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In January, a merciless firestorm swept through the Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas of Los Angeles, becoming the most destructive wildfire in the city's history. Driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds and fueled by record-dry conditions, the Palisades Fire destroyed over 6,800 structures, burned nearly 24,000 acres, and dramatically altered the lives of thousands of residents. Among them were three individuals with deep ties to the legal tech community, each of whom lost their home to the fire. This week on LawNext, we speak with those three individuals: Valerie Chan, founder of the legal PR firm Platform PR. Rick Merrill, former founder of Gavalytics and current COO of Bridgeline Solutions. Adam Camras, co-founder of Lawgical, longtime CEO of the Legal Talk Network, and chief collaboration officer at InfoTrack. These three legal tech leaders share their harrowing experiences as the flames approached, the devastating aftermath of losing their homes, and their ongoing journey of recovery and rebuilding. Their stories offer a rare and intimate glimpse into how even those with resources and professional expertise face overwhelming challenges when confronted with natural disaster. From the initial evacuation decisions to battles with insurance companies and uncertain rebuilding timelines, this conversation reveals both the practical realities and profound emotional impact of sudden, catastrophic loss. We also want to mention a related project, California Fires Legal Resources, in which the legal tech community, spearheaded by Clio, worked together to launch a website devoted to providing legal resources related to the LA fires, both for victims of the fires and legal professionals working on behalf of those victims. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. LEX Reception, Never miss a call, with expert answering service for Lawyers. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). SpeakWrite: Save time with fast, human-powered legal transcription—so you can focus on your practice If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
For the 50th episode of LawNext, we could think of no more appropriate topic than the state of podcasting in the legal industry. And we could think of no one better suited to the topic than Adam Camras, CEO of the Legal Talk Network, and Laurence Colletti, its executive producer. Camras is a longtime entrepreneur in the legal industry whose company Lawgical acquired the Legal Talk Network in 2013. Since then, he has launched an array of law-related podcasts and made the Legal Talk Network’s recording booth a ubiquitous presence at legal conferences throughout the United States. Colletti, with both a law degree and a master’s in business administration, was a solo practitioner in Colorado before joining the Legal Talk Network in 2014. He had long had a passion for web-based media and a particular interest in podcasting and video, so moving to the Legal Talk Network was a natural fit. As executive producer, he helps plan existing shows and conceive new ones, and is a regular host of the network’s On the Road series. In this episode, Camras and Colletti speak with host Bob Ambrogi about the state of podcasting in the legal industry, its rapidly growing popularity, and how it is likely to evolve into the future. NEW: We are now on Patreon! Subscribe to our page to be able to access show transcripts, or to submit a question for our guests. Comment on this show: Record a voice comment on your mobile phone and send it to info@lawnext.com.
With so many demands on lawyers’ time, why should they listen to podcasts? Tune in to this On The Road episode to hear Adam Camras’ full presentation to the San Diego County Bar on the value of podcasts in the legal industry. He starts by explaining the podcast medium and how it's readily available educational content is great for lawyers on the go. Adam goes on to describe best practices for podcasting and talks about how lawyers interested in launching their own show can get started. Finally, he gives advice on branding yourself as an expert to help you better pitch yourself as a podcast guest—a valuable way to gain exposure for your firm.
Adam Camras, CEO at Legal Talk Network has a special in-studio interview with Mary Juetten in this member spotlight episode. Legal Talk Network is the largest network of educational podcasts in the legal space with their new tagline: We podcast law. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Adam https://legaltalknetwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-camras-6174b015 https://twitter.com/adamcamras http://evolvelawnow.com/podcast/adam-camras-from-legal-talk-network-episode-034 Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit Show Notes Tell us more about Legal Talk Network - 0:27 How was Legal Talk Network created? - 1:10 When did you become involved? - 1:59 What’s your background? - 2:36 Tell us more about metrics - 3:17 50% of households are listening to podcasts - 6:30 Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS
In October 2017, Evolve Law hosted an event in Lawgical’s Denver office in which a panel discussed potential technological solutions to the access to justice gap. In this report from On The Road, Mary Juetten moderates the panel which includes Richard Granat, Dona Playton, Pat Monks, and Keri Norris. They discuss topics like merging technology with legal services, adjusting services to meet consumer needs, and whether basic legal services can be offered by non-lawyers. The live recording also includes short, “Darwin” talks from Adam Camras and Sarah Kieny. Richard Granat created one of the first virtual law firms in the United States and also was the Founder of DirectLaw, Inc., a virtual law firm platform provider. Dona Playton is the Director of the Honoring Families Initiative at the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS). Pat Monks is an attorney at Monks Law Firm and the founder member of the Municipal Justice Bar of Texas founded in 1992. Keri Norris is the Senior Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and the Chief Legal Officer at Legal Shield. Adam Camras is the CEO of LAWgical, the company that owns and operates leading legal brands, including Legal Talk Network. Sarah Kieny is an attorney at Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison and Lewis where she has worked for 15 years.
Three minutes of wasted time, whether you’re waiting for your computer to warm up or organizing your documents, doesn’t seem significant. But three minutes over the course of the year results in 13 hours of billable time. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Jack Newton, Deborah Savadra, Adam Camras, Ivan Hemmans, and Rochelle Washington about tech tips, life hacks, and useful apps that can increase your productivity while also helping you manage security and marketing. As well as naming some of these apps, the group discusses what to look for when investing in tech, including asking whether it’s intuitive for you specifically and if the app itself is secure. Jack Newton is the founder of Clio, one of the pioneers of cloud-based practice management. Deborah Savadra is editor and chief blogger at Legal Office Guru, which helps practices master Microsoft Word. Adam Camras is the CEO of LAWgical, the company that owns and operates leading legal brands, including Legal Talk Network. Ivan Hemmans is the Manager of Technology Development and Communications at O’Melveny & Myers. Rochelle Washington is the senior staff attorney in the Practice Management Advisory Service (PMAS) of the D.C. Bar.
So you want to get the name of your firm under as many eyes or into as many ears as possible. You know some sources that can accomplish this but what is the best way to approach them with a pitch? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Adam Camras, Molly McDonough, Elie Mystal, and Sam Glover about the best ways for lawyers to pitch to the media in order to get exposure for your firm. Some of their tips include being intentional about building a relationship, knowing the publication, and straight up flattery. Adam Camras is the Chief Executive Officer of LAWgical, the company that owns and operates leading legal brands, including Legal Talk Network, ServeNow, and ServeManager. Molly McDonough is the managing editor of the ABA Journal. Elie Mystal is managing editor at Above the Law Redline and editor-at-large at Breaking Media. Sam Glover is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Lawyerist.com, an online magazine and reference manual for solo and small firm lawyers.
It is now legal for Americans to travel to Cuba and bring home goodies like cigars and/or rum. Relations with Cuba have changed under the Obama administration and will likely continue to change while Trump is in the White House. In this report from On The Road, Laurence Colletti and special host Adam Camras discuss the United States’ legal ties to Cuba with Carolina Blanco, Peter Quinter, and Simons Chase. In their discussion, they cover Cuba’s role in U.S. economy, commercial opportunities there, and the wet foot, dry foot policy. Peter Quinter is a shareholder and customs attorney in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale law offices of GrayRobinson. He is the chair of the Customs & International Trade Law Group. Simons Chase is the co-founder and editor in chief of Cuba Journal, the leading website covering Cuba. He has over 20 years of media, technology, and principal investing experience. Carolina Blanco is an associate in Hill Ward Henderson’s Litigation Group. Her practice covers an array of commercial litigation matters in federal and state court, with experience representing clients in a wide variety of business disputes.
Time is not something you can create more of or borrow when you need it, yet it is one of our most valuable resources. In this episode of The Paralegal Voice, host Vicki Voisin talks to Adam Camras, CEO of Lawgical, about managing your law firm's time effectively. According to Adam, one of the best ways to do this is by taking advantage of technology and apps, like Google Express and Uber. Additionally, Adam says, paralegals and other legal professionals save time by outsourcing, staying healthy, and even using a standing desk. Using these hacks and Vicki's closing tips can help you dedicate more time to the important things in your life and career. Adam Camras is the co-founder and CEO of Lawgical, a company that owns and operates leading legal brands including Legal Talk Network, Serve Now, and Serve Manager. Special thanks to our sponsors, Boston University, NALA, and ServeNow.
As new or established lawyers venture out into the legal marketplace, it can be daunting establishing your own firm or promoting your unique business. How should savvy entrepreneurs promote their brand and what skills do they need to be successful? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay and guest host Adam Camras talk with lecturer and entrepreneur Gary Sangha about his keynote speech at the Above the Law Academy for Private Practice conference, his personal journey toward success, and his tips to help new entrepreneurs thrive. Gary Sangha is a serial entrepreneur, attorney, and academic and the founder and CEO of Lit IQ.
Summary Welcome to the thirty fourth episode of the Evolve Law Podcast! Today our host, Mary Juetten, sits down with Adam Camras from Legal Talk Network to talk about….other legal podcasts! Legal Talk Network is the largest network of educational and entertaining podcasts in the legal industry, and it’s still growing. Tune in to find out more about the latest innovations in the legal tech industry! For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com! Show Notes 0:00 Intro 0:49 Introducing Adam Camras from Legal Talk Network 1:33 How Did You Discover This Niche in the Legal Tech Industry? 3:54 Who is Your Audience? 5:55 What is Your Background? 7:24 Do You Have Any Feedback from Your Audience? 8:13 Do You Have Any Metrics on Audience Size? 10:10 Outro
There are many thoughts and opinions on what the future of legal tech should be and who should construct that future. If you’re a lawyer interested in influencing growth what are the best ways for you to partner with technologists to do so? How can developers and attorneys work together to help steer the evolution of this industry? In this Special Report, Evolve Law Co-Founder Mary Juetten, moderator Joe Burchard, and Evolve Law Client Driven Technology Solutions panelists Kate White, John Rome, and Kathryn DeBord discuss the future of legal tech and how attorneys and technologists can best shape it. Mary opens the panel with a brief explanation of what Evolve Law is, a community focused on accelerating the adoption of technology within the legal profession, and her hopes that the discussion will help inspire the creation of a legal innovation group in Colorado. Joe provides an introduction for each panelist and starts a group analysis on the biggest pain points for practicing lawyers. Kate elaborates on what client driven tech solutions actually means, technology solutions tailored to relieve a specific client frustration. She considers new pressures on in-house counsel, the volume areas of work that need to be handled more efficiently, and how outside counsel can partner with legal professionals. Kathryn DeBord answers the question,”Do law firms need technology to grow?” and provides insight on how leveraging current technology can help to reduce monotonous tasks and free up attorneys to more consistently focus on the practice of law. The group then debates whether legal professionals should develop or aid in developing new technologies or whether that responsibility should be left solely in the hands of technologists outside of the industry. John shifts the conversation to data security and the lack of urgency in the legal tech community despite the recent Panama Papers leaks. The group then wraps up the panel with an analysis of artificial intelligence, why robots will never replace lawyers, and a question and answer session with the event attendees. Adam Camras is the chief executive officer of Legal Talk Network. He has been involved in the legal industry for over a decade and enjoys learning about the latest technology and trends affecting the industry. Adam travels the country for speaking engagements, to attend conferences, and to meet with members of the legal community. Mary Juetten is the founder and CEO of Traklight and the co-founder of Evolve Law. She is a contributor to the American Bar Association Law Technology Today and Forbes. Mary received her bachelor of commerce from McGill University and her juris doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law. John Rome is the Chief Software Architect and CEO of Intensity Analytics Corporation. He is a technology inventor and software developer. John received his bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and his juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School. Kathryn DeBord is partner and chief innovation officer at Bryan Cave. She is affiliated with the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and the Washington D.C. Bar Association. Kathryn received her bachelor of arts from the University of Kansas and her juris doctorate from the George Washington University Law School. Kate White is the Client Engagement & Innovation Strategist at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. She received her bachelor of arts from Seattle University and her juris doctorate from Seattle University School of Law. Joe Burchard is a co-founder and the project manager at Lawbooth.com and the founder of Nice Piece of Bass. He received his bachelor of applied science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Usually a law firm will hand off documents to a process server who will then take care of service. Locating a process server who will do this promptly and ethically is very important. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin joins Adam Camras, co-founder and CEO of LAWgical which operates ServeNow.com. Adam provides tips for locating a reputable process server, red flags paralegals should look for, and the questions they should ask of a process server before making a hiring decision.