Welcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia says goodbye to an '80s-inspired era and says hello to the future of high-precision advertising.
First, Jared dives into the massive series finale of Stranger Things 5. He breaks down the Duffer Brothers’ landing of the plane, from Will Byers’ cathartic coming-out moment to the controversial "plot armor" of the main cast. He also previews the new HBO It prequel series, Welcome to Derry, and discusses why Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise is the definitive version of the character.
Then, we are joined by Rob Simpson, CEO and Founder of Waverider Communications. Rob shares his systematic "One Cup of Coffee" approach to networking that has sustained his business for 14 years. He also provides a deep dive into Streaming Advertising (Microcasting)—explaining how law firms can now target specific demographics and zip codes on platforms like Hulu and Paramount+ for a fraction of the cost of traditional broadcast TV.
Finally, stay tuned for the Counter Program: "Holidays on Holiday." Jared tests Rob’s bullshit detector with a list of real and fake winter holidays. Does National Emo Day actually exist? Is there a festival for the souls of dead whales? Find out!
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Welcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia breaks down the shifting landscape of law firm marketing for 2026 and dives deep into the world of legal education with clinical supervisor Leticia Leal.
First, Jared shares his monologue on the rise of AI Search Optimization (AEO). He explains why content marketing and short-form video are more critical than ever as AI begins to infiltrate traditional search engines. He also challenges lawyers to look beyond Google Ads and explore alternative platforms like Reddit, Twitch, and LinkedIn to capture a younger client base.
Then, we are joined by Leticia Leal from the University of Houston Law Center. Leticia shares her journey of becoming a lawyer in both Brazil and Texas, explaining the fundamental differences between civil law and common law systems. We discuss the "roach-free" University of Houston immigration clinic, how AI is (and isn't) being used by law students, and the "internet famous" status she achieved through her creative LinkedIn content.
Finally, don't miss the Counter Program: "Duo Lingo." Leticia helps Jared (who is Portuguese but can't speak the language) translate famous pop culture phrases into Brazilian Portuguese—from Die Hard one-liners to Seinfeld references.
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Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia explains how to predict your law firm's financial future and explores the cutting edge of AI-driven patent law.
First, Jared shares his favorite year-end activity: Revenue Projections. He breaks down exactly how to reverse-engineer your financial goals by analyzing average case values, setting "stretch goals," and using data to spot dangerous trends in your business before they spiral.
Then, we are joined by Massyl Mallem, CEO and Co-Founder of PatentPlus AI. Massyl, a chemical engineer turned legal tech founder, explains why "humans are bad at patent searching" and how his autonomous AI system, AutoPat, is winning competitions by invalidating "troll patents" that human experts couldn't crack. He also introduces the "10-80-10 Rule" of AI automation: humans handle the strategy (first 10%) and the decision-making (last 10%), while AI does the heavy lifting in the middle.
Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Con Man." Jared tests Massyl's local knowledge of the "shittiest of the New England states"—Connecticut. From "package stores" to the Hartford Whalers, find out if Massyl is a true nutmegger or just a poser.
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Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia dives into the dark side of holiday cinema, explores the intersection of law and theater, and gets schooled on Broadway musicals.
First, Jared presents his list of Weird Christmas Movie Characters, from Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo (South Park) and the Heat Miser (The Year Without a Santa Claus) to the deeply disturbing Flasher Gremlin and the "penis cancer in human form" insult from The Holdovers.
Then, we are joined by the father-daughter duo Keith Shannon (Paralegal Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College) and Kara Shannon (NYC Actor). They discuss their own podcast, Fourth Row Center, and the unique challenges of their respective industries. Keith explains why paralegals might actually have more job security than lawyers in the age of AI, while Kara reveals why the acting community is fiercely anti-AI.
Finally, stick around for the Counter Program where the Shannons take over! They grill Jared with Broadway Trivia, forcing him to guess which musicals are real (is Bat Boy: The Musical a thing?) and even tricking him into singing a show tune.
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Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia explores the dark storytelling of 1970s folk music, the cutting edge of AI legal research, and the ultimate battle of the "Steves."
First, Jared debuts a new segment: Artist Profiles. He dives deep into the discography of Harry Chapin, the "Geoffrey Chaucer of 70s pop." Jared analyzes Chapin's "story songs" like Cat's in the Cradle and Taxi, and makes a case for why the 12-minute epic Sniper (about the 1966 UT Austin shooting) is his masterpiece.
Then, we are joined by Steve Tover, CEO of LexSphere and AnyLaw. Steve breaks down the massive consolidation in the legal research market (Fastcase, vLex, Clio) and what it means for small firms. He discusses the rise of AI-enabled legal research, why current AI is the "worst we will ever see," and how new hallucination checkers are essential for lawyers. He also answers the burning question: Is AI a bubble?
Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Too Many Steves." Jared forces Steve to choose between famous pairs of Steves, from Steve Jobs vs. Wozniak to Steve Martin vs. Stevie Nicks.
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Welcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia tackles the necessary evil of meetings, the rise of the "social media legal influencer," and the burning questions everyone wants to know about their lawyer.
First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm meetings. He argues that while everyone hates them, they are essential for managing teams. He breaks down the only three meetings your firm needs: the Daily Standup, the Case Review(modernized with software!), and the Metrics Meeting.
Then, we are joined by Haitham Amin, Principal Attorney at Amin Law in San Francisco. Haitham shares his journey from a public defender representing unlicensed painters to building a thriving private practice in Family Law and Personal Injury. He discusses how he hired his first associate (profitably!), his aggressive use of AI to streamline tasks and remove emotion from communications, and his side hustle as a content creator who writes, directs, and produces his own viral legal skits.
Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "People Also Also Ask." Jared quizzes Haitham on the weirdest Google search queries associated with his name and the legal profession, including the existence of the "Magic 5 Lawyers" and whether Kim Kardashian is actually an attorney.
Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia covers everything from the cutting edge of AI to the absurdity of internet shopping.
First, Jared dives into his monologue on the new wave of AI-enabled web browsers like ChatGPT's Atlas and Perplexity. He explores the massive potential for creating agents across your web-based work, but also warns lawyers about the serious data security risks of exposing client info in an "AI-enabled environment."
Then, we are joined by Ruby Powers, founder of Powers Law Group and Powers Strategy Group. Ruby shares her incredible journey from starting a firm during the Great Recession to owning her own office building (which she calls her "Orchard"). She discusses the chaotic state of immigration law, her new focus on habeas corpus cases, and her strategies for law practice management, including her new book and the "Power Up Your Practice" podcast. She also gives a candid take on why law students and attorneys are still hesitant to adopt AI tools in their daily work.
Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Just How Broke Am I?" Jared and Ruby play a game where they guess the prices of the internet's weirdest products, from a toothpick crossbow and a two-person mozzarella costume to a real-life diesel-powered battle robot.
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In this episode, we're going international (sort of) with a double feature from the Great White North.
First, Jared delivers a fiery monologue on DC Bar Ethics Opinion 391. He breaks down why the Bar is finally cracking down on lawyers making deals with the government that limit their practice. Jared connects the dots to "Trump's dirty deals" and explains why attorneys need to stand up for the rule of law against fascism.
Then, we are joined by Stuart Rudner, managing partner of Rudner Law, and Mark Robins, CEO of Lawyer Locate. They discuss:
Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: Match Game Canada Edition. Jared quizzes Stuart and Mark on famous Canadians—from Bret "The Hitman" Hart to William Shatner—and their favorite NHL teams.
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First, Jared shares his monologue on Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. He breaks down why he's a "True Swifty," critiques the Jack Antonoff production, and presents his complete Top 12 Track Ranking—from his least favorite song about the Blake Lively drama to his #1 pick, the title track.
Then, Daleele Alison, CEO of Rooks DM, joins the show. Daleele explains his company's goal ("to go far") and how they help law firms tackle pain points like onboarding and data collection by implementing AI and automation. He stresses his "process first, technology second" philosophy and gives a rundown of the Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate) that firms underutilize.
Finally, Michelle Falanga, an Emmy-winning voiceover actress, shares her unique career path, which involved 23 years of improv and murder mystery shows. Michelle discusses her favorite niche projects (like narrating Drum Corps world championships), her thoughts on AI voice cloning, and the emotional "gut punch" of having clients replace her with AI.
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Jared is joined by Jonathon Fishman, CEO & Co-founder of LeanLaw, to talk about law firm finances, retention, and defunct holidays.
First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm retention strategies. He argues that the market is too tight to run your firm on "vibes" and offers seven tips to keep your best people, including the need for transparent incentives, financial clarity, and more frequent payouts. He also offers a strong argument for why lawyers love bullsh*t titles.
Then, Jonathon Fishman discusses the founding of LeanLaw and its mission to help small firms be better businesses. He delves into his three major areas of focus: the power of LeanLaw's deep QuickBooks integration for compensation tracking, how to stop "revenue leakage" in your firm, and his strong take on trust accounting, which he argues should drive the universal adoption of evergreen retainers.
Finally, stick around for our fun and utterly unhinged Counter Program segment, "Holidays on Holiday." Jonathon is quizzed on whether bizarre, defunct holidays—like the "Festival of the Whispering Wax" and "Old Clem's Night"—are real or fake.
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Welcome back, late nighters! Make sure the kids are asleep, because we're going hard this week. Or kinda of micro-hard, specifically. This week, Jared is joined by Ben Schorr, Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting, who spent nine years working at Microsoft.
First, Jared shares his monologue on the seminal sci-fi anthology series, The Twilight Zone. He discusses creator Rod Serling's history as a WWII paratrooper and his commitment to addressing taboo subjects like fascism and war. Jared then lists his Top 10 Twilight Zone Episodes—from "Time Enough at Last" to "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"—without spoilers, of course!
Then, Ben Schorr takes us deep into the world of Microsoft. He clarifies the confusing reality of Microsoft 365 Copilotlicensing and explains why lawyers are slow to ditch desktop apps. Ben shares his thoughts on the broader AI landscape, advising lawyers to be monogamous with their two or three best tools to avoid "tech paralysis". He also offers clear answers on the difference between OneDrive ("me files") and SharePoint ("we files").
Finally, stick around for our Counter Program segment, "Ben Rates the 80s." Ben shares stories from his early career, including working for Alex Trebek, and then rates 80s staples like hair styles, movie soundtracks (hello, Top Gun!), his favorite movie (Real Genius!), and which defunct store he misses most.
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Welcome to our first ever episode recorded LIVE in front of an audience! Host Jared Correia, on stage at Filevine's Lex Summit user conference, is joined by a massive panel from Filevine to discuss the future of legal tech and the genius of Jim Carrey.
First, Jared shares his monologue on his worst-ever LinkedIn messages, naming and shaming spammers who used terrible emojis, asked for sex toy sales, and didn't even bother to read his title. He argues that his inbox is the "10th circle of hell."
Then, Dr. Cain Elliott, Filevine's Chief Legal Futurist, joins us to discuss his "skunkworks" development team, the "too many outputs" problem with AI, and the strong suite of AI products they offer, including their proprietary Deposition AI. He also reveals the single most overlooked technology application for lawyers: Process Mining.
Finally, we're joined by Erik Bermudez and Mary Lyon for a panel review of the classic 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. The panel debates who is "dumb" and who is "dumber," who the MVP is, the best one-liners, and the surprising amount of the movie that was filmed in Utah. Dr. Cain also shares an insane piece of Filevine history: the company's first office had a double toilet with no dividing wall.
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Jared and special guest Ernie Svenson, of LawFirm Autopilot and Ernie the Attorney fame, are here to talk about everything from AI for law firms to where Jared has been traveling.
First, Jared goes full stream of consciousness in his monologue, starting with a recent concert in Boston, which leads to him recounting two times he was held up at gunpoint and knifepoint as a teenager. He jokes that his refusal to hand over his wallet proves he is "obstinate, dumb, and lucky."
Then, Ernie talks about the "AI tech stack" for law firms. He shares his top-three AI tools and explains why low-cost options like ChatGPT Plus are a great "gateway" for lawyers. He argues that AI's biggest value is as an "amplifier of ability" for existing staff, helping them accomplish more without necessarily hiring new people. He also gives a raw take on AI ethics: the problem isn't the AI, but the human incompetence it has exposed.
Finally, stick around for our new Counter Program segment: "Where in the World is Jared Correia?" Can Ernie catch that dastardly Jared Correia as he hops about the globe?
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Jared Correia and special guest Kristin Kenzy, the voice behind Drunk Business Advice, are here to discuss everything from AI vetting to celebrity drinking stories.
First, Jared shares his monologue answering a crucial question: "How do law firms vet AI tools?" He breaks down a three-part strategy, covering data security, AI-specific risks, and practical usage, and references helpful ethics opinions like DC's Opinion 388. Jared also bluntly notes that lawyers shouldn't worry about hallucinations, as they should be checking AI output anyway.
Then, Kristin Kenzy explains the origin of her Drunk Business Advice brand. She tells the story of her career change from commercial real estate, where she learned that success is often based on "mistake-driven lessons" and being willing to talk about your "f***ups." She also shares a bizarre story of a suburban neighbor trying to recruit her into a sex toy pyramid scheme.
Finally, stick around for our Counter Program segment, "Drunken Shenanigans Advice." Kristin is tested on her knowledge of celebrity drinking stories, including Jennifer Lawrence puking on Madonna's porch and Robert Downey Jr. passing out naked in a neighbor's bed. She even gets a bonus question about which band was named after a "steam-powered dildo."
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Jared welcomes special guests Matt McClellan and Manny Griffith, co-founders of Hona, to talk about everything from AI in law to the absurdity of the internet.
First, Jared shares his monologue on his strange YouTube obsession with disturbing camping and caving videos, which leads him to question his own mental health. He warns listeners to stay on the main trail, whether in a forest or a cave, and general just not to be an idiot.
Then, Matt and Manny reveal the founding story of Hona, a company built to be the "Domino's Pizza Tracker" for legal cases. They discuss how their products—including a new AI-powered chatbot and virtual receptionist—are designed to alleviate the "redundant and unnecessary" work that bogs down law firms. They also explain that lawyers are bad at customer service because they aren't trained in it, and that clients today compare law firms not to other law firms, but to Amazon and Domino's.
Finally, stick around for our recurring segment, "Just How Broke Am I?," where the guys from Hona guess the prices of some truly bizarre items from the internet, including Sauron body armor, an umbilical cord iPhone charger, and a fully functional mini desktop cannon.
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In honor of 8am's recent Kaleidoscope Conference in Austin, Texas, Jared's joined not by one, but TWO guests. Leslie Witt of 8AM and Gyi Tsakalakis of AttorneySync.
First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm collections, explaining the two best ways to get paid: having a structured, escalating collection process and, even better, avoiding collections altogether by using alternative fees and credit card authorization forms. He discusses how to put yourself at the top of the "bill drawer" and why that's so important for your firm's cash flow.
Then, Leslie Witt, the Chief Product Officer at 8AM (the company behind LawPay and MyCase), shares her background and discusses the company's rebrand and new product initiatives. She gives us the rundown on Smart Spend for cash flow and 8AM IQ, their new AI-powered service for case management. She also explains why lawyers are so slow to adopt new payment models and how AI is acting as a catalyst for change.
Finally, Gyi Tsakalikis joins us for the Counter Program to review the classic 1970s movie "Dazed and Confused." They talk about the MVP, the demented hazers, and the actors who should have been bigger stars. Plus, they dive into the movie's classic soundtrack and iconic "needle drops" that you already use every day.
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In this jam-packed episode, we tackle Billy Joel's tortured past, a corporate fraud scandal that's straight out of a movie, and the future of law itself.
Jared Correia kicks things off with his "Perfect Albums" monologue, adding two classics from Billy Joel's back catalog—the under-appreciated "Streetlife Serenade" and the technically perfect "An Innocent Man"—to the list. Along the way, he gives a raw, unfiltered look into Billy Joel's personal life, from his family's dark history to his struggles with mental health.
Then, Collin Williams, founder of New Era ADR, joins us to tell an unbelievable true story of his career. He recounts how he was the attorney at a startup that became known as the **"Theranos of Chicago," leading to an FBI subpoena and a stint as a witness at trial. Collin explains how this experience led him to found New Era ADR, a company designed to fix the broken legal system by focusing on storytelling over procedure and aligning incentives with a flat-fee model.
Finally, stick around for our new Counter Program segment, "Travels with Jared and Child," where Jared's daughter Gracie describes a truly wild trip to a horse show that included a very sketchy Wendy's, a horse show injury, and a driver's grave in the drive-thru.
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Jared and special guest Adam Kosloff of Virtuoso Content are here to discuss everything from content marketing and AI to the truly bizarre (and disgusting) world of Urban Dictionary. First, Jared hits the three things you need to be a content marketing monster, focusing on anchor content, a content calendar, and learning how to write for AI. Then, Adam discusses his new book, The Treasure Map, and offers a project management-focused approach to translating your experience into a book worth reading. Finally, stick around for Suburban Dictionary, this week's Counter Program segment, where Jared and Adam put their dad-hood to the test by trying to guess the definitions of the Internet's best and worst slang.
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Host Jared Correia and special guest Steve Seckler of Seckler Attorney Coaching are here to deliver a masterclass in legal business, career development, and rock & roll history.
First, Jared shares his "Missing Links" monologue, revealing the underutilized features in the software you're probably using every day. He exposes why so many firms are still using standalone tools like Dropbox and Calendly when they're already paying for and ignoring the powerful, built-in features in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Jared also breaks down the hidden gems in case management, CRM, and document assembly software, including how to use AI workflow agents and logic triggers to save time and automate your firm.
Then, Steve and Jared talk about Steve's new book, "Think a Lawyer, Act Like an Entrepreneur," and how to overcome lawyers' aversion to sales. They dive into the modern legal job market, the power of "authentic" business development , and offer advice for lawyers facing career transitions or burnout at any age.
Finally, stick around for our new Counter Program segment: "Deep Cuts with Steve Seckler, 1970s Edition." They reminisce about great albums from Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, and James Taylor, trying to find songs that aren't already classics.
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Jared Correia issues a strong warning to law firms and legal tech vendors about the ethical and professional responsibility risks of AI virtual receptionists, including the potential for unauthorized legal advice and data mismanagement. The conversation shifts with guest Eli Angote of The Best Notary, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and how his company is solving the logistical nightmare of estate planning by providing a trusted, outsourced solution for document signings. Eli also discusses his broader mission to increase access to justice and bridge the global wealth gap.
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