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On The Merits takes you behind the scenes of the legal world and the inner workings of law firms. This podcast offers in-depth analysis on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the business of law and the legal industry overall. You'll gain insights into how the latest government actions, policies, and business developments are impacting the industry and hear from leading attorn... more

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Now is the time of year when many law firms pressure their attorneys to get their clients to pay bills before the end of the year. It's something that clients loathe just as much as their attorneys, according to today's guest on our podcast, On The M... more

OpenAI is a relatively new tech startup with the litigation demands of a massive Fortune 500 company. That means that Che Chang, its general counsel, has had to scale up his department fast.

On today's episode of our podcast, On The Merits, Chang sp... more

It's been a difficult year for Brad Karp, chair of Wall Street law firm Paul Weiss. In January he suffered a heart attack and then, a few months later, he chose to strike a pro bono deal with the Trump administration to stave off a punitive executive... more

As Big Law looks for ways to scale up, McDermott Will & Schulte says it's looking at outside investment in the firm—a move that could set off a paradigm shift in how law firms run their businesses.

If it does sell a part of itself to investors, McDe... more

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Recent Guests

Che Chang
General Counsel at OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: OpenAI's GC Chang Shares Insights from 'Extremely Stressful' Job
Anthony McCusker
Chair of Goodwin Procter
Goodwin Procter
Episode: Goodwin Chair on Revenue Rise and New Competitors for Law Firms
Eric Greenberg
General Counsel of Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group
Episode: What a GC Wants to Hear From His Outside Law Firms on AI
Scott Shapiro
Professor at Yale Law School, focused on integrating AI into legal education
Yale Law School
Episode: Every Law Firm Should Build Their Own AI, Yale Professor Says
Mike Rechtin
Real estate lawyer specializing in data centers
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Data Center Explosion Hands Big Law Cross-Practice Opportunities
Michelle Kallen
Co-chair of the Appeals and Advocacy Practice, former Solicitor General of Virginia
Steptoe
Episode: Data Center Explosion Hands Big Law Cross-Practice Opportunities
Justin Stolte
Partner focusing on energy issues
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Data Center Explosion Hands Big Law Cross-Practice Opportunities
Nikia Gray
Executive Director of the National Association for Law Placement
National Association for Law Placement
Episode: Why Law Schools are Making a 'Big Mistake' in AI Era Admissions
Jessica Chin Somers
Former big law attorney and current managing director at Kinney Recruiting
Kinney Recruiting
Episode: King & Spalding 2,400 Hour Rule Is Just the Norm, Recruiter Says

Hosts

Jessie Kamens
Host who explores significant legal topics and industry changes, bringing expert insights into the inner workings of law firms and the legal field.
David Schultz
Host providing analysis on pressing legal matters, discussing the implications of governmental and industry changes, along with expert commentaries.
Jessi Kamens
Co-host contributing to discussions around legal and industry trends, emphasizing expert opinions from various stakeholders.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Always insightful and informative. The journalists do a great job explaining recent and intriguing issues!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Didi Sug
    United States2 years ago
  • Journalists with an Agenda Spitting Propaganda

    Journalists with no legal education seeing things through partisan and ideological lenses and distorting legal arguments to promote their world view. Good example of propaganda and fake journalism. Listen if you want to listen to bad journalism and see examples of propaganda

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Leea1776
    United States2 years ago
  • So Broad As To Be Useless

    This covers such a wide range of topics perhaps 1/7 episodes is of interest to a practitioner. I wish they did more industry specific podcasts like one for mass tort, one for securities litigation, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Here4youguys
    United States3 years ago
  • Seems good!

    Seems like a decent podcast but I couldn’t focus because the audio was so terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SaraClaireSharp
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the insightful analysis and depth of discussions on current legal trends.
Overall, the content is considered valuable for legal professionals seeking to stay informed.
There are some criticisms regarding perceived biases in reporting and a lack of focus on specific legal sectors.

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OpenAI's GC Chang Shares Insights from 'Extremely Stressful' Job
Q: How do you pick who you want to work with?
Decision-making for law firms involves collaboration with the internal team to identify the best fit for specific legal tasks, emphasizing expertise and cultural compatibility.
OpenAI's GC Chang Shares Insights from 'Extremely Stressful' Job
Q: Was there any inflection points throughout the four years where you kind of realize you needed certain expertise on your team?
The release of ChatGPT brought a rush of attention and concern, leading to the need for specific legal expertise, particularly in litigation and regulatory areas.
McDermott Wooing Outside Investment May Portend Industry Shakeup
Q: Why do you think McDermott is looking into a big move like this right now?
McDermott aims to leverage new capital investment opportunities to enhance service delivery while maintaining income for equity partners without traditional law firm financing limitations.
McDermott Wooing Outside Investment May Portend Industry Shakeup
Q: What are the benefits of this for McDermott and for the MSO?
The benefits include new opportunities for financing for McDermott, allowing them to enhance their delivery of legal services and compete with large accounting firms by attracting private equity investments.
Top In-House Lawyers Absorb More Responsibility, Much More Money
Q: What is going on with executive compensation and what is the SEC doing about it?
The SEC is considering updates to rules around executive compensation disclosures, which may affect how much is publicly available about legal leaders' salaries.

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