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No Law Firm Left BehindHow VoIP Makes Lawyers Money & Gets Them New ClientsNo one wants to talk about a new phone system for their law firm UNTIL they realize how much more money they can make or how many more clients they can gain.Yes, a little thought of technology for your law firm, phones can add to the top line and bottom line.In this segment, we'll show how your outdated phone system is losing you clients and how a new VoIP Phone System can help your firm and clients.No Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet Consulting - www...2023-02-0727 min
No Law Firm Left BehindOverlooked Sources Of Cybersecurity Financial LiabilityBuried deep in any contract could be a common provision that leaves your law firm or your client's business financially liable for cybersecurity breaches.Don't just accept opposing counsel's language. Let David uncover this provision for you and discuss how to negotiate changing it to be less restrictive.This simple 101 level conversation can help you or your clients when a catastrophic cybersecurity event occurs.No Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet Consulting - www.splice.netConnect with Jim Gast-https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgast/ C...2023-01-3130 min
No Law Firm Left BehindPaul Unger, Affinity Consulting on NetDocuments/Worldox merger & Affinity/Lawyerist mergerPaul Unger needs very little introduction as his vast history in Legal Tech & Lawyer Coaching speak volumes.Paul is renowned for his public speaking and writing in helping lawyers and their staff take his same pragmatic approach towards time management, personal productivity, and doc/data governance & security.He joins us on No Law Firm Left Behind to talk about the Pros of the recent NetDocuments buyout of WorldoxHowever, knowing Paul we’re excited to discuss so much more like his recent book, “Tame the Digital Chaos - Distraction, Time, Task & Email Management in an Age of I...2023-01-2433 min
No Law Firm Left BehindIs Your Law Firm In Cyber Jeopardy?Cyber liability and Cybersecurity are not topics that will soon disappear from the lexicon of Law Firm leaders.However too many law firm leaders still remain considerably uninformed to their professional responsibilities and the devastating financial risks of their inaction or the actions of their staff.Jim and Dave review the Top 3 Cyber Problems law firms face and how to solve them with minimal effort.As an added bonus, they show you the tell-tale signs to determine if your firm is in jeopardy.No Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends...2023-01-1116 min
No Law Firm Left BehindHow Lawyer David Myers Niche Led to SuccessCaveat lector: Dave is my former business partner and for 10 years, we helped other lawyers find the "Gold Nuggets" in their law practice. Now he's found success in doing the same thing for himself, focusing on his niche, MSPs (of course). For our returning episode, I'll dissect what Dave and I did for years and show how he did it for himself to become known as the go to "MSP Lawyer" of Ohio. You'll leave this episode knowing precisely how you can niche too.For help on finding your Gold Nugget, connect...2022-12-0631 min
No Law Firm Left BehindDeifilia Diaz On The Power of a NicheToo few attorneys understand the value of targeting a client niche. A legal niche can be a practice area, demographic or any other segment of a market. It’s when an attorney brings together a very narrow focused niche they often become well-known and sought after by their clients as is the case with our guest Deifilia Diaz. Being an immigrant herself well positions Deifilia to serve her community and has made her the go-to attorney for their legal needs. Even as Deifilia provides a much need and fantastic service for her niche clients, she’s e...2022-05-0330 min
No Law Firm Left BehindBrian Redden, COO Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig, Thought LeaderThere’s a little-known secret to being considered by others as a thought leader in an area of law.And of the few that know the secret they practice it often without knowledge in subtle and nearly unnoticed ways.Our guest this week, Brian Redden is an excellent example of this secret marketing trait.Let’s talk on Tuesday on how Brian uses marketing for himself and others and how you can leverage similar for yourself.Find Brian at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrredden/Find all our videos at:...2022-04-2637 min
No Law Firm Left BehindRob Ziegler, NKBA President: How Lawyers Find BalanceLast December Rob Ziegler became the President of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association for the second time.As if running a successful law practice at Ziegler & Schneider wasn’t enough, once again his dedication to the legal community has earned him this honor and recognition from his colleagues and community.It’s difficult to balance the practice of law, volunteer efforts, and life but Rob has made it happen for years and is an exceptional example to all attorneys on how they can find they balance between professional success and serving others.Rob joins No L...2022-04-1928 min
No Law Firm Left BehindDavid Lefton, OSBA President on Lawyers Having A Service MindsetGuest David Lefton isn't just a well-known Estate Planning attorney, the Ohio State Bar Association President or Past Chair of the ABA GP Solo Division, he's a servant to all.David's legacy could singularly be tied to any of these but instead he chooses to have it be "service" to his client, peers, and the legal community.Practicing law wasn't enough. Early in his career he knew he wanted to make an impact rather just being a participant. Meanwhile, being an example to others.David joins No Law Firm Left Behind to discuss...2022-04-1226 min
No Law Firm Left BehindPeggy Gruenke Talks Law Firm Profit ImprovementPeggy Gruenke’ s 18 year span in legal includes being the Membership Director of the Cincinnati Bar Association, COO of 2 prominent law firms and now the owner/founder of CPN Legal a renowned Clio Gold Level Consultant and Law Firm financial management expert.Sought after nationally, Peggy helps firms drive better results by improving their billing, collection and financial processes. In short, when Peggy speaks lawyers listen because they know she know how to help them make customers happy and make their firms money.Join Jim as he and Peggy discuss how she revolutionizes law firms and im...2022-04-0529 min
No Law Firm Left BehindMike Brown's Q2-2022 Law Firm Marketing UpdateMike Brown Internet Marketing Consultant with FindLaw | SuperLawyers | Thomson Reuters joins us for his Law Firm Marketing Planning Update for Q2-2022.Mike discusses trends he's seen since the beginning of this year and talks about what law firms and lawyers should be doing next quarter to attract new clients and re-engage with current clients.This quarter's update: "Would you hire you as an attorney?"Connect with Mike - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtmb/All Shows:https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindSpotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Apple & All Podcasts:...2022-03-2229 min
No Law Firm Left BehindChrista Carter, How Law Firms Need To Attract Their Target AudienceWhen the Chair-Elect of the Kentucky Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association talks marketing, all legal professionals should listen up.Christa Carter is a 25 year Marketing and Communications expert with rock solid experience as the Director of Marketing at Strauss Troy with the sole responsibility of plotting & executing the firm's content and event marketing efforts.She tells all about how law firms and lawyers need to take a holistic approach to marketing both in-person and virtual in these post-COVID times.All Shows:https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind/Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Apple & All...2022-03-1524 min
No Law Firm Left BehindSasha Naiman On Protecting Children’s RightsSasha Naiman is no stranger to protecting the rights of those who are unable to do so themselves.For more than 10 years, as an attorney Sasha has litigated, advocated and lobbied for many diverse groups.However in her newest role as the Executive Director of the Children’s Law Center, she’s working to protect one of the most defenseless groups – children. Incarceration, homelessness, hunger, mental health, and protection from domestic harm are just a few examples of which kid’s need help through legal representation.It’s the work of Child Advocates, Lawyers and...2022-03-0824 min
No Law Firm Left BehindDavid Myers, 5 Essentials To Grow Your Law PracticeCOVID HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING!!!It's absolutely turned what it takes to grow a law practice upside down.However, our co-host David Myers, Partner, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjmyers/) has been on both sides a law firms in his career and as a new partner, he’s charged with growing his practice area.Starting early on as attorney, then consulting for 200+ attorneys and now partner at a prestigious Cleveland, OH practice, Dave knows what helps firms succeed and what makes firms fail.Watch or listen if you want to learn what it ta...2022-02-0826 min
No Law Firm Left BehindBianca Moreiras, Law Firm Growth During COVID Times“A dream can only become a reality if you stop and put it into action.”, says Bianca Moreiras in a recent interview. If the dream of owning your own law firm has remained only a dream and become somewhat of a pipedream or if the law firm of your dreams has not performed take a minute to listen to Bianca. She’s helped many lawyers grow their firms beyond their expectations and knows how to do so during the “COVID-times”.She has a proven, straight forward formula for law firm succe...2022-01-2524 min
No Law Firm Left Behind5 Microsoft Forms Uses in 20 MinutesDid you know if you have Microsoft 365 you have a fantastic tool to collect data from your staff and clients in easy to create forms using Microsoft Forms?We discuss how to access Microsoft Forms and common uses for law firms both beginner and advanced.Microsoft Forms is included in all Microsoft 365 plans and can be used to create web site contact forms, client intake forms, expense forms, and more.You can invite others to respond to your forms using any web browser, embed in other Microsoft 365 apps and even on mobile devices.Data collected...2021-10-1227 minNo Law Firm Left Behind3 Ways Antivirus Fails (and how to prevent it)Did you ever ask yourself “what the heck does antivirus do”? My bet probably not. Why would you? Antivirus should be just like tires on a car, they need to keep my “safe” and be quiet.At least with tires, we can quantify “safe” by keeping us on the road when it’s wet. But what they heck is antivirus doing for us if businesses are being hacked every day?Now that’s a good question and today, me, Vinny and Dave are going to explain what antivirus does, why it fails and how to keep it fr...2021-10-0528 minNo Law Firm Left BehindMicrosoft Teams Newest FeaturesMicrosoft Teams is adding new features and functions faster than any other application in the history of #microsoft. It's also grown in use faster than any other Microsoft product.However our education on Teams is not staying updates as quickly. Starting today on No Law Firm Left Behind, once a quarter we dedicate a show to Microsoft Teams to help our audience benefit from all Teams has to offer.Catch all our Shows and Podcast at:https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind orhttps://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind...2021-09-2127 minNo Law Firm Left BehindHow To Start Attracting New Clients, Again"If you're not growing, you're dying."Law firm Associates and Partners should always be working to feed themselves and their firms new clients and cases. If not, you'll never reach the level of success you envisioned back in law school.But how do you do it with the limits of Professional Ethics?It's not as difficult as you think, BUT IT REQUIRES YOU TO THINK AS A NON-LAWYER.Dave Myers (who recently re-entered the practice of law) along with Jim and Vinny show you the mindset and tips you need to get started...2021-09-1437 min
No Law Firm Left Behind3 Social Scams That Tricked LawyersEven lawyers can be tricked by hackers. Sometimes even using social hacking tricks that most of us would think are far fetched. But it happens and the best way to keep it from happening to you is to know the scams and how they start.We review 3 social hacks in detail, how easily they were executed and how you can avoid being duped too.#nolawfirmleftbehind #legaltech #lawyers #technology #cybersecurity #lawfirmCatch all our Shows and Podcast at:https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindhttps://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm...2021-09-0728 minNo Law Firm Left BehindNew OBLIC Tech Requirements Deep Dive Part 2New Cybersecurity requirements for Cyber Liability coverage is causing law firms to "Check NO" on applications due to lack of readiness thereby not being eligible for coverage.In Part 2 we review Information and Network Security Controls and Ransomware Controls needed to meet the new base requirements to bind coverage with many insurance providers.#nolawfirmleftbehind #legaltech #lawyers #technology #cybersecurity #lawfirmCatch all our Shows and Podcast at:https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindhttps://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet Consulting...2021-08-3141 minNo Law Firm Left BehindNew OBLIC Tech Requirements Deep DiveOBLIC has new #cybersecurity requirements for Cyber Liability Insurance and most #lawfirms are NOT ready to "Check Yes" to them.Last week we gave you an overview of the requirements and today we deep dive into them so you're not denied coverage.This weekDetermining the number of electronic records with PII, PHI and moreStoring and controlling Biometric employee or client data and what that could be.How to know what Cloud Provider has your PII, PHI, Financial client or employee data.#nolawfirmleftbehind #legaltech #lawyers #technology #cybersecurity #lawfirmCatch all our Shows a...2021-08-2425 min
No Law Firm Left BehindALERT: New OBLIC Cyber Liability RequirementsIf you're an attorney in Ohio, you probably have (or are getting) Cyber Liability insurance through OBLIC (Ohio State Bar Association Insurance Agency).The bar (no pun intended) has been raised to bind coverage. We cover the tech specifics to meet those requirements so you're not denied.Rick Creel (www.linkedin.com/in/richardcreeljr) from OBLIC joins us to help shed light on the new application process.#nolawfirmleftbehind #legaltech #lawyers #technology #cybersecurity #lawfirmsCatch all our shows at: www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind Link to our Podcasts at: https://linktr.ee/splicenet2021-08-1742 minNo Law Firm Left Behind5 Cybersecurity Questions Law Firms Need To Ask ITAre you taking an expensive gamble with your Law Firm’s IT cybersecurity? How do you know?Most firm owners and leaders don't even know what questions to ask.In this episode, we'll give you 5 of the most important questions you should ask to ensure you're not playing poker with your law firm's cybersecurity and your client data.Catch all our shows at: www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind Link to our Podcast at: https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet Consulting2021-07-2727 minNo Law Firm Left BehindTeach Your Kids CybersecurityLaw Firm professionals are taught at work how to avoid cybersecurity threats but who's teaching your kids?As parents many of us have "the talk" about strangers, sex, drugs and so many other topics that are a threat to our kids but are we discussing with our kids cyber threats and scams and how to avoid them?Today we talk about topics like protecting social media accounts, avoiding online job scams and puppy scams (yes, puppies) and more. Then we'll help you have the conversation without putting them to sleep.Not a law firm professional, no w...2021-07-2033 minNo Law Firm Left BehindKaseya Attack: How Law Firms Are AffectedOn July 2, 2021 as many #attorneys and law firm staff were heading home for the holiday weekend, a criminal hacking group attacked 80+ Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs) in the US and other countries leaving 1000’s of their customers computers and servers rendered useless. Ransom demands varied between $5M-$50M to unlock their systems.We discuss the sophistication of this “supply chain” attack, how law firms are affected and ways to mitigate the threat to your law firm. #lawfirms #kaseya #cybersecurity #nolawfirmleftbehind #legaltech #lawyers #technologyCatch all our shows at: www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind Link to our...2021-07-0636 minNo Law Firm Left Behind10 Microsoft 365 Tips To Save You TimeLeave it to #microsoft365 to hide some of the best time saving features in Outlook, Teams and OneDrive.Don't worry. We'll show 10 of them to you today and it'll change the way you work.#nolawfirmleftbehind #cloud #legaltech #lawfirms #lawyers #technologyCatch all our shows at: www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind Link to our Podcasts on your favorite platform at: https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet ConsultingConnect with Jim Gast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgast Find our past...2021-06-2919 minNo Law Firm Left BehindWhen To Switch To a Cloud AppGet the MOST IMPORTANT 7 Tips You Need before considering a CLOUD APP over moving away from desktop apps.This episode will give you the BEST WAY to evaluate the cost, the benefits and the hidden costs behind going to the cloud with your apps.#nolawfirmleftbehind #cloud #legaltech #lawfirms #lawyers #technologyCatch all our shows at: www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind Link to our Podcasts on your favorite platform at: https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet ConsultingConnect with Jim Gast...2021-06-0824 minNo Law Firm Left BehindBEST PRACTICE CLOUD MOVE STRATEGY-PART 45 Hidden Secrets so-called professionals don't know to make your Email and Document #microsoft365 migration PROBLEM FREE.Book a call for help on your cloud migration strategy atwww.splice.net/cloudCatch all our shows at:www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindLink to our Podcasts on your favorite platform at: https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet ConsultingConnect with Jim Gast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgast Find our past shows: https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind2021-05-2526 minNo Law Firm Left BehindBEST PRACTICE CLOUD MOVE STRATEGY-PART 3There's a right way and a wrong way to move Servers and Infrastructure to the cloud. Today we'll discuss best practice to avoid downtime and problems.#nolawfirmleftbehind #cloud #legaltech #lawfirms #lawyers #technologyCatch all our shows at:www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindLink to our Podcasts on your favorite platform at: https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at SpliceNet ConsultingConnect with Jim Gast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgast Find our past shows: https://www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehind2021-05-1829 minNo Law Firm Left BehindBEST PRACTICE CLOUD MOVE STRATEGY-PART 2The easiest to move to the cloud and possibly the quickest to reap benefits from are business phones and communications.Cost savings and employee benefits are typically seen immediate plus interruptions are minimal.We'll discuss why this should be considered one of your first technologies you consider moving to the cloud.#nolawfirmleftbehind #cloud #legaltech #lawfirms #lawyers #technologyCatch all our shows at:www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindLink to our Podcasts on your favorite platform at: https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our friends at Splic...2021-05-1129 minNo Law Firm Left BehindBEST PRACTICE CLOUD MIGRATION STRATEGY-PART 1Moving to the “Cloud” or taking a “Cloud first” approach to technology?Many firms want to “move to the cloud” but few have a decent process. Often, it’s done by moving one technology at a time without thought to the entire picture and interdependencies.In this 5-part series we’ll help you plan your own Best Practice approach that breaks your tech down into simple categories to help you consider all elements as a whole and relate the implications, costs and timing of each. This will give your firm a holistic view and help you make educate...2021-05-0426 minNo Law Firm Left Behind3 Hiring Tips That Get Serious Results TODAY!Having problems finding qualified people to interview? Get a hot resume only to call and they're already off the market? People not showing up for their interview or first day? #hiring staff is more difficult can competitive than ever. We'll show you how to "up" your game to find the people you need.#nolawfirmleftbehind #lawfirms #lawyers #legalmarketingCatch all our shows on www.splice.net/nolawfirmleftbehindLink to our Podcasts on your favorite platform https://linktr.ee/splicenetNo Law Firm Left Behind is made possible by our...2021-04-2728 minNo Law Firm Left BehindStop Ripping Off Your Customers With Your EmailYou’re ripping off your client's money and don’t even know it.Yes, it's hard to believe but it's happening EVERYDAY. Too many people are still getting ripped off through money transfers because they are being fooled by YOUR emails.Criminal hackers are using emails between you, your customers, your vendors and your co-workers to steal from them and you.Here's how and how to protect your customers and your business using a very simple step.#nolawfirmleftbehind #lawyers #lawfirms #legaltech #cybersecurityMore on this topic at www.splice.netCatch all ou...2021-04-1322 min