Listen "David Lat on Legal Gossip, Media Entrepreneurship and Independent Publishing"
Episode Synopsis
Legal commentator David Lat joins host Kevin O’Keefe to chart his path from writing the irreverent, anonymous blog Underneath Their Robes to launching Above the Law in 2006 and now steering his reader-funded Substack, Original Jurisdiction.Lat explains how legal gossip and personality-driven stories grabbed attention inside a buttoned-up profession, why a subscription model for independent publishing builds a healthier bond with readers than ad-driven media, and what value-add commentary lawyers need to stay ahead of AI-generated summaries of the news.Whether you want to monetize a niche newsletter, revive your blog or just hear insider courthouse stories, this candid conversation delivers fresh insight on legal gossip, media entrepreneurship and independent publishing.
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