackers? with Jonathan Steele

In this episode, Jonathan Steele, a Chicago-based divorce attorney and partner at Behrman LLP, shares crucial insights on cybersecurity tailored for law firms. The discussion covers prevalent digital threats like phishing attacks,...

October 7, 2024

Is Your Law Firm Prepared for a PR Crisis? with John P. David

In this episode, John P. David, president of the David PR Group, discusses how law firms can prepare for and manage public relations crises. He outlines the importance of having a media...

September 23, 2024

How Can Client Engagement Strategies Drive Revenue Growth for Your Law Firm with Mark Stern

In this episode, Mark Stern, CEO of Custom Box Agency, discusses strategies for enhancing client engagement and optimizing the customer journey to drive faster results and better experiences.  The conversation covers the...

September 9, 2024

How Can Social SEO Generate Free Traffic and Improve Your Law Firm’s Conversions? with Paul Counts and Shreya Banerjee

In this episode, Paul Counts and Shreya Banerjee return with excitement to discuss the evolution of SEO and its critical role in marketing strategies for law firms.  They delve into the concept...

August 13, 2024

Best Practices for Law Firm Exits with Kevin McGoff

In this episode, writer and lawyer Kevin McGoff discusses the complexities and best practices surrounding law firm exits. Drawing from his extensive legal career, Kevin emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, understanding personal...

July 29, 2024

How Can Neuroscience-Driven Messages Improve Your Engagement? with Aurora Winter

In this episode, Aurora Winter joins me to talk about the importance of appealing to the ‘croc brain’ to grab attention, using social proof for validation, and delivering messages concisely.  Aurora explains...

July 15, 2024

Why Aren’t Your Meta Ads Working? The SEO Mistakes Costing Law Firms Clients with Nicki Sciberras

In this episode, Nicki Sciberras from Digital Exchange shares insights on how law firms can leverage Meta ads to grow their businesses. The discussion covers the importance of understanding marketing funnels, the...

July 1, 2024

How to Fix a Law Firm Website That’s Not Delivering Results with Monica Pitts

In this episode, Monica Pitts, founder of MayeCreate Design and host of the ‘Marketing with Purpose’ podcast, shares insights on transforming a non-performing website into a powerful business tool.  She discusses the...

June 17, 2024

What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Online Reputation and Referral Growth with Gert Mellak

In this episode, Gert Mellak joins me once again to talk about the crucial importance of online reputation and referral growth for law firms. The discussion revolves around common misconceptions law firms...

June 3, 2024

What’s Wrong With Your Emails? Common Legal Marketing Blunders Exposed with Tanya Brody

In this episode, we welcome email marketing consultant and copywriter Tanya Brody to discuss how law firms can utilize email marketing to attract and retain clients.  Tanya shares insights on common email...

May 20, 2024

Can Your Law Firm’s Podcast Become a Go-To Legal Resource? With Alex Sanfilippo

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch.com, joins me to discuss strategies for leveraging podcasts effectively, especially for law firms seeking to become authoritative resources in their niche.  He talks about...

May 6, 2024

How Strong Branding Moves Clients Through the Marketing Funnel with Erin Andrea Craske

In this episode, Erin Andrea Craske joins me to discuss the critical aspects of branding, emphasizing the common pitfalls businesses face in their branding strategies. She highlights the lack of engaging branding...

April 22, 2024

Do Backlinks Still Matter in 2024? A Fresh Look for Law Firms with Bennett Heyn

In this episode, Bennett Hein, the founder of Backlinks.ai, discusses the role and impact of backlinks in driving organic traffic, enhancing domain authority, and improving website ranking.  He explains the importance of...

April 8, 2024

What Lawyers Need to Know About Website Technology with Dave Sobel

In this episode, Dave Sobel shares his insights on the significant impacts of AI technology and provides guidance on choosing IT service providers for law firms. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing...

March 25, 2024

How Effective Is Your Writing? Tips for Lawyers to Excel as Authors with Nick Hutchison

In this episode, Nick Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers, a company dedicated to helping authors promote and market their books, shares his journey and insights on the importance of reading and applying knowledge...

March 11, 2024

Key Strategies for Positioning Your Law Firm for Growth with Doug Reifschneider

In this episode, I’m joined by Doug Reifschneider, a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders, to discuss the benefits and strategies of employing fractional CMO services for law firms.  Doug Reifschneider...

February 26, 2024

Is Your Marketing Funnel Leaking Clients? Improving Relationships and Conversions with Cindy Chang

In this episode, brand coach Cindy Chang joins me to discuss improving client relations, attracting ideal audience, and converting leads into clients through the marketing funnel.  We explore the importance of understanding...

February 12, 2024

How Can Your Law Firm’s Content Beat AI? with Gert Mellak

In this episode, Gert Mellak, the founder and CEO of SEOLeverage.com, discusses how to create content that outperforms AI-generated content in terms of SEO. Leveraging his background in technological development and marketing,...

January 29, 2024

How to Boost Your Marketing and Money through Podcasting with Tracy Hazzard

In this episode, Tracy Hazzard, CEO and Co-Founder of Podetize, discusses the potential of podcasts as a source of income.  Taking a business-minded approach to podcasting, Tracy emphasizes the potential of podcasts...

January 15, 2024

How Can Lawyers Turbocharge Their Lead Generation? with Jennie Wright

In this episode, Jenny Wright joins me to talk about how law firms can optimize their lead generation efforts. She explains that while SEO is an important avenue, it should be considered...

January 1, 2024

LinkedIn or Out? Is the Platform Overrated for Legal Marketing? with Rich Haik

In this episode, Rich Haik, the owner of Alpha Social Media and host of the ‘Let’s Talk Social’ podcast, joins me  to explore the significance of digital media and social platforms for...

December 18, 2023

Website Analytics Demystified: Overcoming Common Obstacles with Philippa Gamse

In this episode, Philippa Gamse, a Digital Marketing Strategist, shares her insights on how business owners can leverage their website analytics to improve their marketing strategy.  Analytics provide a wealth of information...

December 4, 2023

To Redesign or Not: What’s Best for Your Advertising Growth? with Robert Brill

In this episode, Robert Brill shares his expertise on how to optimally use advertising for business growth. He emphasizes the importance of creative development every 3-4 weeks, iterating ad creatives based on...

November 27, 2023

Email Marketing for Retention: Keeping Your Clients Close with Jeff Felten

In this episode, Jeff Felton discusses his expertise in using email marketing to retain existing clients and attract new ones. He warns against a referral-only marketing strategy, advocating instead for a more...

November 20, 2023

Content by AI: Are We There Yet? with Max Gutsche

In this conversation, Max Gutsche, co-founder of Unifier, a content scaling platform, discusses how his platform uses AI to scale already existing content into different formats, providing a highly efficient way to...

November 13, 2023

Is Your Brand Strategy Aligned with SEO? with Allison K

In this conversation, marketing expert Allison Kay talks about the crucial roles that Search Engine Optimization (SEO), email marketing, and audience research play in helping brands attract their desired audiences. Emphasizing the...

November 6, 2023

Social Media and the Law: Top Legal Blunders to Avoid with Robert Freund

In this episode, Rob Freund, an advertising and e-commerce attorney based in LA, discusses common legal issues that marketers and content creators come across on social media.  He began his independent practice...

October 30, 2023

How to Design Marketing Materials that Speak to Your Client? with Thiago de Carvalho

In this episode, Thiago de Carvalho joins me to talk about designing your marketing materials that speak to your ideal client. Thiago de Carvalho is an award-winning creative specialist with over 20+...

October 23, 2023

Scaling Success: Strategies for Expanding Value in PPC with Michelle Kop

In this episode, Michelle Kop, founder of Level28 Media, discusses strategies for successfully scaling pay per click (PPC) advertising. She explains the differences between SEO and PPC, shares tips for creating effective...

October 16, 2023

How Can Bold Branding Supercharge Your Client Reviews? with Tonya Eberhart

In this episode, Tonya Eberhart joins me to talk about leveraging branding to supercharge your client reviews. We touch on positioning, messaging and understanding how to serve your clients deeply. Tonya Eberhart...

October 9, 2023

Is your marketing a bridge to creating strong connections? with Jennifer Forester

In this episode, Jennifer Forester joins me to discuss marketing strategies to help build and create strong connections with your ideal clients. As a business development coach, Jennifer Forester helps lawyers avoid...

October 2, 2023

The Need for Speed: Website Performance and Rapid Growth with Jon Weberg

In this episode, Jon Weberg joins me to talk about website performance and how to optimize yours for massive growth, speed and profitability. He shares the key areas to focus on, such...

September 25, 2023

Beyond LinkedIn: Exploring Social Media Platforms for Lawyers with Mandy Hoskinson

In this episode, Mandy Hoskinson joins me to talk about different social media platforms and how to leverage them to connect deeply with your audience. Mandy Hoskinson owns Zolay, a social media...

September 18, 2023

Optimizing Landing Pages for SEO Success with Jesse Ringer

In this episode, Jesse Ringer joins me to talk about optimizing landing pages for SEO success. Jesse Ringer, the founder of Method and Metric, launched the company in 2017. With over 10...

September 11, 2023

Data-Driven Growth: Local SEO that Works with Ross McDaniel

In this episode, Ross McDaniel shares his insights on growing your firm through local SEO. Ross McDaniel is a dynamic strategist with a rich history of amplifying both local stores and mega...

September 4, 2023

Clashing & Chaotic: Reducing Visual Strain of Cluttered Websites with Marcus Ohanesian

In this episode, Marcus Ohanesian joins me to teach lawyers and law firms how to reduce the visual strain of cluttered websites. Meet Marcus, the proud owner of Perfect Evolution, a seasoned...

August 28, 2023

Beyond Traffic: A Comprehensive SEO Guide with Matthew Stafford

In this episode, Matthew Stafford joins me to talk about SEO, and we dig deep to uncover how it works beyond traffic. Matthew Stafford is the CEO and Owner of Build Grow...

August 21, 2023

Social Media Growth Hacks: Mastering the Right Platform with Jessica Aries

In this episode, Jessica Aries joins me to talk about social media growth hacks and how lawyers can leverage the digital space, master the right platform for them, and create massive impact...

August 14, 2023

Price Psychology: The Psychology Behind Setting Legal Fees with Dr. Kai-Markus Müller

In this episode, Dr. Kai-Markus Müller joins me to discuss and understand the psychology behind pricing models and pricing structure, and how to better frame legal fees. Kai-Markus Mueller is a Professor...

August 7, 2023

What’s the next big thing in AI Marketing? with Frank Mendoza

In this episode, Frank Mendoza joins me to talk about the next big thing in AI marketing.  While this is a newer technology to the masses, it has in fact been around...

July 31, 2023

ROI on Video: How to Create Marketing Videos That Convert with Clay Vaughan

In this episode, Clay Vaughan joins me to discuss video content – how to create it, best practices, and how to maximize your ROI. Clay Vaughan is an entrepreneur and business growth...

July 24, 2023

Designing Trust: How Lawyers Can Build Credibility through Website Design with Jason Rutel

In this episode, Jason Rutel joins me to discuss how you can build deeper trust and credibility through website design. Jason Rutel, a passionate storyteller and missions advocate, founded Creative Nomads in...

July 17, 2023

How can I uplevel my website? with Tyler Pigott

In this episode, Tyler Pigott joins me to discuss how you can level up your website as a lawyer and law firm.  From building IT and creative teams for a biotech startup...

July 10, 2023

The Follow Up Formula: Turning Leads into Cases with Ely Delaney

In this episode, Ely Delaney joins me to talk about the follow up formula, and how to turn leads into cases. He takes us through his strategic system for client retention, as...

July 3, 2023

Podcasting and the Law: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls with Gordon Firemark

In this episode, Gordon Firemark joins me to discuss podcasting and the law, and how to avoid legal pitfalls.  Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and others achieve the dream of getting...

June 26, 2023

What are the latest content marketing hacks? with Jesse Stein

In this episode, Jesse Stein joins me to discuss the latest content marketing hacks, and the best practices when it comes to gaining market share in the digital space. Jesse has founded,...

June 19, 2023

How to grow with client retention with Hemant Varshney

In this episode, Hemant Varshney joins me to discuss client retention; what it is, why it’s important, and tips to help you create an environment that fosters a growing client relationship. For...

June 12, 2023

How to leverage the science of branding with Stephanie Riel

In this episode, Stephanie Riel joins me to discuss the science of branding and its impact on your firm. We talk about what branding means, the opportunities you have as a lawyer...

June 5, 2023

How to get more leads from your website with Adam Sinkus

In this episode, Adam Sinkus joins me to discuss how to get more leads from your website. He also shares key information you may be missing from your current website, and suggestions...

May 29, 2023

Is your brand premium or commodity? with Johanna White

In this episode, Johanna White joins me to talk about the world of branding and how to position your brand as premium vs. commodity. We discuss what branding truly means, debunking common...