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The business of law, in the profession’s own words. Practice management, legal tech, and firm growth across the legal podcast conversation.
Refreshed nightly · readings through August 5, 2026
What the Legal conversation reads like
Sentiment across the five topics we score, measured only on legal shows. Trailing 30 days against the same window a quarter ago; thin cuts fall back to a 90-day read.
Future Outlook
79.5
Economy
45.5
Industry Forecast
58.2
AI
58.2
Innovation
73.0
Future Outlook
12-mo avg 79.2 · points from average
Economy
12-mo avg 47.7 · points from average
Industry Forecast
12-mo avg 61.0 · points from average
AI
12-mo avg 60.6 · points from average
Innovation
12-mo avg 75.9 · points from average
Each topic against its own 12-month average (the zero line), within legal shows only. Above means the conversation is running hotter than normal for that topic; below, cooler.
Latest in Legal
newest across the tracked shows
Aug 4, 2026
Your Law Firm’s 401(k) Could Be Costing You Tens of Thousands
Paul Sippil, known as the 401(k) Vigilante, discusses hidden fees and opaque cost structures in retirement plans, particularly affecting law firms. Using forensic analysis of publicly filed Form 5500 documents, he reveals how asset-based fee structures can cost successful firms tens of thousands annually despite unchanged service levels, and explains why invoicing transparency and fee negotiation could transform the industry overnight.
Aug 4, 2026
[Counsel Cast Chambers] The Audience You Build Before You Need It
Becky Robinson, founder of Weaving Influence and author of 'Reach,' discusses how professionals can build audience and credibility before they need it. The episode centers on closing the gap between offline reputation and online presence, emphasizing four core commitments: value, consistency, longevity, and generosity. Robinson defines reach not as follower counts or viral spikes, but as an expanding audience plus lasting impact, and provides actionable guidance on identifying your niche, choosing sustainable content cadences, and equipping referral sources with shareable materials.
Aug 4, 2026
#373: Rebuilding a Law Firm Around the Right People with Jimmy Evans
Jimmy Evans, owner of a boutique family law litigation practice in Austin, Texas, discusses his journey rebuilding his firm around the right people, clear mission, and accountability. After realizing his firm's core problem wasn't clients or reputation but people and culture, Evans made the difficult decision to restructure his team, removing those not aligned with his firm's values. He shares how data analysis and working with Velocity Work transformed his leadership approach, enabling him to define core values, implement a new attorney training incubator program, and create measurable metrics for sustainable growth.
Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus
Aug 3, 2026
Let Go of Guilt and Build a More Profitable Law Firm with Jennifer Felten | Ep 195
Attorney and law firm owner Jennifer Felten discusses how guilt became an invisible ceiling on both her personal fulfillment and business growth. Starting from a struggling 6-person firm, she grew her practice to nearly 30 employees and increased revenue over 500% in nine years—but discovered that financial success wasn't translating to happiness. Through therapy and deliberate mindset shifts, Felten learned to manage guilt, set boundaries with clients, delegate effectively, and prioritize what actually matters, resulting in both greater profitability and a more fulfilling life.
Aug 1, 2026
The Unexpected Law Firm Lesson From Quitting Jiu-Jitsu
Tyson Mutrux, a law firm owner, reflects on lessons learned from taking time away from his jiu-jitsu gym and how those insights apply to building stronger law firm client relationships. He explores why clients stay not because of legal skill alone, but because of how the firm makes them feel, and discusses practical systems for creating authentic belonging and deeper trust rather than transactional loyalty.
Jul 31, 2026
How AI Helps Law Firms Handle More Cases With Timothy Hiller
Timothy Hiller, Partner at Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law in Buffalo, New York, discusses how his firm uses AI to manage high-volume Social Security disability and VA cases while growing its personal injury practice. The conversation covers practical AI implementations including custom lead-generation tools built with Claude Code, document summarization for federal court briefs, financial forecasting, and case analysis tools—all without sacrificing staff or client data security. Hiller emphasizes the importance of attorney review, clear data privacy policies, and communicating AI adoption to employees as a growth enabler rather than a replacement tool.
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