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In the twelfth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, in Part 2 of a two-part topic, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the integration of AI in legal practice, particularly focusing on the evolution of AI tools for lawyers. They highlight various AI tools like Google NotebookLM, Clio, MyCase, AffiniPay, Filevine, Perplexity, Notion, Paxton, and others, explaining how these can help law firms save time, enhance knowledge management, and improve efficiency. They emphasize the importance of effectively using AI prompts, staying updated with emerging tools through platforms like Perplexity and the website “There's an AI for that” and leveraging AI to transform legal research and document drafting. They also touch on legal-specific AI tools such as Paxton.ai for substantive work. They suggest that embracing AI and value-based pricing models like subscriptions and flat fees are crucial for modernizing law firm operations and ensuring sustainability in the evolving legal industry.__________________________Check out my other show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel, an automation platform for law firms.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe
Niki Black, Principal Legal Insights Strategist at AffiniPay, elaborates on the transformative impact of generative AI on the legal profession. She asserts that AI's ability to enhance efficiencies and predict pricing structures will lead to the eventual demise of the billable hour, suggesting that AI's integration will soon become indispensable in legal practices. According to Niki, sophisticated consumers of legal services like insurance companies and in-house counsels will drive the adoption of AI by expecting faster, more cost-effective solutions. These market pressures, alongside AI's ability to provide insightful data analysis and predictive analytics, will compel law firms, especially boutique and midsize firms, to adapt or face being outcompeted.Niki also touches on the ethical implications and potential risks of not adopting AI, likening future generative AI's indispensability to past shifts like the adoption of cloud computing and social media awareness. She argues that AI will lead to more competitive and client-centered pricing strategies while alleviating some of the negative client experiences associated with hourly billing. Additionally, Niki highlights the emerging trend where AI's capabilities in legal practice management and billing software enable law firms to leverage their internal data for more profitable and efficient operations, emphasizing the rapid pace at which AI is expected to transform legal services.__________________________Check out my other show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel, an automation platform for law firms.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe
Welcome to today's AI Lawyer Talking Tech, where we delve into the rapidly transforming intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal profession. From advanced reporting tools empowering law firms with data-driven insights to the increasing adoption of AI for tasks like legal research and contract analysis, we'll explore how technology is reshaping legal practices. We'll also touch upon the crucial considerations surrounding data privacy, ethical implications, and the evolving regulatory landscape in this dynamic field. Join us as we unpack the latest developments and discuss what these changes mean for legal professionals now and in the future.4 Problems Rocket Matter's Advanced Reporting Tools Help Law Firms Solve21 Mar 2025Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and LawyersImmersive art lawsuits23 Mar 2025Off the KuffCelebrities Confront AI Giants on Copyright for Training Models23 Mar 2025QUE.comThe role of AI agents in legal and risk management22 Mar 2025London Daily NewsTrump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power to impede his agenda22 Mar 2025MetaFilterMeta settles UK ‘right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff22 Mar 2025TechCrunchVirginia's AI Bill Is a Misfire21 Mar 2025Center for Data InnovationNavigating AI Vendor Contracts and the Future of Law: A Guide for Legal Tech Innovators21 Mar 2025Stanford Law SchoolHow firms use AI, financial, remote work technology examined in AffiniPay '2025 Legal Industry Report'21 Mar 2025ABA JournalMarketing Roundup: Diverse Leadership, Strategic Pricing, Data-Driven Client Service21 Mar 2025Above The LawHow law firm leaders can identify cyber threats, leverage artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity21 Mar 2025ABA JournalBe curious and adapt – or be left behind | Legal Loop21 Mar 2025The Daily Record of RochesterThe evolution of the concept of personal data: Are we entering the era of relative personal data?21 Mar 2025Bird & BirdDoes the new Data Use and Access Bill risk you losing Legal Professional Privilege?21 Mar 2025LexologyArtificial Intelligence in Practice: Expert Witness Use of AI21 Mar 2025LexologyBig Tech's Data Center Boom Poses New Risk to Grid Operators21 Mar 2025Insurance JournalHow a Legal Powerhouse Maintains Its Edge in an Evolving Tech World (Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO LexisNexis North America, UK & Ireland)20 Mar 2025Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastTrump Administration Receives 8,755 Comments for AI Action Plan — AI: The Washington Report21 Mar 2025Mintz LevinQuébec's Restrictive Approach to Biometric Data Poses Challenges for Businesses Working on Security Projects21 Mar 2025Ogletree DeakinsPennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, March 20, 202521 Mar 2025Cozen O ConnorPrivacy Talks: GDPR Anniversary – 10 Things You Should Know About Last Year and What's Coming Up This Year21 Mar 2025Cooley
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 04:50 Clio moves into Big Law space with acquisition of ShareDo, with special guest Joshua Lenon 23:25 AZ Supreme Court hiring AI spokespeople (Selected by Joe Patrice) 37:00 The End of Reality? How to combat deepfakes in our legal system (Selected by Victor Li) 43:55 AffiniPay's 2025 Legal Industry Report Portrays A Profession At A Technological Crossroads (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 51:06 What I learned from a week at South by Southwest (Selected by Stephen Embry)
In this year-end episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert are joined by legal tech experts Niki Black, Principal Legal Insight Strategist at AffiniPay, and Sarah Glassmeyer, Director of Data Curation at Legal Technology Hub, to recap the top stories of 2024. From the evolution of generative AI in legal tech to groundbreaking acquisitions, the conversation delves into the successes and challenges that shaped the year in the legal industry. The discussion kicks off with a look at AI's growing role in legal research and practice management. Greg recalls the controversial Stanford report that questioned the reliability of AI tools marketed as hallucination-free. The guests explore the importance of unbiased evaluations, the complexity of defining legal research, and the rapid pace of AI development that often outpaces regulatory and academic studies. Sarah highlights the need for peer-reviewed analysis to guide the effective use of these tools, while Niki emphasizes the user-friendly interfaces that generative AI brings to legal software. Marlene shifts the conversation toward the challenges of integrating AI into law firms' existing frameworks. The hosts and guests discuss the hesitancy of document management systems to adopt generative AI due to trust and security concerns. Niki and Sarah examine how firms are adapting to AI by organizing data more effectively and addressing client expectations. They also reflect on the potential of AI to bridge access-to-justice gaps, with tools that empower self-represented litigants and underserved communities. The episode takes a closer look at notable mergers and acquisitions in 2024, such as Bloomberg's acquisition of Dashboard Legal and Thomson Reuters' purchase of SafeSign Technologies. Sarah raises concerns about the consolidation of the legal tech market, warning of diminished innovation and competition. Niki observes how cloud-based technologies have facilitated these integrations, making it easier for companies to offer comprehensive solutions that touch multiple aspects of legal practice. Wrapping up, the group forecasts trends for 2025, including regulatory developments around AI and shifting priorities within law firms regarding tech adoption. While some predictions are cautious, like Sarah's concern over the impact of external political factors on the tech workforce, others remain optimistic about the growing sophistication of legal tech. The episode concludes with reflections on how the industry can better prepare junior lawyers and law students to navigate an increasingly AI-driven landscape. Join Marlene, Greg, Niki, and Sarah for this insightful look back at 2024 and an exciting glimpse into the year ahead. As always, we thank our listeners for tuning in, and we encourage you to share this episode with colleagues and connect with us on LinkedIn or Blue Sky! Listen on mobile platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Twitter: @gebauerm, or @glambertEmail: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: Jerry David DeCicca TRANSCRIPT
AffiniPay is historically a fintech company with a big presence in legal. Their flagship product is LawPay used by law firms to bill clients and accept payments. Dru joined the company in 2021 and right around that time, the company ventured beyond the world of payment software and acquired MyCase, which is law practice management software used by law firms to keep all case details and documents in a single location, keep track of tasks and streamline client communications. Growing up, Dru wanted to be a lawyer because she comes from family of lawyers, including her father. She studied law at the University of Chicago, but after a couple of gigs with law firms, she figured out that maybe the law wasn't for her. So, she finished her MBA and went to work for Boston Consulting. After a few years as a consultant, she needed a break, and, being somewhat of a foodie, she went to work in the kitchens of some of New York's finest dining establishments. She took lessons learned from the kitchen into her later work as a co-founder of a baby monitor start-up and ultimately roles as CEO of the property management company Grace Hill and now AffiniPay. In this episode, Dru talks about: Joining AffiniPay and its mission The company's acquisition of MyCase and expansion into practice management software Affirm, AffiniPay's Buy now, pay later product and its impact The company's AI plans and integration within the platform Core responsibilities of a CEO and what has surprised her in her role as a CEO Want to keep up to date about new episodes? Technically Legal Update List. Want to learn more about Percipient (percipient.co)? Follow Chad on Linkedin: Chad Main | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: Technically Legal | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on Instagram: Technically Legal | Instagram Follow the podcast on X: Technically Legal | X Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI
In today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," we dive into the latest developments in legal technology that are reshaping the way law firms and legal professionals operate. We'll explore how PocketIP is revolutionizing global trademark management, AffiniPay's expansion into comprehensive practice management, and the strategic partnerships driving innovation in contract lifecycle management. Additionally, we'll discuss the groundbreaking role of AI in legal research with LawLLM, the FCC's new regulations on AI in robocalling, and much more. Stay tuned as we unpack these cutting-edge technologies and their impact on the future of the legal industry. Legal Tech Meets IP: Olena Polosmak on Building PocketIP28 Aug 2024Legaltech on MediumAffiniPay's Evolution: From Payment Platform to Practice Management Software and Beyond (Dru Armstrong, CEO)28 Aug 2024Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastCLM à Trois: Icertis, Harvey….and Evisort Too28 Aug 2024Artificial LawyerLaw Meets AI: A Deep Dive into LawLLM's Potential in Legal Research27 Aug 2024Legaltech on MediumHow AI is Revolutionizing the Legal Industry27 Aug 2024Legaltech on MediumTelephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Resolves Investigation of Lingo Telecom, Finalizes Proposed Rulemaking on AI in Robocalling27 Aug 2024Mintz LevinNJ Execs on How They Use Artificial Intelligence, and Which AI Apps Work Best for Their Organizations27 Aug 2024GibbonsPatent Protection for AI Creations – Landmark decision by the German Federal Court of Justice27 Aug 2024WilmerHaleIs Your Law Firm Ready for the Sling Shot?28 Aug 2024Elevate ServicesSupio: Law Firm Data Structuring Company Secures $25 Million (Series A)28 Aug 2024Pulse 2.0Mexico City to play host to international lawyers attending the IBA Annual Conference from over 100 jurisdictions28 Aug 2024LegalNews.comIllinois To Increase Court Access Through Local Libraries28 Aug 2024EffinghamRadio.comThinking About Experience Management as a Product27 Aug 2024JD SupraThe critical relationship between general counsel and supply chain management27 Aug 2024Financial Thomson ReutersEconomic Uncertainty Exposes Fraud: Can Legal Teams Handle the Influx?27 Aug 2024Legal ReaderPractice Makes Perfect - or at Least Better!27 Aug 2024RIPS Law Librarian Blog20 Best Law Firm Branding Ideas26 Aug 2024Digital SilkOn LawNext: All About Spellbook's New AI Agent, Capable of Performing Complex Legal Tasks, with CEO Scott Stevenson27 Aug 2024LawSitesGDPR Breach Compensation: Maximize Your Claim Effortlessly26 Aug 2024NeedToKnow.co.ukTransform your legal productivity with GenAI and CoCounsel Drafting27 Aug 2024Financial Thomson Reuters
Discover the captivating journey of Dru Armstrong, CEO of AffiniPay, as she shares her unique path from growing up in Los Angeles influenced by her father's legal profession to taking the helm of a fintech powerhouse. Dru's story is a testament to hard work, resilience, and the high expectations instilled by her entrepreneurial parents. She reveals how AffiniPay transformed from serving associations to dominating the legal and professional services payments landscape, while offering a personal glimpse into her life through a fun icebreaker segment.From law to management consulting, private equity, and ultimately the CEO role, Dru Armstrong's career transitions are nothing short of inspiring. She emphasizes the pivotal role of mentors and sponsors in her journey, the shift from relying solely on analytical skills to the importance of emotional intelligence, and the critical need for trust-based teams. Dru candidly discusses the unique challenges she faced as a young CEO and underscores the importance of aligning with ethical investors and colleagues to achieve sustainable success.Tune in to hear Dru's insightful reflections on leading through strategic change and growth, particularly in a thriving company like AffiniPay. She shares her thoughts on the value of mentorship, the importance of resilience in overcoming setbacks, and the joy of finding career roles that align with personal passions. Whether you're entering the fintech sector or navigating your own career path, Dru's experiences and advice offer valuable lessons on authentic leadership, the power of mentorship, and the fulfillment of impactful work.
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 02:40 - SubTech Conference 2024 with guest Dan Linna (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 16:40 - New Report Highlights GenAI Adoption Trends in Law (Selected by Niki Black) 24:15 - Lawyer dragged into a case he had nothing to do with because of legal tech (Selected by Joe Patrice) 31:44 - Exclusive: Law Practice Management Software LEAP Introduces Three AI Features – with A Unique Human-In-the-Loop Twist (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 37: 20 - Investment in Affinipay (Selected by Niki Black) 43:35 - Judge livestreams child sexual assault trial (Selected by Joe Patrice)
In this episode, Kathryn interviews Catherine Dawson, General Counsel at Affinipay, discusses her career transition from big law to in-house counsel, emphasizing her interest in technology. She also talks about the benefits of using AI in legal practice, such as task automation and increased efficiency. Dawson recounts her experience of working part-time while starting a family, emphasizing the possibility of work-life balance in law. She provides advice to parents on navigating their careers; suggesting reevaluation and adaptation based on changing situations. Highlights Insights about law school, career path, and working in an in-house role Entering a legal career in the technology space and challenging issues with AI Transitioning from Biglaw to in-house and understanding roles within a company The potential of AI for lawyers and how it can help save time and do more meaningful work Advice on prioritizing different aspects of life at different stages and making choices as per personal needs How being full-time in-house differs from being full-time at a big law and how it was more feasible while her kids were in elementary school How to reevaluate life stages and job demands as children grow older Episode Resources https://www.affinipay.com/company/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-d-dawson Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
(00:13) – “Welcome to the Legal Tech Frontier”: David Cowen introduces Drew Armstrong, CEO of Affinipay, discussing the rapid evolution of the legal technology market, Drew's background in law and business, and the impact of AI on the legal profession. (01:25) - Revolutionizing Legal Practice Management: Drew delves into how Affinipay is transforming legal practice management for solo and small firms. Highlighting Ape's leading technology, ease of use, and customer service, Drew showcases how Affinipay ensures law firms operate efficiently while keeping focus on their clients. (04:07) - Leadership and Vision at Affinipay: Drew shares her journey to becoming Affinipay's CEO and her personal connection to the legal industry. Her vision to expand Affinipay's offerings beyond payment solutions to comprehensive practice management and financial services is driven by a deep understanding of law firms' needs. (06:29) - The AI Debate in Legal Tech: Drew provides a balanced perspective on the current state of AI in legal technology. She argues that while AI has the potential to significantly transform legal practices, its hype is both warranted and unwarranted, emphasizing the importance of foundational tech alongside AI advancements. (12:22) - Evolution of Legal Careers: Reflecting on the shift from legal secretaries to IT professionals, Drew discusses the ongoing transformation of legal roles. She predicts that advancements in technology, especially AI, will not only disrupt traditional roles but also create new opportunities within the legal field. (14:26) - The Future of Legal Work: Drew speculates on how AI and technology will redefine the tasks and responsibilities of associates and paralegals, emphasizing the enduring need for human judgment and oversight in the legal profession. (17:32) - Expanding Access to Legal Services: Drew highlights the potential for technology to bridge the gap between the supply of and demand for legal services, making high-quality legal assistance more accessible and affordable. (19:20) - Embracing Change and Opportunity: In a closing reflection, Drew urges legal professionals to actively engage with technological advancements to remain relevant. She emphasizes the unparalleled opportunities in legal tech for innovation and career development. (21:28) - A Personal Note: Drew shares her passion for Fleetwood Mac, “Anytime someone says we're gonna do a Stevie Nicks SoulCycle class, you can just sign me up!” Dru Armstrong is CEO at AffiniPay, a leading fintech company creating payment-based practice management tools. She brings over 17 years of experience in consumer and product technology development and management. She is a proven high-growth leader with a history of creating strong customer experiences while fueling technology growth and market expansions and leads with innovation, diversity and inclusion, and verticalized software. David Cowen is a 20+-year industry veteran, the host of Careers in the Business of Law (CBL), and the founder of the Cowen Group, a legal services company connecting professionals in the business of law with high-touch opportunities to engage and move their careers from Now to Next. David hosts a weekly Cowen Café virtual gathering and a quarterly conference called The Summit on Legal Innovation and Disruption (SOLID). The Cowen community, a network of decision makers and executives in corporate legal software, practice, and services, is over 1,200 members strong. Don't miss a moment of CBL by subscribing here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DXsQqRF4A69Apt0LhxmeQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/careers-and-the-business-of-law/id1677153104
Dru Armstrong was named CEO of AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay, in July 2021. Less than a year later, AffiniPay shook up the legal tech landscape by acquiring MyCase, one of the leading law practice management platforms, in a deal that also included four other practice management products: CASEPeer for personal injury firms, Docketwise for immigration practices, Soluno for billing and accounting (which it recently sold), and Woodpecker for document automation. One reason that deal was so notable was that, until then, LawPay had been the legal tech equivalent of Switzerland – a neutral integration partner with virtually every practice management platform out there. But in acquiring one of the major players in the market, that legal tech Switzerland seemed to suddenly lose its neutrality. Now, two and a half years into the job as Affinipay CEO, Armstrong is our guest on this episode of LawNext to discuss that acquisition, where the company is today, and why the marriage of fintech and legal tech matters to legal practitioners. She also shares her plans for the company's future, including how it will incorporate generative AI across its various products. Armstrong and host Bob Ambrogi spoke live in Miami at the TLTF Summit, a conference produced by the Legal Tech Fund, a VC fund focused on legal tech, where she spoke on a panel on the intersection of fintech and legal tech. She was previously on this podcast in June 2022, at the time the MyCase acquisition was announced, and was also on our Legaltech Week podcast. 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. DocReviewPad, the easy-to-use app to review, organize issue code, and produce documents CARET serves over 10,000 firms with practice management and document automation technology to enable savvy professionals to refocus their expertise on what truly matters. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Is your content "human"? Does it connect with your audience on a "human level"? What does that even mean? In the age of generative AI, the answers to these questions are more important than ever. B2B buyers are people, after all, and like most people, they respond to content that speaks to their needs, desires, and emotions. Which is why data shows that on LinkedIn, for example, people to NOT respond to non-personal updates posted to a company's brand page. But people DO respond to posts from the company's CEO, on their personal LinkedIn page, share a story or idea or insight about stuff going on in their industry. In this episode, Ayushee Syal, Sr. Director of Content Marketing at Affinipay, talks about how using anecdotes and stories is one of the best ways to engage audiences on a human level. If you want to learn more about how to incorporate storytelling into your messaging and content, this episode is a must listen!
In this episode of The Next CMO podcast, I speak to returning guest, Ana Villegas, the CMO of AffiniPay, the market leader in professional services payments serving legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms.Ana joined AffiniPay from National Instruments, where she also served as the CMO.AffiniPay has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000's fastest growing companies for 10 years in a row. Each of its brands leads the market it serves with solutions purpose-built by industry including LawPay, ClientPay, CPACharge, and AffiniPay for Associations. AffiniPay's solutions are trusted by more than 60,000 firms with more than 150 strategic partnerships and endorsements, including the American Bar Association and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.Learn more about Ana VillegasLearn more about AffiniPayFollow Peter Mahoney on Twitter and LinkedInLearn more about Peter's company, AcceleratusLearn more about Planful for MarketingJoin The Next CMO CommunityRecommend a guest for The Next CMO podcastProduced by PodForte
Using social media could be fun. But sometimes, a simple mistake could cause you a whole career. Knowing how to behave on social media is essential to anyone, but it holds vital importance for lawyers. This week, we are joined by Claude Ducloux to talk about ethical Pitfalls Lawyers Should Avoid On Social Media. Claude is an Attorney at Law, National Speaker on Legal Ethics, Litigation, and Law Office Management, and is Board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law. He has 44 years of experience as an attorney and previously served as the president of the Austin bar association. His practice includes writing, teaching, lecturing, and representing clients on professionalism and legal ethics. He has written over 100 articles about conflict of interest, grievance prosecution, defense, and office management. He has earned professional honors such as the distinguished lawyer award, Luke souls award, and Professionalism award from the Austin bar association. Join Claude and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are three ethical pitfalls attorneys should be mindful of regarding their social media presence, What are three ethical pitfalls attorneys need to be mindful of regarding their client's social media presence, and What are your three favorite war stories (or something to that effect)? In our conversation, we cover: [01.16] Tech setup – Starting the conversation, Claude shares his current technological setup and what his favorite products are. [06.29] Favorite podcasts – Claude talks about some of his favorite podcasts. [11.26] Software & equipment – Claude and Michael share information about some of the commonly used software and equipment. [16.13] Ethical pitfalls – A simple mistake on social media can cause significant damage to your life. Claude talks about posting things on social media as one of the ethical pitfalls because people can understand the absolute opposite of what you meant. [22.44] Tweeting – Claude shares how people use social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in an unprofessional manner regarding their work. [27.20] Practicality – Having a computer isn't enough. As lawyers, you have to make everything secure, especially things related to your work. Claude shares some of the practical things he had to learn over time about the security of his computer files. [34.11] Being recorded – Claude shares the importance of keeping in mind that your phone calls could be recorded without your knowledge every time. Further, he dives into how he instructed his attendees not to engage in conversations on the other side. [41.58] War stories – Claude dives into some stories where attorneys and clients misused social media. [44.47] Google reviews – Claude shares his opinion on responding to google reviews. He states bar opinions from Philadelphia bar, which you can use as a response for google reviews. Resources: Connect with Claude: E-mail - cducloux@affinipay.com LinkedIn - com/in/claude-ducloux-abaa519/ Website - com/ Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast: Yeti Microphones - bluemic.com/en-us/ MacBook - apple.com/mac/ Dell computer - dell.com/en-us Pad - apple.com/ipad/ Creative Webcam - creative.com/wfh/#look-professional Konica Minolta Color printer – konicaminolta.us/products/predecessor-products/bizhub-c658/ HP printer - hp.com/us-en/shop/cat/printers www.hp.com/us-en/shop/vwa/printers/prnttyp=Laser Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast: Affinipay - affinipay.com LawPay - www.lawpay.com Google Drive - google.com/drive/ Overcast - fm/ Xerox - xerox.com/en-us Vimeo - com Skype - skype.com/en/ RingCentral - ringcentral.com/
Episode 33 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Matt Spiegel, Founder & CEO at Lawmatics.In this episode, Matt and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers need from their software, how Lawmatics can save law firms 15 to 20 hours per week, the importance of metrics and much more!About our guest:Matt Spiegel is a lawyer and serial entrepreneur in the legal-tech space. He is the Founder and CEO of Lawmatics, the #1 automation platform for law firms, offering legal client intake, CRM, marketing automation, billing, and much more, all in one easy-to-use software. With Lawmatics, law firms streamline their operations, impress clients, and win more business. Prior to Lawmatics, Matt was Co-Founder and CEO of MyCase, a legal practice management software company that was most recently acquired by AffiniPay.About our Lawmatics:Lawmatics is the #1 automation platform for law firms, offering legal client intake, CRM, marketing automation, time & billing, and much more, all in one easy-to-use software. With Lawmatics, law firms streamline their operations, impress clients, and win more business. To learn more, visit https://www.lawmatics.com/.Subscribe to the Answering Legal Channel so you never miss an episode of Everything Except the Law! Check out audio versions of the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor. Learn more about the show here: http://ow.ly/Eni250LekLgRead more helpful stuff from Answering Legal here:The Lawyer's Complete Guide To 2022: http://ow.ly/Aw3Q30s9hKyA Guide To Lawyer Wellness: http://ow.ly/ZxeS30rNBny11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZInterested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviNGive us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.comv
Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss all the latest trends and happenings (including the Affinipay's MyCase acquisition) with industry expert Niki Black. She talks through processes for choosing software for your law firm and explains how to find the functionality that will best meet your needs. Niki Black is an attorney and the Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase.
Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss all the latest trends and happenings (including the Affinipay's MyCase acquisition) with industry expert Niki Black. She talks through processes for choosing software for your law firm and explains how to find the functionality that will best meet your needs. Niki Black is an attorney and the Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase.
Today's guest is Nicole Black, legal technology evangelist at MyCase. Nicole describes her role as a bridge between technology and the practice of law. On the MyCase side of the bridge, she represents the lawyer point of view, and shares insights and industry knowledge with MyCase's tech and marketing teams. (We should note that following our recording of this episode, MyCase announced its acquisition by AffiniPay; we did not discuss that because of the timing.) On the attorney side of the bridge, she educates lawyers on using technology to streamline their law firms, increase efficiencies, and provide better client representation. In addition to her day job, Nicole has written or co-authored three books, including Cloud Computing for Lawyers. She also writes regular legal tech columns and frequently speaks at legal conferences across the country. Join today's conversation to learn why Nicole considers the work she did as an intern her most significant legal work, how her history in small and solo firms set her up for success as a legal technology evangelist, the biggest challenges faced by small firm and solo practitioners, and what excites her the most about the near-term and longer-term changes in legal technology.
As this episode is being released, news is breaking that is likely to have a profound impact on the law practice management market: AffiniPay, the parent company of the electronic payments platform LawPay, has acquired the law practice management company MyCase, along with several other practice management products that MyCase acquired over the past year. Just ahead of today's announcement, the CEOs of the two companies sat down for an exclusive podcast interview with LawNext host Bob Ambrogi to answer questions about the deal. They discuss how the deal came about, what it means for each company's customers, and what its impact might be on the broader market. Joining Bob are: Dru Armstrong, who became CEO of AffiniPay in July 2021. With degrees in both law and business from the University of Chicago, she was previously CEO of Grace Hill, a company that provides software for owners and operators of real estate properties. Jim McGinnis, who was named MyCase CEO in January 2021, after having most recently been EVP/GM of Wolters Kluwer's Tax and Accounting North America Professional Segment. 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, and MerusCase, and e-payments platform Headnote. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Cam and Yonas welcome Teri Harwood to the podcast this week! Teri is a proven strategic leader with over a decade of experience in product leadership at companies such as Nike, TabbedOut, and Affinipay. She's currently working as a consultant to provide tech companies with expert product management advice that makes a measured business impact and solves customer needs through a focus on user experience. She chats with the guys about the difference between consulting and in-house product management, what to look for in a product position, and how networking can be the best path to breaking into product. Check it out!
According to Clio’s Legal Trends Report, firms who had online payment systems in place before the pandemic have fared better than those dependent on other methods. From the Clio Cloud Conference 2020, host Laurence Colletti talks with Tom West about why online payment systems added to law firms’ success over the past 6 months and what we can expect from e-payment platforms in the future. Tom West is CEO of AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay.
According to Clio’s Legal Trends Report, firms who had online payment systems in place before the pandemic have fared better than those dependent on other methods. From the Clio Cloud Conference 2020, host Laurence Colletti talks with Tom West about why online payment systems added to law firms’ success over the past 6 months and what we can expect from e-payment platforms in the future. Tom West is CEO of AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay.
In episode 2 on the Leaders in Payments podcast Greg Myers intervews Tom West, CEO of AffiniPay. We discuss the products and services that AffiniPay provides primarily to accountants, attorneys and associations. We also talk about Tom's love for Indiana basketball, the unique culture at AffiniPay and where Tom thinks the payments industry is headed. For more information about AffiniPay please visit their website: www.affinipay.com This episode of the Leaders In Payments podcast was produced by www.schmodcast.com To learn more about this podcast series visit: www.leadersinpayments.com
Amy Porter founded AffiniPay in 2005 and now serves at the company’s Executive Chairman. In this role, Amy steers the direction of the team and has led the company to 12 consecutive years of profitability. Her knowledge and experience in the payment industry have helped her build a dynamic, talented, and client-focused team dedicated to the success of association and member-based organizations. AffiniPay is also the technology behind the company’s industry-leading payment solutions LawPay and CPACharge. Together, these solutions are trusted by more than 60,000 professionals and recommended by hundreds of bar associations and CPA societies, including the American Bar Association and AICPA. In 2016, Amy was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® in Financial Technology for Central Texas. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Amy got involved in the payment industry in the mid 1990s, long before the industry began to be called “fintech” How the industry has evolved significantly, and why Amy decided to start her own company, AffiniPay Why automated renewal is a powerful technology that allows associations to add value and improve their renewal numbers dramatically Why recognizing opportunities and wanting to bring people innovative solutions pushed Amy to launch two different businesses in the payment industry Why Amy tries not to fall into the trap of being a “woman entrepreneur”, and what advice she has to offer to young women leaders today Why Amy and AffiniPay was excited to partner with Eric’s company, Personify, and why they each saw a tremendous opportunity from the partnership What major changes Amy has seen in the nonprofit and association markets in the last few years, and why member engagement efforts are rapidly changing Why increasing competition from the private sector for resources is going to be an ongoing challenge for nonprofits and associations in the future How Amy has made the transition from CEO to Executive Chairman, and how she recognized that it was time to bring in new executive team members with fresh perspectives Additional resources from Eric Thurston: Website: https://personifycorp.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericthurston/ Additional resources from Amy Porter: Website: https://affinipay.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-porter-21556636/ AffiniPay for Associations resources: Website: https://affinipayassociations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apforassociations/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinipay-for-associations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AffinipayA
In this episode I interview @Reza Shirazi, Reza is a Senior Product Manager at AffiniPay and a Community Builder & Blogger with Austin VOP. Which he launched in 2017 to interview product leders and share thair insights to build a stronger product and tech community in Austin
When Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.
When Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.
Historically, law firms have billed clients exclusively by mailing paper invoices, a slow and relatively time-consuming system. With the increase in technology and credit card billing for almost everything we purchase, billing online is now more professional and more efficient. Furthermore, by accepting credit card systems, your law firm saves money and will likely be paid much more quickly. Despite this knowledge, many lawyers are still hesitant to change their billing system. In this episode of The Un-Billable Hour, Christopher Anderson interviews Amy Porter, CEO of AffiniPay, about how law firms can use online billing to get paid on time, ways to comply with ethical obligations and requirements regarding trust accounts and retainers, and the hesitation many lawyers have concerning processing fees. Topics include: The changing stigma of accepting credit card payments for legal services How billing online saves hours a month Pre-authorization forms and creating a positive and convenient client experience Reducing past-due invoices, discounts, and write-offs Separating earned and unearned fees Properly handling a chargeback Law firm payment statistics
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