Podcasts about legal informatics

Today, we revisit one of our most thought-provoking conversations, this time with Dr. Megan Ma. Since she joined us on the podcast, Dr. Ma has co-founded and become the Executive Director of the Stanford Legal Innovation through Frontier Technology Lab—otherwise known as liftlab. With a rich background in political science, economics, health law, and economic law, Dr. Ma brings a truly interdisciplinary lens to the future of legal education and technology. In our conversation, she shares her insights on how we train the next generation of lawyers, why mentorship and thoughtful design matter, and what it means to build a future-ready legal profession. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your career, this episode is full of wisdom and perspective on where the law is headed and how we will get there. Our guest this week is a leading thinker on the application of generative AI in the legal profession. Dr. Megan Ma is the associate director of Stanford's Law, Science, and Technology Program, as well as the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics—better known as CodeX. She also teaches courses in computational law and insurance tech. Dr. Ma has a background in a variety of fields: She majored in political science and economics, has master's degrees in health law and economic law, and earned her PhD in law. Additionally, Dr. Ma is an advisor to the PearX for AI program, and serves as editor-in-chief for the Cambridge Forum on AI, Law, and Governance, as the managing editor of the MIT Computational Law Report, and as a research affiliate at Singapore Management University in their Centre for Computational Law. We had a fascinating conversation about Dr. Ma's lifelong interest in linguistics, how "empathetic" large language models can be for users, how generative AI could change lawyer mentorship, and her thoughts on the future of technology in the profession. Read the full transcript of today's episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/Pioneers_Bestof_Dr.MeganMa.pdf

Our guest this week is a leading thinker on the application of generative AI in the legal profession. Dr. Megan Ma is the associate director of Stanford's Law, Science, and Technology Program, as well as the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics—better known as CodeX. She also teaches courses in computational law and insurance tech. Dr. Ma has a background in a variety of fields: She majored in political science and economics, has master's degrees in health law and economic law, and earned her PhD in law. Additionally, Dr. Ma is an advisor to the PearX for AI program, and serves as editor-in-chief for the Cambridge Forum on AI, Law, and Governance, as the managing editor of the MIT Computational Law Report, and as a research affiliate at Singapore Management University in their Centre for Computational Law. We had a fascinating conversation about Dr. Ma's lifelong interest in linguistics, how "empathetic" large language models can be for users, how generative AI could change lawyer mentorship, and her thoughts on the future of technology in the profession.

This week on The Geek in Review, we discuss the future of legal technology with Dr. Megan Ma, a distinguished research fellow and Associate Director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology at the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, also known as Codex. Dr. Ma's groundbreaking work in integrating generative AI into legal applications takes center stage as she shares her insights on translating legal knowledge into code and the implications of human-machine collaboration in the legal field. Dr. Ma discusses her unique background in law and linguistics, emphasizing the challenges of translating legal language into deterministic computer code. Her fascination with language and its nuances has inspired her research at Codex, where she explores how legal concepts can be effectively communicated through technology. She recounts her academic journey, explaining how her multilingual skills and interest in natural language processing have shaped her approach to developing legal tech solutions. At Codex, the mission is to empower the legal system through innovative technology. Dr. Ma describes Codex as a collaborative hub, where experts from various fields work together to address inefficiencies and pain points in the legal system. She highlights the center's commitment to human-centered design, ensuring that their technological advancements are co-created with relevant stakeholders. This approach ensures that the tools and solutions developed at Codex are practical and beneficial for both lawyers and clients. One of the standout initiatives at Codex is their mentorship model, designed to mirror the traditional mentorship found in law firms. Dr. Ma explains how they use AI to create legal personas based on the redline practices of experienced partners. This innovative approach allows junior associates to receive focused guidance, helping them improve their skills and knowledge in a more efficient and impactful manner. By integrating AI into the mentorship process, Codex aims to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical experience. Dr. Ma introduces the concept of agentic workflows, where AI agents make autonomous decisions based on specified goals rather than predefined tasks. This dynamic interaction is particularly useful in legal negotiations, where unforeseen circumstances often arise. The negotiation model developed by Codex includes features like client rooms, expert consultations, and various levels of difficulty to simulate real-world scenarios. This hands-on training tool is designed to help young lawyers navigate complex negotiations and improve their problem-solving skills. In the Crystal Ball segment, Dr. Ma shares her vision for the future of legal technology. She emphasizes the importance of developing tools that tap into the legal brain, focusing on the process behind legal decisions rather than just the end product. By capturing the experiential knowledge of seasoned lawyers, Codex aims to create more effective and intuitive AI tools that can support the legal profession in new and innovative ways. Dr. Ma's insights highlight the potential for AI to transform the legal field, making it more efficient, accessible, and responsive to the needs of both practitioners and clients. Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Us:  X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gebauerm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glambert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Transcript

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I am thrilled to welcome Olga V. Mack, a renowned contributor to thought leadership on law and tech to the Lawyer on Air podcast. Olga takes us on a captivating journey, sharing her experiences from integrating art, science, and law to her impactful presence on LinkedIn and the evolution of her own podcast, "Notes to My Legal Self." Join us as we delve into her alternative to mentorship, AI innovation, and the power of individual excellence in the legal landscape. If like Olga, you do not like to wait in line, learn how you can be at the forefront of the exciting changes happening in the legal industry today. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here! In this episode you'll hear: Building your brand as a lawyer and how you can utilize LinkedIn to do that. What it takes to find your niche as a lawyer through thought leadership  Olga's take on ChatGPT and other software for Lawyers Other Olga fun facts  About Olga Olga V. Mack is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive, and attorney dedicated to harnessing transformative technologies for positive change. Serving as a Lecturer at Berkeley Law, Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT Computational Law Report, Olga is a strong advocate for the integration of innovative technologies that enhance functionality and accessibility across various domains. With a proven track record as an award-winning general counsel, operations specialist, and tech startup advisor, Olga encourages the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to drive progress and efficiency.  As a seasoned TEDx presenter, Olga leverages her unique blend of expertise in technology and business to inspire and educate audiences. Recognized as a top speaker and thought leader, she shares her insights through various platforms, including Forbes, Bloomberg Law, law.MIT Computational Law Report, Newsweek, Venture Beat, Above the Law, ACC Docket, and many other popular and industry publications. Olga's work revolves around exploring the transformative potential of emerging technologies across industries. Her accomplishments include being honored with prestigious awards such as Silicon Valley Women of Influence, ABA Women in Legal Tech, Make Your Mark, Corporate Counsel of the Year, and Women Leaders in Technology Law.  Join Olga in her mission to embrace technology for positive change and explore its impact on society, business, and innovation.  Connect with Olga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgamack/ Links Notes to my Legal Self: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-to-my-legal-self/id1531421449  ACC: https://docket.acc.com/author/olga-v-mack Connect with Catherine  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair 

John is joined by Dr. Ron A. Dolin, Lecturer at Harvard Law School, Senior Research Fellow at Harvard Law's Center on the Legal Profession and co-author of the textbook, Legal Informatics.  Together they discuss how recent advances in technology will impact the law and the practice of law.If you enjoy this episode, please leave a like, review, or comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any major podcast platform.Check out all the latest episodes at: www.law-disrupted.fm/Keep up to date with John Quinn on Twitter: @jbqlaw

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Your Discovery Responses Detail-oriented focus is a limited resource. So, when you automate the fundamental aspects of your legal writing, you can focus on the essential elements of your brief. In addition, empowering your support staff/associates to draft documents following your guidelines ensures that your feedback focuses on the most critical aspects of their work, as opposed to consistency, spelling, and formatting errors. In this episode of TSL.P Podcast, Nathan Walter joins us to discuss using artificial intelligence in your discovery responses. Nathan Walter is the CEO and co-founder of Briefpoint, a company building an AI platform to facilitate end-to-end litigation automation. After graduating from UCLA Law, Nathan practiced litigation for five years and currently works with Stanford's Center for Legal Informatics' Machine Generated Legal Documents project lead in surfacing novel applications for AI-backed litigation automation Join Nathan and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are three tech tools to help attorneys with their day-to-day work. What are three ways Briefpoint can assist attorneys in their work. What are three ways technology is heading that attorneys need to keep an eye on. In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:22] Tech Setup: Nathan describes his current tech setup and how he optimizes their use. [17:45] Three tech tools: Three tech tools that aid attorneys in their daily work: Client Intake Processes, Contract Lifecycle Management Tools, and Grammarly. [27:15] Briefpoint – Nathan explains in depth what services Briefpoint offers its customers. [32:39] Tech Trends – Nathan discusses the technology trends that attorneys should be aware of and their legal applications. [41:08] More on Briefpoint – Nathan elaborates more on Briefpoint, mentioning a number of user-related concerns. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Nathan: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nathanwalter/ Website: briefpoint.ai/ Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast: Hyperx quadcast condenser mic: row.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-usb-microphone Salesloft: salesloft.com/ MixMax: mixmax.com/ Discord: discord.com/ Playstation 5; Overwatch 2: store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/216627 MacPro Laptop: apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro Lenovo Carbon Model: lenovo.com/ iPhone 11: apple.com/by/iphone-11/specs/ iPad: apple.com/ipad/ Mechanical keyboard: mechanicalkeyboards.com/ Das Keyboard: daskeyboard.com/ Gideon : gideonlegal.com/ Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast: Google Voice: voice.google.com/ Grammarly: grammarly.com/

Contract Heroes with Roland VoglIn this installment of Contract Heroes, we had a chat with a long-term partner in the legal tech space, Roland Vogl. Roland is the executive director of CodeX, the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, which is a joint center between the law school and the computer science department at Stanford University in California. The mission of CodeX is to bring information technology to the legal system in order to make work more efficient for all kinds of stakeholders.Born and raised in the Austrian mountains, Roland grew up with the intention of practicing law in Austria. However, once he was introduced to the international climate while studying abroad in the UK, he quickly decided to seek out global work, eventually partnering with European institutions in Brussels. There, he became interested in privacy law and data protection, a major point of contention in the late 90s, and ended up attending Stanford University for his Masters program. After working at a tech law firm, he found an opportunity to rejoin Stanford as a teaching fellow in a new program focused on law science and technology. During his time at Stanford in the past 20 years, he helped co-found CodeX and has been involved in the overall growth and development of legal technology and computational law.Throughout our conversation with Roland, we learned all about the foundation of CodeX while also gaining some insight into how legal tech has changed over the years from his perspective working intimately in the space. Read on to hear more about some of Roland's unique experiences as well as some tips he shared for lawyers and law students looking to involve themselves in a less traditional career path.The History of CodeXTo kick things off, we wanted to know a little more about how CodeX came to be and how it has evolved over time. Roland began by explaining that about 15 years ago, they held a workshop at Stanford in which his former boss co-taught a course on computers and law. At the time, the internet was starting to take off which meant there were more data available as well as new legal modeling and knowledge representation techniques. They decided that it would be an excellent time to devote attention to these topics and came up with the idea to create CodeX. The name CodeX itself stems from the intersection of legal code and computer code (and the fact that several other centers at Stanford also used “X” in their titles). The second part of the name, “Stanford Center for Legal Informatics,” was a bit of a toss-up at first, as they had trouble choosing between the phrases “legal informatics” and “computational law.” While the center's main focus involves the automation of legal reasoning (which is essentially computational law), they wanted to be inclusive of other techniques as well, landing on the phrase “legal informatics” instead.The center experienced a swell of interest in new approaches from around 2008 to 2010, and they began holding weekly group meetings for more and more people to pitch their ideas. Over time, CodeX became not just about research, but also about building a community in which people could discuss their ideas with like-minded individuals. It showcased the power of making a network. This eventually led to the establishment of the Future Law Conference about 10 years ago, which is a flagship program that seeks out important trends to pay attention to in the legal innovation community. It offers a platform for people to showcase their work and share their expertise while meeting others involved in similar spaces. April 2022 was the first time the conference was held in person since the start of the pandemic, and Roland encourages everyone to check out recently released videos documenting the conference.The Evolution of Legal TechSince Roland has been involved in the legal tech realm for a while, we asked him to tell us about how the space has evolved over the years from his perspective. He explained that it is difficult to pinpoint one exact area that has changed because the space as a whole has exploded with growth. We have provided a list of the innovations that he described across a huge variety of divisions all located within the legal tech space:- Law schools: Awareness has exploded for law schools, which have begun figuring out how to teach legal tech and computational law to their students and properly integrate it into the curriculum.- Law firms: Looking to change the way they deliver services to their clients as a result of more pressure from clients to be efficient and deliver services in a tech-enabled way. Creating new services for clients like predicting legal outcomes and computational law systems that allow them to navigate through a workflow and receive legal answers via machine.-  In-house departments: Using legal tech to improve how they serve their internal clients and keep costs at bay while not having to reinvent the wheel over and over with each newly drafted document.- Courts: Looking for innovation in providing a better user experience for litigants.- Government: Employing AI systems across various agencies.Roland also mentioned a research project being conducted that focused on using computational law and computational contracts in the insurance space in order to generate a better experience for consumers. Clearly, legal tech can reach into any number of different places and will continue to extend into new communities. In fact, Roland stated that it is an exciting time to be a lawyer who knows how to integrate technology.Tips for Legal Tech Startups & New Career PathsTo wrap up this amazing conversation, Roland shared his knowledge about founding a startup and a few unique career paths available to those looking for something a little different from the traditional legal paths. Here are a few of his valuable entrepreneurial tips:- Startups bring out the best and worst in people, so find teammates who share your values.- Listen closely to the customer. Do not operate in a bubble and come up with big theoretical ideas without checking back with customers first to make sure it caters to what they really want.- Build both your dedication and your ability to overcome adversity.- Fail fast and fail often because oftentimes the best way to learn is through trial and error.- Match up a legal expert who knows the shortcomings of their area with a technologist who has the right skills to engineer a solution to those problems.In terms of exciting and innovative career paths outside of the typical law firms, in-house counsel, and academia, Roland recommended looking at areas like contract lifecycle management (CLM) and e-Discovery. Even if you are not interested in going the competitive startup route, there are plenty of jobs available at existing companies as a legal technologist.For more exclusive chats with expert guests in the contract lifecycle management sphere along with valuable legal tech advice, check out past installments of Contract Heroes, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you have any questions for our guest, Roland Vogl, you can check out the CodeX website or email him at rvogl@law.stanford.edu to set up a time to discuss any and all things legal tech-related.

We speak with Iryna Lishchuk, LL.M. Irynia is an Ukrainian Lawyer and has been working as a research associate for the Institute for Legal Informatics at Leibniz Universität Hannover for many years. Link: https://www.iri.uni-hannover.de/de/iryna-lishchuk/?tx_t3luhepv_t3luhepvpershomepage%5Baction%5D=persHomepage&tx_t3luhepv_t3luhepvpershomepage%5Bcontroller%5D=Organisation

Neils Martin Brochner is one of the founders of Contractbook. They facilitate data-driven document automation used by +150.000 users across more than +100 countries around the world. In addition to that, he has been named one of the 100 best young business talents in 2019 Denmark, spoken at several conferences and in 2020 he taught legal innovation at the CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics. And to top it off, he is part of Forbes.com Tech Council. In this episode, we uncover what it's like at a fast-growth startup like Contractbook, and the challenges that come with it! Please comment, subscribe and hit that like button if you enjoyed the episode. #SaaS #Startups #Startuplife #EnterpriseSoftware

Matthew Golab is the Director of Legal Informatics and R+D at Gilbert + Tobin. He leads a specialized in-house multidisciplinary legal informatics team that utilizes a variety of data analytics and eDiscovery, and other AI technology tools. Matthew has more than 20 years of experience in the legal technology industry, including two of Australia’s preeminent law firms.

Uma coisa que tem ficado cada vez mais clara é o poder das comunidades. Alguns avanços que demorariam muito tempo para acontecer, estão sendo acelerados graças a engajamentos e interações cada vez maiores das pessoas. Além disso, o nosso meio jurídico deixou de ser algo local. Já temos que pensar o futuro do direito como algo global. No episódio de hoje, vamos conversar com a Paula Figueiredo. Ela que está diretamente inserida em vários desses ambientes e sabe falar, como ninguém, como eles podem contribuir para a coletividade. Ela é founder do The Legals, sócia do Figueiredo.law, sócia da startup Modacad, presidente e fundadora da Comissão de Direito para Startups da OAB/MG, host do Global Legal Hackathon, membro da Comissão Especial de Direito para Startups do Conselho Federal da OAB, embaixadora na América Latina do World Legal Summit, coordenadora da pós-graduação em Direito, Inovação e Tecnologia da Escola Superior de Advocacia da OAB/MG, professora, consultora de empreendedorismo da STATO Consultoria, mentora do Founder Institute em Belo Horizonte, mentora do She’s the Boss, participante dos movimentos She’s Tech, Women in Blockchain e Elas in Tech e também membro do Movimento da Nova Economia Mineira. - DIREITO 4.0 PODCAST -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direito4.0podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/direito-4-0-podcastE-mail: podcast@floox.com.br - PAULA FIGUEIREDO -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulafigueiredo-law/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaguimaraesfigueiredo/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/paula.figueiredo - NOTAS DO EPISÓDIO -Mapeamento de Legaltechs e Lawtechs da AB2L: https://ab2l.org.br/radar-lawtechs/Codex - The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics: https://law.stanford.edu/codex-the-stanford-center-for-legal-informatics/Pós-Graduação ESA - Direito, Empreendedorismo e Tecnologia: https://posesa.online/moodle/course/index.php?categoryid=106

Iga i Roman rozmawiają z Piotrem Noskiem o stanie, możliwościach i przeszkodach dla cyfryzacji praktyki notarialnej. Jakie urządzenia IT dostępne są dla notariuszy ? Od kogo wyjdzie potrzeba innowacji ? Które czynności najbardziej nadają się do automatyzacji ? Zachęcamy do posłuchania całego odcinka, aby dowiedzieć się więcej.

Iga i Romek rozmawiaja z Małgorzatą Trebicką o wykorzystaniu sztucznej inteligencji w analizie umów. Jakie możliwości oferuje ta technologia? Na czym polega jej użycie i jak przyjmowana jest przez kancelarie ? Odsłuchajcie całego odcinka, aby dowiedzieć się wiecej.

In the second episode of LegalTech Lab podcast series on foreign legaltech markets, Iga and Roman speak with Jef Staelens about Singapore. What is the state of art of the market ? What intiative boosted its development ? What are the legaltech biggest sucess stories? Listen to the full conversation to discover the answers to these and many other questions about Singapore - the worldwide pioneer in legal technology.

John Croft is the President and Co-Founder of Elevate Services, a law company, providing consulting, technology and services to both law departments and law firms. Julie Savarino is Chief of Client Services and Development Officer at Business Development Inc, as well as Client Relations Director and Client Service Liaison at Dickinson Wright. Julie is also an Amazon Best-Selling Author. Ralph Baxter is on Member Board of Directors at Intapp, a Co-Host on the Law Technology Now Podcast, Member Legal Advisory Board of Legal Zoom, and Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics. On this weeks episode we discuss… -Why the Term Non-Lawyer is Now Obsolete in the Legal Industry-Ownership in Law Firms-Alternatives to the ‘Non-Lawyer’ Term

What does legal innovation look like? For all the talk about innovation in law, who are the real innovators and what are they doing? This week’s guest, Daniel W. Linna Jr., an attorney and law professor, helps us answer that question.   Linna is the creator of the Legal Services Innovation Index, where he is cataloging and indexing innovations at law firms and law schools. Through his work, he is helping us understand how law firms can better deliver legal services to their clients and how law schools can better prepare students to practice law in the 21st Century.   In addition to discussing the index, Linna, a visiting professor of law at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, also discusses how he will teach his students about innovation and technology, and about the Innovation Lab he will help lead at Northwestern. Before moving to Northwestern this year, Linna was director of LegalRnD, The Center for Legal Services Innovation at Michigan State University College of Law. He is an affiliated faculty member of CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and cofounder of the Chicago Legal Innovation & Technology Group. He is a 2015 Fastcase 50 honoree, recognizing the law’s “smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, & leaders.”

“The pace at which inventors and engineers are creating is much faster than it’s ever been. To be able to keep up with that and to adequately address the IP needs of organizations,” according to ClearAccessIP founder and CEO Nicole Shanahan, “you really need to connect the two in a way that is seamless.” How fast are we talking? How much cash is at play? Well, Nicole told us $400 billion is spent annually acquiring IP, and that there are roughly 32 billion concepts out there. I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole on the latest episode of Outsell for Startups. She’s a talented individual with a background as a legal technology founder, a consultant attorney, a resident fellow at the Codex Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and she’s doing a lot in the not just in the world of legal, but also in IP, AI, and neural networks, which just makes for an all-around interesting conversation. If you’ve ever filed a patent or managed IP, you know it’s very painful, very time intensive, and costs a lot of money. The ClearAccessIP platform can manage all of your company’s patent filings and all of its internal IP, and it can also handle the deal flow for that IP (licensing out that patent to another company). In the past, this has been very complicated, but ClearAccessIP has made this process incredibly simple — from beer umbrellas to neural networks. I had a great conversation with Nicole and I hope you all enjoy it as well.

We’re back with Handling Business, our new Business Podcast! Each week we bring you an interview with business owners and industry experts. We’ll ask about their story, drive, techniques and tips that you can bring into your daily operations. This week we sit down with Stephen Kane, a small business and startup attorney, fellow at the Stanford CodeX Center for Legal Informatics and founder/ CEO of ArbiClaims, an online dispute resolution platform. His extensive resume also includes former time at O’Melveny & Myers and Lex Machina, a litigation analytics platform that sold to Lexis Nexis. Stephen continues his work as founder and Board member of GRID110, a 501c3 working partnership with the LA Mayor’s office to build up the startup community in downtown LA. Stephen calms our fears and explains why small business legal issues aren’t so scary after all. He details the key steps to protect your small business today, as well as the various stages of your business that will need specific legal action. This must-listen episode will outline the most commonly overlooked steps to legal security and will give you the tools to walk away confident in your small business. Employees VS. Contractors? Stephen Kane, small business attorney, breaks it down. Handling Business Podcast

The common wisdom about Artificial Intelligence is that we are building increasingly intelligent machines that will ultimately surpass human capabilities, steal our jobs, possibly even escape human control and take over the world.  Jerry Kaplan, Fellow at the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, believes this narrative is both misguided and counterproductive. Join Jerry for an unorthodox tour of the history of Artificial Intelligence, learn why it is so misunderstood, and what we can do to ensure that the engines of progress don’t motor on without us.

Jerry Kaplan is a computer scientist, author, futurist, and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder GO Corporation, whose technology was used to develop the first smartphone and tablet PC, and the co-founder of OnSale, the first B2C online auction site launched in 1994, five months before eBay. He is currently a Fellow at the Center for Legal Informatics at Stanford University and teaches ethics and impact of artificial intelligence in the Computer Science Department. Jerry Kaplan's new book is Humans Need Not Apply: A Guide to Wealth and Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

In the Law Technology News June cover story, "Silicon Startups," reporter Tam Harbert describes how Stanford University's Law School has become the "vortex" for entrepreneurship in legal technology. The law school has joined forces with the University's engineering and computer science departments to create the Center for Legal Informatics laboratory — dubbed Code X. Among the results is Lex Machina, a startup offering a rich database of intellectual property litigation information that helps law firms, corporate counsel, and the government refine their trial and settlement strategies. The company just completed a second round of funding, infusing $4.8 million into its war chest. Law Technology News Editor-in-Chief Monica Bay welcomes attorney Roland Vogl, executive director of Code X, to discuss this exciting project on the June edition of Law Technology Now.