For some bankruptcy lawyers, the slowdown in filings started in 2012. Others held on awhile longer, but it's safe to say that in 2015 there are few consumer bankruptcy attorneys who would call themselves busy.

When's it coming back, if ever?

I recently sat down with Connecticut bankruptcy attorney and NACBA Board Member Gene Melchionne and had the most fascinating conversation about where we are, and where we might be headed as an industry.

If you're a bankruptcy lawyer or are just interested in the future of the practice of consumer-facing fields of law, you need to listen to this.