5 PR Trends Law Firm Leaders Must Navigate in 2026

5 PR Trends Law Firm Leaders Must Navigate in 2026

Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr break down PR Daily’s top five trends for 2026 and translate them into practical implications for the legal industry. They explore how narrative intelligence, GEO, AI monitoring, video, and data governance intersect with crisis preparedness, business development, talent recruitment, and long-term reputation management.

December 2025

Replay: The Role of General Counsel in Times of Crisis

Replay: The Role of General Counsel in Times of Crisis

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Maria Feeley, the Chief Legal Officer of Washington and Lee University, to discuss the important role of the general counsel in times of crisis and GC’s expectations of outside counsel.

December 2025

Inside LMA’s TWxSW Conference: GEO, AI, Silos, and the Rule of Law

Inside LMA’s TWxSW Conference: GEO, AI, Silos, and the Rule of Law

To mark episode 200, host Jennifer Simpson Carr is joined by teammates Kim Miller, Mahalet Ropar, and Kyla Thompson to discuss top takeaways from LMA’s 2025 TWxSW Conference. They explore GEO and gated content, breaking down silos, responsible AI adoption, evolving pricing models, and a powerful fireside chat on the rule of law.

November 2025

How Law Firms Turn Trusted Voices into Reputation Capital

How Law Firms Turn Trusted Voices into Reputation Capital

From the C.O.P.E.S. method to “rules and tools,” Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr unpack what really moves the needle: speaking invites, media citations, backlinks, and peer referrals. Plus, a 5-step framework to activate authentic advocates without adding to the billable hour burden.

November 2025

Emotion, Trust, and AI: Your Law Firm’s Digital Footprint

Emotion, Trust, and AI: Your Law Firm’s Digital Footprint

From the reality that 95% of decisions are driven by emotion to the rise of nano-influencers and ethical AI, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr give law firm leaders practical steps to build credibility, manage risk, and convert digital trust into business outcomes.

October 2025

Relationships at the Speed of AI

Relationships at the Speed of AI

Fresh off the Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference, hosts Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr discuss a core theme reshaping the profession: in an AI-accelerated world, relationships are the differentiator. From client trust and judgment to reverse mentorship and “clear is kind” communication, they share a practical framework and rituals leaders can use to retain clients and talent.

October 2025

How Law Firms Can Build Collaborative Growth Models

How Law Firms Can Build Collaborative Growth Models

Deb Ruffins, a member of Furia Rubel’s International Faculty, returns to On Record PR to continue the conversation on why law firms must evolve beyond the billable hour. In this episode, she and Jennifer Simpson Carr explore how leaders can break down silos, incentivize collaboration, and implement accountability systems that drive sustainable growth and stronger client relationships.

October 2025

Beyond the Billable Hour: What Clients Really Want from Law Firms

Beyond the Billable Hour: What Clients Really Want from Law Firms

Former Big Law CMO and International Faculty member Deb Ruffins joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to examine the future of the billable hour. They explore why clients are pushing for new models, the risks firms face if they remain locked into traditional metrics, and how attorneys can shift from service providers to trusted business partners.

October 2025

How Google Knowledge Panels Build Trust in the Age of AI

How Google Knowledge Panels Build Trust in the Age of AI

Leslie Richards returns to demystify Google’s knowledge panels —what they are, why they matter, and how they intersect with GEO (generative engine optimization). They unpack how panels signal authority to both humans and AI, the realistic limits of “optimization,” and the practical steps attorneys can take now to build credibility before anyone clicks.

September 2025