Podcasts about legalweek

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Ashley Picker Dubin, Counsel at Day Pitney.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Ashley Picker Dubin Producer: Charles Garnar

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Sean Fitzpatrick, the CEO of LexisNexis.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Sean Fitzpatrick Producer: Charles Garnar

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Limelight's two founding partners, CEO Ken Gary and CSO Erin Harrison. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests:  Ken Gary & Erin Harrison Producer: Charles Garnar 

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Christian Geyer, the Founder and CEO of Actfore.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Christian Geyer Producer: Charles Garnar    

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: Legalweek post-mortem Legalweek 2025: Embedded And Agentic Generative AI Expands Software Capabilities Be curious and adapt – or be left behind Who gives the best keynote: legal tech guru or big name draw?

In our final segment of our Legalweek series, Laura and Kevin hit the floor to chat with two folks from Verbit - Matan Barak, Head of Legal Products and JP Son, Chief Legal Officer, for an insightful dive into the evolution of AI in legal transcription and the broader implications for the industry.  We first hear their origin story, being founded with the mission to make transcription more efficient, accessible, and intelligent. They share how the company emerged from the need for faster, more accurate transcription services, especially in high-stakes environments like the legal world. As the conversation turns toward AI, we learn how machine learning is transforming transcription, enhancing turnaround times, enabling real-time insights, and supporting legal professionals with features like inconsistency detection, intelligent search, and summarization through Verbit's Legal Visor.  But with great power comes great responsibility. they address growing concerns around deepfakes and misinformation, explaining how Verbit ensures the authenticity and accuracy of its AI-assisted transcriptions with rigorous quality checks and compliance protocols.  Matan sheds light on how Verbit's models are trained to understand regional dialects and legal-specific jargon, ensuring that nuance is never lost, even in complex, technical discussions. The pair also tackle the hot topic: Will AI replace human court reporters? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of legal tech, AI, and the future of court reporting.  Matan Barak is the Head of Legal Products at Verbit, with over a decade of experience leading AI-driven solutions to market. He played a key role in conceptualizing and developing Verbit Legal Visor, a real-time intelligence platform for litigators that enhances legal professionals' efficiency with AI-powered insights, including inconsistency detection, intelligent search, and summaries to help secure better case outcomes.JP Son has served as Verbit's Chief Legal Officer since December 2021, with responsibility for the company's global legal affairs, including in the areas of regulatory compliance, privacy, intellectual property, commercial, M&A, governance and employment. Previously, Son was Vice President, Legal at Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG), where he was responsible for global regulatory, privacy and intellectual property matters. He also served as lead counsel for Vonage's API Platform group. Prior to Vonage, Son was in private practice at a global law firm based in New York. Son received his undergraduate degree in computer science from Cornell University and his J.D. from Columbia Law School.Verbit is a verbal intelligence platform leveraged by 3,000+ businesses and institutions. Our suite of voice AI solutions are used to capture everyday exchanges, better understand the information shared and apply these insights in daily work. Verbit was founded in 2017 in Tel Aviv on the insight that attorneys were spending too much time and money on inaccurate transcripts. The team then uncovered how many more industries could benefit from access to accurate transcripts. By combining automatic speech recognition technology (ASR) with the expert human transcribers, Verbit has transformed a $30B transcription industry. The company has grown into one of the world's largest transcription and closed captioning providers with offices in the US, Canada, UK, and Israel.

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Anastasia Boyko, a Legal Futurist at Filevine.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Anastasia Boyko Producer: Charles Garnar    

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Adina Storch, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at the Global Industrial Company.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Adina Storch Producer: Charles Garnar        

I spoke with an expert in the technology space about how law firms can better leverage AI for a competitive advantage. Episode Highlights 02:14 - Defining this week's challenge: AI effectiveness in law firms. 03:50 - Guest introduction: Kim Bookout, Director at Opus2. 05:10 - Opus2's approach to AI integration. 09:40 - Legal Week insights: AI adoption trajectory. 12:00 - Lawyer's biggest AI fear: confidentiality breach. 14:22 - Practical AI use in personal life for beginners. 19:14 - Low-risk AI use in law: summarizing deposition transcripts. 22:23 - Urgency of adopting AI in law practices. 23:23 - Will AI replace lawyers? Kim's perspective. 26:56 - Using AI to enhance, not replace, legal expertise.   Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal  www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Kim Bookout kbookout@opus2.com https://www.opus2.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bookout-496a8193/  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Exterro's John Vincenzo, the Chief Marketing Officer, and Anthony Diaz, the Chief Information Security Officer.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: John Vincenzo & Anthony Diaz Producer: Charles Garnar    

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Thai Trower, Vice President & the BSA Officer at Marqeta.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Thai Trower Producer: Charles Garnar  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Eleanor Lightbody, the CEO of Luminance.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Eleanor Lightbody Producer: Charles Garnar

  Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Mitra Hooman, the Founder & CEO of Access2Justice. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Mitra Hooman Producer: Charles Garnar    

In the second episode of our Legalweek series, Laura and Kevin sit down with Matt Berry and Greg Anderson from QuikData, a company challenging the status quo in the legal tech space. Matt shares QuikData's mission to offer low-cost, on-premise eDiscovery solutions, bucking the industry's shift toward cloud-only platforms. Alongside him, Greg, VP of Product and Client Services, brings his 20+ years of legal tech experience to the conversation, offering insights into how QuikData prioritizes security, affordability, and convenience for corporations and law firms.We learn about their origin story, tracing back to their first venture, Lateral Data, and the development of Viewpoint, an eDiscovery platform ultimately acquired by Xerox. Matt and Greg discuss how those early experiences shaped their vision for QuikData. We also discuss the role of AI in the industry, how it's reshaping workflows, and QuikData's practical approach to leveraging AI to enhance, not replace human decision-making in complex legal processes. This episode delivers a refreshing perspective on innovation, security, and the power of going against the grain.Matt Berry is an attorney, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of QuikData, a platform rethinking how legal teams manage eDiscovery and secure collaboration. Before QuikData, Matt co-founded Lateral Data, where he and his team developed Viewpoint, an end-to-end eDiscovery solution focused on on-premises and enterprise deployments. Earlier in his career, Matt co-founded Diamed with his wife Simone—a mail delivery medical supply company that served over 30,000 patients nationwide with diabetes testing supplies and related products. A graduate of Rice University, Matt is also a former Division I tennis player and still finds time to stay active on the court. His diverse background across industries informs his thoughtful approach to building tools that solve real-world problems.Greg Anderson serves as the Vice President of Product and Client Services at QuikData. With over twenty years of experience in legal technology, he specializes in the design and application of E-Discovery solutions, enjoying the challenge of problem solving by leveraging both traditional and non-traditional approaches to address complex or unique problems. His background includes key product management roles at Lateral Data and Conduent, and prior to joining QuikData, he led an E-Discovery Project Management team at Norton Rose Fulbright, where he focused on multinational matters.QuikData is a software development company specializing in eDiscovery and data room solutions for legal service providers, law firms, corporate legal departments, and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, QuikData offers intuitive and powerful tools designed to streamline complex legal data management tasks. ​Their flagship product, Quik E-Discovery, is an end-to-end platform that facilitates the entire electronic discovery process, including data processing, analysis, review, and production. 

Gina Rubel and Jennifer Carr reflect on key insights from Legalweek 2025, focusing on how law firms must adapt to meet the expectations of today's legal buyers. From the rise of millennial buyers prioritizing trust and transparency over cost, to the demand for predictive pricing, multidisciplinary teams, and outcome-based value, the conversation explores how firms can evolve to remain competitive. They also tackle the "million-dollar problem" of associate attrition, the strategic use of data for DEI and talent development, and the importance of including business professionals in client-facing conversations. Grounded in the realities of today's legal and political climate, this episode challenges firms to rethink the business of law with courage, creativity, and client-centricity.

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Raj Chandrasekar, the Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at Consilio. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Raj Chandrasekar Producer: Charles Garnar  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Chris Kruse, Chief Revenue Officer of OPEXUS + Casepoint. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Chris Kruse Producer: Charles Garnar

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Emily Collins, a Senior Information Governance Attorney at Southwest Airlines. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Emily Collins Producer: Charles Garnar  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Subroto Mukerji, the CEO of Integreon. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Subroto Mukerji Producer: Charles Garnar        

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Abdi Shayesteh, the Founder & CEO of AltaClaro.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Abdi Shayesteh Producer: Charles Garnar  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Matt Rasmussen, the CEO of ModeOne, Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Matt Rasmussen Producer: Charles Garnar  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Level Legal's CEO, Joey Seeber, and their Vice President of Digital Forensics, David Greetham. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: Joey Seeber & David Greetham Producer: Charles Garnar  

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Sophia Contreras Schwartz, General Counsel at Nextdoor.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Sophia Contreras Schwartz Producer: Charles Garnar  

In this week's episode, Land and Kevin take you inside Legalweek 2025 for a no-holds-barred recap of the biggest legal tech event of the year. We break down the good—the insightful sessions, the exciting product launches, and the incredible people we met. We also cover the bad—from conference logistics to some less-than-stellar booth experiences. And of course, we get into the ugly—including the controversial decision to move Legalweek from its long-time home at the Hilton to the Javits Center in 2026, marking the end of an era.We hit the exhibit hall, highlighting standout vendors, unforgettable swag (yes, we're ranking the best and worst giveaways!), and key trends shaping the legal tech landscape.Plus, we shit down with Josh Janow, CEO of SMI Aware, for a chat on what makes them unique in the world of social media discovery. Josh shares how SMI Aware's proprietary technology and expert analysis help legal teams uncover and preserve critical open-source data, ensuring compliance and strategic insights in discovery, due diligence, and risk management.If you missed Legalweek or just want the inside scoop, this episode has everything you need!Josh Janow is the CEO of SMI Aware, a leader in social media and open-source data discovery. His company specializes in researching, collecting, and preserving publicly available information to support legal, HR, and compliance teams in discovery, due diligence, and risk management.With a career dedicated to leveraging data for strategic decision-making, Josh has led SMI Aware in providing critical insights that shape client strategies. Previously, he served as General Counsel and later President of gategroup North America, overseeing a $1B operation with 10,000+ employees. His leadership during industry disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, drove significant restructuring and growth. Josh began his career at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, developing expertise in legal and business strategy.

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Christopher Wall, Data Protection Officer at HaystackID. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Christopher Wall Producer: Charles Garnar

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Monette Smith, the Director of Technology & Consulting Services at Alston & Bird. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Monette Smith Producer: Charles Garnar

In this episode, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Carr reflect on their experiences at Legalweek and discuss the evolving implications of recent executive orders targeting law firms. The conversation covers the controversy surrounding decisions made by major firms and the broader legal industry's response.

Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech  ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Josh Upin, a partner at Royer Cooper Cohen & Braunfeld. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Joshua Upin Producer: Charles Garnar

Hold on to your hats - we've finally made it.  Welcome to the 400th Episode Spectacular - recorded live at the LegalWeek Leaders in Tech Law Awards show. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference.  And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with some of the industry's biggest names - including this special celebratory show. We put together an amazing lineup of six guests to commemorate this milestone.  Joining Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield were ALM Global CEO Bill Carter, Emily Lipincott, Senior Legal Futurist at Filevine and a Monica Bay Award Winner, Stephen Poor, Chair Emeritus at Seyfarth Shaw and a Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Gina Passarella, Senior Vice President of Content at ALM, Bridget McCormick, President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association, host of the AAAi podcast and a Monica Bay Women in Legal Tech Award Winner and Vanessa Blum Vice President of Legal Product Innovation at ALM. Enjoy !!! Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: Bill Carter, Emily Lipincott, Stephen Poor, Gina Passarella, Bridget McCormick & Vanessa Blum  Producer: Charles Garnar

“The landscape we all stand on is shifting, and massive amounts of change are upon us,” Phil Saunders, the chief executive officer of e-discovery and legal technology giant Relativity, recently wrote in a post on the company's blog. Driving that change are three transformative forces, he wrote: new legal data challenges, advancing generative AI, and legal's journey to the cloud.  On this episode of LawNext, Saunders – who joined Relativity as CEO in 2022 after three decades in the technology sector – joins host Bob Ambrogi to discuss why he believes that both Relativity and the legal industry at large are at a pivotal moment, and to outline his company's vision for navigating these three forces reshaping the legal technology landscape.  Within Saunders' blog post was a notable announcement: Starting in 2028, Relativity will require that all new matters be hosted on its cloud platform, RelativityOne – a significant milestone for a company that built its success on its on-premises Relativity Server product.  The conversation starts there, with what might be considered the last mile in the company's transition to the cloud. Saunders also discusses what attracted him to join Relativity, how the company is approaching the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI, its work with the Legal Data Intelligence initiative, and his longer-term strategic vision for Relativity.   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. Legalweek, March 24-27, New York Hilton Midtown. Register today at legalweekshow.com. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

This year's Legal Week conference hosted by ALM Media and Law.com kicks off in New York City on Monday, March 24. When more than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gather at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference,  Legal Speak will be there, too, conducting live interviews! Ahead of the conference, Legal Speak is giving its listeners a sneak peak at the panel entitled, "The State of AI in the Legal Industry."  In this week's Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith chat with panel Moderator Jeff Reihl, Chief Technology Officer at LexisNexis about the insights they intend to impart to conference attendees. The hour-long Legal Week panel discussion will take place Monday, March 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST. To learn more about the panel discussion, click here. To learn more about the Legal Week conference, click here. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith Guest: Jeff Reihl Producer: Charles Garnar

John Tredennick, CEO and founder of EDRM Trusted Partner, Merlin Search Technologies, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey from litigation partner to eDiscovery entrepreneur, why he founded another eDiscovery company, how the fourth generation of his AI-first platform, rebranded from Discovery Partner to Alchemy, differs from its previous incarnations, and differs from his first company's innovation with CAL, Catalyst. Our discussion traversed the surprising facility of Merlin Alchemy to go beyond summarizations and timelines to actually crafting case outlines, compelling closing arguments even with high volume and difficult data types, like medical records and construction documents. John will demo Alchemy at Legalweek, and on the EDRM Global Webinar Platform. Register here: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/4208134/lp/4891509/introducing-merlin-alchemy-using-next-generation-genai-to-transform-information-into-intelligence

Recently, legal technology company SurePoint Technologies acquired the legal practice management company ZenCase in a strategic move aimed at enhancing SurePoint's practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms. In this episode of LawNext, Eric Thurston, who recently marked his two-year anniversary as CEO of SurePoint Technologies, joins host Bob Ambrogi to discuss the acquisition and share his perspective on the mid-market landscape in law.  Originally founded in 1982 as Rippe & Kingston, SurePoint has established itself as a leading provider of financial and practice management software for mid-sized law firms, currently serving nearly 1,000 customers. As Thurston explains in the interview, the acquisition of ZenCase strengthens its front-end capabilities with features tailored specifically for lawyers. The acquisition helps SurePoint "leapfrog innovation by about three years," he says, while addressing customer demands for more lawyer-friendly interfaces. The conversation also explores SurePoint's earlier acquisition of Leopard Solutions, a business intelligence platform that provides comprehensive data on attorneys and law firms across the country, enabling everything from strategic recruiting to competitor analysis. Thurston explains how they've already integrated Leopard's analytics into ZenCase, allowing lawyers to quickly access valuable industry data. Looking at the mid-market practice management landscape, Thurston acknowledges that it is currently fragmented, but he believes SurePoint is positioned to become "the Clio of the mid-market." He outlines the company's vision to help firms not just manage their practices but accelerate growth through better technology, data analytics, and business intelligence. With a philosophy that "you're either growing or dying," Thurston shares how he believes SurePoint continues to evolve while helping law firms do the same.   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. Legalweek, March 24-27, New York Hilton Midtown. Register today at legalweekshow.com. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner).   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

This week we welcome Chan Hee-Koh, CEO and co-founder, and Justin Brownstone, Strategic Partnership Lead at FileRead. As legal professionals and tech enthusiasts gear up for LegalWeek, the conversation starts with some lighthearted banter about the best places to visit in New York—including a passionate endorsement of Angelina in Paris' hot chocolate. However, the discussion quickly turns toward the evolving role of AI in the legal industry and how FileRead is shaping the future of litigation technology.Chan shares the deeply personal story that inspired FileRead's creation: his immigrant family's experience during the 2008 housing crisis. Seeing how legal services were out of reach for many due to the complexity and cost of litigation, he set out to develop a platform that could make legal discovery and fact-finding more accessible and efficient. FileRead focuses on litigation-specific AI applications, aiming to streamline document review, build stronger factual narratives, and uncover hidden stories within vast amounts of case data. The discussion also touches on the industry's skepticism toward AI and the need for legal tech companies to build trust and demonstrate real value.The conversation then turns to FileRead's recent growth and roadmap for 2025. Having secured a $6 million seed funding round and a strategic partnership with Simplify, the company is expanding its capabilities beyond Relativity to offer a standalone AI-powered litigation analysis platform. Justin highlights how FileRead's technology goes beyond standard eDiscovery tools by enabling instant document analysis, chronology building, and memo drafting—tasks that traditionally take weeks of manual work. The team is also working on developing litigation workflows that will automate complex fact-checking processes, helping lawyers assess case strengths and identify missing evidence more efficiently.A key theme of the episode is the legal industry's slow but inevitable adoption of AI. Chan and Justin discuss how legal workflows are fundamentally different from those in other industries due to the uncertainty and unpredictability of litigation. Unlike transactional law, where contracts and compliance processes are more standardized, litigation involves a constantly shifting landscape where new evidence and legal arguments can completely change the direction of a case. The hosts and guests explore how AI is beginning to bridge the gap between human expertise and technological efficiency, making legal work more strategic and less burdened by repetitive document review.As the episode wraps up, the hosts reflect on the rapid evolution of legal technology. Greg and Marlene note that while AI has been discussed in legal tech for years, the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) have dramatically accelerated in just the last two years. Chan and Justin acknowledge that staying ahead in this fast-moving space requires constant experimentation and adaptation. However, they emphasize that while technology can enhance legal work, people remain at the center of the industry. AI should be seen as a tool that empowers attorneys rather than replaces them. To learn more about FileRead, visit FileRead.com, or reach out directly to Chan and Justin via email.Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Blue Sky: ⁠⁠@geeklawblog.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@marlgeb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript

Welcome to another episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech, your weekly dive into the most pressing developments at the intersection of law and technology. Today, we're exploring a dynamic landscape marked by the rapid evolution and increasing adoption of artificial intelligence across the legal sector. From discussions on fair use in AI training to the tangible benefits of communications archiving and electronic billing software, we'll unpack how technology is reshaping legal practice. We'll also touch upon the crucial aspects of data privacy and security in an AI-driven world, the ongoing government and industry support for lawtech innovation, and the strategic moves by legal tech companies as they expand their reach. Join us as we delve into these and other key stories shaping the future of the legal profession.3 Unexpected Benefits of a Communications Archive13 Mar 2025SmarshOpenAI Urges U.S. Govt. to Codify ‘Fair Use' in AI Training Amid Legal Battles Over Copyrighted Content14 Mar 2025TekediaGovernment commits to continuing lawtech push14 Mar 2025Legal FuturesAI in the legal profession: how soon will it make an impact?14 Mar 2025Legal FuturesThe founder of Harvey says a massive shift is coming to the legal profession. 'The junior folks are incredibly happy about this.'13 Mar 2025AOL.comEnhancing Productivity with Electronic Legal Billing Software13 Mar 2025TechSling WeblogCorporate law departments are using metrics to manage spending on outside counsel13 Mar 2025Thomson ReutersTop 5 Ways to Improve Client Service with Technology13 Mar 2025Sui Generis-a New York Law BlogFederal Judiciary Awards Multi-Year Contract to LexisNexis13 Mar 2025WebWire | Recent HeadlinesRegister Now for the 2025 Great Lakes Legal Conference13 Mar 2025Michigan Bar JournalEpiq to Sponsor and Speak at Legalweek 202513 Mar 2025Epiq SystemsThe Legal Profession's Shift to LinkedIn: What You Need to Know13 Mar 2025Sui Generis-a New York Law BlogNavigating the AI Frontier: Why Information Governance Matters More Than Ever13 Mar 2025National Law ReviewLawtechUK receives further £1.5m to drive legal startup investment13 Mar 2025Legal IT InsiderDespite Recent Biglaw Efforts, Remote Work Seems Here To Stay13 Mar 2025Above The LawFrench authors accuse Meta of unauthorized use of works in AI models13 Mar 2025gHacks Technology NewsIs it time to ‘tweak the rules' regarding nonlawyers?13 Mar 2025LegalNews.comClio accelerates global expansion with strategic acquisition of ShareDo, enters enterprise legal market13 Mar 2025Legal FuturesCredo Files AEC Patent Infringement Complaint Against Amphenol, Molex, TE Connectivity, and Volex with United States International Trade Commission13 Mar 2025StockTitan.netClio Plants Its Flag In Big Law Land with Acquisition of Enterprise Law Firm Software Provider ShareDo13 Mar 2025LawSitesWhy AI probably won't disrupt law firms any time soon13 Mar 2025Legal CheekLawTech to receive a further £1.5m in funding13 Mar 2025Today's ConveyancerBLTF2025 Media Lounge: Law firm priorities for 202513 Mar 2025Legal IT InsiderClio Accelerates Global Expansion with Strategic Acquisition of ShareDo, Enters Enterprise Legal Market13 Mar 2025Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyElement Standard: Building Client Trust Through Litigation Transparency (Jaron Luttich - CEO)13 Mar 2025Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastSwiss firm Homburger to move to the iManage Cloud leveraging new local data centre13 Mar 2025Legal IT InsiderDoes the Privacy Act apply to your NFP? The answer might surprise you14 Mar 2025Norton Rose FulbrightPrivacy Talks: Mind Matters – Exploring the Frontier of Brain Data and Mental Privacy Laws13 Mar 2025CooleyUnlocking Neural Privacy: The Legal and Ethical Frontiers of Neural Data13 Mar 2025Cooley

On this week's show: LawNext takes you to the movies. Well, to a specific movie, anyway – a documentary being made to raise public awareness and understanding of the access to justice crisis in this country.  Today's guests are the film's director, documentary filmmaker Laura Hand, who previously directed The Tent Mender, about homelessness on Skid Row in Los Angeles, and Maya Markovich, a legal innovation leader – and two-time previous guest on this show (here and here) – who is serving as a producer and advisor to the documentary. You may know Markovich as executive director of the Justice Technology Association and for her recent appointment as vice president of the American Arbitration Association's thought leadership and research arm.  The documentary, called Justice: Just A Promise?, has been given unprecedented access to film inside the courthouses of the Los Angeles County court system – the largest court system in the world and one where litigants unable to get a lawyer present enormous challenges to the civil justice system.  As this episode airs, the filmmakers have just launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise the money they need to complete and distribute the film. During today's conversation, you'll hear about that campaign, including Hand's surprising explanation of why she went that route to raise funds.  You will also learn all about the making of the film and how the filmmakers aim to raise awareness about a nationwide crisis that far too few are even aware of, let alone understand.  Check out their fundraising page here.    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. Legalweek, March 24-27, New York Hilton Midtown. Register today at legalweekshow.com.    If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Sergey Demyanov, Founder and CEO of EDRM Trusted Partner, Beagle, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey to eDiscovery, the core values of Beagle, what makes Beagle so different, and what kind of legal teams are in focus for Beagle. Sergey's fun fact will endear him to our Australian community. Sergey and Team Beagle will be on the Exhibit Floor at Legalweek, Booth 3303, Americas Hall 2 at the Midtown Hilton. Sergey welcomes those wanting to contact him to book a meeting https://discoverbeagle.com, whether for a private demo or discussion at Legalweek, or to have a conversation. Register for EDRM's webinar featuring Beagle's platform on March 19th here: How to Get AI Benefits Without Getting Into Trouble - https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4881559/037043AACD3165C87192DB139A346B04?partnerref=EDRMpod

What if I told you that women are poised to control trillions of dollars in wealth, yet only a fraction of venture capital funding goes to women-led businesses? It's time to change that narrative. Today, Julie Castro Abrams and Jackie Schafer discuss how we can support women founders, close the gender funding gap, and create a future where women's leadership thrives. This week's episode 158 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about closing the funding gap and supporting women founders in venture capital! This episode was created in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation. Together, we are working to educate, inspire, and engage women from diverse backgrounds on venture investing and entrepreneurship. Did you know that only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led companies? Together, we are working to show that women are the new face of venture investing.In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Jacqueline Schafer is sharing the importance of investing in and supporting women founders and actionable steps you can take right now to start your investing journey. Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief (Winner, Litigation Technology Product of the Year, Legalweek 2023). Schafer serves as one of inaugural members of the Texas Bar's AI Taskforce, and she was chosen by the American Bar Association as one of the “2022 Women of Legal Tech” and named to the 2022 Fastcase 50, Honoring ‘Innovators, Techies, Visionaries and Leaders' in Law, Schafer also received the 2021 Washington State Bar APEX Award for Legal Innovation for founding Clearbrief as well as for her 2020 law review article ("Harnessing AI for Struggling Families").Some of the talking points Julie and Jacqueline go over in this episode include:Why it's crucial to support women-led companies, especially in AI and emerging tech.The value investors can bring to a new company beyond the money.Committing to making introductions for other women as a rule.Why it's crucial to support women-led companies, now more than ever.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH JACQUELINE SCHAFER:LinkedInClearbriefCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

After building his career as an engineer at Facebook and as a venture capitalist at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Jay Madheswaran and his cofounders spotted an opportunity to deploy cutting-edge AI to transform what they saw as an underserved segment of the legal market, launching Eve, an AI platform purpose-built for plaintiffs' law firms. Eve has quickly gained traction, recently securing a $47 million Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz, and boasting 800% year-over-year growth.  But what makes Eve's story particularly interesting is its mission to transform traditional plaintiffs' firms into what Madheswaran calls "AI-native law firms" – where technology does not just automate tasks but fundamentally changes how legal services are delivered, in part by encoding firms' unique knowledge and processes into intelligent systems. In today's episode, Madheswaran joins host Bob Ambrogi to explain his concept of AI-native law firms and describe how Eve's technology can help firms double or triple their caseloads by automating everything from case-intake analysis to document drafting, all while learning to work in each firm's unique voice and style.  He also discusses the challenges of building trust with lawyers around AI and his vision for increasingly specialized legal services in an AI-powered future.   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. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). LEX Reception, Never miss a call, with expert answering service for Lawyers. Legalweek, March 24-27, New York Hilton Midtown. Register today at legalweekshow.com.    If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

In this episode, Zach interviews Eleanor Lightbody, the CEO of Luminance, about her journey from working at Darktrace to leading Luminance, a legal tech company. Eleanor shares insights from her four years as CEO, highlighting the transformative impact of AI in the legal tech space. They discuss Luminance's growth strategy, the development of their contract lifecycle management tool, and the shift from M&A-specific uses to a broader, more inclusive approach. Eleanor also delves into how generative AI is changing user expectations and behaviors, and emphasizes the importance of balancing current customer needs with future innovations through a specialized 'blue sky thinking' team. Follow Luminance's developments on LinkedIn, their website, and at key industry conferences like Legal Week.  Eleanor's Background Journey at Darktrace  Transition to Luminance  Growth and Strategy at Luminance  Evolution of Luminance's Focus  Impact of Generative AI  Future Vision and Blue Sky Thinking  Learn More: Eleanor - https://www.luminance.com/team.html Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/   Follow Along: Eleanor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-lightbody-69a6b784/ Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Earlier this month, a legal tech startup called Fortuna Arbitration launched what it says is the first true AI judge – an automated arbitration system called Arbitrus.ai that the company claims can fully replace human arbitrators in resolving legal disputes. The system promises to cut the cost of arbitration from an average of $100,000 to just $10,000, while delivering consistent, unbiased decisions within 72 hours. On this week's LawNext, our guests are two of the founders behind this ambitious project. Brian Potts is a partner at Husch Blackwell and an experienced commercial litigator. He is also the inventor of the LegalBoard, a computer keyboard designed for lawyers that was wildly popular when it launched. And Kimo Gandall is the CEO of Fortuna Arbitration and a current third-year Harvard Law student who, along with third co-founder Kenny McLaren, has been working on AI legal prediction systems since well before he went to law school.  They've published their testing of Arbitrus, showing zero hallucinations across 100 test cases. They believe their system will not only make arbitration faster and cheaper, but could eventually evolve into what they call an 'Arbitration State' – a private legal system that could handle a significant portion of disputes that currently clog our courts. Is this AI judge the future of dispute resolution? Or are there fundamental aspects of legal decision-making that require human judgment? In today's episode, we'll explore these questions and more. 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. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). LEX Reception, Never miss a call, with expert answering service for Lawyers. Legalweek, March 24-27, New York Hilton Midtown. Register today at legalweekshow.com.    If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

In the twenty sixth episode of EDRM Trusted Partner, HaystackID's monthly podcast series, the man with the stories which can never be told, John Wilson, the Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, returned to the Illumination Zone to sit down with Kaylee and Mary to talk about how HaystackID's triage tools address proportionality and privacy requirements in civil litigation, and how they can be best used during internal investigations and white collar work. The tools, Mobile Elite Discovery and Analysis Lab (MEDAL™) and Remote Endpoint Analysis and Data Intelligence (READi™), are finalists for Legalweek's Best Emerging Technology (Non-AI). John also gave our listeners a sneak peek on some upcoming releases and how to score a coveted invitation to HaystackID's legendary whisky and cigar gathering during Legalweek 2025.

ITSPmagazine is gearing up for another year of in-depth event coverage, bringing insights from industry leaders, innovators, and companies making an impact in cybersecurity, technology, and society. Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli outline their plans for 2025, emphasizing a mix of established conferences and new opportunities to highlight emerging discussions.Key Industry EventsThe year's schedule includes cornerstone cybersecurity conferences such as RSA Conference in San Francisco, Infosecurity Europe in London, and Black Hat in Las Vegas. These events serve as major platforms for discussing industry trends, launching new products, and showcasing research. Through editorial coverage, interviews, and discussions, ITSP Magazine provides perspectives from keynote speakers, panelists, and organizations shaping the field.Expanding Coverage Beyond CybersecurityBeyond security-focused events, the team is covering NAMM 2025, a leading music and technology conference, and Legal Week in New York, where legal, policy, and AI discussions intersect. Other major tech gatherings include CES, VivaTech, and KIMS, broadening the conversation to industries influencing the digital landscape.For companies looking to share their stories at these events, ITSP Magazine is offering sponsorship opportunities and editorial coverage. Stay tuned for updates, and catch ITSP Magazine on location throughout the year.Learn about Event Briefings: https://www.itspmagazine.com/event-coverage-briefingsLearn about the Event Coverage Sponsorship Bundle: https://www.itspmagazine.com/event-coverage-sponsorship-and-briefingsHosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber] | On ITSPmagazine:  https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast | On ITSPmagazine: https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelliThis Episode's Sponsor: HITRUST: https://itspm.ag/itsphitwebResourcesThe Business Newsletter: https://www.itspmagazine.com/campaigns/view-campaign/4GZV4Nk80T4jGaFCG6wZZXFhO1wa91_1AeZOznFKw-qJhYFt14gJ1lyUvtlfhpABey1BbwWbzLzj-wkwtsauLPtoWbDsmyr-RSA Conference 2025: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageBlack Hat USA 2025: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2025-hacker-summer-camp-2025-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasInfosecurity Europe 2025: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2025-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverageAll of our planned On Location event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

ITSPmagazine is gearing up for another year of in-depth event coverage, bringing insights from industry leaders, innovators, and companies making an impact in cybersecurity, technology, and society. Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli outline their plans for 2025, emphasizing a mix of established conferences and new opportunities to highlight emerging discussions.Key Industry EventsThe year's schedule includes cornerstone cybersecurity conferences such as RSA Conference in San Francisco, Infosecurity Europe in London, and Black Hat in Las Vegas. These events serve as major platforms for discussing industry trends, launching new products, and showcasing research. Through editorial coverage, interviews, and discussions, ITSP Magazine provides perspectives from keynote speakers, panelists, and organizations shaping the field.Expanding Coverage Beyond CybersecurityBeyond security-focused events, the team is covering NAMM 2025, a leading music and technology conference, and Legal Week in New York, where legal, policy, and AI discussions intersect. Other major tech gatherings include CES, VivaTech, and KIMS, broadening the conversation to industries influencing the digital landscape.For companies looking to share their stories at these events, ITSP Magazine is offering sponsorship opportunities and editorial coverage. Stay tuned for updates, and catch ITSP Magazine on location throughout the year.Learn about Event Briefings: https://www.itspmagazine.com/event-coverage-briefingsLearn about the Event Coverage Sponsorship Bundle: https://www.itspmagazine.com/event-coverage-sponsorship-and-briefingsHosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber] | On ITSPmagazine:  https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast | On ITSPmagazine: https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelliThis Episode's Sponsor: HITRUST: https://itspm.ag/itsphitwebResourcesThe Business Newsletter: https://www.itspmagazine.com/campaigns/view-campaign/4GZV4Nk80T4jGaFCG6wZZXFhO1wa91_1AeZOznFKw-qJhYFt14gJ1lyUvtlfhpABey1BbwWbzLzj-wkwtsauLPtoWbDsmyr-RSA Conference 2025: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageBlack Hat USA 2025: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2025-hacker-summer-camp-2025-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasInfosecurity Europe 2025: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2025-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverageAll of our planned On Location event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

Only 2% of all founders of AI companies are women, and Jacqueline Schafer is one of those women leading the way in tech. Jacqueline is here this week to share her inspiring journey from her early days as a lawyer at a top firm to founding her own innovative company set on changing the legal landscape. She discusses the importance of partnering with strong women investors and building a company with a focus on security and ethical considerations, the challenges she has faced as a female founder, and more. This week's episode 145 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about pioneering AI in legal tech! This episode was created in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation. Together, we are working to educate, inspire, and engage women from diverse backgrounds on venture investing and entrepreneurship. Did you know that only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led companies? Together, we are working to show that women are the new face of venture investing.In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Jacqueline Schafer is sharing the importance of preparation and persistence when finding supporters and investors and actionable steps you can take right now to support women-founded ventures. Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief (Winner, Litigation Technology Product of the Year, Legalweek 2023). Schafer serves as one of inaugural members of the Texas Bar's AI Taskforce, and she was chosen by the American Bar Association as one of the “2022 Women of Legal Tech” and named to the 2022 Fastcase 50, Honoring ‘Innovators, Techies, Visionaries and Leaders' in Law, Schafer also received the 2021 Washington State Bar APEX Award for Legal Innovation for founding Clearbrief as well as for her 2020 law review article ("Harnessing AI for Struggling Families").Some of the talking points Julie and Jaqueline go over in this episode include:How every role in her career helped pave the way for Clearbrief.The challenges of raising capital for a legal tech company, especially during the pandemic.The role of women investors for success and the support networks they create.The need for strict security requirements to succeed with large enterprise firms and government agencies.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH JACQUELINE SCHAFER:LinkedInClearbriefCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

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 04:04 - ClioCon post-mortem 15:10 - Knowledge Management & Innovation conference 22:50 - Rob Lowe to headline Legal Week 29:54 - UnitedLex CEO Ousted 40:10 - Law Firms FAILING At The Single Most Basic Lawyering Task

Jacqueline Schafer, the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, was inspired to start the company based on her own experiences as a litigator and appellate advocate. A pivotal moment for her came in an asylum case she was handling pro bono, when her ability to point the judge to critical evidence that supported her arguments saved her client from deportation and possible death. At that moment, she later old me, the thought crystalized for her, “If you can show the judge the evidence that really tells your client's story, that's how you win.'” Soon after, Schafer set to work building Clearbrief, AI-powered software that works within Microsoft Word to help lawyers find the best facts to support their legal writing. This week, the four-year-old company announced that it had raised an additional funding round of $4 million, bringing its total funding to nearly $8 million. Along the way, it has racked up numerous awards, including Legalweek's 2023 litigation product of the year, Clio's 2022 Launch//Code Developer Contest, Legalweek's 2022 new law company of the year, and the American Legal Technology Awards' 2021 legal tech startup of the year. Schafer is our guest today on LawNext, as she shares her journey from practicing lawyer to startup founder, describes how Clearbrief helps lawyers in their legal writing, and discusses what this latest investment means for the company and its customers.     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.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

A new survey finds that clients care deeply about their attorney's tech tools and tech skills. The numbers don't lie: Legal tech matters. An efficient, integrated system is no longer “nice to have.” It's table stakes, from case management to client communications to online filing and billing.  As a lawyer, guest Dan Lear found himself gravitating to the field of legal tech, including stints at Microsoft and Avvo and now as vice president of partnerships at InfoTrack, helping software developers provide the tech today's lawyers, and their clients, want.  If you're running your own firm, hear what clients say about their attorney's tech skills and their expectations and how you can explore and implement the latest tools.  And if you're a law school graduate who has found you aren't truly attracted to traditional legal work, hear about the fascinating opportunities for lawyers in the field of legal tech development and consulting. Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: A new survey finds clients care (deeply) about their attorney's tech and tech skills. And they expect those attorneys to use that tech to efficiently manage their cases Legal tech tools are advancing rapidly. Today's tools can integrate every facet of a law practice, from case management and scheduling to digitally filing briefs, seamlessly. There are opportunities for law school graduates who don't want to practice traditional law, instead helping tech firms develop new tools and helping law firms understand and implement those tools.  Mentioned in This Episode: InfoTrack Attorney Competence and the Client Experience Previous episodes featuring guest Dan Lear, On the Road, “Legalweek 2024: The Future State of the Industry”

Guest: James Jansen, Vice President & Global Head - Cyber Response Solutions at Consilio [@ConsilioGlobal]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jansen-076a0214/In the latest episode of Brand Stories, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli host James Jansen, Vice President & Global Head of Cyber Response Solutions at Consilio as he sheds light on the critical intersection of technology and cybersecurity in the legal space. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that arise when embracing technology while maintaining a keen focus on cybersecurity and risk management.The Importance of a Technology-Forward Approach: Consilio has always been at the forefront of embracing technology to drive efficiencies in legal workflows. With a forward-leaning attitude towards legal technology services, Consilio understands the significance of technology in assisting clients with various legal processes. From conceptual analytics to technology-assisted reviews, it has consistently leaned into new technologies with a blend of curiosity and skepticism, ensuring that they are utilized in the right way for their clients.Navigating the Landscape of AI in Legal Processes: As technology evolves, Consilio continues to vet new technologies and adopt innovative solutions to enhance their services. Particularly noteworthy is the adoption of generative AI, which presents both opportunities and challenges. Jansen emphasizes the importance of having humans at the wheel, underscoring the critical role of human oversight in leveraging technology effectively.Fostering a Culture of Cybersecurity: The dialogue highlights the need for a cultural shift within organizations towards cybersecurity. Every business is a potential target for cyber attacks, emphasizing the importance of developing a cybersecurity-conscious culture. By empowering employees to recognize and address cybersecurity threats, organizations can bolster their defenses and mitigate risks effectively.Enabling Legal Teams to Embrace Technology Safely: Consilio's role in helping legal teams navigate the complexities of technology integration is paramount. By offering insights, resources, and expertise, they assist organizations in managing legal processes, protecting data, and handling incidents with precision. Their commitment to connecting the human element with technological advancements ensures a balanced approach that prioritizes both innovation and security.Consilio stands out as a trusted partner for legal teams seeking to leverage technology safely and effectively. By emphasizing the importance of human oversight, fostering a culture of cybersecurity, and embracing innovative solutions like generative AI, it is possible to lead with a strategic approach to navigating the intersection of technology and legal cybersecurity.By adopting a technology-forward approach and prioritizing cybersecurity, Consilio is paving the way for legal teams to navigate the digital age with confidence and resilience.To learn more about Consilio and how they can assist your organization in embracing technology safely in the legal space, visit their website at https://itspm.ag/consilio-ch4i or reach out to their team for personalized insights and solutions.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more: https://www.itspmagazine.com/brand-storyResourcesLearn more about Consilio and their offering: https://itspm.ag/consilio-ch4iHear more stories from the Consilio team on their directory page: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/consilioAre you interested in telling your Brand Story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

Ali Velshi is joined by Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair Molly Jong-Fast, Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia Caleb Silver, Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents Peter Beinart, Staff Writer at The Atlantic Caitlin Dickerson, former President of American Immigration Lawyers Association Allen Orr, former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Catherine Christian, Opinion Writer for Washington PostJennifer Rubin, Host of MSNBC'S ‘The Weekend' Michael Steele, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shanti Farms Bhakta Rizal, NBC News' Ellison Barber