Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what's happening in the legal industry. Each episode tackles a subject that's worthy of a deep dive—from law firm profit hacks to Supreme Court showdowns to the most promising plays in legal tech. Hosted by Senior Litigation Reporter of the Daily Report Cedra Mayfield and Senior Staff Writer for the American Lawyer Patrick Smith, Legal Speak offers straight talk from experts, plus an inside-the-newsroom perspective on market-shaping stories.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 8:50
More than just a legal event, the GCC East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 10:30
More than just a legal event, the GCC East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:23
More than just a legal event, the GCC East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and…
Nov 10, 2026 · 7:10
More than just a legal event, the GCC East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and…
Nov 9, 2026 · 8:54
More than just a legal event, the GCC East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and…
Nov 9, 2026 · 10:27
More than just a legal event, the GCC East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and…
Nov 6, 2026 · 22:26
Law.com 's Marianna Wharry spoke with both outgoing Boston Bar Association president Suma Nair and incoming president Mark Fleming about her legacy and his plans for the post…
Oct 30, 2026 · 32:34
In this week's Legal Speak episode, law.com senior editor Christine Simmons and Mesa Five managing shareholder Blane Prescott discuss the end of the lockstep compensation era in…
Oct 9, 2026 · 9:35
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 8, 2026 · 9:18
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 7, 2026 · 8:47
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 7, 2026 · 6:34
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 6, 2026 · 10:58
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 5, 2026 · 10:04
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 5, 2026 · 10:25
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 1, 2026 · 7:39
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 1, 2026 · 12:32
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Oct 1, 2026 · 8:49
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 7:57
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 9:00
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29 th through October 1st at the…
Sep 29, 2026 · 6:41
For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29th through October 1st at the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 12:17
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:39
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:08
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:01
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 23, 2026 · 8:07
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:27
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:09
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 22, 2026 · 9:21
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:38
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 21, 2026 · 8:41
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 18, 2026 · 7:30
It's back . WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 17, 2026 · 9:04
It's back. WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 16, 2026 · 7:18
It's back. WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 15, 2026 · 7:05
It's back. WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:06
It's back. WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in…
Sep 11, 2026 · 22:35
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Legal Speak examines why the case against alleged attack architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has yet to go to trial. In this week's…
Sep 4, 2026 · 27:26
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com business of law reporter Vivienne Serret talks with Winston Taylor Miami Managing Partner Gustavo J. Membiela about the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 13:37
In this episode of Legal Speak, Law.com reporter Ella Sherman speaks with LexisNexis CTO Greg Dickason about LexisNexis' new Customer Innovation Lab in New York City that brings…
Aug 21, 2026 · 22:13
In this episode of Legal Speak, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau sits down with Wab Kadaba, global chair of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, to discuss how the law firm leader is…
Aug 14, 2026 · 27:31
In this Legal Speak episode, Law.com Busines s of Law reporter Vivienne Serret speaks with Holland & Knight partner Kayla Pragid about the business of building a niche practice…
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:05
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau and Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Hightower discuss how Cox…
Jul 24, 2026 · 25:45
In this week's episode, Legal Speak hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith chat with Law.com business of law reporter Vivviene Serret about her new podcast, "Southbound and…
Jul 17, 2026 · 36:43
In this week's Legal Speak episode, London-based Law.com International reporter Melina Block sits down with global CEO Justin D'Agostino to reflect on HSF Kramer's first year of…
Jul 10, 2026 · 32:29
In this week's episode, Legal Speak explores how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping law firm marketing and public relations. As AI-powered platforms such as…
Jul 2, 2026 · 31:30
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau and Chicago-Kent College of Law professor Sarah Fackrell examine a recent federal appeals court decision that…
Jun 26, 2026 · 28:07
In this week's Legal Speak episode, business of law reporter Jon Campisi examines the growing interest in outside investment in U.S. law firms and what it could mean for the…
Jun 18, 2026 · 25:15
In this week's episode, Legal Speak examines the notable career of renowned plaintiffs' attorney and Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan through the lens of his new book, "Life…
Jun 12, 2026 · 14:00
In this week's episode, Legal Speak explores the growing use of private judging as an alternative to traditional family court proceedings. As a former Palm Beach County family…
Jun 4, 2026 · 32:11
Daily Business Review and law.com reporter Annie Mayne had a chance to catch up with Scott Seaman and discuss his new book, which he co-authorized with two other Hinshaw…
May 29, 2026 · 46:45
In this week's Legal Speak episode, litigator W. Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm discusses his landmark $6 million social media addiction verdict against Meta Platforms and…
May 21, 2026 · 31:32
As Memorial Day weekend arrives far removed from winter sports season, Legal Speak is taking a moment to highlight a guest whose drive for excellence extends well beyond the…
May 1, 2026 · 12:49
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 30, 2026 · 11:40
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 29, 2026 · 11:26
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 28, 2026 · 10:58
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 27, 2026 · 18:52
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 23, 2026 · 29:43
In this episode, Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith speaks with Miguel Zaldivar, the CEO of the soon-to-be Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, about the genesis of the merger with…
Apr 22, 2026 · 12:14
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 21, 2026 · 13:00
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 20, 2026 · 12:43
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 20, 2026 · 12:46
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row! There were skeptics. The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done. Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was…
Apr 17, 2026 · 25:06
In this week's Legal Speak episode Georgia product liability litigator Rebekah Cooper sits down with Legal Speak's Cedra Mayfield to discuss potential liability claims and…
Apr 10, 2026 · 26:59
Michelle Morgante, regional managing editor of The Recorder, speaks with Amanda Bronstad about two recent verdicts that found social media platforms harmed the mental health of…
Apr 3, 2026 · 13:15
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Apr 3, 2026 · 15:51
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 31, 2026 · 14:44
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 31, 2026 · 12:33
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 31, 2026 · 10:43
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 30, 2026 · 13:04
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 30, 2026 · 14:12
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 27, 2026 · 13:01
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 26, 2026 · 11:19
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 26, 2026 · 16:18
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 25, 2026 · 14:56
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 25, 2026 · 12:52
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 24, 2026 · 13:45
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 23, 2026 · 10:42
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 23, 2026 · 16:10
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 20, 2026 · 13:51
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 19, 2026 · 9:54
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 19, 2026 · 13:04
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 18, 2026 · 11:33
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 17, 2026 · 52:14
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 13, 2026 · 11:10
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 13, 2026 · 13:45
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 12, 2026 · 10:17
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 10, 2026 · 12:48
Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York…
Mar 5, 2026 · 22:47
Ahead of the LegalWeek Conference taking place in New York City March 9-12, Legal Speak Producer Charles Garnar discusses the current state of artificial intelligence in the…
Mar 3, 2026 · 20:29
Over the past few weeks, Legal Speak has featured a series of interviews from our sister podcast, "Supreme Court Brief." In this final installment, Supreme Court Brief host Jimmy…
Feb 27, 2026 · 19:33
Attorney, author and journalist David Lat joins Legal Speak's Patrick Smith for a more detailed look at what transpired at Paul Weiss, what constitutes "fair" in the public…
Feb 25, 2026 · 16:51
This week, Legal Speak continues to feature a series of interviews from our sister podcast, "Supreme Court Brief. In this second installment, Supreme Court Brief host Jimmy…
Feb 20, 2026 · 24:28
Former Cravath business development and communications chief and current founder and president of Farone Advisors, Deborah Farone, discusses her new book, which lights a path for…
Feb 18, 2026 · 14:38
Over the next few weeks, Legal Speak will feature a series of interviews from our sister podcast, "Supreme Court Brief." In this first installment, Supreme Court Brief host Jimmy…
Feb 13, 2026 · 24:01
In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court.…
Feb 10, 2026 · 24:53
Geoffrey Potter runs a large anticounterfeiting practice for Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, which he has done since 1995. The practice had something of an international…
Jan 30, 2026 · 43:53
In this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the…
Jan 23, 2026 · 21:48
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues…
Jan 16, 2026 · 22:38
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright sheds light on the national implications of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. Hosts:…
Jan 9, 2026 · 32:30
Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of California Joe McNally details the legal elements involved in the extraction and pending prosecution of Venezuelan President…
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