🎙️ AI Is Not the Only Technology Lawyers Must Master: Why You Should Attend the Lawyers' Podcasting Conference, November 13–14, 2026, in Washington, DC

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From AI Security to Podcasting: Essential Technology Lessons for Lawyers

Yesterday I had the privilege of presenting "Prompting and Security" during the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's program, "Practical AI for Lawyers: The Tools and the Rules." 🤖 Thank you to PBI and to every attorney who joined us. Your questions were sharp. Your concerns were well-founded.

My core message was simple. A prompt is a disclosure, a data transfer, and a record. 🔐 Every time you paste text into a generative AI tool, you send words to a third party. Those words may be stored, reviewed, or used to train a model. We walked through Pennsylvania Joint Formal Opinion 2024-200 and ABA Formal Opinion 512. We then turned that guidance into practical habits: screen the data first, draft only what passes the screen, and secure the tool before you trust it.

On the drive home, one thought kept returning. AI is not the only technology reshaping how lawyers practice. It is simply the loudest. ⚖️

The Same Rules Apply to Every Tool You Use 🧰

Legal Tech Beyond AI: Podcasting Skills for Ethical Lawyers

The ethics framework we applied to AI prompts does not stop at chatbots. The same ABA Model Rules govern the microphone on your desk, the recording platform you invite a guest into, the cloud service that stores your raw audio, and the hosting company that publishes your episodes.

Consider how the analysis carries over:

  • Rule 1.1, Comment 8 (Competence) 📚 requires lawyers to keep abreast of "the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology." That duty covers your podcast host, your transcription service, and your video platform. It is not limited to AI.

  • Rule 1.6(c) (Confidentiality) 🔒 requires reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized disclosure of client information. A careless client story on a podcast episode is a disclosure. So is an unedited recording that captures a confidential call from the next office.

  • Rules 5.1 and 5.3 (Supervision) 👥 apply when an editor, producer, or virtual assistant touches your content. You remain responsible for their work.

  • Rule 7.1 (Communications About a Lawyer's Services) 📢 applies to what you say about yourself and your results on air. A podcast is a public communication about your practice.

  • Rule 5.5 (Unauthorized Practice) 🌎 matters once listeners in other states start sending you questions.

I explored how billing, disclosure, and Opinion 512 fit together in MTC: How Should Lawyers Bill for AI? Time, Tokens, Overhead, and Flat Fees Under ABA Formal Opinion 512. I have also written about how search and AI now shape client discovery in MTC: Hidden AI, GEO, and the ABA Model Rules. The thread connecting these pieces is consistent. Educated use plus adherence to bar ethics equals responsible practice.

Why Podcasting Is the Right Place to Practice These Skills 🎧

The 2026 Lawyers’ Podcasting Conference: Ethics-First Legal Technology

Podcasting is one of the most practical ways for a lawyer to build authority, educate the public, and earn referrals. It also touches nearly every category of technology a modern firm relies on. You will handle audio and video capture, remote guest recording, cloud file storage, AI-assisted editing and transcription, RSS feeds, hosting platforms, search visibility, and social distribution.

Each of those tools brings its own benefits and risks. Learning them in a focused, ethics-first setting builds competence that carries back into your daily practice. The lawyer who knows how to secure a guest recording also understands how to protect a client video call. The lawyer who reads a hosting platform's terms of service will read an AI vendor's terms with the same care. 🧠

That is exactly why I created The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Lawyers' Podcasting Conference.

What You Will Get in McLean 📍

The conference runs Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, 2026, in McLean, Virginia. The venue sits about a minute's walk from the Greensboro Metro station on the Washington, DC Metro Silver Line. 🚇

This is a hands-on program built on the framework from my book, The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting. Over two days, you will work through:

  • 🎯 Show strategy: choosing a niche, an audience, and a format that fits your practice and calendar

  • 🎤 Gear and recording: starting with what you already own and upgrading deliberately

  • ✂️ Editing and production: including AI-assisted tools with mandatory human review

  • 🌐 Hosting, RSS, and distribution: keeping control of your feed and your content

  • 🔎 SEO and GEO: making your episodes findable by search engines and AI answer engines

  • ⚖️ Ethics by design: confidentiality, advertising, supervision, and multijurisdictional issues built into your workflow from day one

You will leave with a workable show concept, a production workflow, a publishing plan, and a jurisdiction-aware ethics checklist. 🗂️

Learn From Lawyers Who Have Done It 🌟

Our confirmed faculty currently includes:

Build Authority Responsibly: Podcasting and Legal Technology Ethics

You Do Not Need to Be "Technical" 💡

If you attended yesterday's PBI program, you already proved something important. You are willing to learn new tools and the rules that come with them. That is the only prerequisite. Windows users, Mac users, first-time creators, and seasoned podcasters are all welcome.

Many of you told me yesterday that you feel pressure to "do something" with technology but are unsure where to start. Podcasting gives you a concrete project with a clear finish line. You will also build skills that transfer directly to client service. 🚀

Reserve Your Seat Today 🎟️

How Lawyers Can Podcast Securely, Ethically, and Effectively!

Registration is **$749.99** per attendee. Firms sending two or three people save $25 per ticket. Groups of four or more save $50 per ticket. Seats for a hands-on program are limited by design, so please do not wait.

👉 Get your tickets and full conference details here.

Have a question first? Email me directly at LPC@TheTechSavvyLawyer.Page. Please keep client details out of your message. Rule 1.6 applies to your inbox, too. 😉

Yesterday we talked about the tools and the rules of AI. In McLean, we will apply that same discipline to the full technology stack behind a professional podcast. I hope to see you there! 🎙️⚖️

Happy Lawyering!

Michael D.J.
The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page

🎙️ ABA Members Save $100 on the Lawyers' Podcasting Conference — Request Your Code by October 18, 2026!

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ABA Members can save $100 on their tickets for a short time!

I just returned from Boston and the ABA Law Practice Fall Meeting. 🏛️ The conversations there reminded me why I value this community. Law Practice Division members think hard about how lawyers work, market, and serve clients. Many of those conversations turned to podcasting.

So I want to say thank you to my fellow ABA members in a practical way. 🙌

💵 The Offer

Through Sunday, October 18, 2026, ABA members can save $100 on registration for The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Lawyers' Podcasting Conference. That reduces the regular $749.99 registration to $649.99.

The conference takes place Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, 2026, at 1765 Greensboro Station Place, 9th Floor, in McLean, Virginia. 🚇 The venue is one minute on foot from the Greensboro Metro station on the Silver Line.

✉️ How to Get Your Code

lawyers need to learn the Podcasting, Ethics, and AI Tools for Legal Professionals to grow your practice!

Requesting the code takes about two minutes. Send an email to LPC@TheTechSavvyLawyer.Page with:

  1. 👤 Your full name

  2. 📧 The email address you will use to register

  3. 🪪 A screenshot of your current ABA membership card

Most members can pull up the card in their ABA account online. A simple screenshot is all I need. I will reply with your code personally.

Please send your request by Friday, October 16 so you have time to register before the offer closes. 🗓️

A few housekeeping points:

  • The discount is for current ABA members only.

  • It cannot be combined with other discounts, including team pricing.

  • Your information is used only to confirm membership. It is not shared or sold.

A practical tip for firms: if two or more ABA members from the same office plan to attend, the $100 member discount beats our team savings of $25 or $50 per seat. Choose whichever saves you more. 👥

🎧 What You Get for Two Days

come learn with your peers how to create lawyer-centric Podcast workflows!

This is a working conference, not a lecture series. Every attendee leaves with a show concept, a format, an affordable gear list, a hosting and distribution plan, and an ethics checklist to review against their own jurisdiction's rules.

The program follows the roadmap in my book, The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting. We move from strategy to topic and audience, then to format, gear, recording, editing, hosting, distribution, and growth. 📈

You do not need to be technical. We start with the equipment you already own. Windows, Mac, or both are welcome. 💻

🎤 Who Is Teaching

The faculty brings real-world experience to the room:

⚖️ Why Ethics Gets Its Own Block

come learn How Lawyers Can Use Technology to Build Better Podcasts

A podcast is a public communication about your practice. That makes the ABA Model Rules part of every episode.

Rule 7.1 prohibits false or misleading communications about a lawyer's services. Episode titles, show notes, and guest introductions all count. Results-based stories need careful framing.

Rule 1.6 protects client information. A "harmless" anecdote can still identify a client when combined with a date, a location, or a practice niche. Your recording and editing tools matter here too. Under Rule 1.6(c), you must make reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Rule 5.5 comes into play once your audience crosses state lines. Listeners in other jurisdictions may treat general education as legal advice. Clear disclaimers and careful phrasing help.

Rule 1.1, Comment 8, ties it all together. Competence includes understanding the benefits and risks of relevant technology. That now includes AI-assisted editing, transcription, and the answer engines that summarize your content. I explored that last point in MTC: Hidden AI, GEO, and the ABA Model Rules. 🤖

If staff or contractors help produce your show, Rules 5.1 and 5.3 on supervision apply as well.

One more reminder about your code request. 🔒 Please send only your name, email, and membership card screenshot. Keep client matters out of the message entirely.

📅 Your Next Step

Come learn about AI, Ethics, and Podcasting in Modern Legal Practice!

Email LPC@TheTechSavvyLawyer.Page today with your name, email, and ABA card screenshot. Once you have your code, register here. Full program details live on the conference information page.

Not ready to commit? Get a feel for the conversation first on The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast. 🎧

To everyone I met in Boston: thank you. I hope to continue the conversation in McLean on November 13–14. 🤗

📢 🎙️ ANNOUNCEMENT: There Is Still Time to Get Tickets for The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Lawyers' Podcasting Conference — November 13–14, 2026, in McLean, Virginia

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Get your tickets today!

Early-bird pricing closed last night. The conference did not. 🎟️ Seats remain for The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Lawyers' Podcasting Conference, and registration is now $749.99 per person. If you meant to register and the deadline slipped past you, you have not missed your chance. You have simply moved to the regular rate.

📅 The essentials

  • When: Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, 2026

  • Where: 1765 Greensboro Station Place, 9th Floor, McLean, VA 22102 — one minute on foot from the Greensboro Metro station on the Silver Line 🚇

  • Price: $749.99 per attendee

  • Team savings: Two seats save $25 per seat. Four or more seats save $50 per seat. 👥

  • Register: Secure your seat here

  • Full details: Conference information page

🎤 Who you will learn from

🎙️ Carolyn Elefant of MyShingle.com on the Ethics of Podcasting.

The faculty has grown since we first saved the date. Carolyn Elefant of My Shingle was our first confirmed speaker (Carolyn Elefant Confirmed as First Speaker for the Lawyers' Podcasting Conference). Robert Ingalls of Lawpods joins me to discuss why lawyers should podcast and when outsourcing production makes sense (Robert Ingalls of Lawpods Joins Michael D.J. Eisenberg at The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcasting Conference). Most recently, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, signed on to address the legal side of content creation (Last Day for Lawyer Podcasting Conference Early-Bird Pricing: Meet New Speaker Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™).

More faculty announcements are coming. Watch this space. 👀

🛠️ What two days actually buys you

This is not an inspiration seminar. It is a working program. You arrive with an idea, or with nothing more than curiosity. You leave with a one-page launch plan covering your show premise, audience, format, gear list, hosting platform, launch date, and first three guests.

Day One covers the "why, what, and with what." We start with the business case for a legal podcast. Then we turn to findability. That means how episode titles, show notes, and transcripts work for traditional search and for AI answer engines. 🔎 You will choose a format that fits your calendar. You will also learn which gear to buy first and what to skip. A hands-on gear lab lets you hear the difference between setups yourself. 🎧

Day Two moves from recording to a published show. We cover guest preparation, release forms, editing, show notes, hosting, RSS ownership, and distribution. We also cover the marketing habits that build an audience over time. If you want a preview of the production mindset, read MTC: Why My Ecamm Creator Camp 2026 Trip Is a Signal for Every Lawyer Podcaster to Up Their Game! I am bringing those lessons to McLean.

No technical background is required. Windows, Mac, or both — you are welcome. 💻

⚖️ Why the ethics block matters

🎙️ Robert Ingalls of Lawpods: Podcast Production, DIY vs. Outsourcing.

A podcast is a public communication from a lawyer. The ABA Model Rules follow you into the recording booth. That is why the conference gives professional responsibility its own dedicated block.

Rule 1.1 (Competence), Comment 8, expects lawyers to understand the benefits and risks of relevant technology. Podcasting tools, AI transcription, and editing platforms fall within that duty once you use them.

Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality) governs every client story you are tempted to tell. Anonymizing facts is not always enough. Sometimes informed consent in writing is the only safe path. 🔒

Rules 7.1 through 7.3 apply when an episode functions as a communication about your services. A statement that creates unjustified expectations can be misleading even when it is technically true.

Rule 5.5 (Unauthorized Practice) becomes relevant once listeners in other states start sending questions. Knowing the line between legal information and legal advice protects you and your audience.

Rules 5.1 and 5.3 (Supervision) apply when an associate, editor, virtual assistant, or AI tool helps produce your show. You remain responsible for the final product.

I explored how AI and search now shape the way clients find lawyers in MTC: Hidden AI, GEO, and the ABA Model Rules: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know Before Their Next Client Finds Them Online. I also addressed AI verification duties in MTC: Even Though AI Hallucinations Are Down, Lawyers Still Must Verify AI, Guard PII, and Follow ABA Ethics Rules. The conference turns those principles into a practical checklist. You will review it against your own jurisdiction's rules before you leave. 📋

📘 The roadmap behind the program

The conference follows the structure of my book, The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting. It moves from strategic purpose to topic and audience, then format, gear, publishing, audience growth, and ethics. Two days in a room together let us turn those chapters into decisions you can act on Monday morning.

🤝 Bring a colleague

Podcasts are easier to sustain with a partner. A co-host shares the prep, the recording schedule, and the promotion. Our team pricing reflects that. Two seats save $25 per seat. Four or more save $50 per seat. Consider bringing your associate, your paralegal, or a colleague from your bar section.

❓ Still have a question?

🎙️ Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, on the business of podcasting!

Email me directly at LPC@TheTechSavvyLawyer.Page. ✉️ I read every message myself. If you are wondering about CLE in your jurisdiction, ask. I will give you a straight answer. One practical reminder: keep client details out of your email. Rule 1.6 applies to your inbox, too.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today

Early bird is over. Opportunity is not. Seats are limited, and the room will fill.

👉 Register now for $749.99
👉 Review the full conference details

I hope to see you in McLean on November 13–14! Let's build your show the right way — practical, findable, and ethical!!!🎙️

Michael D.J.

📣 Announcing the Lawyer’s Podcasting Conference – Coming This November

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At MacStock 2026, during my presentation, “Podcasting with Apple: From Idea to Launch Using the Gear You Already Own”, I explored how lawyer‑hosted podcasts help attorneys educate clients, build authority, and grow their practices. Those insights sparked an idea that I first announced right after my session—and now it’s time to share it with you. 🚀

I’m excited to announce that we’re planning the first Attorneys Podcasting Conference, tentatively scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 13-14*, in the Washington, DC metro area. This event is for solo practitioners, small and midsize firm lawyers, AI‑curious legal professionals, and anyone interested in practical, real‑world legal technology—whether you live in Windows, macOS, or a mix of both.

Why an Attorneys Podcasting Conference?

Legal podcasting sits at the intersection of client development, education, and professional responsibility. A well‑run podcast can support your law‑firm business by:

  • Showcasing your subject‑matter expertise in ways a static bio never will 😊

  • Deepening trust with current and prospective clients by explaining complex issues in plain language

  • Keeping you top‑of‑mind with referrals, colleagues, and community partners

When you publish, you are speaking to the public about legal issues, and that triggers real ethical considerations. Under ABA Model Rule 7.1 (Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services), your podcast content must not be false or misleading, including how you describe your experience, results, or fees. Under Model Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), you must avoid sharing identifiable client information or facts that could reasonably lead to identification—even in anonymized stories. And Model Rule 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance) matters when you engage producers, editors, or marketing vendors to help with your show.

This conference will not only help you start and grow a podcast, it will help you do so ethically, in alignment with your jurisdiction’s version of the ABA Model Rules. ⚖️

What This Conference Is About

lawyer’s learn how to improve your Brand, seo and geo through podcasting!

This event is designed for attorneys who want podcasting to be a strategic business tool, not just a hobby. We’ll focus on:

  • Why podcasting grows your law‑firm business
    We’ll dig into how a consistent, well‑targeted show supports client development, referral relationships, and thought leadership—without violating Rules 7.1 or 7.2 on lawyer advertising.

  • From Hanging a Shingle to Yellow Pages to SEO to GEO
    For generations, law‑firm marketing has evolved step by step: you started by hanging a shingle, then moved into Yellow Pages ads, then into websites and search engine optimization (SEO). Today we’re entering a new phase: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—how your content is discovered, summarized, and surfaced by AI‑driven tools and generative engines.

    In this conference, we’ll talk about where podcasting fits in that progression: how a well‑structured show can support traditional SEO while also positioning you for GEO, so that when clients or referral sources ask AI‑powered tools legal questions in your niche, your expertise is more likely to be surfaced.

  • How to start the right way
    We’ll walk through choosing a niche, format, and editorial calendar; building a workflow that respects your docket; and creating a basic compliance checklist so each episode stays within ethical guardrails.

  • How to grow and sustain your podcast
    You’ll learn practical tactics for audience growth, repurposing episodes into blogs and newsletters, and integrating your podcast with email, social media, and AI‑assisted workflows—still mindful of Rule 1.6 when using cloud or AI tools.

  • Tools, tech, and services for Windows and Mac
    We’ll explore microphones, interfaces, recording and editing tools, hosting platforms, and production services that work well in both Windows and macOS environments. Whether you’re recording in Audacity on Windows, GarageBand or Logic Pro on Mac, or a web‑based platform, you’ll see realistic, law‑practice‑friendly setups. 💻🖥️

The goal is a practical, hands‑on conference that helps you either launch a podcast or take your existing show to the next level, with clear, concrete connections back to law‑firm business growth and professional responsibility.

Who This Conference Is For

This conference is ideal for:

Lawyers, learn from seasoned podcasters and professionals how to start, ethically operate, and grow your podcast and your law practice!

  • Solo and small‑firm attorneys who want a cost‑effective, authentic way to reach clients and referral sources

  • Midsize firm lawyers and practice group leaders who want to align podcasting with broader content and business‑development strategies

  • AI‑curious legal professionals who want to understand where AI‑driven transcription, summarization, and editing tools fit into podcast workflows, while staying within ethics rules on confidentiality and supervision

  • Law‑firm marketing and business development professionals responsible for managing risk while helping lawyers stand out

  • Vendors and sponsors offering equipment, software, production, hosting, AI tools, and marketing services for attorney podcasters

You do not need to be “tech‑forward” to benefit. If you can draft a motion, send an email, and open a file, you can learn this. The goal is to make the technology approachable, not overwhelming.

Windows and Mac: Equal Focus

Although much of my work at The Tech‑Savvy Lawyer ecosystem has featured Apple platforms, this conference explicitly serves users on Windows, Mac, or both:

  • Demonstrations will include Windows‑friendly tools, Mac‑specific workflows, and browser‑based platforms that live above the OS line.

  • We’ll highlight cross‑platform best practices, so your workflows survive hardware refreshes, lateral moves, or firm‑wide technology changes.

  • We’ll talk candidly about IT and security considerations, including how to vet podcast tools under Model Rule 1.1 (Competence) and its comments on technology.

Your podcast should follow you, not the other way around. 😊

Vendors, Sponsors, and Live Recordings

We are building an expo experience that is more than just branded tables and pens:

  • Vendor booths will include podcast production services, hosting platforms, AI‑assisted tools, microphones and interfaces, and legal marketing consultancies that understand law‑firm constraints.

  • Sponsors will be able to support the event through traditional tiers and in‑kind contributions such as Wi‑Fi, coffee breaks, breakfast, lunch, or A/V and recording services.

  • We plan to offer live‑recording opportunities, including:

    • Reserved slots to record your podcast on‑site

    • Live episode demos with an audience

    • Workflow walk‑throughs that highlight both Windows and Mac setups

Throughout, we will keep an eye on confidentiality, consent, and any necessary disclosures to stay within Rules 1.6, 7.1, and 7.2.

Want to Stay in the Loop?

If you’re:

come join your fellow professionals and enter the world of lawyer podcasting!!!

  • An attorney with a podcast

  • A lawyer seriously considering starting one

  • A law‑firm leader or marketing professional interested in podcasting

  • A vendor or sponsor looking to support attorney podcasters

…I’d love for you to get on the early‑info list.

Just click this link and enter your email address to join the list!

When you sign up, you’ll be able to:

  • Receive final date, venue, and registration details as they’re confirmed

  • Get speaker announcements and information on ways to participate, including suggesting topics, formats, and panels you’d like to see

  • Learn about live‑recording opportunities, such as signing up to record your podcast on‑site or participating in live demos and audience sessions 🎙️

  • See sponsorship and vendor information once packages are set

  • Share any questions you have and what you’re hoping to get from this kind of conference—topics you want covered, tools you want to see, or business challenges you’d like help solving

Why Macstock 2026 Should Be on Every Tech-Savvy Lawyer’s Calendar (and How to Save $50 with My Code) ⚖️💻

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macstock 2026 will be held july 10, 11 & 12, 2026!

If you’re a solo, small-firm, or AI‑curious lawyer who lives in the Apple ecosystem, Macstock 2026 is one of the few conferences that genuinely respects both your time and your tech stack. It’s a three‑day, community‑driven, Apple‑centric event where you can sharpen your skills with your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and walk away with workflows you can actually deploy on Monday morning.

This year, I’m honored to be speaking at Macstock X on “Podcasting with Apple: From Idea to Launch Using the Gear You Already Own.” We’ll take a practical walk through planning, recording, and publishing a professional‑quality podcast using the same devices you already carry into court, client meetings, and your home office. Whether you want to build a niche show for veterans’ benefits, family law, or small‑business compliance—or simply become a more confident guest on other podcasts—this session is designed to be accessible, concrete, and repeatable. 🎙️

What Makes Macstock Different (and Why Lawyers Should Care)

Macstock isn’t a generic tech expo with a handful of Apple sessions bolted on; it’s an independent, Apple‑focused conference built for people who actually use Apple gear every day. The attendees range from first‑time Mac users to seasoned creators, but everyone shares a common goal: get more from Apple hardware and software without drowning in jargon.

For attorneys, that matters. You’re not trying to become an IT professional. You want to:

  • Capture and organize evidence more efficiently on your iPhone. 📱

  • Draft, annotate, and sign documents on your iPad when you’re away from the office.

  • Automate repetitive tasks on your Mac so you can spend more time on advocacy and less on admin.

learn how to use your mac to podcast!

Macstock’s sessions, hallway conversations, and Creator Camp tracks are all geared toward real‑world workflows—exactly the kinds of workflows I talk about on The Tech-Savvy Lawyer podcast and blog, including episodes like “Ethical AI, Paperless Practice, and Smart Hardware Choices with ABA LTRC Chair Alan Klevan ⚖️🤖” and similar deep‑dives into ethical tech use.

A Time-Sensitive Deal: Save $50 and Support The Tech-Savvy Lawyer

Let’s talk about timing and value. You can use my code TECHSAVVYLAWYER at checkout to save $50 on your Macstock Weekend Pass or Creator Camp Bundle. If you’ve been thinking, “I should go to Macstock one of these years,” this is that year.

For every person who uses the code, Macstock provides me a $25 referral fee. That means:

  • You pay $50 less for a weekend of Apple‑centric, workflow‑rich content.

  • You directly support The Tech-Savvy Lawyer blog and podcast, including future episodes and tutorials.

The code TECHSAVVYLAWYER is not case‑sensitive and is valid through July 8, 2026.

How Macstock Helps You Meet Your Ethical Tech Duties

your The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Blogger and podcaster will be presenting at Macstock x!

Macstock is not marketed as a legal tech conference, but it naturally supports your professional obligations under the ABA Model Rules.

  • Competence — Model Rule 1.1 (Comment 8): You have a duty to keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology. Learning how to securely use Apple devices for uses like document management, client communication, and evidence handling goes directly to your duty of technological competence.

  • Confidentiality — Model Rule 1.6: Many sessions at Macstock touch on system settings, backups, and secure workflows. Understanding how to configure your Apple devices to minimize unauthorized access, especially when using cloud sync and third‑party apps, strengthens your compliance with confidentiality obligations.

  • Communication — Model Rule 1.4: Clear, timely communication often depends on your ability to reach clients where they are—email, secure messaging, or even video updates. The more confidently you use your Apple tools, the more reliably you can keep clients informed.

If there is not a session directly addressing your questions, there are many enthusiastic, friendly attendees and speakers happy to try to help you and your Apple computer needs! 🤗

On The Tech-Savvy Lawyer blog and podcast, we frequently link these ethics points to real tools and scenarios—just as we did in episodes exploring AI, deepfakes, and metadata in digital evidence—and Macstock is a natural extension of that mindset.

Why Lawyers Should Care About Podcasting with Apple

Podcasting can be more than a marketing buzzword. Done right, it can be:

  • A client education channel that answers common questions before they become billable emergencies.

  • A way to build authority in a niche practice area—veterans’ benefits, immigration, special education, you name it.

  • A platform to interview judges, experts, and colleagues in a way that strengthens professional relationships.

My Macstock session, “Podcasting with Apple: From Idea to Launch Using the Gear You Already Own,” is focused on practical, lawyer‑friendly steps. We’ll talk about using your iPhone as a primary microphone, recording with your Mac, organizing episodes in iCloud, and editing in approachable tools—no audio engineering degree required. If you enjoy my conversations with guests on The Tech-Savvy Lawyer podcast, this session will show you what it takes to stand behind the mic yourself.

Community, Not Just Content

One of the things I appreciate most about Macstock is the community. People go back year after year not only because the sessions are strong, but because the hallway track, shared meals, and evening conversations provide real, candid problem‑solving time.

For lawyers—especially solos and small‑firm practitioners—this kind of peer‑to‑peer exchange is invaluable. You’ll find people who:

  • Have already solved a workflow you’re struggling with.

  • Are willing to share templates, shortcuts, and practical advice.

  • Understand the pressure of balancing client work, marketing, and a life outside the office.

If you’ve listened to episodes like my MacVoices “Road to Macstock” appearance in 2024, you’ve heard how much I value that human side of legal tech and Apple tech events.

Ready to Join Me at Macstock?

If you’re serious about making your existing Apple gear work harder for your practice—without overwhelming your staff or your budget—Macstock 2026 is worth the trip. You’ll return with actionable workflows, renewed confidence, and a clearer sense of how to align your technology use with your ethical obligations.

Just don’t wait:

  • Sign up at https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/register/

  • Use code TECHSAVVYLAWYER (not case‑sensitive) for $50 off your Macstock Weekend Pass or Creator Camp Bundle.

  • For every use of the code, I receive a $25 referral fee that helps sustain The Tech-Savvy Lawyer content you rely on.

I look forward to seeing you at Macstock X— and hopefully hearing your voice in the podcasting space soon. 🎧⚖️

Shout Out! A Thunderstorm, Three Books, and a Room Full of Lawyers: Shout Out from The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting Launch 🌩🎙

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Seth price 📒 Carolyn Elefant 📒 Mindy Eisenberg 📒 Michael D.J. Eisenberg 📒 Wendy meadows 📒 scott

On May 20 in Bethesda, we launched The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting: Building Your Brand, Audience, Tech Stack, and Expertise! with exactly the kind of energy I hoped this book would inspire: lawyers and legal professionals showing up for each other even as a serious thunderstorm rolled through the DMV. 🌧️🔥

Whether you braved the weather to come out, this post is for you. If you could not make it, think of this as your inside look at how a group of solos, small-firm lawyers, and AI‑curious professionals came together to talk about using podcasting as a serious business tool—one that fits comfortably within the guardrails of our ethics obligations under ABA Model Rules 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality), and 7.1–7.3 (Communications about legal services).

A launch party built for working lawyers!

We gathered at the home of Carolyn Elefant in Bethesda—yes, in person, with real conversations and real snacks. 🥂 The goal was simple: make podcasting feel less like a mysterious “tech project” and more like a practical, repeatable part of your practice development strategy.

At the event, I walked through three concrete takeaways that mirror the book:

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  • A simple, lawyer‑tested podcast setup that you can actually keep running on a busy docket. 🎧

  • A short checklist of ethical and confidentiality questions to ask before you hit publish.

  • A set of ready‑to‑use episode ideas tailored to your practice area, so you are never staring at a blank calendar.

If those themes sound familiar, it is because they build on what we have discussed in prior posts and podcasts on the The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page. Together, they form the groundwork that became The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting: Building Your Brand, Audience, Tech Stack, and Expertise! 🎉

Shout Outs to the people who made the night! ⛈️

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A launch is never a solo act, even for a solo practitioner. I want to extend a very public, very appreciative shout out to a few people who made the evening special. 🙌

Finally, a heartfelt thanks to my wife and to every colleague, client, and friend who rearranged schedules and drove through a thunderstorm to be there. That kind of support is not just personally meaningful—it is a reminder that legal tech is at its best when it is rooted in community, not gadgets. 💙

Thank you Carolyn for hosting the book launch!

Why a podcasting book for lawyers—and why now?

If you follow the blog or listened to my guest appearance on Ruby Power’s “Power Up Your Practice”, Ep. 104: Legal Podcasting: The New Networking Standard, you have heard me say that podcasting is no longer a fringe experiment for lawyers. For solos, small‑to‑medium firms, and AI‑curious attorneys, a well‑designed podcast is:

  • An ongoing, searchable FAQ for your ideal clients.

  • A trust‑building channel for referral partners.

  • A training and onboarding tool for your own team.

In The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting, I walk through the tech stack and workflows that keep this realistic for a law practice, from microphones and recording platforms to editing, show notes, and ethical review. The idea is not to turn you into an audio engineer. The idea is to give you enough structure and competence that you work the basics yourself and delegate confidently without abdicating responsibility—very much in line with the duty of technological competence that is increasingly recognized under ABA Model Rule 1.1 and its state‑level interpretations.

Ethics, AI, and your voice behind the mic!🎙️

Many lawyers have told me that their hesitation about podcasting is not the microphone; it is the ethics. That is a healthy instinct. 👍

  • Model Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality) means no client can recognize themselves in your war stories without informed consent. In the book, I provide red‑flag questions and anonymization strategies you can bake into your outline before you record.

  • Model Rules 7.1–7.3 (Communications and Advertising) remind us that your podcast is marketing, direct or indirect, even when it feels like pure education. We cover how to structure disclaimers, avoid misleading “results‑typical” language, and respect solicitation limits while still giving real‑world examples.

  • For AI‑curious lawyers using tools like transcription, editing assistants, or AI‑drafted show notes, we address how to keep third‑party tools inside a framework that respects confidentiality and your supervisory responsibilities under the Rules.

If this resonates, you might also enjoy revisiting “Shout Out: Carolyn Elefant’s Review of Casetext v. ChatGPT!”, where she looked at AI in legal research through a similar ethics‑first lens. The same mindset applies here: use the tech, but do not outsource your judgment. 🧠

Where we go from here

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The launch party was one evening; the conversation will continue in the weeks ahead on this blog and its podcast as we highlight chapters, interview fellow legal podcasters, and share templates you can adapt for your own show.

If you are a solo, a small‑firm partner, or an in‑house counsel looking for a practical roadmap, you can find The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting: Building Your Brand, Audience, Tech Stack, and Expertise! on Amazon. My hope is simple: the next time a thunderstorm rolls through the DMV—or your own calendar—you will have a system that keeps your podcast, and your practice development, moving forward. 🌩🎙

REMINDER! Come Meet Michael! Launch Party 🎉 for The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting (May 20)!

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come meet the author May 20, 2026 in Bethesda, md.

If you’re still deciding about the May 20 launch party for The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting, here are three concrete things you’ll walk away with:

  • A simple, lawyer‑tested podcast setup you can actually maintain

  • A checklist of ethical and confidentiality questions to ask before you hit publish

  • A few ready‑to‑use episode ideas tailored to your practice area

Looking forward to seeing you may 20, 2026.

Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 5:30–7:30 PM, at 4704 North Chelsea Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814. Please RSVP by midnight on Monday, May 18, so we can plan for food, drinks, and space!

👉 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-party-the-lawyers-guide-to-podcasting-tickets-1988334439834

I can’t wait to see all of you!!! 🤗

You’re Invited: The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting Launch Party in Bethesda!

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Come join likeminded legal professionals who want to expand their reach, audience, and clientele through the art of podcasting!

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’re gathering at 4704 North Chelsea Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 for an in‑person book launch party for The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting.

This guide has already helped lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals find a clear, practical path into podcasting without needing to be “techy” to get it right. Now we’re bringing the conversation into the same room.

Expect a relaxed evening with DMV‑area lawyers, podcasters, and authors—plus drinks, snacks, and the chance to pick up The Lawyer’s Guide to Podcasting at $5 off (while supplies last) and have it signed.

The lawyers’ guide to podcasting will teach you practical ideas for show formats, the right gear for your show, and practical workflows while maintaining your ethics!

  • Who it’s for (lawyers, legal professionals, aspiring podcasters, legal tech community)

  • What you’ll walk away with (practical ideas for formats, gear, ethics, workflows).

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot by midnight on May 18, 2026, so we can plan food and space.

👉 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-party-the-lawyers-guide-to-podcasting-tickets-1988334439834

TSL.P Podcast Special! Podcasting for Lawyers: The Truth Behind the Mic – ABA TECHSHOW 2026 (Special Audio‑Only Episode) 🎙️⚖️

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This special episode features the audio‑only release of an ABA TECHSHOW 2026 panel I was excited to be part of: “Podcasting for Lawyers: The Truth Behind the Mic,” with moderator Ruby Powers and fellow panelists Gyi Tsakalakis and Stephanie Everett. 🎧 Instead of our usual one‑on‑one format, you will hear a live, conference‑style conversation about how lawyers can use podcasting, video, and modern legal technology to build authority, strengthen client and referral relationships, and stay aligned with legal‑ethics and professionalism rules.

Join Ruby, Gyi, Stephanie, and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

  1. How can lawyers design and sustain a podcast that supports their practice goals and speaks to a clearly defined audience?

  2. What practical tech stacks—microphones, recording platforms, hosting services, and workflow tools—are realistic for busy attorneys and legal professionals?

  3. How do podcasting, video, and short‑form content contribute to SEO, GEO, and long‑term business development for law firms?

In our conversation, we cover the following

  • 00:00 – Welcome to ABA TECHSHOW 2026 and introduction of the panel: Ruby Powers (moderator), Gyi Tsakalakis, Stephanie Everett, and Michael D.J. Eisenberg. 🎙️

  • 02:00 – Each panelist explains their podcast, ideal listener, and why they chose podcasting as a medium.

  • 06:00 – Publishing cadence: weekly, bi‑weekly, and how consistency drives listener trust and download growth.

  • 10:00 – Adding video and YouTube to audio‑only shows and how video clips improve discovery on social media.

  • 14:00 – DIY production vs. using producers, internal teams, or podcast networks, including time and cost trade‑offs.

  • 18:00 – Core tech stacks in practice: microphones, Zoom, Riverside, StreamYard, Descript, Libsyn, Calendly, Buffer, and other essentials. 💻

  • 24:00 – Guest selection, outreach, and sound checks; when to decline an appearance or reschedule due to poor audio or bad fit.

  • 30:00 – Using podcast hosting analytics and social‑platform insights to understand who is listening and what resonates.

  • 35:00 – Podcasting as networking and “virtual coffee”: building relationships with lawyers, experts, and vendors. ☕

  • 40:00 – SEO and GEO benefits: how episodes create long‑tail visibility in search, and why attribution still matters.

  • 45:00 – Ethics and professionalism: confidentiality, bar‑advertising rules, disclaimers, and avoiding client‑identifying facts. ⚖️

  • 52:00 – Final advice for lawyers on the fence about starting a podcast and how to improve with each episode instead of waiting for perfection.

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Podcasting for Lawyers: The Truth Behind the Mic at ABA TECHSHOW 2026 🎙️⚖️

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🎧 Watch the ABA TECHSHOW 2026 panel: “Podcasting for Lawyers: The Truth Behind the Mic”

Podcasting has become one of the most powerful ways for lawyers to build authority, strengthen client relationships, and stand out in a crowded online marketplace—if it is done strategically and ethically. I recently had the privilege of serving on the March 26, 2026, ABA TECHSHOW panel, “Podcasting for Lawyers: The Truth Behind the Mic,” alongside moderator Ruby Powers and fellow panelists Gyi Tsakalakis and Stephanie Everett. Together, we walked through how attorneys can use podcasting, video, and legal technology to create consistent, professional content that supports real‑world business development while staying compliant with confidentiality and bar‑advertising rules. 🎧

In this post, you’ll find the recording of our ABA TECHSHOW 2026 session, a brief overview of the topics we covered, and links to tools and resources that can help you start—or sharpen—your own law‑firm podcast.

Brief Outline

1. Why podcasting makes sense for lawyers in 2026

  • How podcasting fits into modern law‑firm marketing and thought leadership.

  • The role of podcasts in SEO, GEO, and building long‑term visibility in your practice area.

  • Why authenticity, consistency, and a clear audience matter more than fancy production tricks.

2. Choosing your podcast’s audience and goals

  • Deciding whether you’re speaking to potential clients, referral sources, or other lawyers.

  • Aligning topics, interview guests, and episode formats with your business and reputational goals.

  • Avoiding the “variety show” trap and staying focused on the problems your audience actually cares about.

3. Building a realistic podcast tech stack for busy attorneys

  • Microphones and basic audio gear that deliver professional sound without breaking the bank.

  • Recording tools such as Zoom, Riverside, and StreamYard to capture both audio and video.

  • Hosting and workflow tools like Libsyn, Descript, Calendly, and Buffer that help you publish consistently and repurpose content efficiently.

4. Ethics, professionalism, and “the truth behind the mic”

  • Key confidentiality and advertising issues to consider when discussing client work or legal topics.

  • How to think about disclaimers, legal information vs. legal advice, and jurisdictional concerns.

  • Why podcasting is not just marketing content but also a professional reflection of how you communicate and practice law.

5. Making podcasting sustainable (and enjoyable) over time

  • Scheduling systems that keep you ahead on episodes without overwhelming your calendar.

  • Guest strategies that expand your network and add value for your audience.

  • How to measure success: client feedback, referrals, and qualitative signals—not just download counts.

Resources

  • 🌐 Session description on ABA TECHSHOW
    https://www.techshow.com/sessions/podcasting-for-lawyers-the-truth-behind-the-mic/

  • 💻 The Tech‑Savvy Lawyer.Page – blog and podcast
    https://www.TheTechSavvyLawyer.page

  • 🎙️ Tools and services mentioned

    • Buffer – https://buffer.com

    • Calendly – https://calendly.com

    • Descript – https://www.descript.com

    • Libsyn – https://libsyn.com

    • Riverside – https://riverside.fm

    • StreamYard – https://streamyard.com

    • Zoom – https://zoom.us

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If you’re a lawyer or legal professional considering a podcast—or looking to refine the one you already have—I invite you to watch the full ABA TECHSHOW 2026 session and explore the resources above. Then connect with me at MichaelDJ@TheTechSavvyLawyer.Page to share what you’re building, ask questions about podcasting workflows and ethics, or suggest future topics you’d like to hear covered. 🎙️⚖️

📢 Special Shout-Out and Thank You to Ruby Powers for the invitation and Gyi and Stephanie for being great co-panelists!