Episodes

  • Ep. 2: Legal Storytelling with Michael J. Steinberg

    Ep. 2: Legal Storytelling with Michael J. Steinberg
    May 13 2026
    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 Hour,” and this year’s GLLC keynote speaker, explains the relationship between storytelling and the law, how law schools are integrating skills like storytelling into their legal curriculums, and how he balances his career with his personal life.
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 1: Real Talk with Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh

    Ep. 1: Real Talk with Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh
    Mar 31 2026
    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 uses to stay grounded, and how she manages her responsibilities at both work and home.
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 0: Introduction to MiLawyer Podcast

    Ep. 0: Introduction to MiLawyer Podcast
    Mar 31 2026
    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 who have been in your stressed-out shoes but also learn their top tips and tools to succeed and thrive. Learn more in this introductory episode.
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    4 mins
  • Meaningful Wellbeing in Work/Life Imbalance

    Meaningful Wellbeing in Work/Life Imbalance
    Sep 8 2025
    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. Instead of striving for an elusive sense of balance, focusing on setting meaningful boundaries and prioritizing well-being can help lawyers move toward a healthier mindset. Molly Ranns talks with Robinjit Eagleson about her many years in legal practice and how she has navigated seasons of burnout, vicarious trauma, and other professional challenges to reconnect with her personal values and sense of purpose as an attorney. Robinjit Eagleson is Lawyer Services Program Director at State Bar of Michigan.
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    30 mins
  • Record Retention Guidance for Your Law Firm

    Record Retention Guidance for Your Law Firm
    Aug 11 2025
    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 welcome Alecia Chandler to discuss how to develop a robust records retention policy tailored to your law firm. Alecia guides lawyers through the process of creating a retention policy that can be customized to their practice area, including considerations for differing document retention requirements in specific areas of the law. Learn more: Ethics: Record Retention Kit - State Bar of Michigan Alecia Chandler is an attorney and Professional Responsibility Programs Director at the State Bar of Michigan.
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    35 mins
  • Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law

    Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law
    Jul 14 2025
    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 care for themselves in the midst of the critical care they must provide their clients. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the adversarial systems lawyers must operate within and how to protect wellbeing in the midst of these challenges. Rick Barinbaum, LMSW, is a clinical social worker, educator,and practitioner.
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    31 mins
  • “The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer” with Judy Selby

    “The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer” with Judy Selby
    Jun 9 2025
    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 and JoAnn Hathaway sit down with Judy to learn her insights on creating meaningful relationships with clients while growing a brand that reflects your personal values. And, when it comes to wellbeing, Judy has practical, realistic advice that helps attorneys avoid the pitfalls that could negatively impact their progress. Read Judy’s book to learn more! The Untold Secrets to Thrive as a Lawyer: Six Steps to Ignite Your Legal Career Even if You Didn’t Go to Harvard or Yale judyselby.com
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    27 mins
  • A New Study on Lawyer Mental Health and Wellbeing

    A New Study on Lawyer Mental Health and Wellbeing
    May 12 2025
    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 were often barriers to recovery. Now, nearly 10 years later, where do we stand? Molly Ranns welcomes Patrick Krill, a lawyer, counselor, and researcher, to learn about his current research which will follow up on the 2016 ABA study. They discuss aspects of wellbeing that have improved in recent years and later dig into the areas where trends show continued struggle throughout the profession. Learn more: What's New with Mental Health and Well-Being in the Legal Profession: Progress, But More Needs to Be Done Patrick Krill - Krill Strategies Patrick Krill is the founder of Krill Strategies, a behavioral health consulting firm exclusively for the legal profession.
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    28 mins