Podcast appearances and mentions of maya markovich

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.  

In this episode of Smart Lawyers Position to Transition, Victoria Collier sits down with Maya Markovich, Executive Director of the Justice Technology Association, to discuss how technology is revolutionizing law firms, transforming them into valuable businesses, and enhancing client service. Maya shares insights from her extensive experience in legal tech, innovation, and change management, highlighting the importance of adopting new technologies and strategies to create more efficient and profitable law firms. Key Takeaways:  1.⁠ ⁠Embrace Legal Tech: Discover how adopting the right technologies can streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and increase the profitability of your law firm. 2.⁠ ⁠Overcoming Resistance to Change: Learn strategies to effectively manage change within your law firm, ensuring a smooth transition to new tech solutions. 3.⁠ ⁠Client-Centric Innovations: Explore how innovative tools and platforms can improve client experiences and satisfaction, setting your firm apart in a competitive market.   Learn More About Our Guest Maya Markovich is an innovation leader who is passionate about legal industry transformation and client centricity. With a unique background spanning law, VC, behavioral science, and change design, Maya delivers technology, process, and business growth services worldwide. She helped launch Nextlaw Labs/Nextlaw Ventures, the first tech-focused legal innovation catalyst at Dentons, where she served as chief growth officer for six years.    Connect With Maya https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovich/ Twitter: @MarkovichMaya   Get involved with JTA at https://justicetechassociation.org/get-involved/ We want to hear from you! You can leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Click here and then scroll down the page to the rating and review section. You can also leave us a rating in Spotify by clicking here. Connect with Victoria Collier https://quidproquolaw.com/ Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-collier-coaching/      

This week, we're joined by Maya Markovich, Justice Tech Executive in Residence at Village Capital and co-founder and executive director at the Justice Technology Association. Maya started her career journey in change management consulting for tech, then became a practicing lawyer. Having a deep interest in the possibilities of technology in the legal profession, she went on to work in legal tech product management and product marketing. She later joined Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Ventures, founded by Dentons, as Chief Growth Officer. As justice tech executive in residence at Village Capital, Maya works with a broad investor coalition and startup founders to define, support, grow, and fund the justice tech sector. As executive director of the Justice Technology Association, she supports the change-makers who are developing meaningful tech solutions to the A2J crisis. In addition to her work at Village Capital and the Justice Technology Association, Maya is a startup advisor, as well as a consultant for Am Law 50 and midsize law firms, legal departments, alternative legal service providers, investors, and venture funds on tech and innovation. In today's discussion, Maya describes her passion for legal industry innovation and talks about switching from practice to legal tech product management and VC, the common challenges of tech startups, the Justice Technology Association mission, and her core change management principles for successful business transformation.

We've heard the stats and see every day the increasing and critical need to improve access to justice. There is much GenAI can do to help but it's not a perfect solution, or is it? In this podcast, Maya Markovich, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Justice Technology Association and CLI Advisory Board member, analysed and discussed the impact of GenAI in A2J with an amazing panel of community legal sector, pro bono, and low bono specialists: Amy Burton, Head of Pro Bono, Mills Oakley and Managing Lawyer, Everyday Justice Laura Elliott, Pro Bono Senior Associate, DLA Piper Daniel Ghezelbash, Associate Professor, UNSW Law & Justice Noel Lim, Co-Founder and CEO, Anika Legal This podcast was on Day One of the CLI Legal Generative AI Summit 2023 on 24 October. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this episode, you'll find the video in our CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) free Resource Hub here.

In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Charlie Uniman, Colin Levy, and Maya Markovich discuss:Best questions to ask a legal tech vendor. Choosing the right tech choice, not just the impulsive decision. Looking for bottlenecks in your firm's day-to-day productions and bringing your team into the changes. Pros and cons of working with early stage legal tech startup firms. Budgeting for legal tech.  Key Takeaways:While you should ask questions about data security and customer support, you want to tailor your questions to what solution you are looking for. Involve your team in the tech choices from the beginning. They are the ones who are going to be using it and you want to make sure it is the right fit for them. Depending on your practice area, there may be different tech needs. However, all firms should look into good operations technology to help their firm run most efficiently. Look at the use of the tools and what your needs are before setting your budget.  "Once you're comfortable with the tech you're using, don't be ashamed of it. Tell your clients about it, let them know that you're tech forward, and let them know how they can benefit from your use of the tech." —  Charlie Uniman Get a free copy of Steve's book “Sales-Free Selling” here: www.fretzin.com/sales-free-selling Thank you to our Sponsors!Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Overture: https://overture.law/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/ Connect with Charlie Uniman:  Website: www.legaltechstartupfocus.com  Email: Charlie@LegalTechStartUpFocus.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-uniman-2316b83/ Connect with Colin Levy:  Website: https://www.colinslevy.com/Website: https://www.malbek.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinslevy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clevy_LawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clevylaw Connect with Maya Markovich:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovichTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarkovichMayaWebsite: https://vilcap.com/Website: https://justicetechassociation.org/   Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Charlie Uniman, Colin Levy, and Maya Markovich discuss:The disconnect between legal tech and lawyers. Great online resources to stay ahead of legal tech. The AI impact on the legal tech industry. Best legal tech products for startups.  Key Takeaways:To get over the hurdle of choosing tech and having people change the way they do business, make a good business case and make someone the champion for the change. Ask yourself why you want to learn about legal tech and let that drive what you look for to avoid getting overwhelmed with the amount of information out there. While prompting is currently a struggle for many with AI, it is not likely to remain a challenge for long as AI gets more intelligent. Some tech isn't marketed towards law, specifically, but can be a great tool for your law firm. Look at what is going to solve the problem you're having.  "Change management is fundamentally misunderstood in the legal industry. On the brightside, firms are starting to ask about it, but there is a radical misconception as to what that entails and the value it can provide." —  Maya Markovich Get a free copy of Steve's book “Sales-Free Selling” here: www.fretzin.com/sales-free-selling Thank you to our Sponsors!Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Overture: https://overture.law/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/ Episode References: Legal Technology Hub - https://www.legaltechnologyhub.com/Lawrina: https://lawrina.org/ Connect with Charlie Uniman:  Website: www.legaltechstartupfocus.com  Email: Charlie@LegalTechStartUpFocus.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-uniman-2316b83/ Connect with Colin Levy:  Website: https://www.colinslevy.com/Website: https://www.malbek.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinslevy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clevy_LawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clevylaw Connect with Maya Markovich:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovichTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarkovichMayaWebsite: https://vilcap.com/Website: https://justicetechassociation.org/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Change management in the legal industry is increasingly important as the industry recognizes the need for innovation and embraces technology. This podcast transcript provides insights into the role of change management in the legal industry and how it can drive positive transformation.Maya Markovich was part of an advanced team that conducted change readiness assessments and developed implementation plans for big tech platforms. This work went beyond simply installing technology and providing user guides. It involved creating the muscle memory and buy-in necessary for long-term change adoption. At the time, Maya had no idea this expertise would be relevant to the legal industry."So the legal industry, you know, hasn't changed much for hundreds of years," explains Maya Markovich on the You Are A Lawyer podcast.However, Maya Markovich eventually realized they wanted a broader social impact and went to law school. While working in law, they were always drawn to working with technology and the benefits it could bring to both clients and attorneys. They saw the potential to reduce the drudgery of early years of practice and improve efficiency. Eventually, they transitioned to the legal tech side and stopped practicing law.In this episode, we discuss: Innovation in the legal industry. Legal tech gaining attention. Legal industry's changing landscape. Closing the access to justice gap. Pro se litigants. Legal tech and innovation space. Law and tech intersect for social impact in various ways. The podcast transcript highlights the importance of leveraging technology to address access to justice issues and make legal services more affordable and accessible to all.The legal industry has traditionally been slow to embrace technology innovation. The industry has relied on traditional methods and practices for centuries with little change or advancement. However, there has been a significant shift towards embracing technology and innovation within the legal sector in recent years."Lawyers are just, you know, they're reluctant to change and the legal industry itself is reluctant to change for a lot of different reasons, but change is coming," shares Maya Markovich on the You Are A Lawyer podcast.ADVERTISER:This episode is produced by KD Creative. Skip the boring stuff about podcasting and go back to running your business. KD Creative offers done-for-you podcasting services by launching podcasts for small business owners and editing podcasts for existing creators. Work with KD Creative to get your content in the ears of your ideal customers. Visit skiptheboringstuff.com to hire a podcast coach. One example of this shift is the emergence of NextLaw Labs, a tech-focused industry innovation catalyst founded by Dentons, the world's largest law firm. NextLaw Labs aims to drive transformation within the legal industry by investing in and evaluating legal tech startups and working with Dentons' clients on their internal innovation initiatives. This initiative recognizes the need for change and aims to position Dentons at the forefront of the evolving legal landscape."[A]lso bringing in diverse stakeholders to the table and understanding what perspectives they can bring is always going to outperform the kind of services that a homogenous status quo focused group is going to be able to deliver to clients," shared Maya Markovich while speaking to Kyla Denanyoh on the You Are A Lawyer podcast.The legal industry has been historically resistant to change for several reasons. Firstly, there is a lack of client-centricity, with the industry often failing to prioritize the needs and expectations of clients. Additionally, the legal sector has been slow to adopt technology, lagging behind other industries in utilizing technology to improve efficiency and deliver better client services."No one goes to law school to sit in a windowless room and do doc review," explained Maya Markovich on the You Are A Lawyer podcast. However, the landscape is changing rapidly. In just a few years, the number of legal tech companies has grown exponentially, from 75 in 2015 to close to 2000 today. These companies offer various solutions, from court filing and e-discovery tools to regulatory monitoring and client request intake platforms. This explosion of legal tech products demonstrates the increasing interest and demand for innovative solutions within the legal industry.Moreover, institutional investors are starting to take notice of the potential in the legal tech market. Previously, legal tech was often overlooked or misunderstood by investors. However, as the industry continues to evolve and the demand for technology solutions grows, investors recognize the opportunity for growth and profitability in this sector.The legal industry is known for resisting change, and many lawyers and law firms remain reluctant to adopt new technologies. This reluctance can be attributed to various factors, including a fear of job displacement, concerns about data security and privacy, and a lack of understanding or awareness of available technology solutions.Join the FREE mailing list!Get behind-the-scenes content from You Are A Lawyer. 1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!

Today's episode offers a different perspective on the DoNotPay controversy – and ended up having an unexpected twist.   Earlier this year, DoNotPay, which described itself as the world's first robot lawyer, and its founder Joshua Browder became the subject of harsh criticism after paralegal Kathryn Tewson tested several of DoNotPay's self-help legal apps and concluded they were little more than smoke and mirrors – in some cases getting the law wrong, in others failing even to deliver the promised output.  In the wake of Tewson's allegations, this podcast recorded an exclusive interview with Browder, in which he called the criticism “a bit of a nothingburger.” I followed that Interview with one with Tewson, in which she described in detail how she tested the DoNotPay products and responded to Browder's dismissal of her critique.  Following those events, our guests today, Maya Markovich, executive director and cofounder of the Justice Technology Association and executive in residence for Justice Tech at Village Capital, and Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, an organization that represents the consumers' voice in the legal system, co-authored an op-ed in which they argued that reforms in the regulation of the practice of law, such as those implemented in Utah, could have prevented the DoNotPay debacle, since DoNotPay would have had to have been licensed and regulated. They submitted their op-ed to the American Bar Association's Center for Innovation, which agreed to publish it in the Center's biannual innovation trends report, slated to be released Aug. 1. In anticipation of that publication, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi recorded the interview you're about to hear with Markovich and Gordon, in which they discussed their op-ed and their views more broadly on regulatory reform. The interview was scheduled to post Aug. 1, in conjunction with the op-ed's publication that day.  But then the plan hit an unexpected twist. Instead of publishing the op-ed that day, the Center notified the authors that it had canceled the publication because of what it described as “political challenges” within the ABA, but that it had neglected to inform them of that.  Because this interview was recorded before the ABA canceled the op-ed, you will hear references to the ABA's publication of the op-ed. But since that never happened, Markovich and Gordon allowed us to publish the op-ed on LawNext. Ambrogi has also written a blog post detailing the whole sordid story.  Show links:   Opinion: DoNotPay Controversy Illuminates Urgent Need for Regulatory Reform. Citing ‘Political Challenges,' ABA Innovation Center Cancels Op-Ed Advocating Regulatory Reform; In An Exclusive, We Have the Piece They Wouldn't Publish. 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.   Nota, the online business banking platform designed specifically for solo and small law firms. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Universal Migrator, the easiest way to move your firm's data and documents from one app to another. Overture.Law, The first attorney-to-attorney referral platform that lets you easily generate referral fees for clients you can't serve.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Welcome to the "AI Lawyer Talking Tech" podcast, your daily source for the latest news and insights on legal technology. In today's episode, we delve into a range of fascinating topics, including the impact of AI on the music industry, the use of generative AI in law schools, and the regulation of artificial intelligence in Peru. Join us as we discuss these and other cutting-edge developments shaping the legal profession. Stay tuned for an engaging and informative conversation ahead! 2023 HR Florida Conference and Expo07 Aug 2023Fisher & Phillips LLPHigh School Details Hold Minimal Relevance In Law School Applications07 Aug 2023JDJournalAI Ethics Website Updated07 Aug 2023e-Discovery TeamU.S. Legal Services Sector Witnessed a Drop of 1,200 Jobs in July07 Aug 2023JDJournal7 Key Considerations For Lawyers Negotiating Contracts For AI Services07 Aug 2023Above The LawUsing AI in Your Practice? Proceed With Caution07 Aug 2023New York State Bar AssociationOpen AI-backed startup brings chatbot technology to first major law firm – Reuters07 Aug 2023Inferse.comMonday morning round-up07 Aug 2023Legal CheekLaw Schools Split on Chat GPT in Admissions Essays07 Aug 2023beSpacificBest Of 7 “Best” AI Legal Assistants07 Aug 2023beSpacificPeru is the first Latin American country to regulate the use of artificial intelligence by law06 Aug 2023The Rio TimesJoshua Lastine of Lastine Law Shares His Tips for Artists as AI Affects the Music Industry06 Aug 2023The Hype MagazineLegal Technology and Innovation Competency06 Aug 2023Sarah GlassmeyerLandmark Decision: U.S. Judge Lets Key Claims Stand in Antitrust Battle Against Internet Giant06 Aug 2023Shockya.comVirtual Data Rooms and Artificial Intelligence: Streamlining Due Diligence Processes05 Aug 2023G Style MagazineName Dropping | Meet Mark Palmer: Award-winning techie, townie and ahead-of-the-curve attorney05 Aug 2023News GazetteFive Ways Generative AI Is Finding Its Way Into Law School05 Aug 2023TaxProf BlogGoogle Scores Partial Victory in Antitrust Case05 Aug 2023Tech TimesLegal fees ate up half of his startup investment, motivating founder to build AI tech tool Spellbook04 Aug 2023LexBlogOn LawNext Podcast: DoNotPay, Legal Regulatory Reform, and the Op-Ed the ABA Wouldn't Publish, with Maya Markovich and Tom Gordon07 Aug 2023LawSitesSEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Rules for Issuers – Part 2 Key Takeaways07 Aug 2023Debevoise Data BlogAnnouncing the 2023 Edition of My Internet Law Casebook07 Aug 2023Technology & Marketing Law BlogHarnessing the Power of AI: Legal Considerations for Employers02 Aug 2023GenAI-Lexology8 Intellectual Property and commercial questions to ask your generative AI tool provider03 Aug 2023GenAI-LexologyAI's Role in AS Law Firm06 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumYour Legal: How AI is Making a Difference06 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumBreaking Boundaries: A Comparative Analysis of Two AI Contract Review Approaches06 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumHow the new Paralegal Apprenticeships Standard (launching Summer 2023) could help to open doors to a Paralegal Career05 Aug 2023Ward BlawgBoost Your Law Firm's Online Presence With the Power of Image Optimization04 Aug 2023Legal Marketing & Technology Blog

This week we team up with the energetic legal tech guru Maya Markovich who is now focusing on Justice Tech. Justice Tech is innovative technology designed to improve access to one's legal rights, improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals, or more equitably administer a legal system. Maya has extensive experience in legal tech and now she's working as an excutive director for Justice Tech Association supporting companies and programs that create technology solutions helping people navigate legal matters to foster hope, independence, and self-empowerment to contribute to a fairer legal system. We talk about justice tech having an impact on access to justice but since access to justice is not a technology, but a systemic problem, we also concentrate on what else could we do as a society. We also discuss AI and legal tech in general. Just recently Henna met with some law students and learned that the generation we believed was born to use technology is really questioning whether or not there will be entry level legal jobs in the future (Yes, there will!). We asked Maya's opinion about this and discussed the future of legal. Maya also shares her experience in participating the "90 day Finn Program" and how to survive the Helsinki November with all the seasons in just one month. -- With her unique background spanning VC, law, behavioral science, and change design, Maya Markovich delivers technology, process, and business growth services worldwide. For nearly 6 years she launched and scaled industry-first Nextlaw Labs/Nextlaw Ventures at Dentons, the world's largest firm, delivering next-generation technology, process client and business growth services across the globe. Maya is currently justice tech executive in residence at Village Capital and executive director at the nonprofit Justice Technology Association. She also advises multiple high-growth startups, investor and venture funds, and consults on legal department and law firm innovation and transformation initiatives, building future-proof methodologies and tech to advance the legal industry, its clients and consumers via achievable, sustainable and scalable design and implementation.  In 2020 Maya was named one of five “Influential Women of Legal Tech” by ILTA, a “Woman Leading Legal Tech” by The Technolawgist in 2019, and an ABA Legal Technology Resource Center “Woman of Legal Tech 2018” for her work in designing, promoting, and driving the future of the legal industry around the globe.

Laurie Pascoe practiced law for 40 years while writing more than 50 law articles and working with countless clients. Laurie's current passion is inspiring lawyers to innovate their law practices with legal service applications. In this episode, Laurie explains the value of thinking like a client and learning to analyze everything.Advertiser: Journey and Practice offers The Heart-Centered Lawyers Membership, a community of law students, grads, and lawyers who participate in self-care activities to improve their legal journey and practice. Visit https://journeyandpractice.com/services and enroll with code "podcast" for a special rate.Lawrence “Laurie” Pascoe wanted to be a dentist for a long time. His family was full of doctors, dentists, and nurses, so working in medicine seemed like a natural fit for Laurie until Laurie took a business course in undergraduate school, where he became deeply interested in how the law touched every aspect of life. Why Law School?Laurie Pascoe attended the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. After living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and meeting his wife, Laurie moved to Ottawa with plans to move back to Halifax, but “the rest is history.” Laurie and a law school classmate opened a law firm in Ottawa and thrived in their legal profession for 40 years.When a client works with Laurie, they will ‘Discover the Pascoe Way,' which was the slogan of Laurie's law firm. Lawyers frequently communicate with clients and focus on the three most important periods of working with a client: Before the client signs a retainer, During the attorney-client relationship, and After services are completed.  How to Think Like a ClientThere is no time when a client's opinion or experience should not be sought out or considered. From finding out where the client found Laurie (15-25% of Laurie's clients found him from the website) or determining what Laurie could do to improve his legal services.Laurie believes that the best lawyers know the “think like a client.” Laurie continues to explain that clients do not care about fancy offices or the famous pictures on the walls, except to wonder if they are paying for those furnishings. Clients are concerned with results; anything else is added for the lawyer's benefit.Lawyers have Cool Interests Laurie Pascoe is the author of Innovative Legal Services Applications: A Guide to Improved Client Services. Laurie defines legal service applications as any physical item or file that helps you better serve the client. Multiple computer monitors, manuals, receiving client feedback, etc., is a legal service application. The benefits of legal service applications began as marketing tools.  Laurie Pascoe is licensed to practice law in Canada. Buy a copy of Laurie's book: bit.ly/3ya2oup Use code ILSAGICS23 to save 25% off the purchase of the book. Join the FREE mailing list!Get behind-the-scenes content from Kyla. 1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!Engage with You Are a LawyerYou Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh. Follow the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_eB5OebHvATnld4TFekX1gInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/YouAreA_LawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.comNotes and LinksBuy a copy of Laurie's book, Innovative Legal Service Applications here: bit.ly/3ya2oupUse code ILSAGICS23 to save 25% off the purchase of the bookAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Review Kyla's favorite books here: https://amzn.to/3OTfrrZAdvertiser: Journey and Practice offers The Heart-Centered Lawyers Membership, a community of law students, grads, and lawyers who participate in self-care activities to improve their legal journey and practice. Visit https://journeyandpractice.com/services and enroll with code "podcast" for a special rate.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE EPISODESHow To Protect Your Legacy (and Assets) featuring Scott Rahn:https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/how-to-protect-your-legacy-and-assets-featuring-scott-rahnHow Technology is Changing Law Firms (and Why Lawyers Don't Know It Yet) featuring Maya Markovich: https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/how-technology-is-changing-law-firms-and-why-lawyers-dont-know-it-yet-featuring-maya-markovichWhy People Avoid Estate Planning (and How Lawyers Can Change This) featuring Justin Stivers: https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/why-people-avoid-estate-planning-and-how-lawyers-can-change-this-featuring-justin-stivers

An increasing number of startups are defining themselves not as legal tech, but as justice tech. So what, exactly, is justice tech, who are some of the companies that represent it, and what is the business opportunity they present for potential investors? Our guest this week is Maya Markovich, executive director of the Justice Technology Association, an organization formed earlier this year to support companies in the justice tech sector.  She is also executive in residence for justice tech at Village Capital, the largest organization in the world supporting impact-driven, seed-stage startups, where she recently co-authored the report, Supporting Tech for Justice-Impacted Communities: Strategies to Supercharge Justice Tech Investing, a framework to help investors maximize the probably that a justice tech investment will have a positive impact on individuals involved with the justice system.  Until last year, Markovich was chief growth officer at Nextlaw Labs, the legal tech incubator created by Dentons, one of the world's largest law firms. We discuss the justice tech landscape, the opportunities for investors in justice tech, and how the sector is likely to develop over the coming years.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.  Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, and MerusCase, and e-payments platform Headnote. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

We all know that it takes some "outside of the box thinking" to help improve the legal system in the United States, especially when it comes to Pro Se litigants. Courtroom5 CEO and co-founder Sonja Ebron does exactly that with her startup focused on guiding Pro Se litigants through complex court processes. Ed Walters, CEO and co-founder of Fastcase wants the legal industry to stop trying so hard to reinforce that "box." Together, Ebron and Walters are creating a process to help litigants access and navigate the court system through a combination of case process instructions, legal information, Artificial Intelligence, and collaboration with legal professionals. Eventually, Ebron would like to see the courts themselves leverage Courtroom5's abilities to help those seeking legal recourse. Walters stresses that the "North Star" of legal practice should be the wellbeing of clients. In a system where according to The World Justice Project, over 75% of legal needs go unmet, and some 80% of citizens seeking judicial action do so without the use of legal professionals. Part of that solution lies with the courts and the need to focus on the ability "to filter out people who need lawyers helping people who don't." Once again, this is not about replacing lawyers with robots, or encouraging Pro Se litigants to not seek legal assistance. Courtroom5 and Fastcase are seeking ways to improve the overall process of placing the right information in front of litigants, at the right time. Even if those instructions are to highly recommend seeking legal counsel. Links Mention: Courtroom5 Fastcase Ed Walters on Stephen Poor's Pioneers and Pathfinders Podcast TGIR Ep. 158 with Maya Markovich and Yousef Kassim on The Justice Technology Association Duke Law Tech Lab Contact Us Twitter: @gebauerm or @glambert Voicemail: 713-487-7270 Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com Music: Jerry David DeCicca Transcript to on 3 Geeks and a Law Blog

The Innovation Network is Back!  A new host, new guests and a new mission.  Join Patrick Palace and Joey Gartner as they explore how to provide lawyers with new tools to help firms thrive in our current market.  Experts like, Jack Newton, Jayne Reardon, Maya Markovich and more have candied discussions about success in an ever-evolving legal eco system.     New episodes every week starting June 1, 2022

We are all pretty familiar with the phrase "Legal Tech." Maya Markovich and Yousef Kassim would like you to also become more familiar with the phrase "Justice Tech" as well. In fact, they have a new trade association focused on this issue called the Justice Technology Association or JTA. Justice Tech is defined as those companies which build tech solutions which are designed to improve or open access to legal rights, improve outcomes, and increase equity within a system that is stacked against users who are often going it alone in the justice system. Yousef Kassim's product, EasyExpunctions.com is one example. Maya Markovich is the Executive Director of JTA, and along with founders like Yousef Kassim and a diverse board of advisors, JTA is looking to leverage technology to help those seeking access to justice. This group of founders and advisors are not limited to lawyers, as access to justice is not a problem that can be solved by lawyers alone. JTA brought in engineers, policy advisors, academics, venture capitalists, and a wide range of other professionals to help guide the mission of the trade association. You can learn more at JusticeTechAssociation.org. LegalWeek Crystal Ball Question: We wind down our series of LegalWeek Crystal Ball responses with another former guest, Steve Embry. Steve recently wrote on his TechLaw Crossroads blog about the desire to be in the office less, and what that means for law firms when it comes to office space, training, and culture. Embry doesn't see it as all doom and gloom as some law firm leaders might. Links: Justice Technology Association JTA Partnership and Collaboration JTA Membership To Support JTA JTA Twitter EasyExpunctions.com Contact Us Twitter: @gebauerm or @glambert Voicemail: 713-487-7270 Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com Music: Jerry David DeCicca Transcript Available on 3 Geeks

I spoke with Maya Markovich, the executive in residence at Village Capital, and the executive director of the Justice Technology Association. We discussed the mission of the Justice Technology Association, the problems that justice tech aims to address, how her experience with NextLaw Labs has helped to shape her approach, and where justice tech is headed.

I spoke with Maya Markovich, the executive in residence at Village Capital, and the executive director of the Justice Technology Association. We discussed the mission of the Justice Technology Association, the problems that justice tech aims to address, how her experience with NextLaw Labs has helped to shape her approach, and where justice tech is headed.

As the managing member of Levine Family Law Group and the CEO of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine is the prototype of the kind of lawyerpreneur that this podcast has always sought to highlight. She is also using her platform and entrepreneurship to help provide access to justice to those in need. Levine is a founding member of the recently-launched Justice Technology Association, where my co-host today, Maya Markovich, is the executive director.During the interview, Levine talks about experiencing burnout with her business and law practice, and coming out on the other side of it. A part of the burnout she experienced was the disintegration of the meaning and satisfaction she derived from problem-solving for others in her family law practice. When she realized that traditional family law approaches weren't meeting people's needs, she reached for a new method and a new model. And Hello Divorce was born, allowing Erin Levine to incorporate her creativity back into a business that would meet the needs of more people.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lawyerpreneur)

When I think of Maya Markovich, I can't help but think of the song from Hamilton, "The World Turned Upside Down," because she's exactly the kind of person with the vision and audacity necessary to effect those kinds of changes.In Episode 54 of Lawyerpreneur, we talk with Maya Markovich about doing really hard things, how behavioral economics can apply to lawyers and law practice, and how lawyers can effectively use change management within their firms. We also discuss the non-linear trajectory of Maya's career and the roles she has taken on. The episode is co-hosted by M.C. Sungaila, who was first on the podcast in Episode 16, Developing Your Business and Your Reputation. While M.C. will be co-hosting a few episodes with me here, she has also launched her own podcast, The Portia Project.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lawyerpreneur)

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Maya Markovich discuss:The evolution of the legal tech industry. The growing need for focus on client-centric law practices. Useful technologies that can help lawyers run a more efficient practice. How COVID has changed the legal industry for the better. Key Takeaways:We all have to fight together for access to justice. The law is not set up to be client-centric, and there is no single solution to change this. Robots and AI are not replacing lawyers. There is more than enough work to go around and the new technologies will free up lawyers for more strategic things than something like document review. Think about how the client is experiencing service at your firm and consider ways to make it more streamlined for your client. Law firms grow faster and serve the clients better when they focus on a niche, and don't try to be everything to everyone.  "There's this increased focus on client experience, which, I think, is long overdue. Client expectations are continually increasing, and there's going to be more and more emphasis on value-based services and tailored pricing models." —  Maya Markovich Connect with Maya Markovich:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovichTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarkovichMayaWebsite: https://vilcap.com/ & https://justicetechassociation.org/ Thank you to our Sponsors!Legalese Marketing: https://legaleasemarketing.com/Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

When Sang Lee set out to begin her own talent management and recruitment company, her two-decades of experience taught her that much of the industry felt like a charade. To change that, she thought of the phrase, "To Thine Own Self Be True" as a guiding principle and from that came the company she co-founded called Thine. The youngest of three daughters from an immigrant family, she had many expectations placed upon her, but while she and her sisters all graduated from Georgetown Law School, her father's dream of a Lee, Lee, & Lee law firm never came into fruition. Instead, Sang found herself in the legal recruiting profession after working as an associate in a large law firm. In 2019, she launched Thine with Jon Strom where they focus on custom assessments and benchmarking for recruiting, leadership skills, and competency assessments to find and build great fits for both the law firms and the attorneys. Thine's use of algorithmic data, Organizational Psychology, and interview insights creates assessments which reflect what it really takes to be a successful attorney within the firm. Check out Thine's and Ari Kaplan Advisor's Report on how the legal industry is approaching hiring, development, and promotion of associates. Information Inspirations Down to the Struts is a podcast focusing on issues regarding living with disabilities. In the latest episode, host Qudsiya Naqui is joined by fellow podcasters Cheryl Green and Thomas read to talk about their experiences and the lack of support from the non-disabled community. Data may be undervalued as an ESG strategy, but with new business scoring which looks at company ESG statements, businesses may need to start looking at the data as part of their overall strategy. Maya Markovich, Kristen Sonday, and Sonja Ebron join Talk Justice's podcast host, Jason Tashea to discuss this launching of the new Justice Technology Association (JTA.) FTI Consulting, Inc. recently announced findings from Part 3 of The General Counsel Report 2022: Leading with Endurance Through Risk, Culture and Technology Challenges. Contact Us Twitter: @gebauerm or @glambert. Voicemail: 713-487-7270 Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com. Music: As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from Jerry David DeCicca. Transcript is available on 3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Maya Markovich is the Chief Growth Officer at Nextlaw Labs, a legal innovation organization founded by Denton's. After working as a change management consultant, Maya Markovich took her interest in technology to propel legal tech innovations. If you are seeking mentorship or want to discuss law and tech, contact Maya Markovich at maya.markovich@gmail.com.Listen to learn: How legal innovation will make law firms become client centric The importance of project management in law firms How law firms can overcome the productivity paradox We also discuss: Why legal innovation is client-driven Career choices with a JD and change management background How to build a network of people doing interesting stuff Why the legal industry is slow to change and modernize Learn more about You Are A Lawyer guest Maya Markovich:  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MarkovichMayaLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovich/*You Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh.  Follow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/YouAreA_LawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.comADVERTISER:  This episode is sponsored by the Law Office of Vernon P. Thomas.

Sonja Ebron found herself in a couple legal tangles over the years. From disputes with landlords to dust-ups with shady creditors, she represented herself in court a couple times and quickly figured out litigation without a lawyer can be very difficult. So, what did she do about it? She founded Courtroom5, an app that helps civil pro se litigants with legal research, provides education about court procedures and also helps them draft and file pleadings. A “do-it-yourself” litigation support tool. In 2019 when Courtroom5 participated in the Duke Law Tech Lab incubator program, Sonja met Maya Markovich who joined the Courtroom5 advisory board. Together with the Courtroom5 team, they are trying to bridge the access to justice gap and make it a little easier on litigants who head to court without a lawyer.

This weeks interview is with Maya Markovich. We discuss changes we see now, and changes we are hoping for in the future.  More about Maya:  Multidimensional product and innovation leader with roots in legal, change management, behavioral science, VC and tech industries. Deep skillset in strategic planning, detecting emerging market trends, and market positioning. Guide collaborative, cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative solutions for client business problems. Enjoy the interview! Connect with Mike Whelan https://www.lawyerforward.com/ https://www.lawyerforward.com/support-for-known-experts/

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.Maya MarkovichChief Growth Officer, Nextlaw Labs at Dentons Maya Markovich has been central to Nextlaw Labs, Dentons' tech-focused innovation catalyst, since its industry-first launch in 2015. With her unique background spanning behavioral science, law, VC, and change management, she delivers next-generation technology, process, and business growth services across the globe for the world's largest firm and its clients, including acceleration of legal tech startups in the Nextlaw Ventures portfolio.  Collaborating with legal communities and experts worldwide, she continually evolves Nextlaw Labs' partnership and investment strategies through an unmatched network and understanding of the rapidly changing legal industry. Maya also serves on the boards of Legal Access/Alameda County Bar Association, LexLab, and Strategic Council for OneJustice, and as mentor for several initiatives to improve access to justice and gender equity. She frequently speaks at conferences, broadcasts and writes on legal tech and innovation. She was named one of five “Influential Women of Legal Tech” by ILTA in 2020, a “Woman Leading Legal Tech” by The Technolawgist in 2019, and an ABA Legal Technology Resource Center “Woman of Legal Tech 2018” for her work in encouraging, designing and implementing the future of the legal profession around the globe.  You can reach Maya on LinkedIn or on Twitter @MarkovichMaya.    Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090  Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland  We'd love to hear from you.  Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.   

Maya Markovich is the Chief Growth Officer at Nextlaw Labs, an innovation company in the legal tech industry. Maya pioneered her way to this position after her jump from practicing law. Her passion to create influential change was her driving force, and with that, Maya found a post-legal career that she's extremely talented at, and most importantly, that she is passionate about. In this episode, we talk about Maya's journey from practicing law to her post-legal career in legal tech. Keep reading to learn about her realization that practicing law wasn't the right path and what she did to find the perfect post-legal career. See Show notes at formerlawyer.com/103

Dentons Nextlaw Labs' Maya Markovich understands that rational lawyers would observe market dynamics and client pressures to weigh the costs and benefits of adapting their behaviors to survive change, stay employed, and make their work more fulfilling. But, people don't always make rational decisions. And, law firm's economic structure incentivizes lower efficiency as a method of obtaining higher revenue. Wordrake's Ivy Grey thinks that firms need to stop thinking of short-term gains at the expense of necessary long-term changes that will help lawyers create more value with their time. This shift really helps clients with their overall legal needs, not just the immediate need. Join us as we walk through issues of change management, behavioral science, ethical fading, and legal industry business models and where Markovich and Grey believe the industry is headed in the not too distant future. Check out Maya and Ivy's three-part blog series: Behavioral Economics and Legal Business Change Management in Law Firms Creating a Culture of Change in Law Firms Information Inspirations It's the legal innovation's Oscars time of the year. Many of our friends and colleagues have made the list of this year's Fastcase50 and College of Law Practice Management Fellowships. Congrats to them all!! Legal Innovators have some habits they need to change. Victoria Hudgins addresses those in her article on CIOs Reveal 4 Mistakes Every Law Firm Innovation Leader Should Avoid. Speaking of bad habits, Zack Needles discusses the very bad habit of law firms who want to bring in the hot new CINOs (Chief Innovation Officers) to help advance innovation within their firms, but cannot see past the yearly budget, revenues, and profits to let the innovators try things that may fail before they succeed. Needles worries that this will cause a revolving door for CINOs with little chance of being given enough room to actually bring about innovative change in the firms. Listen, Subscribe, Comment Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast. Contact us anytime by tweeting us at @gebauerm or @glambert. Or, you can call The Geek in Review hotline at 713-487-7270 and leave us a message. You can email us at geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com. As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from Jerry David DeCicca.

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Maya Markovich. Maya is the Chief Growth Officer for NextLaw Labs, which is striving to reinvent law with technology. Part of the Dentons ecosystem, NextLaw invests and partners with legal tech startups to encourage the adoption and development of new workflow solutions in the industry.It acts as a primary resource for Dentons to explore new legal tech ideas and revenue streams, helping the world's largest law firm stay ahead of its competitors. Maya previously worked as product marketing manager and as an attorney, having developed her early career in Silicon Valley (after attending Stanford University). She was named one of the five most influential women in legal tech by the ILTA in 2020. In this episode, topics include:Her upbringing and career in Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon ValleyHow NextLaw is supporting legal technology's adoption and evolution for Dentons and the wider industryHow the legal tech space has boomed over the last 5 years, and some key contemporary trends in the spaceWhy the adoption of legal tech is helping widen access to justice and legal servicesWhy you don't need coding (or to be male!) if you want to get involved in the areaWhy legal tech firms, in particular, need to pay close attention to ethics in their codeOut now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)

This episode of TwentyTwenty explores the prospects of an increasingly automated world that has grown even more so in the wake of COVID-19 induced supply chain breakdowns. Now more than ever before, we must ask ourselves "what is the value of work?". This week's interviewees: Dr. Astrid Krenz, Digital Futures at Work Research Centre at the University of Sussex. Maya Markovich, Chief Growth Officer for Nextlaw Labs, the legal technology catalyst for global law firm Dentons

I spoke with Maya Markovich, the Chief Growth Officer at Nextlaw Labs, and one of ILTA's five “Influential Women of Legal Tech” for 2020. We discussed the skills that future lawyers will need to succeed and how can they obtain them, how the entrepreneurial mindset aligns with how lawyers approach problem-solving, and ways that the pandemic has affected innovation in legal.

I spoke with Maya Markovich, the Chief Growth Officer at Nextlaw Labs, and one of ILTA's five “Influential Women of Legal Tech” for 2020. We discussed the skills that future lawyers will need to succeed and how can they obtain them, how the entrepreneurial mindset aligns with how lawyers approach problem-solving, and ways that the pandemic has affected innovation in legal.

Most people view legal profession as traditional and slow to adapt to ever present forces of technology and innovation. In some aspects they are right and there are good reasons for moving slowly. In its core, legal profession is intrinsically based on trust and human to human interaction. Equally important, it is a part of the justice system and as such it cannot afford itself the luxury to “move fast and break things”. But it does move. Lawyers use AI-based systems to enhance document review processes, they work with contract automation, regtech tools and other innovative technologies.So, it seems only natural to have Maya Markovich as a guest to discuss all things legal tech. Maya is the Chief Growth Officer of Nextlaw Labs since 2015. Nextlaw Labs is the industry's first and leading legal technology and innovation catalyst and intelligence hub, focused exclusively on legal innovation via early-stage legal tech. With her unique background spanning behavioral science, law, investment, and change management, Maya currently leads analysis, collaboration, launch, and adoption of early-stage legal tech. In this episode we discussed the challenges and opportunities of innovation in legal sector, how it's like to work with lawyers on developing legal tech solutions, and how can legal profession leverage tech lessons that other industries have already learned.Maya was named one of five “Influential Women of Legal Tech” by ILTA in 2020, a “Woman Leading Legal Tech” by The Technolawgist in 2019, and an ABA Legal Technology Resource Center “Woman of Legal Tech 2018” – you can follow her on LinkedIn.

Maya Markovich, Chief Growth Officer at Nextlaw Labs, thinks that the current environment within the legal industry is the perfect time to rethink the old ways of doing things. The time is ripe to try new processes as well as experiment in ways that we might not normally try because we have somewhat of a safety net to try and fail with less judgment. For those with an entrepreneurial mindset, this might be the opportunity you've been waiting for to put your ideas into action. Remember, we may all be In Seclusion, but we're in this together. Host: Greg Lambert (@glambert) Producer: Janice Anderson Artwork: Dean Lambert Music: Jerry David DeCicca Twitter: @InSeclusionPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inseclusion/message