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

Replay: The Power of a Compelling Narrative in Litigation

Replay: The Power of a Compelling Narrative in Litigation

In this replay, Phil Goldberg, Office Managing Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, joins Gina Rubel to discuss the importance of messaging and narrative in litigation. They explore how public relations, litigation funding, and interdisciplinary collaboration shape outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom.

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

Say It Well:  Authentic Storytelling for Law Firm Leaders

Say It Well: Authentic Storytelling for Law Firm Leaders

Former presidential speechwriter and author of Say It Well, Terry Szuplat, joins Gina Rubel to discuss the power of authentic communication in high-stakes environments. From his behind-the-scenes lessons working with President Obama to his candid reflections on overcoming a fear of public speaking, Terry shares practical wisdom for leaders, lawyers, and communicators.

June 2025