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

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

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 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

AI Agents in Action: How Digital Colleagues Are Changing the Way We Work

AI Agents in Action: How Digital Colleagues Are Changing the Way We Work

Leslie Richards and Isabelle Horan break down AI agents—what they are, how they differ from other popular AI tools, and why they’re set to transform workflows across industries, including law. They also share practical ways professionals can prepare now to remain relevant and valuable in a rapidly changing landscape.

August 2025

How AI is Reshaping Digital Marketing and Law Firm Strategy

How AI is Reshaping Digital Marketing and Law Firm Strategy

Leslie Richards and Isabelle Horan share key takeaways from the 2025 DigiMarCon Conference, including how law firms can move beyond basic content generation and instead use generative AI tools for advanced strategic applications.

July 2025

How to Rank in the Age of AI Search

How to Rank in the Age of AI Search

Digital strategy expert Leslie Richards joins Gina Rubel to explore the seismic shift brought on by zero-click searches and AI-generated summaries. They break down how law firms can still rise to the top without traditional click-throughs by becoming trusted sources for AI results in tools like Google and ChatGPT.

July 2025