How the Legal Workplace Is Evolving and What it Means for You!

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of the legal workplace and offers career advice from expert Chere Estrin.

How is the legal profession evolving, and what does it mean for your career? In this episode, host Tony Sipp welcomes a very special, nationally renowned, guest, Chere Estrin for a look into the future of the legal workplace. Estrin is a guiding force in the legal profession and a nationally recognized voice on career development in the field. She’s the CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing, the author of 12 books, and the creator of the podcast Lawfully Employed and The Estrin Report blog. Hear how to adapt and stand out and what traps you need to avoid in the new world of law. AI has jolted the industry, but it’s not just about technology. Paralegals are being tasked with increasingly complex duties, you’ve got to keep your skills current and show initiative every day. Estrin provides insights and advice you can use now, whether that’s in your current job or when searching for your next step. The moves you make today can make or break your career. Start “future proofing” your life and getting ahead now. Mentioned in This Episode: The Estrin Report, blog Lawfully Employed, podcast “If I Lost My Job Tomorrow, Here’s How AI Would Fix My Resume Before Lunch,” by Chere Estrin “Hot Flashes…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Sipp

Guest: Chere Estrin

Topics covered

• legal profession evolution
• career development
• AI in law
• paralegal duties
• future proofing careers

Keywords

• legal workplace
• career advice
• paralegals
• AI impact
• skills development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Estrin Legal Staffing, Legal Talk Network

Books & works: The Estrin Report, Lawfully Employed, If I Lost My Job Tomorrow, Here’s How AI Would Fix My Resume Before Lunch, Hot Flashes, Cool Resume: Still Billable. Still Brilliant. Resumes for Legal Professional Women Who Aren't Done Yet, Power Plays

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