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>> Get the newest LFG episodes delivered to your inbox when you Sign Up for our Newsletter.Resource Links:Accept and manage money easily for your law firm with Gravity LegalDownload Gravity Legal's Payment Processing guideGet access to our Estate Planning Masterclass when you join our Law Firm Growth Secrets Facebook groupEstate planning attorney? Supercharge your firm growth online with Seminar 3.0 Growth SystemHiring an attorney is an expensive process. Yet, only maybe 2 or 3 out of every 10 firms accept credit cards as a payment option. As a whole, the legal industry has been resistant to technological changes. And while attorneys have to think about a lot of things on the job, many firms drop the ball when it comes to thinking about how to effectively collect and process payments.But what if you could implement a financial infrastructure that allows your firm to deliver legal services better - without worrying about getting paid?In this week's podcast, Dan Lear of Gravity Legal joins us to talk about how firms can get a fresh take on payment processing to make their services more accessible and increase revenue.Dan discusses his thoughts on why the legal industry is slow to innovate, the state of payment processing for legal and how law firms can implement a better way to get paid.There's much more to learn in this episode about scaling your firm, so tune in now!In this episode: 01:00 - Dan's background05:20 - Thoughts on why the legal industry is resistant to change10:24 - Exciting trends in legal13:51 - The state of payment processing for law firms20:19 - Shifting credit card processing fees30:58 - Payment processing and your practice management system33:40 - Customer success examplesAbout Dan Lear:Dan Lear is a lawyer and legal industry gadfly and the Chief Instigator of Right Brain Law. As a practicing attorney he advised technology companies from startups to the Fortune 100. Since his transition from tech lawyer to legal technologist Dan's been mentioned, featured, or published widely in the legal industry press and spoken to legal and non-legal audiences in a number of settings including at SXSW Interactive, Ignite Seattle, Georgetown University, Stanford University, ReInvent Law, and the National Conference of Bar Presidents. Most recently, Dan was the Director of Industry Relations for Avvo.If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Episode 6, attorney, blogger, and legal technology expert Dan Lear joins Clio CEO and Co-founder Jack Newton on the Daily Matters podcast. As the Chief Instigator at Right Brain Law, Dan speaks with Jack about the biggest challenges and opportunities for law firms during this pandemic, the chaos of working from home with kids, as well as some of the permanent shifts Dan expects to see in the future of legal.
Live from the San Diego County Bar Association, tune in to hear the latest about what lawyers should know about legal technology today. In this On The Road, host Adriana Linares welcomes guest speaker, Dan Lear, to talk about five important trends that solo and small law firms should pay attention to in the legal technology world. He discusses how to spot or solve problems of irrelevance, using net promoter scores by asking for feedback and customer centricity. At the end of this episode, they open up the discussion to the audience to ask Dan and Adriana personal questions about technology. Dan Lear is the legal innovator, facilitator, and blogger of Right Brain Law, and co-founder of the Seattle Legal Technology MeetUp. Special thanks to CourtFiling.net for sponsoring this episode.
We talk about fear and entrepreneurs as we review an article from the Harvard Business Review, and we interview lawyer and legal tech gadfly, Dan Lear from Right Brain Law, about embracing change, and the future of legal tech. NEWS - https://hbr.org/2018/04/how-fear-helps-and-hurts-entrepreneurs GUEST - http://rightbrainlaw.co/ © 2018 Consultwebs
Host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and co-host Dan Lear of Right Brain Law talk to Kim Bennett in this very special episode. K Bennett Law LLC helps serial entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses address their labor, employment, HR, intellectual property and general business strategy needs. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://www.kbennettlaw.com/ Show Notes Kimberly's initial aversion to law practice. Transitioning from the medical school path to law school. Working for juvenile justice in Georgia with PHD/JDs. How natural curiosity helps your legal career. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach. Lessons learned from psychology researching, including the importance of understanding empathy and the client’s journey. The power of helping others get what they want. On going “heads down” during times of challenge. Getting it done. Dissecting internal vs. external motivations. Working through the Great Recession. Joining a family practice and being a legal entrepreneur. The power of taking things into your own hands. Working at Google'. Kimberly's passion for moving the industry forward. Utilizing technology to offer subscription and virtual legal services. How Kimberly built her practice and model helping businesses and lawyers evolve their practice. The results of Kimberly's Myers Briggs Test. How Kimberly's sees The Future of Law – getting back to being a true advisor. Being a “creative thinker” vs. a “document drafter.” How to connect with Kim and learn more about her practice. Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher
Bernadette Bulacan Starin is a pioneer in legal tech and in this episode, host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and co-host Dan Lear of Right Brain Law talk about the why being customer centric the key to innovation. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-bulacan-starin-76a18 Show Notes Bernadette recounts the pioneers days of legal tech before the first dot com crash in Silicon Valley Why innovation in legal technology actually begins with people Bernadette on the overlooked skill of listening – the power of the “open ended question” and those willing to fill the space Unstructured vs. Structured listening Developing a customer centric approach during her time as an attorney Bernadette on helping to found “Serengeti Law” and entrepreneurship How to overcome fear on the entrepreneurial journey – fear as an internal perception On getting your team to rally – the 4 types of leadership. The power of stories – Bernadette’s secret to presenting Bernadette’s new role at Quant AI and how to connect and learn more! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher
Gyles Uhlenhopp, VP of Marketing at Black Hills IP sits down and talks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center http://www.blackhillsip.com Show Notes How they are affecting the docketing process. Why intellectual property is ripe for legal tech innovation. A mantra they follow: Taking the robot out of the human. Their team is a mix of IP attorneys, docketing specialists and tech. Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher
Will Norton, Founder and CEO of SimplyAgree sits down and talks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://www.simplyagree.com Show Notes How SimplyAgree speeds up closings Pain points of the closing process Getting firms to understand the need for a new product Sales tactics for law firms Transitioning from law firm to legal tech founder How different teams use SimplyAgree How Will sees e-signatures evolving E-Signature impediments across the globe Potential for Blockchain in the transactional process Will’s advice to legal tech entrepreneurs– build what the customer wants! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher
Brian Morgan, Founder of Anva sits down and talks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to tweet Ian Connett at https://twitter.com/QuantumJurist Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center http://anva.com Show Notes Niche market of HOA law and how ANVA software helps Types of issues that arise in HOA law How ANVA tackles “form driven” tasks in HOA law What “ANVA” stands for – moving forward! Brian Morgan’s first experience with software Any state bar challenges to practicing law and “tech”? Impact of the software on Brian’s traditional law practice Brian’s process in developing ANVA software for law firms working with HOAs Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS
Jeff Eschbach, CEO of Page Vault speaks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the EL Summit in Chicago as a part of the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to tweet Ian Connett at https://twitter.com/QuantumJurist Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center Jeff Eschbach, CEO of Page Vault https://www.page-vault.com Show Notes How Page Vault collects web content for lawyers The problem of “Fact Management Platforms” How customers are using Page Vault The impact of new privacy law legislation The new “privacy mindset” on Social Media Integrating Page Vault with eDiscovery Issues involved in collection and admissibility Why lawyers do not want to be in the “chain of custody” Frauds vs. Facts How Page Vault “brings truth to the internet” Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS
Welcome to the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law. For the latest topics, trends, and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. Read the blog post at https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center/2018/05/17/evolve-law-summit-2018-investors-panel-podcast/ EL Summit Investor Panelists: Haley Altman, CEO, Doxly Jeroen Plink, Founder, Economy of One Mike Suchsland, Principal, Joplin Consulting Thornton McEnery, Executive Editor, Dealbreaker Podcast Show Notes: What is needed for true disruption of the legal services industry. Advice to legal tech founders seeking capital infusion. On underestimating “chemistry” with your investor community. Having a business vs. having a “hobby.” How complicated legal workflows prohibit investment opportunities. Successful product development in legal tech. Finding and attracting talent to legal tech projects. Communicating the unique “nobility” of legal tech ventures. Panelist’s thoughts on IPOs. Compliance burdens and the volatility of the IPO market. Thornton’s takeaway thoughts from the Investors Panel. Legal tech as a legitimate B2B community. Review and Subscribe: If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS
Welcome to the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law. For the latest topics, trends, and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. Read the blog post at https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center/2018/05/17/evolve-law-summit-2018-strategics-panel-podcast/ EL Summit Strategic Panelists: Deb Tesser, Director of Special Projects, Above The Law Alma Asay, Chief Innovation Officer, Integreon Katie DeBord, Chief Innovation Office, Bryan Cave Carlos Gamez, Senior Director of Innovation, Thomson Reuters Podcast Show Notes: Panelist’s takeaway thoughts from the Strategics Panel. On “having your cake and eating it too” and when to say NO! How law firms are now fostering innovation in legal services. Thomson Reuter’s Incubation Hub. Focusing on “LegalOps” solutions and improving the client experience. Why it’s not always about “the tech.” Creating a 360 “vision” and value propositioning. Developing technology that helps law firms look better to their clients. Preparing for “change management” during the partnership. Operating with multiple gears (scale vs. startup). Why everything is a sales process until the JV is formed. Review and Subscribe: If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player to get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS
As attorneys graduate and head into the legal marketplace, or leave a law firm to start a solo practice, it can be hard to know where to find resources with tips on starting your new career. What are the most important things that a newly solo practitioner should know? What are some best practices for lawyers just starting out in the field? In this episode of The New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks with the ABA TECHSHOW 2017 Planning Board to provide need to know advice for newly solo attorneys. This year’s TECHSHOW board consists of Barbara Leach Law PL. Managing Attorney Barbara Leach, Avvo Director of Industry Relations Dan Lear, O’Melveny & Myers Senior Manager of Technology and Development Ivan Hemmans, and Downey Law Group LLC. Founder Michael Downey. Michael emphasizes that small firms and solo attorneys should focus heavily on their cash flow. Dan states that legal professionals can view their businesses through three different mediums, the balance sheet, income statements, or cash flow. The amount of money coming in each month (and how you pay your expenses) is very relevant to the survival of a new business. Barbara encourages solo lawyers to establish their brand immediately and really determine what type of lawyer they’d like to be and what type of clients they’d like to attract. Michael accentuates the amount of credibility strong branding provides to a new attorney and gives insights into the steps he took to create his own brand. Ivan discusses the necessity of thoroughly learning Microsoft Word and the benefits of document organization. The group then closes the interview with an analysis of basic tech competencies, like email management, that all attorneys should master. Ivan Hemmans is the Manager of Technology Development and Communications at O’Melveny & Myers LLP where he uses his extensive experience with information technology to help people find ways to solve everyday problems with the many available tools at their disposal. Ivan often speaks about legal technology at law firms and conferences. He writes a blog and occasionally for legal technology publications like Peer to Peer Magazine. Barbara Leach is the managing attorney of Barbara Leach Law, PL. She is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Barbara received her BA from the Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College and obtained her juris doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. Michael Downey is a legal ethics lawyer and a founding member of the Downey Law Group LLC. He has tried civil and lawyer discipline cases and argued appeals before the Missouri Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, and Illinois ARDC Review Board. Michael received his B.A. from Georgetown University and his juris doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Dan Lear is a technology lawyer and the Avvo Director of Industry Relations. He is the co-founder of the Seattle Legal Technology and Innovation MeetUp and founder of the Right Brain Law blog. Dan received his BA in international studies from Brigham Young University and his juris doctorate and MBA from Seattle University.