Counsel Cast
Counsel Cast

Counsel Cast

Karin Conroy

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Law school prepares you for legal battles, but a law degree is not enough to win in the marketplace. The legal industry presents marketing challenges unlike those found elsewhere, and therefore you need to equip yourself with the best digital marketing practices to achieve meaningful results. You must start moving beyond usual tactics and implement strategies that align with your goals. You require experienced representation to help you navigate the twists and turns of a complex battle for clients. This is where the Counsel Cast comes in. This podcast provides clear, actionable answers to the most difficult marketing questions for your law firm so you can achieve more. This is for every law firm in search of a team who not only has a profound grasp of the intricacies of the legal field but also brings a distinctive blend of creativity and strategic vision essential for mastering the ever-evolving landscape of online marketing. An extension of the Conroy Creative Counsel’s Marketing Co-Counsel® Program, this show breaks down the winning strategy you need to confidently launch or expand your firm. Each week, discover how to strategically position yourself for expanded reach with local and national markets using impactful design, thought leadership, and effective digital marketing tactics. Tune in to engaging episodes that have captivated lawyers worldwide industry experts, seasoned marketers, and legal professionals share their insights, experiences, and strategies that drive success in legal marketing. Discover how to identify your needs and formulate a strategic plan, ensuring your marketing efforts are effectively aligned with your firm’s goals. Learn comprehensive branding approaches that will secure successful results. Boost your search rank and revenue by modernizing your law firm’s website using intricate SEO practices. Of course, find out how to unify your marketing approach under a single strategy to create sustainable momentum and growth Providing deeper insights and knowledge to make your law firm the best it could ever be is the show’s Thought Leaders’ Library, consisting of book recommendations from the guests themselves. These must-read books will impart you with the necessary insights and advice every lawyer must know and take to heart. Your host is legal marketing consultant Karin Conroy, founder of Conroy Creative Counsel. Karin and her team’s goal is to enhance the success of the clients she works with through a proven online marketing process. She doesn‘t leave the success of her projects up to creative chance but uses measurable systems that result in more reach and revenue through strategic branding and positioning. Karin brings to the show more than just an understanding of which marketing strategies work in today’s vast online space. More than that, she draws upon her extensive background in legal marketing and infuses it with deep insights, innovative approaches, and practical tactics tailored specifically for law firms aiming to excel. Her signature approach is born from her MBA from the University of California, insights developed over several years of corporate marketing, and broad experience over more than a decade serving the legal industry. Karin’s experience allows her to navigate the challenges and opportunities of digital marketing, ensuring a transformative creative representation that will propel every law firm toward unparalleled growth and success. Engage, expand, and elevate your firm with custom tailored solutions. Join Karin, uncovering the best marketing strategies you can implement right now. Gather the best insights and advice from her expert guests with interesting stories and invaluable advice. This is your chance to elevate your reputation, and become the growth-minded firm you want to be. Listen to these thought-provoking, informative, and exciting episodes today and unleash the full potential of your law firm.

Recent Episodes

The Cyber Threats Lurking in Your Law Firm’s AI Stack with Tom Kirkham
DEC 9, 2025
The Cyber Threats Lurking in Your Law Firm’s AI Stack with Tom Kirkham
Cyber warfare is no longer a distant threat reserved for governments and billion-dollar corporations. In this eye-opening episode of Counsel Cast, host Karin Conroy sits down with Tom Kirkham, cybersecurity expert and CEO of Kirkham Iron Tech, to reveal how AI, ransomware, deepfakes, and social engineering are now actively targeting law firms of every size.From fake text messages and phishing emails that fool even seasoned professionals, to nation-state level cyber weapons being used against small firms, Tom explains why no law firm is too small to be a target and why human behavior, not just technology, is the weakest link in every breach.They break down the real cost of ransomware attacks, why paying the ransom is often only the beginning, how long-term backdoors are planted during “simple” attacks, and why 40–60 percent of small businesses never recover after a major cyber incident.This episode delivers a clear message. Cybersecurity is no longer optional. It is a core leadership responsibility.📌 You’ll learn:Why ransomware is now the number one cyber threat facing law firmsHow AI is being used by both hackers and defendersWhat “Human In The Loop” security really meansWhy 95 percent of major cyber breaches begin with human errorHow deepfakes and voice cloning are already disrupting trust in legal systemsWhat an EDR is and why every firm must have oneWhy IT and cybersecurity are two different specialtiesHow law firms become targets through LinkedIn and public dataThe true cost of a law firm being down for just one hourWhy cybersecurity awareness training is the cheapest and most powerful defenseHow ransomware attacks often hide advanced persistent threats inside themWhat law firm leaders must stop delegating and start owning💡 Featuring:Real-world case examples of ransomware attacks against small and mid-sized law firms, behind-the-scenes breakdowns of how nation-state cyber weapons trickle into everyday business attacks, and firsthand stories of long-con scams like “pig butchering” that quietly drain trust before the real breach hits. Tom shares how AI is now used to scrape LinkedIn, map law firm org charts, clone voices, and generate flawless phishing campaigns that bypass traditional spam filters. Karin and Tom give listeners actionable tips on:0:00 Introduction and today’s cyber threat landscape1:00 How cyber attacks have evolved with AI5:00 Why ransomware is still the greatest threat to law firms9:00 Why law firms are valuable targets, even the smallest ones12:00 The danger of putting confidential information into AI tools15:00 Deepfakes, voice cloning, and erosion of trust19:00 Why most security breaches are caused by human behavior23:00 The rise of long-con scams and “pig butchering” fraud26:00 How attackers use LinkedIn and public data to target firms30:00 Why firing the employee who clicked is the wrong response33:00 The NIST Framework and the five pillars of cybersecurity38:00 How EDR tools actually stop modern attacks41:00 Business continuity, disaster recovery, and real downtime costs45:00 The financial reality of cybersecurity investment48:00 Why 40–60 percent of small firms never recover from breaches50:00 Book recommendation and the role of culture in security57:00 The first step every firm should take today1:01:00 Final thoughts on leadership, responsibility, and actionResources mentioned in this episode:This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole PerlrothConnect with Tom:YouTube: https://youtu.be/MVsyN0464ZM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkhamirontech/ Twitter: https://x.com/kirkhamirontechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/51698665/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirkhamirontech https://www.kirkhamirontech.com Connect with meInstagramPinterestFacebookTwitterKarin on TwitterKarin on LinkedInConroy Creative Counsel on Facebookhttps://conroycreativecounsel.com 
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Legal Tech 2026: What Firms Need to Know
NOV 25, 2025
Legal Tech 2026: What Firms Need to Know
In this episode of Counsel Cast, host Karin Conroy welcomes Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio, for a deep dive into Legal Tech 2026 and the insights driving Clio’s newest Legal Trends Report. Joshua has spent more than a decade studying the intersection of law and technology, advising legal teams across North America, and translating lawyer needs into groundbreaking legal tech innovations.Together, Karin and Joshua explore the changing landscape of legal services, the data behind what separates growing firms from shrinking ones, and the real world impact AI, automation, and cloud-based systems are having on the legal industry right now. They unpack Clio’s cognitive load study, the firm-level data from more than 400,000 legal professionals, and the seismic shift coming with Clio’s acquisition of vLex and Fastcase.Joshua explains why 2026 will be a defining year for legal professionals, what firms must prioritize to compete, and why the most successful lawyers are no longer choosing between technology and the human touch. They are blending both to create a faster, smarter, client-centered practice.📌 You’ll learn:Why 2026 marks a major turning point in legal technologyWhat Clio’s data shows about growing, stable, and shrinking law firmsThe one metric that predicts whether a firm is scaling or strugglingHow AI reduces cognitive load, increases accuracy, and decreases stressWhy clients expect online scheduling, intake, and fast responsesHow vLex and Clio’s new global library will reshape legal researchThe difference between using AI for operations versus legal judgmentHow to build a Human In The Loop system that protects trust and ethicsWhere AI should never replace a lawyerWhat law firm tasks are ripe for automation todayHow fast moving firms will outpace slow adoptersWhy transparency with AI builds client trustWhat firms can experiment with immediately to future proof their practice💡 Featuring:Real world examples from Clio’s Legal Trends Report, insights from a 63 lawyer neuroscience study on stress and productivity, a breakdown of how AI tools impact accuracy and efficiency, and a clear look at how the line between the business of law and the practice of law is dissolving. Joshua also shares how predictive workflows, automated deadlines, and real time alerts will help firms deliver stronger outcomes with less friction.Karin and Joshua give listeners actionable tips on:0:00 Intro01:00 How legal tech adoption has evolved and why 2026 marks a major turning point05:00 What Clio’s Legal Trends Report reveals about growing vs. shrinking law firms09:30 The one metric that predicts whether a firm will scale12:00 How AI reduces admin time and increases billable hours15:00 Inside Clio’s neuroscience study on cognitive load and lawyer stress19:00 Where AI helps and where human judgment is still essential23:00 How clients feel about AI interactions and why transparency builds trust26:00 Clio’s acquisition of vLex and what it means for the future of research30:00 The future of intake, automation, and AI powered workflows35:00 The risks and opportunities of AI adjudication40:00 What firms should start doing today to prepare for Legal Tech 202647:00 Why this is the best moment in history to be a lawyerResources mentioned in this episode:Legal Trends Report: https://www.clio.com/ltrCivil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia)Clio Manage, Clio Grow, and Clio DuovLex Global LibraryTomorrow’s Lawyers by Richard SusskindConnect with Joshua:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualenon/ https://www.clio.com Connect with meInstagramPinterestFacebookTwitterKarin on TwitterKarin on LinkedInConroy Creative Counsel on Facebookhttps://conroycreativecounsel.com 
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52 MIN