Communication is key in any workplace, but that's especially true in a high-stakes environment like legal. Sammi Sadicario, CEO of The Voice Experts, joins the show to discuss how firm leaders can use their voice most effectively to accomplish their goals and get people to listen, and get their employees to do the same. She also demonstrates a helpful exercise you can use every day to help calm your nerves before any big speech or meeting. This episode is brought to you by NetDocuments.

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Lateral recruitment remains a key element of law firms' hiring strategy, but what do firms need to know to ensure they're in the best position to succeed in that area? Greg Hamman and Julie Henson of Decipher Intel joined the show to discuss their report from earlier this year on lateral hiring trends and what the process does and should look like in 2025. They also delve into how AI is impacting hiring and where the technology is heading.

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