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On Record PR
Hosted by Gina Rubel · EN
Our multi-award-winning podcast dives deep into the strategies and insights that matter most to law firm leaders tasked with driving growth, innovation, and success. Our weekly episodes are created for decision-makers at law firms. Whether you are a managing partner, chief, executive committee member, or practice or industry group chair, our show is your resource for navigating complex challenges, fostering strategic growth, and staying ahead in an evolving legal landscape. We welcome topic ideas at podcast@onrecordpr.com.
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AI, Value, and the Hard Conversations Law Firms Can't Avoid
2w ago00:40:20Tap to summarizeEric Dodson Greenberg, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Cox Media Group, joins Jennifer Simpson Carr and Maria Aronson for a conversation about AI, value, client relationships, and the future of legal judgment. From pricing pressure and transparency to associate training and business development, Eric explains why AI should open the door to a deeper conversation about value.
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Why Law Firm Transformation Is No Longer Optional and What It Means for Law Firm Leaders
Apr 2700:34:35Tap to summarizeFollowing the Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference, Gina Rubel, Jennifer Simpson Carr, and Maria Aronson discuss what this moment of transformation really means for law firms. From AI-driven disruption to shifting client expectations, this episode explores how law firm leaders must move beyond awareness and begin operationalizing change. They also explore why leadership, agility, and strategic communications are now central to firm survival and long-term relevance.
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From Information to Experience: How Law Firms Can Deliver Real Value in a Saturated Content Market
Apr 1300:27:44Tap to summarizeAs law firms produce more content than ever, audiences are becoming more selective with their time. In this episode, International Faculty member Valerie Madamba joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to discuss the shift from information delivery to experience design. They explore why traditional presentations fall short and how firms can create meaningful, engaging interactions that clients actually value.
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The Billable Hour Debate Is Over: What Law Firm Leaders Must Decide Now
Mar 3000:20:29Tap to summarizeFor years, law firms have debated whether the billable hour would change. That question is no longer theoretical; it is happening. In this episode, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr explore how client expectations, AI-driven efficiency, and economic pressure are reshaping how firms define value, structure pricing, and lead through transformation.
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How AI Is Reshaping Where Legal Value Lives
Mar 1600:28:15Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence is no longer a future conversation for law firms; it is already reshaping how legal work gets done. In this episode, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr discuss insights from several recent legal industry conferences, exploring how AI is shifting the value of legal services toward strategic judgment, why firms must rethink processes before adopting new technology, and how talent development must evolve.
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AI, Governance, and the Rule of Law: Leadership Under Pressure
Mar 200:23:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr reflect on the CCBJ Women in Business & Law Conference and unpack a timely case study involving AI company Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense. They explore the growing tension between what is lawful and what is defensible, and why values-based positioning is becoming a strategic imperative for law firm leaders.
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The Three Issues Defining the Legal Market Today
Feb 1700:23:19Tap to summarizeGina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr break down three shifts reshaping the legal market: selective pricing power, fragmented client loyalty, and the growing AI credibility gap. From premium rates for high-stakes work to clients unbundling spend and demanding proof of innovation, this conversation offers law firm leaders a practical lens for 2026 decision-making.
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How to Communicate a Law Firm Merger to Build Trust
Feb 200:28:15Tap to summarizeOne of the greatest risks in a law firm merger has nothing to do with structure, scale, or strategy. It is how the merger is communicated. In this episode, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr explain why merger communications have become a core leadership responsibility, shaping trust, talent retention, and client confidence long before a deal is ever announced.
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Why Newswires Matter More in the Age of Generative AI
Jan 2000:21:36Tap to summarizeAs generative AI reshapes search, newswires are no longer simply distribution tools; they are authority signals. In this episode, Sarah Larson joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to discuss how trusted, high-domain sources influence generative engine results, why consistent presence matters more than clicks, and how law firms can future-proof visibility by feeding machines the right information.
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What Comes Next for Law Firm Leaders in 2026
Jan 500:20:50Tap to summarizeAs firms enter 2026, many of last year's pressures haven't disappeared—they've intensified. In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr examine what law firm leaders are already grappling with: flexibility that must translate into action, talent shifts reshaping culture, and AI's growing impact on pricing, leadership, and client trust. This is a conversation about priorities, not predictions—and the cost of standing still.
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