Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer

Author: Legal Talk Network Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wonder how a lawyer's mind dissects the everyday world? That's the territory explored in Above the Law-Thinking Like a Lawyer, hosted by Joe Patrice, Kathryn Rubino, and Chris Williams from the legal news site. This isn't a dry analysis of case law, but a lively conversation where the hosts take common experiences-from pop culture phenomena and business trends to workplace dilemmas and current events-and run them through a distinctly legal filter. You'll hear them untangle the underlying principles, ethical knots, and surprising precedents hidden within topics everyone discusses. The result is often illuminating, sometimes dizzying, but always engaging as they debate whether that framework reveals clarity or complexity. Produced by the Legal Talk Network, the podcast sits at a unique crossroads of news, business, and career insights, offering a pragmatic yet entertaining look at how legal thinking shapes our understanding of everything. It’s for anyone curious about the mechanics of argument, the structure of rules, or just a smarter take on the week’s headlines. Tune in for a regular dose of perspective that is as thought-provoking as it is accessible, proving that a legal lens can be applied to far more than just a courtroom.
Episodes
Ho, Ho, Ho-Cast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:33
A very jolly podcast. ----- It's a very special holiday episode of Thinking Like A Lawyer with three straight "Ho" stories. First, Hogan Lovells irks associates with a bonus announcement without matching the industry sta…
Lawyers Who Do Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:49
Bringing new meaning to the court's order. ----- Can lunch save professional civility? Almost assuredly not, but one judge is going to try. Partnership isn't what it used to be. Instead of long careers with equity owners…
Replacing Judges With AI And Other Stupid Ideas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:12
Elon's got some thoughts on the judicial system. ----- Elon Musk says his AI will be able to deliver judicial opinions as soon as he feeds it "all" the cases. It will not, but his impulse sheds some light on a disturbing…
Law School Thought Pregnant Women Not Like Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
Get it? Combining two of the stories into one relevant title? ----- A pregnant law student sought modest accommodations when finals came over her due date. The school rejected the request saying, "Motherhood is not for t…
Law Firm Confidentiality Can't Be Left To The Honor System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:04
'Hey, please don't open this' is not a policy. ----- A law firm left its confidential internal documents with juicy information unprotected and was shocked, SHOCKED to find out attorneys read them. Pam Bondi is next at b…
Judge Throws Temper Tantrum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:29
Also... Matt Gaetz as Attorney General is something we have to contemplate? ----- The Federalist Society conference included a tour de force in rhetorical fallacy from the Fifth Circuit's Judge Edith Jones, suggesting th…
Biglaw Bonus Season Arrives! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
The race is on. ----- It's the most wonderful time of the year! Milbank continues to relish its role as the Pied Piper of Biglaw bonuses, once again jumping the traditional late November bonus announcement kickoff to set…
Sir Sam Alito Decides No Pesky 'Constitution' Governs Him [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:03
That Governing Document Can't Stop Me Because I Can't Read! ----- Sammy Alito openly defies the Constitution with European knighthood. Chicago Law tapes classes but isn't interested in letting students actually use those…
There's No Studying In Here, This Is The Library! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:14
Also, Tiffany may be number 1 in his heart (she's not), but she's also not number 1 in her class. ----- Of all the iconic lines from Dr. Strangelove, maybe the best is "You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!" Rec…