@theBar

Mathew Kerbis, Nikki Marcotte, Amanda Arriaga, Maggie Mendenhall-Casey, Joel Bruckman

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Booking Overview

@theBar is a platform for young/early-career lawyers to talk with legal and related subject-matter guests about current legal developments and events, in a candid, unscripted style. For PR pros, it’s a strong local-to-national legal thought-leadership outlet—especially for experts who can connect their work to practice, policy, and professional life.

Metrics

Episodes: 90

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 13.1k subscribers

Instagram: 4.1k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Mathew Kerbis - Hosts @theBar Podcast and welcomes guests to discuss legal news, events, and topics with young and young-ish lawyers.

Nikki Marcotte - Hosts @theBar Podcast and welcomes guests to discuss legal news, events, and topics with young and young-ish lawyers.

Amanda Arriaga - Serves as a host for a special joint episode presented by the Chicago Bar Association and the National Conference of Bar Presidents; speaks with bar association leadership figures.

Maggie Mendenhall-Casey - Talks with guests on @theBar about legal-relevant investigations and topics.

Joel Bruckman - Appears as a guest in the episode description about the AI 2035 Symposium; outlines the Symposium’s development and goals.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Legal professionals, bar leadership, or recognized experts whose work maps to legal practice (e.g., AI in law, CLE/symposia organizers, forensic anthropology/justice investigations). Guests may include senior bar leaders and institutional representatives.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in bar associations (e.g., vice president, treasurer, president), Program/event leadership for legal CLE or symposia, Academic/professional authority in a legal-relevant specialty (e.g., forensic anthropology), Authorship of relevant books or published work (implied in episode text)

Recent Guest Discussions

Joel Bruckman - Development Of The AI 2035 Symposium; Tools And Responsible/effective AI Use In Legal Practice; Live Demonstrations And Interactive CLE Sessions.

Dan Cotter - Bar Association Leadership Experiences And Journey From Membership To Leadership.

Jonathan Amarilio - Bar Association Leadership Experiences And Journey From Membership To Leadership.

Trisha Rich - Bar Association Leadership Experiences And Journey From Membership To Leadership.

Erin Kimmerle - Investigation Into The Dozier School For Boys; Locating Unmarked Graves; Community Backlash And Political Resistance; Ongoing Efforts For Justice And Reunification.

Recent Topics

Law, Legal Education, Artificial Intelligence, Forensics, Criminal Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
@theBar
:

Key Takeaways from the AI 2035 Symposium

June 30, 2026

What does the legal profession look like in an AI-powered future? Recorded at the CBA’s AI 2035 Symposium, this special episode features conversations with legal technology leaders, bar association educators, and AI innovators about the tools transforming legal practice today. We discuss the future of legal practice, practical AI applications for law firms, emerging litigation and transactional tools, data security, and the importance of helping lawyers adopt AI thoughtfully and responsibly. ...

AI 2035 Symposium: Practicing Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

May 06, 2026

AI has rapidly impacted every area of law and every aspect of legal practice. Accordingly, legal professionals need to feel confident and prepared as we move forward in this new landscape. From May 11–13, the Chicago Bar Association will host the AI 2035 Symposium, providing legal professionals with the tools to use AI responsibly and effectively in their practice.  Podcast hosts Mathew Kerbis and Nikki Marcotte welcome Joel Bruckman to discuss the upcoming event. Joel outlines the Symposium...

Getting Involved, Giving Back: Bar Leaders Share Their Stories

August 06, 2025

In this special joint episode presented by the Chicago Bar Association and the National Conference of Bar Presidents, host Amanda Arriaga speaks with Trisha Rich, Jon Amarilio, and Dan Cotter about their experiences in bar association leadership. Participation in state or local bar associations can offer valuable opportunities for connection, community, and professional development. Trisha, Jon, and Dan each share their journeys from bar membership to leadership, highlighting the rewarding ex...

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