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Welcome to today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily review of the latest legal technology news. In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of legal technology and its impact on the legal industry. We discuss topics such as partner switching in law firms and the role of legal recruiters, the potential risks and benefits of using generative AI tools, the paradigm shift brought about by AI in traditional law firms, and the transformative potential of AI for in-house legal teams. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on how AI is revolutionizing the legal landscape. Move Along: How And Why Partners Switch Law Firms27 Nov 2023Above The LawWhy my firm doesn't use generative AI27 Nov 2023LexBlogThe Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Legal Industry: A Paradigm Shift27 Nov 2023JDJournalGuest post: In-house legal teams and the promise of generative AI27 Nov 2023Legal IT InsiderCyberattack on legal tech provider causing widespread disruption to UK law firms27 Nov 2023TechCrunchThe Ideal Partnership: Combining AI And Lawyer Expertise27 Nov 2023Above The LawThe $650M Case Text Story: Coloring Book Edition27 Nov 2023LawSitesGuest Post: Innovative Advancements: How Plaintiff Attorneys Use Technology and Work Processes Differently27 Nov 2023LexBlogWhat part of ‘get rid of my data' don't companies get?27 Nov 2023Co.LabsAbsence of dedicated legal framework a challenge for AI regulations26 Nov 2023Latest NewsLaw Firm Digital Marketing: Reaching Clients in the Digital Age25 Nov 2023Inkbot DesignNumerous Law Firms Flock Under FirmPilot AI's Banner Seeking its Sophisticated AI Marketing Solutions25 Nov 2023Markets Business InsiderAn Artificial Intelligence Certification25 Nov 2023Workers CompensationSexyy Red Threatens Legal Action After Company Recreates Her Voice with A.I. for Ad25 Nov 2023VladTV.com Article ListSlaughter and May Seeks Out Legal Tech Companies With Generative AI Focus for Legal Tech Programme27 Nov 2023Legal Tech BlogEvaluating the Constitutionality of Viewpoint-Neutral Trademark Registration Laws That Do Not Restrict Speech—Vidal v. Elster (Guest Blog Post)27 Nov 2023Technology & Marketing Law BlogCaseGPT: Revolutionizing the Legal Field with AI and Blockchain Integration27 Nov 2023Legaltech on MediumDiscover the future of contract analysis with Conclev's AI-driven solution!27 Nov 2023Legaltech on MediumDifferent Types of Law Practice Areas: Which is Right For You?27 Nov 2023MatterSuite By CaseFoxCurrent status of AI policy developments in Canada and abroad27 Nov 2023GenAI-LexologyHow to RSVP for Monica Bay's Celebration of Life, Dec. 7 in NYC (Plus Reminder of This Week's Calif. Memorial)26 Nov 2023LawSites

Welcome to today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily review of legal technology news. In today's episode, we'll discuss the latest developments in the legal tech industry, including AI-powered innovations such as generative contract management software and automated trackers for compliance. We'll also delve into the alarming rise in cybersecurity breaches affecting law firms, the evolution of client intake processes through the integration of artificial intelligence, and the impact of technology on personal injury cases. Stay tuned for all this and more! Ballard Spahr Shortlisted in Two Categories for Financial Times Law Firm Innovation Awards09 Nov 2023Ballard SpahrCS Disco announces partnership with vLex to use law library in case management software09 Nov 2023ABA JournalIs the Future Already Here? A Look At Wolters Kluwer's 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report09 Nov 2023LawSitesLex Machina Releases 2023 Torts Litigation Report09 Nov 2023WavyAllen & Overy Faces Cybersecurity Breach: Latest Victim of Ransomware Attack09 Nov 2023JDJournalAutomate Beyond Algorithms with PatternBuilder MAX09 Nov 2023LawyeristHow Technology Is Impacting Personal Injury Cases09 Nov 2023The Silicon ReviewOnit Introduces Generative AI-Powered Contract Management Software that Empowers Users to Maximize Their Impact09 Nov 2023ABC 4Create and Manage Your Law Firm Budget Like a Pro: Steps to Thrive09 Nov 2023LexBlogWhat's behind large losses in law firms?09 Nov 2023Insurance Business UKTransforming the cyber risk environment.09 Nov 2023The CyberWirePractice Law Firm: The Evolution with Client Intake09 Nov 2023Legaltech on MediumLaw Firm Associate Expectations: What Law Firms Need to Know. And Do09 Nov 2023TechLaw CrossroadsMemorial Services Scheduled for Monica Bay in Both California and New York09 Nov 2023LawSitesTracking the AI Act: Part 1 – How the EU is thinking about regulating the AI sector09 Nov 2023Ireland IP & Technology Law BlogGetting to Implementation09 Nov 2023Legal PlanetAI's Role in the Future of Corporate Law Practice08 Nov 2023GenAI-LexologyDon't Believe the Hype? A More Practical View of Using AI in Legal (Stephen Embry – TechLaw Crossroads)09 Nov 2023Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastPresident Biden Issues Far-Reaching Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence03 Nov 2023GenAI-LexologyDigital Health and Artificial Intelligence: New Developments From President Biden's Executive Order07 Nov 2023GenAI-Lexology

Welcome to the "AI Lawyer Talking Tech" podcast, your daily dose of legal technology news. In today's episode, we dive into the latest developments in the legal tech landscape. From the impact of generative AI on law firms to the ongoing battle between big tech and studios over AI-generated content, we cover a wide range of topics. Join us as we explore how AI is transforming contract negotiation, streamlining law firm finance, and revolutionizing class action litigation. Stay tuned for insightful discussions on the future of legal technology and its implications for the legal industry. If You Missed Our Legaltech Week Tribute to Monica Bay, Here's the Video, Along with the Chat Transcript07 Nov 2023LawSitesLegal Tech Veteran Rick Hellers to Continue Mission of Simplifying Law Firm Finance at Scan Logic07 Nov 2023YourCentralValley.comBig Law Embracing Generative AI: Firms Seek Top Talent to Harness the Power of AI07 Nov 2023JDJournalReform bill would overhaul controversial surveillance law07 Nov 2023CyberScoopShadow AI: A Thorny Problem For Law Firms07 Nov 2023Above The LawComings and goings: WITF SVP departs for Congress run, APTS hires general counsel …07 Nov 2023CurrentFuture of Legal AI – Joseph Raczynski – ILTA Podcast07 Nov 2023LexBlogLex Machina Launches Legal Analytics for New Practice Area: Class Action Litigation07 Nov 2023Morningstar.comBig Law Firms Actively Hiring for AI Jobs to Accelerate Tech Integration07 Nov 2023BollyinsideOpen AI To Protect Chat GPT Users in Copyright-Related Legal Battles07 Nov 2023TheCoinRepublic.comRevenge Porn Removal Services by Leak Content Removal: How They Work and Why They Matter07 Nov 2023Kark.comAs AI Battle Lines Are Drawn, Studios Align With Big Tech In a Risky Bet07 Nov 2023Hollywood ReporterTransformative Insights from the Clio Legal Trends Report for Law Firms07 Nov 2023LexBlogHow Generative AI is Transforming the Legal Tech Landscape07 Nov 2023LexBlogLarge Language Models in Cryptocurrency Securities Cases: Can Chat GPT Replace Lawyers?. (arXiv:2308.06032v3 [cs.AI] UPDATED)07 Nov 2023arXiv.orgCan AI Transform Contract Negotiations? Luminance's Autopilot Promises to Streamline the Process07 Nov 2023BollyinsideCruise Outsources Review of Regulatory Response06 Nov 2023TheTruthAboutCarsColorado AG, Supreme Court justice speak at summit about challenges facing democracy06 Nov 2023Colorado Springs GazettePennsylvania Could Join the US State Privacy Law Race06 Nov 2023Privacy Compliance & Data SecurityLegal Safeguards: Microsoft's Role in Shielding Customers from AI-Related Lawsuits06 Nov 2023LexBlogFederal Circuit Limits Fraud-on-the-PTO Claims, but Leaves Chutter Recklessness Standard Intact01 Nov 2023Internet & Social Media Law BlogThe Urgent Need for New, National Comprehensive Cybersecurity Regulation07 Nov 2023Vanderbilt JETLawOn LawNext: Did Using EyeLevel.ai Cause Pras Michel's Lawyer To Botch His Defense? Cofounder Neil Katz Says That Is ‘Total Nonsense'07 Nov 2023LawSitesKey Takeaways from the UK's AI Summit: The Bletchley Declaration07 Nov 2023Internet & Social Media Law BlogG7 publishes guiding principles and code of conduct for artificial intelligence06 Nov 2023GenAI-LexologyWhat is up with Internet Brands?07 Nov 2023Legaltech on MediumAgiloft Announces Partnership with Kroll's Corporate Legal Solutions Experts07 Nov 2023Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyApple's App Store Can Reject Unwanted Apps–Coronavirus Reporter v. Apple07 Nov 2023Technology & Marketing Law BlogWhite House Ushers in New Era of Regulation With Landmark Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence06 Nov 2023GenAI-LexologyPresident Biden signs sweeping artificial intelligence Executive Order06 Nov 2023GenAI-LexologyLegal Innovators Conference Guide, See You Wed + Thurs!07 Nov 2023Artificial Lawyer

Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists.   This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 02:05 - A Tribute to Monica Bay

On this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham speak with Dr. Tom Ford, the Chief Executive Officer of The Bay Foundation, Director of the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program, and Co-Executive Director of the Coastal Research Institute at Loyola Marymount University. Nearly two million people live in the Santa Monica Bay Watershed stretching from Ventura County to Palos Verdes, from the Santa Monica Mountains and Griffith Park to Baldwin Hills and out to the sea—and more than 5,000 species of animals, fish, birds, and plants make their home in the Bay and the Bay Watershed. The Bay Foundation (TBF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental group founded in 1990 to restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay and local coastal waters. TBF is staffed by science and policy experts who are passionate about understanding and protecting the Bay and its watershed. This provides many benefits to people and wildlife, supports a strong economy, and improves our quality of life. TBF works with a broad group of stakeholders, including government agencies, environmental groups, local communities, industry leaders, and scientists, to create and put into action innovative projects that clean up our waterways, create green spaces in urban areas, and restore natural habitats both on land and underwater, such as wetlands and kelp forests. TBF supports the U.S. EPA's Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program (SMBNEP). The SMBNEP is one of 28 similar programs established under Section 320 of the 1987 Clean Water Act and administered by the U.S. EPA. A central aspect of this work is the implementation of 44 goals, as defined in the SMBNEP's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). This publicly developed and adopted plan of action provides a road map for the protection and restoration of Santa Monica Bay and local interests. Learn more about the SMBNEP. For further details, reference the Memorandum of Agreement between the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission and The Bay Foundation regarding the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program.

Kisha Brown’s goals are twofold—empowering communities with access to justice and enriching the practice of law for attorneys of color. Kisha joins Monica Bay and Sean La Roque-Doherty to discuss the challenges minorities face in the legal system. She describes what led her to develop Justis Connection, a platform for connecting lawyers of color to new clients, and together they explore how new legal technology is increasing access to justice for all. Kisha A. Brown is CEO and founder of Justis Connection. Special thanks to our sponsors, Headnote.

Too many lawyers have cumbersome business processes that could be automated to save time. In this episode of Law Technology Now, hosts Sean La Roque-Doherty and Monica Bay talk to Ryan Steadman and Alex Babin of Zero about how lawyers can streamline daily operations with AI. Ryan and Alex talk about their background and what led them to develop AI email management. They emphasize the importance of having a deep understanding of legal business processes and describe how firm morale gets a boost when mundane tasks are handed over to AI. Alex Babin is the founder and CEO of Zero, a company that applies artificial intelligence and smart automation to the most pressing operational challenges of the legal industry. Ryan Steadman is the chief revenue officer for Zero, leading vision and ensuring a world-class customer experience. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Legal Week New York is just around the corner and we want to know everything that’s going on. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Sean La Roque-Doherty and Monica Bay welcome guest Zach Warren, to talk about what Legaltech News will be focusing on at the show, what’s different about this years Legaltech and if Legal Week has improved in the last couple years. Additionally, they talk about what technologies they are excited to see on the exhibit hall floor. Zach Warren is the editor-in-chief of Legaltech News.

Do we have to change the way we think about transformation and innovation in law firms? On Law Technology Now, co-hosts Monica Bay and Sean La Roque-Doherty are joined by TJ Johnson, to discuss what technology projects law firms are implementing today, whether or not law firms are generally successful with new technology, and how firms can dress their non-lawyers for success. TJ Johnson is the practice development lead - professional services for Olenick, global leaders in software quality engineering and vice president of conference and events for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) . Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Real change in the industry will happen with commitment and discipline, not just good ideas. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Dan Linna about how lawyers should think about technology and innovation. He shares his experience demystifying technology for students and what lawyers should think about when they approach the idea of innovation. Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a visiting professor of law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. His teaching and research focus on innovation and technology. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Marketing can be intimidating for lawyers, but companies exist that can help practices manage their communications department. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Christy Burke about what drove her to start her own legal technology marketing company. She discusses her involvement with the Legal Technology Media Group, her experience running a company as a mother, and her advice for other legal tech companies like hers. Christy Burke founded Burke & Company LLC in 2004, deciding to focus the firm specifically on legal technology communications. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Working at a law firm doesn’t have to be all-consuming; technology can help you balance all your tasks. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Jeffrey Brandt about how he manages to write a daily newsletter while working full-time with a firm and the automation that allows him to practice law efficiently. They also discuss the Association of Legal Technologists (ALT) conference, the types of content the conference covers, and what differentiates it from ILTA conference. Jeffrey Brandt is the chief information officer at Jackson Kelly PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

What drives someone to leave a job they love in order to start their own company? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Lucy Endel Bassli about the impact she wants to have on the legal industry and how she’s using her company, InnoLegal Services, to accomplish this. She shares her belief that lawyers should be using technology to delight clients and develop their own innovative practices and how she wants to set an example for others. Lucy Endel Bassli is the founder of InnoLegal Services PLLC, a modern solution provider that offers legal advice and consults on operationalizing the practice of law. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Bringing a legal technology startup into today’s market comes with its own set of unique challenges. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Haley Altman about what it takes to grow a legal tech company and position it for acquisition in today’s market. Haley also describes her experience building her own company, Doxly, and how she balances being a professional with fostering a healthy family. Haley Altman is the CEO of Doxly. She has over a decade of experience working on complicated transactions in the corporate, private equity, and venture capital verticals. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Could efforts to make the legal industry more client-based really make this the best time to be a lawyer? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Larry Bridgesmith about how law is shifting to a client-first business model and the technology that will enable lawyers to run their firms better, faster, and cheaper. They also discuss productivity management, blockchain, and the Vanderbilt Law School Summit. Larry Bridgesmith is the co-founder and CEO of Legal Alignment and the mastermind behind DASH, the world's first interoperable, AI-powered platform for aligning people, projects, and processes for optimum results.

Starting a startup is only the beginning. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Alma Asay about how she started and sold her legal technology startup and her experience working with lawyers as clients. She also discusses working as a woman in the male-dominated industry of legal tech and shares what she believes will bring more women into the business. Alma Asay is the chief innovation officer at Integreon and was formerly the founder and CEO of Allegory, a cloud-based litigation management tool. Special thanks to our sponsor,Thomson Reuters.

On February 11, the Association of Legal Technologists (ALT) held a conference called ctrl-ALT-del: Networking Rebooted. The ultimate goal of the event was to promote collaboration within the legal tech community via networking and workshops. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Richard Hellars about the goals of the conference and how ALT worked to achieve these goals through various speakers, workshops, and social events. They also discuss why the conference is important and the role it plays in a changing legal technology landscape. Rick Hellers is the founder and executive director of the Association of Legal Technologists and the president and CEO of nQueue.

On Monday, January 29, 2018, legal professionals will flood New York for Legalweek 2018, a conference featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and hundreds of exhibitors all designed to address key issues in the legal industry. In this Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Zach Warren about the details of the conference and how newbies can attend without getting overwhelmed. Their discussion includes hot topics that will be covered at the event, like blockchain and cybersecurity, and speakers they’re excited to hear from. Zach Warren is the editor-in-chief of Legaltech News, a publication that features law technology updates, articles, and technology company press releases for the legal profession.

Intellectual property plays a big role in your law firm even if you’re not an intellectual property lawyer. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Nicole Shanahan, CEO of ClearAccessIP, about why intellectual property is important to a law firm and how her company is working to reduce the cost of producing assets like patents. They also discuss some of Nicole’s recent projects, like the Stanford OpenData Initiative, and her trip to the White House. Nicole Shanahan is the founder and CEO of ClearAccessIP and a 2014-2016 Residential CodeX Fellow.

“The access to justice gap is huge -- something like 80% of low-income people who seek legal help do not get that help. We see this as a technology infrastructure challenge.” - Tony Lai As the legal industry continues to strive towards providing access to justice for all, companies are emerging that aim to solve this specific problem. One of these companies is Legal.io, a legal technology company that provides referral management and legal empowerment systems to legal organizations. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Tony Lai, CEO of Legal.io, about the company and how it’s working to close the access to justice gap including its partnership with large firms, legal aid networks, and bar associations. Tony also shares his predictions for which technologies will most impact the future of the legal profession. Tony Lai is a lawyer, entrepreneur and evangelist for processes and systems that support openness and innovation, engagement, and sharing.

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The 2017 Clio Cloud Conference is fast approaching, taking place September 25 and 26 in New Orleans. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Joshua Lenon, lawyer-in-residence for Clio, about the conference including who will be speaking and special announcements like the Legal Trends Report. He also shares what makes his position at Clio unique and what makes Clio stand out as a law practice management software company. Joshua Lenon is an attorney who currently serves as lawyer-in-residence for Clio, providing legal scholarship and research skills to the cloud-based practice management platform.

The responsibility and pressure of the legal profession can often leave lawyers feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, but there are healthy ways to face this stress. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Brian Cuban about his own experience as an addict and how he now works to help those with similar struggles. Whether it’s through speaking or writing, Brian aims to share healthy alternatives to drug and alcohol use. Brian Cuban is an attorney, author, activist, and brother of Mark Cuban. His most recent book, “The Addicted Lawyer,” is about his struggles as a law student and attorney with depression, alcohol and drug addiction.

Lawyers don’t have to be tech geniuses to understand that technology is changing the practice. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks with Chris Bentley about the legal innovation program at Ryerson University and the importance of weaving technology courses into legal education. They also discuss how even lawyers who don’t consider themselves tech savvy can still embrace the benefits of innovation in law. Chris Bentley is the executive director of the Law Practice Program (LPP) at Ryerson University.

Jay Mandal saw a problem with access to legal information so he sat in a Starbucks for hours until he figured it out. This was how his startup was born. He now helps law firms solve their own problems (minus spending hours in Starbucks). In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Jay Mandal about his own startup experience and how his startup bootcamp for lawyers helps students learn cross-disciplinary skills that can make their legal businesses thrive. Jay Mandal is an entrepreneur, executive, and lawyer. He was co-founder and CEO of LawPivot, an online legal Q&A solution, which the team sold to Rocket Lawyer.

The legal industry has always been the last to catch up with innovation. Technology, however, may help with one of the industry’s biggest problems, access to justice. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to James Sandman about the ten barriers he sees that block the adoption of technology, five strategies to this issue, and how the adoption of technology will help get legal aid to those that need it. He also talks about the Trump Administration’s budget plan which aims to cut the Legal Services Corporation funding. James Sandman has been president of the Legal Services Corporation since 2011.

The new Executive Orders on immigration introduced by the Trump Administration have pushed some lawyers to act on behalf of immigrants in need of legal help. But many lawyers who want to help don't know where to start. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Chad Burton and Ed Walters about the creation of ImmigrationJustice.us, a website built to organize legal professionals who are seeking ways to volunteer their services. They discuss how the website was built in a single night for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the team involved in its creation, and the template that they hope can be used for similar issues in the future. They conclude the episode by saying how important groups of active trendsetters, like the ABA Center for Innovation, will drive change within law. Ed Walters is the CEO and co-founder of Fastcase, an online legal research software company based in Washington, D.C. Under Ed’s leadership, Fastcase has grown into one of the world’s largest legal publishers, currently serving more than 800,000 subscribers from around the world. Chad Burton is the CEO of Curolegal and is a former litigator who developed one of the nation’s first “new model” law firms, leveraging cloud-based technology and modern business practices to develop a lean virtual law firm. He also serves on the Governing Board for ABA’s Center for Innovation.

While the Trump administration has brought about a significant number of changes, perhaps the most notable are the policies regarding immigration. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to former United States District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin about the American Immigrant Representation Project (AIRP). This non-profit organization was created by a group, including Scheindlin, in order to allow those facing deportation access to counsel. In their discussion, they talk about the driving reasons that motivated this project and how listeners, especially young lawyers, can help. Former United States District Court Judge Shira A. Scheindlin is a member of the Litigation Practice Group at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and serves as an arbitrator/mediator under the auspices of JAMS.

Every industry needs a week dedicated to them. Fashion has Fashion Week, technology is celebrated at Tech Week, and there’s even a Social Media Week. For legal professionals, Legalweek is an opportunity to learn new skills, stay updated on the latest trends, and meet other legal professionals. In this episode of Law Technology Now, hosts Bob Ambrogi and Monica Bay chat with John Stuttard, Senior VP of Global Events at ALM Media, and Nick Bruch, Senior Analyst at ALM Legal Intelligence, about about Legalweek 2017 and their roles in putting the conference together. Originally, Legalweek was focused on technology but has since broadened its scope to include the whole legal industry. Guests John and Nick discuss this transition as well as other changes taking place at the conference, including the introduction of a fee for the expo hall. They conclude with the sentiment that, while there is a lot to be said about legal technology on its own, the new mission of the conference is to bring together all aspects of law. John Stuttard has been Senior Vice President of Global Events at ALM Media Properties, LLC since April 2016. Mr. Stuttard joined ALM from Seven Point Equity Partners, where he served as an Operating Partner focused on investments in companies in the trade show industry. Nicholas Bruch is a Senior Analyst at ALM Legal Intelligence. His experience includes advising law firms and law departments in developing and developed markets on issues related to strategy, business development, and market intelligence.

Young lawyers often seek examples of successful attorneys in their prospective field to get an understanding of the path and work ethic required to be advance. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks with LegalMosaic CEO Mark Cohen about his work history, how tech is transforming the delivery of legal services, and what he sees on the horizon for 2017. Mark A. Cohen is the CEO of LegalMosaic, a legal business consulting company, a Distinguished Lecturer of Law at Georgetown University, and a regular contributor to Forbes.

As new or established lawyers venture out into the legal marketplace, it can be daunting establishing your own firm or promoting your unique business. How should savvy entrepreneurs promote their brand and what skills do they need to be successful? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay and guest host Adam Camras talk with lecturer and entrepreneur Gary Sangha about his keynote speech at the Above the Law Academy for Private Practice conference, his personal journey toward success, and his tips to help new entrepreneurs thrive. Gary Sangha is a serial entrepreneur, attorney, and academic and the founder and CEO of Lit IQ.

When marketing your products at a convention or industry event it can be difficult to adequately promote your brand within the allotted presentation time. In this report from On The Road, host Monica Bay talks with Allegory founder and CEO Alma Asay, Alt Legal founder and CEO Nehal Madhani, and eBrevia CEO Ned Gannon about the Alt Legal Innovation Awards, what it was like presenting their products in under three minutes, and their advice to other entrepreneurs looking to refine how they market their products. Alma Asay has a history in complex commercial litigations, primarily in the fields of media, entertainment and technology and is the founder and CEO of Allegory, a litigation management application that automates everyday tasks for lawyers. Nehal Madhani is an attorney and the founder and CEO of Alt Legal, a cloud-based software trusted by Am Law 200 firms, boutique firms, and in-house legal departments to prepare and manage thousands of IP filings every day. Ned Gannon has a history in corporate law and as founder and CEO of Audible Auto, a startup company developing infotainment technology at the intersection of smartphones and vehicles. Ned is now CEO of eBrevia, which uses artificial intelligence to extract data from contracts.

With more and more lawyers embracing technology the legal tech sector continues to grow and thrive. What makes this sector different for technologists looking to develop products for the legal marketplace? How can law firms of all sizes leverage this technological boom? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks with serial entrepreneur Gary Sangha and Above the Law Editor Joe Patrice about the upcoming Above the Law Academy for Private Practice Conference, legal tech entrepreneurship, and how law firms can leverage new tech to better tell the story of law.

When first entering the legal profession, young lawyers can sometimes feel ill prepared for the everyday rigors of working at a law firm and practicing the law. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks with Professor Daniel Martin Katz about the industry’s need for law school curriculums to better reflect the demands of the legal marketplace and his efforts to change the profession by creating a different type of lawyer. Professor Katz is a scientist, technologist, and law professor who applies an innovative polytechnic approach to teaching law to help create lawyers for today's challenging legal job market. Both his scholarship and teaching integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

It is common within the business world for companies to take inventory of innovations happening within other industries and to adopt the most successful practices to help strengthen their own. However, the legal profession is a sector of the market that has a stigma for being resistant to change and late to adopt new things. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay speaks with Air Canada Labour and Employment Law Assistant General Counsel Fred Headon about the benefits that adopting successful procedures from other industries could bring to the practice of law. Fred Headon is a past president of the Canadian Bar Association. He serves as chair of the CBA Legal Futures Initiative and is the assistant general counsel in-house for the labour and employment law team at Air Canada.

In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay speaks with reporter and author Charles Duhigg about his new book, “Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business.” Charles emphasizes that a lawyer’s career is predicated upon making choices about how they spend their time and for that reason efficiency is incredibly important. The most productive people, he reveals, are the ones who create routines that allow them to differentiate between busyness and productivity. He encourages leaders to create mental models or visualizations of how any daily transaction will unfold and to make small directed company improvements, or changes to what he calls keystone habits. He continues by providing examples of how this approach, combined with carefully phrasing your proposed change, can lead to greater companywide advancements in the long term. Charles also discusses the importance of having an agile company and explains that the best way to create this culture is to empower your co-workers to make great choices. He states that empowering others to solve problems as they occur allows those individuals who can solve the problem best and who are often the closest to the issue the ability to handle these concerns as they occur. Charles closes the interview with an analysis of how crisis facilitates flexibility and provides tips on how attorneys can create the perception of potential crisis to help facilitate change. Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter for “The New York Times” and the author of “The Power of Habit.” He is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.  

If you think the legal industry’s future depends on small and big firms working together, you might be from MaRS. By MaRS, we mean the Canadian-based MaRS Discovery District (originally named Medical and Related Sciences) and its recent project to innovate the legal profession. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay interviews Aron Solomon and Jason Moyse, the co-founders of recent MaRS startup LegalX. Together, they talk about today’s transition from the big firm model of yesterday in favor of more nimble practices traditionally found in smaller firms and startups. Although there will always be a need for Biglaw on large, highly profitable matters, 80% of the U.S. market is priced out of legal services. That unmet need has become a primary driver in sweeping change to the legal industry. So, what do these driving forces mean for the future of law? Monica, Aron, and Jason take turns answering that question with their forecasts of the legal market for the next 2-5 years. Not only will this near future continue to see big firms receding, but it will also usher in an era of innovation. Legal solutions made on one side of the globe will be solving problems on the other. Even more surprising, it is predicted that Biglaw will collaborate with small firms to produce more comprehensive offerings at lower prices. Tune in to hear more about the future of law as seen from MaRS.  

The effects of technology on the law can be seen throughout the profession as these innovations are slowly integrated into the legal marketplace. However, has the union of new tech and the practice of law been significantly transformative for lawyers and clients? What factors have hindered the adoption of new technology in the legal sector and what catalysts might be implemented to accelerate the pace of change? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay speaks with Legal Services Corporation President and CodeX FutureLaw keynote speaker Jim J. Sandman about his 10 reasons the law has been slow to adopt technology and the “levers of power” that might be engaged to accelerate that rate. Jim opens the interview with a brief summary of his time as managing partner at Arnold & Porter LLP, the general counsel for the District of Columbia Public Schools, and his five years of tenure as the president of Legal Services Corporation. He reflects on his CodeX 2016 FutureLaw Conference keynote speech and expresses that his intention was to provide an overview of where the profession stands with technology in law today. Technology, Jim explains, has made a number of improvements in law but hasn’t transformed service delivery in the same way it has in other industries and professions. He shares that 80% of the civil legal needs of low income people go unmet and analyzes statistics from legal aid organization studies that show that between 50% to 67% of individuals who can’t afford a lawyer are denied legal services because of inadequate resources. Jim then presents his list of 10 impediments to the adoption of technology in the legal profession, such as a sluggish lawyer administered regulatory system, and discusses changes made in the UK and Australia to approve non-lawyer ownership of law firms. He closes the interview with his list of the 10 agents of change, such as the legal media and state legislatures, that can aid in increasing efficiency for attorneys through the adoption of new technologies. James J. Sandman has been president of the Legal Services Corporation since 2011. He practiced law with Arnold & Porter LLP for 30 years and served as the firm’s managing partner for a decade. From 2007 to 2011, he was general counsel for the District of Columbia Public Schools.

As technology continues to permeate society more and more,companies are exploring how advancements in tech can improve thelegal profession. Many of these institutions are researching waysto make the legal system more efficient for all stakeholdersthrough information technology. Where can lawyers who areinterested in this growth industry learn about the progress beingmade from thought leaders in the field?In this episode of Law Technology Now,host Monica Bay speaks with Stanford Program inLaw, Science and Technology Executive Director Roland Vogl aboutthe upcoming 2016 CodeX FutureLaw Conference. Roland reflects onhis time as a student in The Stanford Program in InternationalLegal Studies (SPILS) and how that path led him to work as anintellectual property lawyer and ultimately a Lecturer in Law atStanford Law School. He then explains the creation of The StanfordCenter for Computers and the Law - CodeX, their growing interest inbig data law, machine learning, and natural language processing inthe law, and their aim to facilitate legal empowerment throughinformation technology. The conversation then shifts to theupcoming 2016 CodeX FutureLaw Conference and the panels, such as“Moot Court 2020: Legal Tech on Trial,” that will be presented.Roland wraps up the interview with a discussion of diversity in theprofession, the lack of women presenting at conferences, and theefforts CodeX is making to ensure greater diversity at theirs.Dr. Roland Vogl is currently the executivedirector of the Stanford Program in Law, Science and Technology(LST) and is a lecturer in law at Stanford Law School. He alsoresearches international technology law through the TransatlanticTechnology Law Forum (TTLF) and focuses his efforts on legalinformatics work carried out in the Center for Legal Informatics(CodeX). Roland holds both a Dr.iur. (JSD) and a Mag.iur. (JD) fromLeopold-Franzens University of Innsbruck, Austria, as well as a JSMfrom Stanford Law School.

Lawyer and longtime journalist Monica Bay didn't let sexism or a technology-averse legal establishment keep her from breaking new ground.    "The baby boomer lawyers were so entrenched with the idea that 'only the girls touch anything with a keyboard' that they absolutely refused to do anything involving tech," Bay recalls. "They thought it was beneath them."   Now, Bay says, the profession has stepped away from thinking that technology is reserved for support staff, and beneath lawyers.    "If you don't learn tech," she says, "you are not going to be relevant anymore."

Lawyer and longtime journalist Monica Bay didn't let sexism or a technology-averse legal establishment keep her from breaking new ground. "The baby boomer lawyers were so entrenched with the idea that 'only the girls touch anything with a keyboard' that they absolutely refused to do anything involving tech," Bay recalls. "They thought it was beneath them." Now, Bay says, the profession has stepped away from thinking that technology is reserved for support staff, and beneath lawyers. "If you don't learn tech," she says, "you are not going to be relevant anymore."

Many large companies have global business interests that require employees to travel to multiple countries within the same year. However, several of these same companies find it difficult to navigate the shifting rules pertaining to business visas as they cross national boundaries. How can these businesses continue to have a global presence while avoiding the potential pitfalls that can come with frequent international travel? In this episode of Law Technology Now host Monica Bay sits down with Tracker Corp. and Pearl Travel Tech Founder Julie Pearl to discuss how tech can improve the business travel and immigration process. Julie begins by giving insights into her background and why she created her law firm and tech company. This exploration of her history gives way to an analysis of several key issues, such as communicating in real time and understanding requirement differences between countries, that global employers have relating to immigration. Julie then wraps up the conversation with an explanation of her work with, and her passion for, helping women get involved in science, technology, engineering and math.

Law Technology Now returns as Monica Bay and Bob Ambrogi bring the show back to the air in an exciting new format. By alternating hosting duties back and forth, the show is designed to provide a different perspective episode to episode. Catch up with our hosts as they discuss their predictions for 2016, ideas for future show topics, and why it’s an exciting time to be practicing law. Despite their shared belief that legal technology is generally good for the industry and increases access to justice, both Monica and Bob recognize that there are pros and cons. Monica warns that lawyers who can’t keep up with innovations may be forced into early retirement whereas Bob debates the liberating versus enslaving effects of constant connectivity. Now that some 20 states are conforming with the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct by requiring lawyers to be competent in technology, it looks like the only way to go is forward. Welcome back listeners! Discussed on this episode: Updates to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Lex Machina and LexisNexis Avvo Rocket Lawyer Legalzoom Empowered or Enslaved: Technology’s Effect of the Legal Profession by Bob Ambrogi

“He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.” - Sun Tzu In the time leading up to litigation, many attorneys grapple with the pros and cons of litigation for their clients. It is often difficult to quantify the probability of success or what it will take to get there. In the intellectual property world, an expensive victory can be as devastating as a loss. Fortunately, data analytics are making this process more predictable by offering insights to future results based on information from the past. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay interviews Lex Machina CEO Josh Becker. Together, they discuss the value of data analytics when it comes to making decisions in litigation. Organizations like Becker’s are able to collect data points that show, among many other things, the historic instances of judges ruling on certain motions, wins vs. losses of opposing counsel, and the length of proceedings. From the perspective of lawyers, this information can help craft arguments to conform with successful past efforts and help in the prediction of success. From the perspective of clients, this information can be used to hire counsel, make business decisions on prospective patents, and much more. Stay tuned for Becker’s tips for being a successful upstart in the legal industry.

In this Special Report, Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal talk with former editor in chief of Law Technology News Monica Bay. Together, they discuss her 30+ year collection of observations about the legal profession and technology, the shrinking prominence of equity partners, non-representation of clients in civil matters, and how things fall into place when you love what you do.

Legal Talk Network producer Laurence Colletti and former host Monica Bay interview Professor Oliver Goodenough, Margaret Hagan, John Suh, Lucy Bassli, and James Sandman, panelists on ‘Innovations within the Legal Sphere’ at the 2015 ABA National Summit on Innovation in Legal Services. Together, they analyze the extent to which the legal system is not working for low income and middle class people, what happens when a large percent of the population feels disenfranchised by the legal system (like the Baltimore protests), and why the ABA needs to demand fundamental changes in the legal system to stay relevant.

In this Special Report from Legal Talk Network, producer Laurence Colletti interviews ALM's Editor-in-Chief Monica Bay about the LegalTech West Coast conference. Together, they discuss the power-packed line up of speakers (listed below) as well as debuts for innovational products and services. Notwithstanding its tenure in Los Angeles, this event is moving to a new city for next year. Tune in to hear about this year's show and its future. Monica Bay is the Editor-in-Chief of ALM's nationally-acclaimed publication Law Technology News. A leader in Internet-media, Bay helped The Late Show with David Letterman establish their first website on America Online and has been with ALM since 1985. She has received numerous awards for editorial excellence from Associated Press and The American Society of Journalists Sigma Delta Chi.

In the September edition of Law Technology Now, attorney Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of ALM's Law Technology News, interviews Robert Siegel, general partner at Xseed Capital about how Silicon Valley is becoming a hot bed of legal technology startups. With two major Bay Area universities — Stanford and the University of California Berkeley, both with strong synergies among their law schools and computer, engineering, and design departments — innovative law firms and venture capitalists are ready to collaborate, and the sky is the limit, says Siegel. He explains how these dynamics combine to create opportunities for legal technology lawyers and vendors, and financiers, and how collaborations can result in companies like Lex Machina. They are creating technology products that ultimately help not just the legal community (lawyers, government, academia, and business) do better, faster, and cheaper work, but benefit consumers and businesses, as well. And for innovators and entrepreneurs, he offers concrete advice about how to best approach venture capitalists to successfully get them to yes.

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Last year, Google bought Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. As usually happens in such a merger, the law department went though a significant re-organization. Of the law department's 250 people, 150 departed post-merger — some to Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., others left the company. The MM law department took Google's instructions to better use technology to heart, and not only "ate the dog food," (i.e., used Google technology) but became a "skunkworks" operation — actually developing new technology tools and apps to help the legal team streamline processes and deliver faster, better, cheaper, and transparent legal services. Law Technology Now host Monica Bay, an attorney and editor-in-chief of ALM’s Law Technology News, interviews David Kenzer, Motorola’s vice president of law, and Elizabeth Jaworksi, director of legal operations, about how the MM law department embraced Google's culture.