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

Leading Through RTO: Talent, Culture, and Communication

Leading Through RTO: Talent, Culture, and Communication

From Am Law 50 in-office mandates to firms doubling down on virtual models, RTO is reshaping culture, collaboration, mentorship, and talent retention across the legal industry. In this episode, Gina and Jennifer share strategies for transparent communication, defining benefits clearly, and building internal champions to drive buy-in during this pivotal shift.

September 2025

Developing Tomorrow’s Law Firm Leaders: From Water Cooler Moments to Leadership Academies

Developing Tomorrow’s Law Firm Leaders: From Water Cooler Moments to Leadership Academies

In this follow-up to last week’s On Record PR episode on partner leadership, host Jennifer Simpson Carr sits down again with Mark Beese, leadership consultant and member of Furia Rubel’s International Faculty, to focus on the next generation of law firm leaders, including senior associates, junior partners, and rising stars preparing to take on leadership roles.

August 2025

Why Partner Development is the Key to Law Firm Resilience

Why Partner Development is the Key to Law Firm Resilience

International Faculty member Mark Beese discusses the need for partner-level leadership development in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. Mark shares his perspective on the lack of formal leadership training in law firms, the real costs of that gap for engagement and retention, and practical ways firms can build leadership capacity to meet the challenges of today.

August 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