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

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

GEO vs. SEO: How AI-Driven Search Is Rewriting Law Firm Visibility

GEO vs. SEO: How AI-Driven Search Is Rewriting Law Firm Visibility

Leslie Richards joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to demystify GEO—generative engine optimization—and its impact on law firm marketing. From zero-click results to authority signals across the digital ecosystem, they unpack how AI summaries cite sources and what that means for traffic, reputation, and referrals.

September 2025

Why Public and Media Relations ROI Can’t Always Be Measured

Why Public and Media Relations ROI Can’t Always Be Measured

From AVEs to attribution dashboards, law firms often struggle to prove the ROI of public and media relations. Jennifer Simpson Carr and Sarah Larson discuss why the most meaningful outcomes—trust, reputation, and credibility—can’t always be measured in clicks. They share strategies for reframing PR success, identifying alternative metrics, and helping law firm leaders recognize the long-term business value of communications.

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