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Adventures In Legal Tech

Release Date: 07/23/2024

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Adventures In Legal Tech

I spoke with a personal injury attorney, who has started a technology-first law practice. Episode Highlights 04:26 - Discussion on AI tools for document referencing. 07:00 - Rob discusses starting a successful law practice. 10:28 - Experimenting with legal tech as a new law firm. 11:59 - Efficient management of PI medical records. 13:34 - Use of AI in settlement demands. 16:10 - Deposition software evolution. 20:46 - Market opportunity for case strength analysis software. 22:32 - Discussion on managing practice in different states. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia    ...

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Adventures In Legal Tech

I spoke with an expert in the technology space about how law firms can better leverage AI for a competitive advantage. Episode Highlights 02:14 - Defining this week’s challenge: AI effectiveness in law firms. 03:50 - Guest introduction: Kim Bookout, Director at Opus2. 05:10 - Opus2’s approach to AI integration. 09:40 - Legal Week insights: AI adoption trajectory. 12:00 - Lawyer’s biggest AI fear: confidentiality breach. 14:22 - Practical AI use in personal life for beginners. 19:14 - Low-risk AI use in law: summarizing deposition transcripts. 22:23 - Urgency of adopting AI in law...

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I talked with a legaltech journalist about the many ways in which artificial intelligence will impact the legal vertical. Episode Highlights 01:04 - Unique tech solutions for law firms. 01:43 - Generative AI’s impact on law practice. 03:00 - Stephen Embry joins as guest expert. 05:55 - Threat to the traditional law firm model. 09:40 - Shifting from billable hours to value-based fees. 14:51 - Tech Law Crossroads blog origin. 18:19 - Stephen’s South by Southwest experience. 21:08 - Valuing law work by outcome, not hours. 24:14 - Law automation: Replacing non-productive work. 27:40 - The...

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I talked with an expert in the space about how to create + keep updated a law firm website. Episode Highlights 01:21 - Real-life law firm scenarios. 02:04 - Building and maintaining law firm websites. 05:50 - Subscription model for websites. 06:56 - Website as a service (WaaS) strategy. 07:50 - Transitioning from trades to tech. 13:03 - Modern website design trends. 15:08 - Dealing with outdated websites. 16:12 - AI’s impact on SEO and content quality. 18:59 - The shift to quality content emphasis. 20:39 - AI in automating client onboarding. 25:11 - Convincing skeptics of AI benefits. 27:55...

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I spoke with general counsel and a legal operations professional about how those two disparate sets of professionals can work better together! Episode Highlights 04:22 - Miscommunication: every problem looks like a nail. 06:06 - Bridging gaps with strategic operations. 18:36 - Origin story of Link and L Suite. 28:50 - Reality check: Legal Ops vs tools mismatch. 37:36 - AI’s seismic impact in legal operations. 41:06 - Legal professionals’ growing interest in AI tools. 42:04 - Changing attitudes towards AI in law. 44:42 - Empathy and networking as keys to success. Episode Resources Connect...

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I spoke with two experts in the legaltech space about the value of unified software platforms for attorneys. Episode Highlights 03:17 - Overwhelmed by numerous tech solutions. 05:09 - Impact of AI on tech-business convergence. 06:06 - The cable-cutting analogy for software solutions. 07:16 - Merging law firms’ tech stacks. 08:54 - Change management: making tough decisions proactively. 10:29 - Humor on leap year births. 16:57 - Data silos in law firms and inefficiency. 18:02 - Email is not a storage solution. 20:02 - Importance of auditing tech tool usage. 21:54 - Importance of tool adoption...

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I spoke with an expert in the contract lifecycle management software space, about how the software helps lawyers.  Episode Highlights 02:52 - Problem of the Week: Missing Contract Deadlines 04:43 - Guest Introduction: Kristen Riviello 05:49 - Automating the Contract Process 07:54 - Definition: Contract Lifecycle Management 09:55 - Importance of Post-Contract Execution Management 11:34 - Benefits of Contract Management Software 16:00 - Integration with Other Tools 22:19 - Adoption of Automation in Law Firms 26:44 - Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Contract Management 33:40 - Developing...

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I talked with a legal marketer about the impacts of artificial intelligence on law practices in the coming year. Episode Highlights 05:50 - Coldest temperatures experienced 07:30 - Exploring the lawyer’s brain 10:05 - Overcoming aversion to tech change 12:32 - Modular law practice management 15:20 - AI vs. traditional billing methods 17:25 - Younger lawyers lean alternative billing 20:47 - ROI calculator for AI efficiency 24:54 - AI as a client expectation 26:17 - Customizing client-lawyer communication with AI 30:15 - AI impacting talent recruitment at firms 34:40 - Developing training...

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Adventures In Legal Tech

For the twelfth & final episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we've got a Festivus extravaganza, with all the fixin's.  But, don't worry - we found a way to smuggle in some legaltech & law firm management talk!  So, get some hot chocolate & snuggle up to this very special podcast episode. Featuring guest host Joyce Brafford & guest Scott Clasen, both of ProfitSolv. [SPONSORED BY TIMESOLV] Episode Highlights 00:15 - Legal Tech Adoption Challenges 02:12 - ProfitSolv! Product Line Overview 04:47 - Festivus Origins and Seinfeld Reference 18:52 - Importance of...

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I spoke with a bar association executive about reading works of fiction & how her state bar serves attorney members. Episode Highlights 03:38 - Kim Velk’s role at Vermont Bar Association. 04:53 - Snowy Vermont weather experience. 06:08 - Transition from practicing lawyer to education role. 08:15 - Importance of reading for relaxation and communication. 11:12 - Discovering and enjoying Hilary Mantel’s historical fiction. 12:44 - Discussing historical fiction and its appeal. 16:55 - Kim’s favorite authors and books. 18:11 - Bookstore vs. online book buying. 21:07 - Discussing current...

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I talked with managing attorney at the largest eviction law firm in New Jersey, about how he implemented processes into his business, and even built his own software.

Episode Highlights
05:28 - Transition from farming and a trailer park to law.
09:16 - Introduction to legal systems: Work smarter, not harder.
12:01 - Transition to landlord-tenant law and the appeal of clear regulations.
13:31 - The impact of the pandemic on landlord-tenant law.
17:56 - Challenges of new eviction filing requirements during the pandemic.
21:47 - Delegation and efficiency: the hierarchical approach.
26:33 - Custom technology solutions for law practices.
29:29 - Savings and efficiency with eviction-filing software.
34:36 - Future of AI and its impact on the legal profession.

 

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