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Law Technology Now

Legal Talk Networklegaltalknetwork.com
Our new monthly podcast features the editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, Monica Bay, interviewing key experts of the legal technology community, about top issues confronting the legal profession. If it's tech, it's a potential topic — from e-discovery to network infrastructure; from creating courtroon graphics to launching "green law" programs. Each month, Ms. Bay will bring LTN's pages alive with brisk, incisive discussion of today's top trends and developments
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Episodes

Welcoming New Host Ralph Baxter

Dan Linna welcomes Ralph Baxter who joins as a new host of Law Technology Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 20191 hr 12 min

Proactive Law: Improving Your Legal Service Delivery

Helena Haapio and George Siedel outline how proactive law creates value, improves relationships and manages risks in the practice of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Ingrained Innovation: Creating a Resilient, Efficient Law Firm

Stephen Poor discusses how the implementation of modern business process methodologies and relevant technology help law firms improve their practice and deliver better services to clients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Innovation: Legal Industry Trends and Opportunities

David Curle talks about new practices in different areas of the legal industry, survey trends in the legal space and give tips on the most effective way firms can pursue innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Innovating on a Global Scale

Baker McKenzie senior associate Danielle Benecke joins host Dan Linna to discuss the innovation strategy Baker McKenzie employs to evaluate and address legal and tech issues today and anticipate those of the coming years. They also cover the impact AI will have on the legal practice, what law students should think about when choosing a firm, and how working with clients instead of just for them can lead to powerful insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 31, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Closing the Gap: Innovating in a Fast Paced World

In this episode, host Dan Linna talks with Wendy Butler Curtis, Chief Innovation Officer at Orrick and the Financial Times 2018 Most Innovative Lawyer of the Year. Wendy discusses the work she and her team are doing at Orrick, the role of data driven decision making in a legal practice, and how law firms are failing to keep up with the expectations of their clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 136

How AI Streamlines Daily Operations for Lawyers

Too many lawyers have cumbersome business processes that could be automated to save time. Hosts Sean La Roque-Doherty and Monica Bay talk to Ryan Steadman and Alex Babin of Zero about how lawyers can streamline daily operations with AI. Ryan and Alex talk about their background and what led them to develop AI email management. They emphasize the importance of having a deep understanding of legal business processes and describe how firm morale gets a boost when mundane tasks are handed over to AI...

Apr 29, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 135

2019 Am Law 100: Trends and Insights

Host Dan Linna discusses The American Lawyer 2019 Am Law 100 data with Gina Passarella and Nick Bruch. They dig into the survey data and give an overview of how various firms ranked—discussing their insights on new trends, looking at what drove growth, and talking about how this data can be strategically applied in law firms. They follow this with comments on their expectations for the Am Law 200 and how it may differ from 100 data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 23, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Legalweek 2019: The Life Of The Director Of Legal Project Management

In this episode from Legalweek 2019, host Dan Linna speaks to Casey Flaherty about what it means to be the director of legal project management and if the community has been successful. They discuss relationships inside a law firm and whether attorneys should be coached and mentored to improve the community. They also talk about if project management helps solve proper allocation in work and diversity with law firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 28, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Legalweek 2019: LegalMation’s AI for Litigation

LegalMation has taught AI to speak legalese — how can lawyers use this in litigation processes? In this episode from Legalweek 2019, host Dan Linna talks to James Lee and Thomas Suh, co-founders of LegalMation, about how artificial intelligence can transform the practice of law. Their AI tackles the tedious tasks of litigation to free up attorneys for higher level work. They discuss the continuing growth of the system in more complicated areas of the law for innumerable applications in the legal...

Feb 12, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Legal Innovation: Imagining Creative Solutions for Clients

In this episode, host Dan Linna talks to Katie DeBord about how her role as chief innovation officer at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner helps the firm stay aggressively relevant in solving problems for their clients. They talk about how her multidisciplinary innovation team works to provide resources and training to lawyers to help them improve their legal service delivery. Coupling innovative technology with legal expertise brings law practice to a higher, more competitive level. Learn more about y...

Jan 31, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 131

What’s Going On At Legal Week New York 2019?

Legal Week New York is just around the corner and we want to know everything that’s going on. In this episode, host Sean La Roque-Doherty and Monica Bay welcome guest Zach Warren, to talk about what Legaltech News will be focusing on at the show, what’s different about this years Legaltech and if Legal Week has improved in the last couple years. Additionally, they talk about what technologies they are excited to see on the exhibit hall floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Jan 19, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Achieving Success at Law Firms through Technology

Do we have to change the way we think about transformation and innovation in law firms? Co-hosts Monica Bay and Sean La Roque-Doherty are joined by TJ Johnson, to discuss what technology projects law firms are implementing today, whether or not law firms are generally successful with new technology, and how firms can dress their non-lawyers for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 129

How Microsoft Promotes Legal Innovation

Microsoft’s Trusted Advisor Forum was designed to ask this question: Do clients need to actively engage with their law firms to drive innovation in legal service delivery? Host Dan Linna talks to Jason Barnwell about the Trusted Advisor Forum and how his team at Microsoft is working to build the practice of the future. They discuss the many aspects of Jason’s role and give insight into how innovation, diversity, and use of technology in the processes of law can lead us into the future. Learn mor...

Dec 07, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Inside the Growing Platform of Hiring Lawyers Online

With technology consistently on the rise, the hiring of lawyers online has become a big part of the legal industry. Co-hosts Monica Bay and Sean La Roque-Doherty are joined by Raad Ahmed to discuss the growing platform of hiring attorneys online, assisting small business owners with attorney hiring, and take a look at LawTrades as a marketplace, a platform, and a network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Integrating Technology and Encouraging Innovation

New host Dan Linna talks to Connie Brenton about her experience as a legal innovation expert who integrates technology into Corporate Legal Departments. They discuss the benefits of having a multidisciplinary team, creating a culture that accepts mistakes as opportunities to improve, and the different aspects of data-driven lawyering. She also shares advice for successful collaboration between legal departments and law firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 16, 201851 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Harnessing Innovation for the Legal Industry

Real change in the industry will happen with commitment and discipline, not just good ideas. Host Monica Bay talks to Dan Linna about how lawyers should think about technology and innovation. He shares his experience demystifying technology for students and what lawyers should think about when they approach the idea of innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Managing Your Legal Marketing

Marketing can be intimidating for lawyers, but companies exist that can help practices manage their communications department. Host Monica Bay talks to Christy Burke about what drove her to start her own legal technology marketing company. She discusses her involvement with the Legal Technology Media Group, her experience running a company as a mother, and her advice for other legal tech companies like hers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 24, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Using Technology to Balance your Workload

Working at a law firm doesn’t have to be all-consuming; technology can help you balance all your tasks. Host Monica Bay talks to Jeffrey Brandt about how he manages to write a daily newsletter while working full-time with a firm and the automation that allows him to practice law efficiently. They also discuss the Association of Legal Technologists (ALT) conference, the types of content the conference covers, and what differentiates it from ILTA conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jul 26, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Technology that Drives the Legal Industry

What drives someone to leave a job they love in order to start their own company? Host Monica Bay talks to Lucy Endel Bassli about the impact she wants to have on the legal industry and how she’s using her company, InnoLegal Services, to accomplish this. She shares her belief that lawyers should be using technology to delight clients and develop their own innovative practices and how she wants to set an example for others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 29, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 122

The Life of a Startup Part 2: Prepping for Acquisition

Bringing a legal technology startup into today’s market comes with its own set of unique challenges. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Haley Altman about what it takes to grow a legal tech company and position it for acquisition in today’s market. Haley also describes her experience building her own company, Doxly, and how she balances being a professional with fostering a healthy family. Haley Altman is the CEO of Doxly. She has over a decade of experience working ...

May 18, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Client-First Technology for Client-First Firms

Could efforts to make the legal industry more client-based really make this the best time to be a lawyer? Host Monica Bay talks to Larry Bridgesmith about how law is shifting to a client-first business model and the technology that will enable lawyers to run their firms better, faster, and cheaper. They also discuss productivity management, blockchain, and the Vanderbilt Law School Summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 07, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Moneyball for Lawyers: Changing the Game with Analytics

The use of analytics has permeated into various industries, from baseball to banking, but could it be invaluable to lawyers as well? Host Bob Ambrogi talks to Josh Becker from Lex Machina about legal analytics, machine learning, and the impact these new technologies will have on the legal industry. They discuss the various uses of data analytics and machine learning for lawyers including showcasing expertise, determining strategy, and mining data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Apr 20, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 120

The Life of a Startup: From Idea to Sale

Starting a startup is only the beginning. Host Monica Bay talks to Alma Asay about how she started and sold her legal technology startup and her experience working with lawyers as clients. She also discusses working as a woman in the male-dominated industry of legal tech and shares what she believes will bring more women into the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Encouraging Collaboration at the ALT Conference

On February 11, the Association of Legal Technologists (ALT) held a conference called ctrl-ALT-del: Networking Rebooted. The ultimate goal of the event was to promote collaboration within the legal tech community via networking and workshops. In this episode of Law Technology Now , host Monica Bay talks to Richard Hellars about the goals of the conference and how ALT worked to achieve these goals through various speakers, workshops, and social events. They also discuss why the conference is impo...

Mar 15, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Mastering Deadlines with LawToolBox

Missed deadlines are the number one cause of attorney malpractice claims. Fortunately, LawToolBox, a cloud based deadline management system, has the support and know-how to help. In this episode of Law Technology Now , host Bob Ambrogi talks to the co-owners of LawToolBox, Jack and Carol-Lynn Grow, about what problems LawToolBox solves and what sets them apart from their competition. They discuss the importance of their integration with various practice management platforms (like Clio, Rocket Ma...

Feb 26, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 117
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