Bonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer
Release Date: 03/19/2024
🎙️ Ep. 104: The Importance of Data Backup & Cybersecurity w "Mr. Backup", Curtis Preston!
The Tech Savvy Lawyer
Our next guest is Curtis Preston, AKA "Mr. Backup". Curtis is a backup and cyber recovery expert, author, podcast host, and technical evangelist for S2Data.com, a firm specializing in helping companies leverage their legacy data. He has been working in the space since 1993 and has written four books on the subject: Modern Data Protection, Backup & Recovery, Using SANs and NAS, and Unix Backup & Recovery. He joined us today to talk about the importance of cybersecurity for lawyers. Join Curtis and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! What are the top three things...
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🎙️ Ep. 103: Mastering Briefs – How TypeLaw Transforms Legal Writing and Compliance.
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In this episode, Chris Dralla, co-founder & CEO of TypeLaw, shares his journey from the legal profession to developing the AI-powered platform that assists with court brief formatting and compliance. He discusses the platform's features, including citation checking, table of contents creation, and dynamic editing. Chris explains how TypeLaw helps save lawyers 20-40 hours per brief by handling technical aspects and ensuring compliance with local court rules. This allows lawyers to focus on more meaning tasks. He also emphasizes the platform's security measures, compatibility with multiple...
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🎙️ Ep. 102: From Chatbots to Generative AI – Tom Martin explores LawDroid's legal tech advancements with AI.
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Welcome back , the CEO and Founder of LawDroid, a legal tech pioneer revolutionizing law firms with AI-driven solutions! Today, Tom explains how LawDroid has evolved from classical AI to incorporating natural language and generative models. He highlights its hybrid platform, AI receptionists, and automation features. He discusses AI-driven legal research and document management, stressing accuracy through retrieval-augmented generation. Tom advises lawyers to see AI as a collaborator, not an infallible tool, and to manage expectations about its capabilities. Join Tom and me as we discuss the...
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🎙️ Ep 101, Unpacking Tech Travel Tips with Globetrotting Pro, Pete Harman, your essential guide toward connectivity on the go!
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Our next guest is Pete Harmon. Pete is not just a veteran and an experienced pilot for a major air delivery service with decades of travel experience but also the co-host of the long-running "Mac Geek Gab" podcast and the creator of "So There I Was," an aviation-focused storytelling podcast. In this episode, Pete shares his wealth of knowledge on staying connected while traversing the globe. His insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals who need to maintain seamless communication and productivity, whether they're traveling locally, across state lines, or internationally. From...
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Episode 100: Guest Host Carolyn Elefant Catching Up with Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer Blogger And Podcaster!
The Tech Savvy Lawyer
In this special 100th Episode, guest host Carolyn Elefant catches up with your tech-savvy lawyer, blogger, and podcaster. We discuss my current tech setup, how technology is changing legal practice, and the impact of AI on client communication and law work. We also discuss practical tips for using tech tools effectively to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships. This milestone episode is full of insights for lawyers, judges and legal practitioners looking to stay ahead in legal tech! Join Carolyn and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! How have some of the...
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Episode 99: Navigating the Intersection of Law Ethics and Technology with Jayne Reardon
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Meet Jayne Reardon, a nationally renowned expert on legal ethics and professionalism who provides ethics, risk management, and regulatory advice to lawyers and legal service providers. Jayne is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases in state and federal courts across Illinois and on appeal up to the United States Supreme Court. She also sits on the national roster of the American Arbitration Association for Commercial and Consumer Arbitration. Moreover, she is a certified neutral in the Early Dispute Resolution Process. Jayne's experience includes service as Executive Director of the...
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🎙️Ep. # 98 - Streamlining Legal Workflows. Michael Anderson, Chief Product Officer at FileVine on LPM Evolution.
The Tech Savvy Lawyer
Michael Anderson, Filevine's CPO, shares insights into transforming legal practice management with technology. Highlighting Filevine's client-matter-centric approach, he reveals how it streamlines legal tasks, avoids context-switching, and embraces AI for efficiency. Predicting an all-in-one AI-driven future, he invites listeners to explore Filevine's transformative impact through today's conversation! Join Michael and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three software expectations a lawyer should expect from their LPMs? What are the top three practical...
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🎙️ Ep. #97, Mastering your Law Practice Management Software with Val Reason of Vineskills!
The Tech Savvy Lawyer
Any legal practitioner looking to increase productivity, optimize workflows, and improve client service may find switching to a new law practice management (LPM) program to be a daunting but necessary step. However, to guarantee a successful migration, the procedure necessitates meticulous planning along with an understanding of key technological elements. Val Reason is an optimizer at Vineskills, a tech and legal business process expert. She works with law firms to assist them maximize Filevine's capabilities so they may increase operational effectiveness and enhance case management...
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🎙️Episode 96: Looking Into the Future of Law with Filevine Legal Futurists!
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🎙️Episode 96: Looking Into the Future of Law with Filevine Legal Futurists! Join me as I report from Filevine’s 2024 Lex Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. Filevine, a leading legal work platform, empowers over 125,000 professionals daily with tools for document management, billing, and analytics. Recognized in 2024 for its growth, Filevine envisions a seamless intersection of legal work, technology, and business. I talk with Filevine’s Zach Brenner, Dr. Cain Elliot and Emily Lippencott as we discuss how the Filevine platform emphasizes client-focused solutions, change management,...
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Ep. # 95, Revolutionizing Immigration Law and Law Practice as a Whole, Tech Strategies for Modern Attorneys, my conversation with Ruby Powers.
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This week’s episode features Ruby Powers, a board-certified immigration attorney, author, speaker, small business owner, law practice management consultant, and podcaster. She is the founder of Powers Law Group, a Houston-based, full-service immigration law firm. She provides comprehensive services such as family immigration, employment-based immigration, consular processing, asylum, deportation, and waivers of inadmissibility. She joined us today from Salt Lake City, Utah just after the 2024 Lex Summit to talk about her current tech setup and share some suggestions for those transitioning...
info_outlineBonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer
In this special edition of the Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast, I am thrilled to host a dynamic conversation between Mathew Kerbis, the distinguished “Subscription Attorney” and a recent recipient of the James Keane Award. Together, we provide a comprehensive recap and insightful analysis of the groundbreaking innovations showcased at the ABA Tech Show 2024 in Chicago.
In our conversation, we cover the following:
[02:14] Tech Show Takeaways: AI in Legal Innovation
[07:27] Beyond Billable Hours: Alternative Fee Structures in the Legal Profession
[11:45] Ethical Landscape of AI in Legal Practice
[16:09] Future of Legal Tech
[29:16] Hardware and Software Upgrades for Podcasting: Tips and Tricks
[33:21] Portable Podcasting Setups: Tips and Tricks for On-Site Recordings
[39:29] AI in Legal Practice: Leveraging Tools Responsibly
[44:55] Enhancing Practice Efficiency and Accessibility
[48:49] Evolution of Legal Tech: User-Friendly Solutions for Solos and Small Firms
RESOURCES:
Connect with Mathew:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/
- Website: lawsubscribed.com/
Hardware mentioned in the conversation:
- Blue Yeti microphone logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone
- iD14: audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id14
- Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones
- Snowball microphone:logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/snowball-ice-usb-microphone
Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:
- Amazon Prime: amazon.com/amazonprime
- Clio: clio.com/
- Daylight: daylightlaw.com/
- Descript: descript.com/
- FileVine: filevine.com/
- LexisNexis: lexisnexis.com/
- Paxton: paxton-access.com/
- PDF deck: pdfdeck.com/
- Squadcast: squadcast.fm/
- Universal Migrator:universalmigrator.com/
- Westlaw: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/westlaw
- Zapier: zapier.com/