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Bottom Up

Bottom Up

De: Joe Forward
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What issues matter most to young lawyers? Where can new lawyers go to find career advice, professional insights, practice tips, and more? Bottom Up is a podcast dedicated to examining today's legal challenges. Produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin and hosted by Emil Ovbiagele, a young lawyer and founder of a small law firm based in Milwaukee, each episode features frank discussions and relatable stories that highlight the interests and opportunities for attorneys working to establish their practice their way.© 2025 Desarrollo Personal Economía Exito Profesional Éxito Personal
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  • Episode 30: Legal Blogging with LexBlog CEO Kevin O'Keefe

    Episode 30: Legal Blogging with LexBlog CEO Kevin O'Keefe
    Mar 6 2026

    Explore the evolution and impact of legal blogging with Kevin O'Keefe, CEO of LexBlog Inc., as he shares insights on how lawyers can leverage blogs for reputation, niche authority, and adapting to AI advancements. The LexBlog Library "indexes and archives legal commentary published across the web, providing the structure and metadata required to power the AI-driven web."

    O'Keefe, who started his legal career as a trial lawyer in La Crosse, discusses his path into the legal tech world, the democratization of legal publishing through blogs, and how lawyers can leverage legal blogs in an Internet age now dominated by AI. Joe Forward and Peter Kraemer, of the State Bar of Wisconsin, lead the discussion with O'Keefe, a pioneer of legal blogging in the U.S.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Blogging and Legal Insights 02:15 The Evolution of LexBlog and Its Impact 04:32 Understanding the LexBlog Platform 06:58 The Importance of Independent Blogging 09:11 Niche Blogging and Its Benefits 11:38 Strategies for Successful Blogging 14:02 Overcoming Blogging Challenges 16:33 Getting Started with Blogging 19:50 Kevin O'Keefe's Journey from Lawyer to Tech Entrepreneur 25:51 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 27:17 The Impact of AI on Legal Practice 29:14 Building Relationships Through Blogging 32:37 The Role of LexBlog in Legal Blogging 35:20 The Birth of WisLawNOW 38:58 The Future of Legal Blogging and AI
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    52 m
  • Episode 29: Private Bar Assigned Counsel Program, State Public Defender with Kathleen Pakes and Melissa Lamb

    Episode 29: Private Bar Assigned Counsel Program, State Public Defender with Kathleen Pakes and Melissa Lamb
    Dec 1 2025

    Through the Assigned Counsel Program, the Wisconsin State Public Defender (SPD) appoints private bar attorneys to handle conflict cases, providing attorneys with courtroom experience in criminal cases representing clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies across the state. "You can absolutely do it," said attorney Kathleen Pakes, director of the Assigned Counsel Program.

    Pakes is talking about new or newer attorneys who may be interested in taking assigned cases, noting SPD provides training and other resources. Learn more about the opportunities in Episode 29 of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Bottom Up Podcast, a bonus episode with Pakes and program and policy supervisor Melissa Lamb, hosted by State Bar Communications Director Joe Forward.

    This conversation explains the program and explores the essential qualities and motivations of public defenders, the unique challenges they face, and the critical role they play in upholding justice and protecting clients' rights.

    Chapters

    00:00 – Introduction to the Episode

    00:55 – Guest Introductions: Melissa Lamb and Kathleen Pakes

    02:20 – What Is the Assigned Counsel Program?

    04:15 – History and Attorney Shortage Challenges

    06:31 – How Attorneys Join and Work with SPD Assigned Counsel

    08:20 – Mentorship, Training, and Community Support

    11:10 – Why Assigned Counsel Is Valuable for Young Lawyers

    12:40 – Case Types, Flexibility, and Attorney Lifestyles

    13:37 – Parenting, Lifestyle, and Remote Work Options

    14:55 – Trials, Timelines, and Misdemeanor Case Duration

    15:42 – The Crisis in Rural Counties

    16:45 – Remote Hearings and Travel Compensation

    18:00 – Staffing Needs at SPD and Public Defender Hiring

    19:20 – Student Loan Forgiveness for Assigned Counsel Work

    20:22 – What Makes a Good Public Defender?

    22:41 – What Keeps Attorneys at SPD?

    25:03 – Caseloads and Demand for Attorneys

    27:40 – Encouragement to Attorneys Considering the Program

    29:06 – Benefits for a Well-Rounded Legal Career

    31:29 – Flexibility, Work–Life Balance, and Rewards of the Work

    32:50 – How to Get Involved

    33:44 – Closing Remarks
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    35 m
  • Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher

    Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher
    Oct 7 2025
    Jesse Blocher is the author of a recently published book, "Wisconsin Tort Law: Products Liability," published by State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®. He's also an award-winning author for Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. In this episode of the Bottom Up Podcast, produced by the State Bar, the conversation explores Jesse's journey into law, the challenges faced by young lawyers, the decline of jury trials, and the intricacies of product liability law. A partner at Habush, Habush & Rottier, Jesse shares insights on how young lawyers can become go-to attorneys in trial practice, offers tips for success along the way, and discusses how writing projects have helped him develop various aspects of his practice. The sole author of the first of a three-part series on tort law, Jesse shares his writing process and discusses how lawyers can be mentors to the next generation through writing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Bottom Up Podcast 00:29 New Developments at the State Bar of Wisconsin 01:49 Meet the Author: Jesse Blocher 02:43 Jesse Blocher's Journey into Law 08:01 Early Career Challenges and Opportunities 12:21 The Disappearing Jury Trial 16:55 Exploring Products Liability Law 20:44 The Upcoming Tort Law Book Series 23:21 The Collaborative Writing Process 25:20 Motivations Behind Writing the Book 27:16 The Impact of 2011 Legislative Changes 31:15 Understanding Products Liability Cases 34:35 Real-World Applications of Products Liability 38:26 Challenges in Legal Writing 41:44 Target Audience and Practical Advice
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    48 m
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