MiLawyer Podcast

MiLawyer Podcast

Spotlight Media Studios

Episodes 113
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (13)
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

Brought to you by the State Bar of Michigan, this podcast provides legal professionals in Michigan with insights and strategies to help you improve your practice and protect your well-being. Join us as hosts Molly Ranns and Savanna Polimeni talk with legal experts, innovators, and visionaries each month.

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 2: Legal Storytelling with Michael J. Steinberg

May 13, 2026 22m

Storytelling isn’t just for screenwriters. It’s an important skill for attorneys to have, too. Michael J. Steinberg, a civil rights attorney, law professor, storyteller with NPR’s “The Moth Radio…

S2E1 Ep. 1: Real Talk with Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh

Mar 31, 2026 30m

Struggling to balance the stress of your legal career? You’re not alone. Hear how Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh built her work-life balance, including her personal wellness practices, the tools she…

S2 Ep. 0: Introduction to MiLawyer Podcast

Mar 31, 2026 4m

The State Bar of Michigan understands the unique challenges Michigan attorneys face — and we’re here to help! Our all-new, monthly MiLawyer Podcast offers the chance to not only hear from colleagues…

S1E115 Meaningful Wellbeing in Work/Life Imbalance

Sep 08, 2025 29m

Pursuing perfect “balance” in our work and personal lives may not actually be a reasonable goal. There will inevitably be times when either work or home needs more of your attention, and that’s okay.…

S1E114 Record Retention Guidance for Your Law Firm

Aug 11, 2025 34m

Law firms deal with a mountain of sensitive documents and communications, so knowing how to manage them appropriately—and ethically—is a must for every attorney. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway…

S1E111 Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law

Jul 14, 2025 30m

We see higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and more in the legal profession, but what can we do to change it? In the difficulties of the practice of law, some attorneys struggle to…

S1E108 “The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer” with Judy Selby

Jun 09, 2025 27m

Drawing from over 30 years experience in legal practice, Judy Selby’s newest book offers a wealth of knowledge for attorneys looking to move forward with confidence in their legal career. Molly Ranns…

S1E111 A New Study on Lawyer Mental Health and Wellbeing

May 12, 2025 27m

After the ABA’s 2016 study of mental health and substance use disorders among lawyers, it became well known that lawyers face particular challenges concerning addiction and wellbeing and that there…

S1E110 The AI Legal Impacts All Lawyers Should Know

Apr 14, 2025 35m

With the explosion of AI products, apps, software integrations, and more., many attorneys have no small amount of nervousness about whether they should trust this technology and, if so, how to use it…

S1E109 Managing Menopause for Women in Law — Reclaiming Confidence in Your Career

Mar 10, 2025 36m

The stresses and demands of a legal career take their toll on all attorneys, but women lawyers face the additional challenge of navigating menopause in the midst of their professional journey. After…

S1E108 Previewing ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Feb 10, 2025 30m

With TECHSHOW coming up on April 2-5, Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome conference co-chairs Julie Bays and Stephen Embry to learn more about the offerings for 2025 attendees. TECHSHOW is unique…

S1E107 When You Can’t Afford to Have a Bad Day – Confidential LAP Support

Jan 13, 2025 27m

Lawyers, amongst other “safety-sensitive” professionals like doctors, police officers, etc., aren’t allowed to have a bad day at work. If you aren’t doing your best, someone could get hurt, and the…

S1E106 How to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Legal Workplaces

Dec 09, 2024 31m

Our country has become increasingly diverse, but the legal profession often does not reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome Gregory Conyers to…

S1E105 Positive Lawyering: Cultivating Values and Compassion in the Legal Profession

Nov 11, 2024 36m

Using positive psychology tailored to the unique needs of lawyers and law students, attorney Jordana Confino helps others in the profession improve their wellbeing and thrive in legal practice. JoAnn…

S1E104 Succession Planning — Updates for Rule 21

Oct 14, 2024 28m

What’s next for Rule 21? After a year of progress, JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns welcome April Alleman back to the podcast to learn about the updates for important elements of Michigan’s succession…

S1E103 Balancing Wellbeing, Professionalism, and Civility

Sep 09, 2024 26m

Between forty and seventy percent of all malpractice claims and disciplinary proceedings are directly related to untreated mental health or substance abuse issues. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway…

S1E102 How to Enhance Your Legal Services with Microsoft Copilot

Aug 12, 2024 18m

Is AI coming for your job as an attorney? Ben Schorr of Microsoft has the short answer—no! But, AI can come alongside you to help you do your work even better. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk…

S1E101 Mental Health Resources with Joe Ankus

Jul 08, 2024 36m

Due to his lived experience with stress and anxiety in the practice of law, Joe Ankus was inspired to get involved in mental health education in the legal profession. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway…

S1E100 How to Dissect and Understand Your Cyber Insurance Policy

Jun 10, 2024 29m

Cyber threats abound in our modern world, and lawyers and law firms are prime targets due to the sensitive nature of the information they hold in trust for clients. As such, cyber insurance is…

S1E99 A Better Perspective: How Mindset Shifts Can Enrich Life and Legal Practice

May 13, 2024 30m

Legal practice can be stressful, and it is all too common to go through difficult seasons which, in turn, lead to negative impacts on our overall wellbeing. But, there are ways to equip lawyers with…

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MiLawyer Podcast has published 113 episodes since January 2018, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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