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Episode 99: Navigating the Intersection of Law Ethics and Technology with Jayne Reardon
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Innehåll tillhandahållet av Michael D.J. Eisenberg. Allt poddinnehåll inklusive avsnitt, grafik och podcastbeskrivningar laddas upp och tillhandahålls direkt av Michael D.J. Eisenberg eller deras podcastplattformspartner. Om du tror att någon använder ditt upphovsrättsskyddade verk utan din tillåtelse kan du följa processen som beskrivs här https://sv.player.fm/legal.
Meet Jayne Reardon, a nationally renowned expert on legal ethics and professionalism who provides ethics, risk management, and regulatory advice to lawyers and legal service providers. Jayne is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases in state and federal courts across Illinois and on appeal up to the United States Supreme Court. She also sits on the national roster of the American Arbitration Association for Commercial and Consumer Arbitration. Moreover, she is a certified neutral in the Early Dispute Resolution Process. Jayne's experience includes service as Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, an organization dedicated to promoting ethics and professionalism among lawyers and judges, and disciplinary counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
In today's conversation, Jayne explores ethical concerns for lawyers using AI, focusing on ABA Model Rules. She also discusses billing ethics, advising transparency in engagement letters and time tracking. Furthermore, Jayne highlights online civility, warning against impulsive posts and labeling, and real-life cases to underscore the importance of ethical vigilance in AI-integrated legal practice.
Join Jane and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!
- What are your top three warnings to lawyers about using AI in line with the ABA model rules of ethics?
- Some lawyers are creating DIY services online through chatbots, AI for clients, through chatbots and AI for clients to handle their legal affairs. What are the top three ethical concerns these lawyers should be wary of when creating these services?
- What are your top three suggestions about lawyers being civil to one another and others online?
In our conversation, we cover the following:
[01:11] Jayne's Current Tech Setup
[04:50] Handling Tech Devices and Daily Usage
[08:51] Ethical Considerations for AI in Legal Practice
[19:21] Ethical Considerations for AI-Assisted Services
[26:37] Civility in Online Interactions
[30:58] Connect with Jayne
Resources:
Connect with Jayne:
- E-mail: jayne.reardon@fisherbroyles.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaynereardon/
Hardware mentioned in the conversation:
- AirPods: apple.com/airpods/
- Apple Watch: apple.com/watch/
- iPad: apple.com/ipad/
- iPhone: apple.com/iphone/
- Mac: apple.com/mac/
- PC (Windows device): microsoft.com/en-us/windows
Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:
- LexisNexis AI: lexisnexis.com/en-us/gateway.page
- Westlaw AI: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/westlaw-edge
* the “W-Calendar” program I refered to apparently is no longer an active software program available for purchase.
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Meet Jayne Reardon, a nationally renowned expert on legal ethics and professionalism who provides ethics, risk management, and regulatory advice to lawyers and legal service providers. Jayne is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases in state and federal courts across Illinois and on appeal up to the United States Supreme Court. She also sits on the national roster of the American Arbitration Association for Commercial and Consumer Arbitration. Moreover, she is a certified neutral in the Early Dispute Resolution Process. Jayne's experience includes service as Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, an organization dedicated to promoting ethics and professionalism among lawyers and judges, and disciplinary counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
In today's conversation, Jayne explores ethical concerns for lawyers using AI, focusing on ABA Model Rules. She also discusses billing ethics, advising transparency in engagement letters and time tracking. Furthermore, Jayne highlights online civility, warning against impulsive posts and labeling, and real-life cases to underscore the importance of ethical vigilance in AI-integrated legal practice.
Join Jane and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!
- What are your top three warnings to lawyers about using AI in line with the ABA model rules of ethics?
- Some lawyers are creating DIY services online through chatbots, AI for clients, through chatbots and AI for clients to handle their legal affairs. What are the top three ethical concerns these lawyers should be wary of when creating these services?
- What are your top three suggestions about lawyers being civil to one another and others online?
In our conversation, we cover the following:
[01:11] Jayne's Current Tech Setup
[04:50] Handling Tech Devices and Daily Usage
[08:51] Ethical Considerations for AI in Legal Practice
[19:21] Ethical Considerations for AI-Assisted Services
[26:37] Civility in Online Interactions
[30:58] Connect with Jayne
Resources:
Connect with Jayne:
- E-mail: jayne.reardon@fisherbroyles.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaynereardon/
Hardware mentioned in the conversation:
- AirPods: apple.com/airpods/
- Apple Watch: apple.com/watch/
- iPad: apple.com/ipad/
- iPhone: apple.com/iphone/
- Mac: apple.com/mac/
- PC (Windows device): microsoft.com/en-us/windows
Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:
- LexisNexis AI: lexisnexis.com/en-us/gateway.page
- Westlaw AI: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/westlaw-edge
* the “W-Calendar” program I refered to apparently is no longer an active software program available for purchase.
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1 🎙️ Ep. 104: The Importance of Data Backup & Cybersecurity w "Mr. Backup", Curtis Preston! 39:02
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladOur next guest is Curtis Preston, AKA "Mr. Backup". Curtis is a backup and cyber recovery expert, author, podcast host, and technical evangelist for S2Data.com, a firm specializing in helping companies leverage their legacy data. He has been working in the space since 1993 and has written four books on the subject: Modern Data Protection, Backup & Recovery, Using SANs and NAS, and Unix Backup & Recovery. He joined us today to talk about the importance of cybersecurity for lawyers. Join Curtis and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! What are the top three things lawyers are doing wrong with their own cyber security, and how can they correct it? What are the top three issues lawyers are missing or not understanding when it comes to E-discovery? What are the top three things lawyers should be doing when they're under a ransomware attack? In our conversation, we cover: [01.13] Tech Setup – Curtis’s current tech setup. [03.13] Challenges - Challenges of using Windows and Mac operating systems. [07.07] Tips & Tricks - Curtis shares his top three tips for balancing between Windows and Mac. [08.52] Multi-Factor Authentication - Importance of multi-factor authentication and password managers. [13.00] Data Backup - Curtis explains why not backing up your data is a mistake. [19.43] Recovery Services - The importance of having a third-party cloud backup. [20.14] E-Discovery - Curtis explains the E-Discovery challenges and best practices. [22.49] Documented Process – The importance of having a documented, well-tested process for e-discovery. [24.38] Ransomware Attack – Curtis explains the initial steps of handling a ransomware attack. [28.25] The importance of having an authentication and authorization system for a backup. [32.10] Air Gap Backup - Curtis explains how to make an Air Gap backup. [36.07] Relationships - Developing a relationship with cyber professionals. [38.38] Security Questionnaire - The top three things to look for in a security questionnaire from a provider. RESOURCES Connect with Curtis LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/mrbackup/ Websites – backupcentral.com/ s2data.com/ Books by W. Curtis Preston goodreads.com/author/list/193436.W_Curtis_Preston Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast Apple iPhone 15 - apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15 Apple MacBook Pro - apple.com/macbook-pro/ Audio-Technica Microphone - audio-technica.com/en-us/blog/a-look-into-audio-technicas-20-series-microphones Dell Latitude Laptop Computers - dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/scr/laptops/appref=latitude-product-line Logitech Brio Webcam - logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/brio-4k-hdr-webcam.html Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast Cohesity Data Security & Management - cohesity.com/ Dropbox - dropbox.com/ iCloud - icloud.com/ Rubrik Data Protection Solutions - rubrik.com/solutions/backup-recovery s2data - s2data.com/ Time Machine - solution-soft.com/products/time-machine…
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1 🎙️ Ep. 103: Mastering Briefs – How TypeLaw Transforms Legal Writing and Compliance. 37:07
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn this episode, Chris Dralla, co-founder & CEO of TypeLaw, shares his journey from the legal profession to developing the AI-powered platform that assists with court brief formatting and compliance. He discusses the platform's features, including citation checking, table of contents creation, and dynamic editing. Chris explains how TypeLaw helps save lawyers 20-40 hours per brief by handling technical aspects and ensuring compliance with local court rules. This allows lawyers to focus on more meaning tasks. He also emphasizes the platform's security measures, compatibility with multiple document formats, and adaptability to evolving legal requirements. Additionally, Chris touches on customer support and the future of digital legal documentation. Join Chris and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three key benefits of using TypeLaw's brief editing features, and how does it compare to traditional word processing software for legal documents? What are the top three security concerns lawyers should consider when using a product like TypeLaw? How does TypeLaw ensure compliance with local court rules across different jurisdictions, and how frequently are these rules updated in the system? In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:43] Chris's Current Tach Setup [11:38] Key Benefits of TypeLaw's Brief Editing vs. Traditional Word Processors [16:27] How TypeLaw Boosts Efficiency for Lawyers [23:08] Top 3 Security Concerns for Lawyers Using [37:15] How TypeLaw Stays Compliant with Local Court Rules [42:40] Contact Information Resources: Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cdralla/ Website: typelaw.com/ Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: TypeLaw: typelaw.com/ WordPerfect: wordperfect.com…
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1 🎙️ Ep. 102: From Chatbots to Generative AI – Tom Martin explores LawDroid's legal tech advancements with AI. 21:59
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladWelcome back previous podcast guest Tom Martin , the CEO and Founder of LawDroid, a legal tech pioneer revolutionizing law firms with AI-driven solutions! Today, Tom explains how LawDroid has evolved from classical AI to incorporating natural language and generative models. He highlights its hybrid platform, AI receptionists, and automation features. He discusses AI-driven legal research and document management, stressing accuracy through retrieval-augmented generation. Tom advises lawyers to see AI as a collaborator, not an infallible tool, and to manage expectations about its capabilities. Join Tom and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three ways generative AI has transformed LawDroid's offerings and operations? What are the three most critical security concerns legal professionals should consider when using AI-integrated products like LawDroid? For each situation, provide strategies to address these concerns. What are the top three things lawyers should not expect from products like LawDroid? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:31] Tom's Current Tech Setup [05:59] LawDroid's Evolution and AI Integration [08:36] AI-Driven Features in LawDroid [09:47] Security Concerns in AI-Integrated Legal Products [12:45] Addressing Security and Reliability in LawDroid [16:33] LawDroid's Legal Research and Document Management [18:21] Expectations and Limitations of Legal AI [20:51] Contact Information Resources: Connect with Tom: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomasgmartin Website: lawdroidmanifesto.com/ Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: ChatGPT: chatgpt.com/ Claude: claude.ai/ LawDroid CoPilot: lawdroid.com/copilot/ LawDroid: lawdroid.com/ Notebook LM: notebooklm.google/ Perplexity AI: perplexity.ai/ PipeDrive: pipedrive.com/…
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1 🎙️ Ep 101, Unpacking Tech Travel Tips with Globetrotting Pro, Pete Harman, your essential guide toward connectivity on the go! 43:16
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladOur next guest is Pete Harmon. Pete is not just a veteran and an experienced pilot for a major air delivery service with decades of travel experience but also the co-host of the long-running "Mac Geek Gab" podcast and the creator of "So There I Was," an aviation-focused storytelling podcast. In this episode, Pete shares his wealth of knowledge on staying connected while traversing the globe. His insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals who need to maintain seamless communication and productivity, whether they're traveling locally, across state lines, or internationally. From essential gadgets to connectivity hacks, Pete's tips will help you navigate the digital landscape of modern travel with confidence. To cap off our episode, Pet shares a riveting war-era anecdote about a pilot blinded in action who ingeniously used his plane's mechanical technology to rescue an injured marine 20 miles away! Join Pete and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three tech tips for getting on and using the internet during your national and international travels? What are your favorite top three war stories regarding computer tech issues on the road? What are the top three tech gadgets you bring besides your phone, laptop, or tablet when traveling? B1 What are Pete’s top three favorite non-tech gadgets he brings on travel? B2. What are Pete's top three tips or suggestions about going through security with tech? In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:42] Pete's Tech Setup [05:57] Top 3 Tech Tips for Staying Connected While Traveling [17:52] War Stories and Tech Mishaps [26:50] 3 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for Travel [32:11] Favorite Non-Tech Gadgets for Travel [42:22] Connect with Pete Resources: Connect with Pete: Mac Geek Gab: macgeekgab.com/ So There I Was: sothereiwas.us/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: AirFly Pro: twelvesouth.com/products/airfly Anker 100W Cube Charger: anker.com/products/a2343-100w-usb-c-charger Anker Slim Flat Laptop Charger: anker.com/collections/for-laptops Audio-Technica USB Microphone: audio-technica.com/en-eu/microphones/wired/type/usb GL-MT3000 Travel Router: gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000/ Pokefi Portable WiFi: mypokefi.com/ Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Speaker: ultimateears.com/en-us Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: AT&T: att.com/international/ Channels DVR: getchannels.com/dvr-server/ Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/ NeverSSL – neverssl.com/ OpenVPN – openvpn.net/ SiriusXM: siriusxm.com/ Synology NAS: synology.com/en-au/support/nas_selector T-Mobile: t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/international-roaming-plans TuneIn: tunein.com/ Verizon: verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/ WireGuard VPN– wireguard.com/…
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1 Episode 100: Guest Host Carolyn Elefant Catching Up with Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer Blogger And Podcaster! 21:59
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn this special 100th Episode, guest host Carolyn Elefant catches up with your tech-savvy lawyer, blogger, and podcaster. We discuss my current tech setup, how technology is changing legal practice, and the impact of AI on client communication and law work. We also discuss practical tips for using tech tools effectively to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships. This milestone episode is full of insights for lawyers, judges and legal practitioners looking to stay ahead in legal tech! Join Carolyn and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! How have some of the other legal tech tools that Michael uses transformed the way that he works with clients and deliver service to them since the 50th episode? What are the challenges as well as the opportunities legal professionals who use technologies like AI, like gen AI are having and what are the implications they have for client confidentiality and data security? What are the most significant challenges and opportunities Michael has observed for legal professionals using technology to enhance client confidentiality and data security? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:03] Michael's Current Tech Setup [04:13] Legal Tech Tools and Client Communication [07:04] Evolution of AI in Legal Practice [09:50] Challenges and Opportunities with AI [15:40] Practical Advice for Tech Use in Legal Practice [21:08] Connect with Carolyn Connect with Carolyn: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/ Website: myshingle.com/ Resources: Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Blue Yeti Microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone Elgato Ring Light: elgato.com/us/en/p/ring-light Elgato Stream Deck: elgato.com/ww/en/s/welcome-to-stream-deck Shure MV7 Microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7 Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Apple Encryption: support.apple.com/en-us/HT204455 Backblaze: backblaze.com/ Carbon Copy Cloner: bombich.com/ NordVPN: nordvpn.com/ Setapp: setapp.com/ Text Expander: textexpander.com/…
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1 Episode 99: Navigating the Intersection of Law Ethics and Technology with Jayne Reardon 30:32
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladMeet Jayne Reardon, a nationally renowned expert on legal ethics and professionalism who provides ethics, risk management, and regulatory advice to lawyers and legal service providers. Jayne is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases in state and federal courts across Illinois and on appeal up to the United States Supreme Court. She also sits on the national roster of the American Arbitration Association for Commercial and Consumer Arbitration. Moreover, she is a certified neutral in the Early Dispute Resolution Process. Jayne's experience includes service as Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, an organization dedicated to promoting ethics and professionalism among lawyers and judges, and disciplinary counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. In today's conversation, Jayne explores ethical concerns for lawyers using AI, focusing on ABA Model Rules. She also discusses billing ethics, advising transparency in engagement letters and time tracking. Furthermore, Jayne highlights online civility, warning against impulsive posts and labeling, and real-life cases to underscore the importance of ethical vigilance in AI-integrated legal practice. Join Jane and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are your top three warnings to lawyers about using AI in line with the ABA model rules of ethics? Some lawyers are creating DIY services online through chatbots, AI for clients, through chatbots and AI for clients to handle their legal affairs. What are the top three ethical concerns these lawyers should be wary of when creating these services? What are your top three suggestions about lawyers being civil to one another and others online? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:11] Jayne's Current Tech Setup [04:50] Handling Tech Devices and Daily Usage [08:51] Ethical Considerations for AI in Legal Practice [19:21] Ethical Considerations for AI-Assisted Services [26:37] Civility in Online Interactions [30:58] Connect with Jayne Resources: Connect with Jayne: E-mail: jayne.reardon@fisherbroyles.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaynereardon/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: AirPods: apple.com/airpods/ Apple Watch: apple.com/watch/ iPad: apple.com/ipad/ iPhone: apple.com/iphone/ Mac: apple.com/mac/ PC (Windows device): microsoft.com/en-us/windows Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: LexisNexis AI: lexisnexis.com/en-us/gateway.page Westlaw AI: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/westlaw-edge * the “W-Calendar” program I refered to apparently is no longer an active software program available for purchase.…
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1 🎙️Ep. # 98 - Streamlining Legal Workflows. Michael Anderson, Chief Product Officer at FileVine on LPM Evolution. 22:22
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladMichael Anderson, Filevine's CPO, shares insights into transforming legal practice management with technology. Highlighting Filevine's client-matter-centric approach, he reveals how it streamlines legal tasks, avoids context-switching, and embraces AI for efficiency. Predicting an all-in-one AI-driven future, he invites listeners to explore Filevine's transformative impact through today's conversation! Join Michael and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three software expectations a lawyer should expect from their LPMs? What are the top three practical and ethical uses of AI by lawyers today? What are your top three future predictions for LPMs? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:32] Michael's Current Tech Setup [03:30] Top 3 Features Lawyers Need in Legal Practice Software [04:13] Filevine's Differentiation from Competitors [09:50] Practical and Ethical Uses of AI in the Legal Profession [18:27] Future Predictions for LPMs [21:35] Connect with Michael Resources: Connect with Michael: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-anderson Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Dell laptop: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/sr/laptops Dell monitors: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-monitors-for-home/ar/4009 Loom light: https://www.loom.com/ Razer Keyboard: razer.com/pc/gaming-keyboards-and-keypads Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Filevine: filevine.com/ Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/…
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1 🎙️ Ep. #97, Mastering your Law Practice Management Software with Val Reason of Vineskills! 31:55
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladAny legal practitioner looking to increase productivity, optimize workflows, and improve client service may find switching to a new law practice management (LPM) program to be a daunting but necessary step. However, to guarantee a successful migration, the procedure necessitates meticulous planning along with an understanding of key technological elements. Val Reason is an optimizer at Vineskills, a tech and legal business process expert. She works with law firms to assist them maximize Filevine's capabilities so they may increase operational effectiveness and enhance case management procedures to meet their objectives. She primarily draws from her prior expertise as an operations manager in personal injury law, where she was in charge of daily operations, accounting, human resources, and all system management, including Filevine builds and maintenance, in this position. She is dedicated to helping legal teams to make the most of their technology. Regardless of the LPM you use, this is a must listen episode for those looking to maximize the value of their LPM investment, whether they're currently using an LPM system, considering a switch, or contemplating implementing LPM for the first time! Join Val and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! What are the top three tech building blocks that every attorney should know when starting with a new law practice management software suite? What are the top three reasons a lawyer needs additional training on an LPM beyond what most LPMs offer? What are your top three hidden tech tricks in Filevine that maybe not only you should know, but perhaps users of other LPMs as well? In our conversation, we cover: [01.16] Tech Setup – Val explains her monitor setup and why she decided to keep it simple. [06.04] Mobile Preference – Val explains why she prefers Pixel phones. [08.00] Tech Building Blocks - Transitioning to a new law practice management software. [11.13] LPM Transitioning - The importance of planning and testing. [14.12] Transition Process - Cost considerations and implementation timelines associated with transitioning to a new LPM. [17.38] Additional Training - Val explains the reasons lawyers need additional training on LPMs. [20.04] Tech Tricks - Val explains the top three hidden tech tricks in Filevine that lawyers should know [22.50] Automations – Val explains her favorite top three automations. [28.00] Productivity Tips – Val explains her top three favorite tech tips for personal productivity. Resources: Connect with Val Reason LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/reasonvalerie/ Website - vineskills.com/ Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast Apple Pro Display XDR - apple.com/pro-display-xdr/ Dell Monitors - dell.com/en-us/shop/all-monitors/sac/monitors/all-monitors Jabra Wireless Headsets & Headphones - jabra.com/en-apac/ Pixel Phones - store.google.com/us/category/phones Samsung Monitors - samsung.com/us/monitors/ Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast ClickUp Project Management - clickup.com/ Filevine - filevine.com Needless Case Management Software - assemblysoftware.com/needles…
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1 🎙️Episode 96: Looking Into the Future of Law with Filevine Legal Futurists! 30:39
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla Gillad🎙️Episode 96: Looking Into the Future of Law with Filevine Legal Futurists! Join me as I report from Filevine’s 2024 Lex Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. Filevine, a leading legal work platform, empowers over 125,000 professionals daily with tools for document management, billing, and analytics. Recognized in 2024 for its growth, Filevine envisions a seamless intersection of legal work, technology, and business. I talk with Filevine’s Zach Brenner, Dr. Cain Elliot and Emily Lippencott as we discuss how the Filevine platform emphasizes client-focused solutions, change management, and AI integration. Join Zach, Dr. Cain, Emily, and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the three key terms that define a legal futurist? What are the top three technological advances a lawyer should expect from the LPM, and how is Filevine addressing each answer? As a legal futurist, what are the top three ways you see lawyers using AI in their work? In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:17] Filevine 2024 Lex Summit Overview [02:46] Innovation and Client Needs [06:37] Handling Client Adjustment and Change Management [11:41] Ensuring Continuity and Uptime [16:06] Top Three Technological Advances for Lawyers [20:38] Using AI in Legal Work [24:08] Billable Hours and AI Resources: Connect with Zach, Dr. Cain, Emily: Dr. Cain: linkedin.com/in/cainelliott/ Emily: linkedin.com/in/emilylippincott/ Zach: linkedin.com/in/zach-brenner Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Filevine: filevine.com/ Immigration AI: filevine.com/platform/immigrationai/ Lex Summit: lexsummit.com LibreOffice: libreoffice.org/ OpenOffice: www.openoffice.org WordPerfect: wordperfect.com…
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1 Ep. # 95, Revolutionizing Immigration Law and Law Practice as a Whole, Tech Strategies for Modern Attorneys, my conversation with Ruby Powers. 18:20
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladThis week’s episode features Ruby Powers, a board-certified immigration attorney, author, speaker, small business owner, law practice management consultant, and podcaster. She is the founder of Powers Law Group, a Houston-based, full-service immigration law firm. She provides comprehensive services such as family immigration, employment-based immigration, consular processing, asylum, deportation, and waivers of inadmissibility. She joined us today from Salt Lake City, Utah just after the 2024 Lex Summit to talk about her current tech setup and share some suggestions for those transitioning to a new LPM. In addition to her current tech setup and suggestions for new LPM transitions, she explains what security measures she’s taken while traveling internationally and also while border-crossing. Join Ruby and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three pieces of tech, whether it be hardware or software, that you think every attorney should have to power up their practice? You recently transitioned your LPM. What are your top three suggestions to lawyers when they're making this transition? What are your top three pieces of tech, hardware, software or utility that a lawyer should expect from their LPM? In our conversation, we cover: [01.27] Tech Setup – Ruby’s current tech setup. [04.30] Power up – Ruby’s best three tech pieces that every attorney should have. [07.40] Security – Ruby explains how she maintains security while traveling internationally. [08.43] Client data protection – Ruby explains how she secures client data when crossing the border. [10.25] LPM Transition – Tuo three suggestions when transitioning to a new legal project management. [15.00] The top three pieces of technology, hardware, software, or utilities that lawyers should expect from their legal project management software Resources: Connect with Ruby LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/ Website - powersstrategygroup.com/ rubypowers.com/ Power Up Your Practice: Create the Law Firm and the Life You Deserve By Ruby Powers - amazon.com/Power-Up-Your-Practice-Deserve/dp/B0DJB1FL5R Power Up Your Practice Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ruby-powers2 Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast HP Computers - hp.com/us-en/shop/cat/laptops Jabra Headset - jabra.com/en-apac/ Samsung Android - samsung.com/us/smartphones/ Yeti Microphone - blueyetimicrophone.com/ Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast ChatGPT - chatgpt.com/ Dropbox - dropbox.com/ f.lux - justgetflux.com/ FileVine - filevine.com/ Moment - momentcrm.com/…
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The Tech Savvy Lawyer
1 🎙️ Episode #94, Mastering Legal Tech & Protecting Your Firm’s “Brand”: From WordPress to Trademarks with Andrea Sager! 21:10
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladAndrea Sager, Founder and CEO of Legalpreneur, is revolutionizing legal services for small business owners and attorneys. With experience as a BigLaw attorney, small business owner, and small business attorney, Andrea combines her passion for empowerment with expertise, ranking 27th among 40,000 trademark attorneys in the U.S., driving accessible, innovative legal solutions. Throughout our conversation, Andrea explains why lawyers should trademark their work. Also, she provides essential podcasting tech tips and discusses strategies to stay compliant with State Bar rules and avoid UPL. Join Andrea and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three reasons a lawyer needs to trademark their business, blog, or podcast? What are your top three tech tips (hardware and software) to make your podcast stand out? What are your top three tips for ensuring a lawyer does not encroach on State Bar scrutiny with UPL (Unauthorized Practice of Law), etc.? In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:08] Andrea's Current Tech Setup [07:08] Top 3 Reasons Lawyers Should Trademark Their Business, Blog, or Podcast [10:53] Tech Tips for Podcasting [14:46] Ensuring Compliance with State Bar Rules [19:53] Connect with Andrea Resources: Connect with Andrea: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrea-sager Website: andreasager.com/ Website: thelegalpreneur.com/ Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: MyCase: mycase.com/ Marketcircle Daylite: marketcircle.com/ Riverside: riverside.fm/ WooCommerce: woocommerce.com/…
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The Tech Savvy Lawyer
1 Episode 93, Part II, Revolutionizing Law Practice. How Alexander Pakin Leverages Tech 🖥️ for Legal Success! 38:12
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn this second part of our conversation with Alexander Paykin, we dive deeper into the practical applications of technology in modern law practice. As a tech-savvy commercial litigator and managing director of The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C., he shares invaluable insights on leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance legal services. Paykin explores the transformative power of cloud computing in law firms, discussing its benefits for collaboration and accessibility while addressing critical security concerns. He offers practical advice on implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive client data and maintain ethical standards in the digital age. Drawing from his experience and involvement with bar associations, Paykin provides actionable strategies for attorneys to streamline operations, improve client service, and drive growth through technology. He also looks ahead to emerging technologies shaping the future of legal practice. This episode is a must-listen for attorneys seeking to harness technology's potential to stay competitive and deliver superior outcomes for clients in an ever-evolving legal landscape. We discuss the following question and more! What are the top three ways cloud computing has changed the way Alex's practice law? What are the top three cybersecurity concerns that lawyers should be aware of when using cloud-based services? What are the top three ways Alex sees technology continuing to shape the legal profession in the coming years? Bonus question: What advice would you give to attorneys who are looking to adopt new technologies in their practice? In this episode, we cover: [02:15] - Cloud computing in law practice [06:30] - Cybersecurity concerns and best practices for law firms [11:45] - Client communication and collaboration tools [15:30] - The future of legal technology and emerging trends [20:00] - Advice for attorneys looking to adopt new technologies [24:15] - The importance of continuous learning in legal tech [28:00] - Closing thoughts and contact information for Alexander Paykin RESOURCES Connect with Alexander LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/alexanderpaykin/ Website - paykinlaw.net/ Hardware mentioned: Mobile devices (implied in discussion about remote access) Link: https://www.apple.com/iphone/ Servers (for on-premises hosting) Link: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/servers-storage-and-networking/sf/poweredge-rack-servers Software mentioned: Adobe Sign (electronic signature software) Link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/sign.html Clio (practice management software) Link: https://www.clio.com/ DocuSign (electronic signature software) Link: https://www.docusign.com/ Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) Link: https://workspace.google.com/ Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365 Microsoft Teams (collaboration platform) Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software MyCase (practice management software) Link: https://www.mycase.com/ Rocket Matter (practice management software) Link: https://www.rocketmatter.com/ Slack (team communication platform) Link: https://slack.com/ Zoom (video conferencing software) Link: https://zoom.us/…
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The Tech Savvy Lawyer
1 Episode 93, Part I, Revolutionizing Law Practice. How Alexander Pakin Leverages Tech 🖥️ for Legal Success! 34:40
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn today’s fast-paced world, smart technology has become an essential part of our daily lives, revolutionizing how we manage our homes and workplaces. Integrating smart technology makes daily chores easier and offers strong security measures to safeguard our homes and private data. From smart locks and thermostats to integrated security systems, these advancements provide unparalleled convenience, efficiency, and protection. Today, we are joined by Alexander Paykin. He is a commercial litigator, real estate litigator, business lawyer, complex transaction attorney, and the managing director and sole owner of The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C. He is a successful advocate for many complex topics because of his varied life experiences, which have enabled him to comprehend other cultures, mentalities, and points of view. Mr. Paykin's firm is designed as a high-tech, client-centered law firm that focuses on providing efficient services in litigation and complex transactions involving business/commerce, finance, and real estate. On behalf of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and other attorney associations and groups, Mr. Paykin often instructs fellow attorneys in continuing legal education (CLE) seminars. In the first part of our conversation with him, he explains how he uses technology to enhance his overall quality of life. IN OUR CONVERSATION WE COVER: [01.35] Tech setup – Alexander explains his current tech setup and why he recommends investing in a secondary screen. [07.46] Data management – Alexander explains his data management and backup strategy. [12.58] Encrypted backups – Alexander explains their backup strategy to protect against ransomware and data loss. [18.31] Alexander explains why he uses two smartphones. [22.16] Safety & Security – Michael explains his approach, which combines practicality with security, showing how to keep essentials organized while minimizing risks. [25.32] What’s in Alex’s wallet? [30.12] Technology and daily life – Alexander explains their comprehensive smart home and office setup, focusing on convenience and security. RESOURCES Connect with Alexander LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/alexanderpaykin/ Website - paykinlaw.net/ EQUIPMENT MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Big Skinny Wallets - bigskinny.net/ Google Nest Hub Max - store.google.com/product/google_nest_hub_max Google Nest Security Products - https://store.google.com/gb/category/connected_home Google Pixel 8 - store.google.com/product/pixel_8 SCOTTeVest - https://www.scottevest.com/ XPS Laptop Computers - dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/scr/laptops/appref=xps-product-line…
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The Tech Savvy Lawyer
1 Episode #92: Finding the Right Crossroads for AI Use, Success, and the Law, Troy Doucette of AI.Law. 38:28
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn the legal landscape, the adoption of new technologies offers remarkable benefits. Tools like AI-driven document drafting systems empower attorneys to efficiently create complex legal documents without needing advanced technical skills. Embracing these kinds of technologies will save time and allow legal professionals to focus on higher-value tasks. Troy Doucet is a top-rated litigation attorney, legal tech innovator, and the founder of AI.Law, a legal document drafting system. Having studied economics in college and built a prestigious practice as a litigation lawyer, he has a unique viewpoint on the revolutionary possibilities of artificial intelligence. His knowledge of the litigation process is currently being directed toward creating artificial intelligence to increase accessibility to the legal system. Troy frequently lectures about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal sector and how it will fundamentally change the way lawyers provide services. Troy has taught multiple programs on consumer law, real estate law, and AI. Troy and I discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three things AI.Law can do either faster or better than an attorney who does not use AI.Law? What are three ways AI dot law prevents hallucinations, and what are the top three things attorneys should do when using AI to help draft their documents, prevent you to prevent hallucinations? What inspired you to create AI.Law? In our conversation, we cover: [01.29] Tech setup – Troy’s current tech setup. [02.44] AI.Law – Troy explains how AI.Law works on mobile devices. [05.00] Learning obstacles – Troy shares how he shifted from Android to Apple. [08.41] The benefits – The advantages of using AI.Law. [11.44] Computer proficiency – Troy explains why lawyers don’t need advanced technical skills to use AI.Law. [13.52] Efficiency – Troy explains how AI.Law can save time and allows legal professionals to focus on higher-value tasks. [18.25] Hallucinations – A guide to minimize hallucinations. [21.09] Other AIs – Troy talks about the AI products he uses other than AI.Law. [22.17] The inspiration – Troy explains what inspired him to create AI.Law. [26.00] Terms of Services – The terms of services people should look out for when using AI. [29.48] The usage of AI – The importance of choosing the AI that will work best for you. [33.40] Do It Yourself – Troy explains his take on lawyers using AI as a DIY service. [38.29] Emotional component – How AI can help people in unexpected situations in life. Resources: Connect with Troy LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/tdoucet/ Website – ai.law/ SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR NEW USERS AT AI.LAW: "Tech Savvy" Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast HyperX Vision S Webcam – hyperx.com/products/hyperx-vision-s-webcam?variant=43855670411421 Infinite RS desktop - us.msi.com/Desktop/Infinite-RS-14th iPhone 15 - apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15 LG TV - lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/smart-tvs/oled48c36la/ Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast AI.law - ai.law/ MacRumors - macrumors.com/…
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The Tech Savvy Lawyer
1 🎙️ Episode 91: How Lawyers Could 📈 Improve Their 📹 Online Videos with Mark Wonderlin! 🎬 32:18
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn a world where video content reigns supreme, lawyers can elevate their DIY videos with expert tips while avoiding common mistakes, making their marketing strategies more impactful. Companies like Mosaic Media Films can further enhance attorney videos, ensuring captivating, high-converting content that solidifies a law firm's digital presence and client engagement. Meet Mark Wonderlin, the founder of Mosaic Media Films. With a creative approach to business videos, Mark helps companies create content that captivates and converts, driving traffic and boosting sales. His expertise lies in aligning video strategies with clients' marketing goals. Join Mark and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three reasons professionals like lawyers need video on their web pages, social media, marketing, etc? What are the top three ways lawyers can improve their DIY videos? Without naming names, what are the top three mistakes you've seen professionals like lawyers make in their videos? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:30] Mark's Tech Setup [11:16] Top Three Tips for DIY Videos [14:15] Top 3 Reasons Lawyers Need Video in Their Digital Marketing Strategy [16:11] Top 3 Tips for Lawyers to Enhance Their DIY Videos [21:58] Top 3 Ways Companies Like Mosaic Can Enhance Attorneys' Video Content [27:33] Top 3 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Their Videos [32:35] Learn More About Mosaic Media Films Resources: Connect with Mark: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markwonderlin/ Free Resources: mosaicmediafilms.com/resources/ Website: mosaicmediafilms.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: DJI Mic: dji.com/global/mic Hollyland Mics: store.hollyland.com/collections/hollyland-microphones Mac Studio: apple.com/mac-studio/ Razer Kiyo Pro: razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-pro Samsung Curved LCD Monitor: samsung.com/levant/monitors/curved/ Sennheiser Lavalier Microphone: sennheiser.com/en-us/catalog/products/microphones/xs-lav/xs-lav-usb-c Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Parallels: parallels.com Parsec: parsec.app/…
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The Tech Savvy Lawyer
1 Episode #90: How Lawyers Can Balance Work and Personal Tech: Insights from Paul Secunda on Privacy and Productivity! 36:09
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladEmerging technologies simplify many aspects of life, but they also make it increasingly challenging to safeguard privacy in both personal and professional settings. As a lawyer, it is essential for you to stay informed about how to protect privacy by utilizing the appropriate tools and equipment. Paul Secunda joined us today to talk about protecting your privacy, building open communication between employer and employee, tech tips to focus on your work, and more. Paul Secunda is a partner at Walcheske Luzi LLC. He leads the ERISA litigation unit, which focuses on retirement, medical, and disability class action litigation. He also serves as a consultant, testifying expert, and mediator in the fields of employee benefits and workplace law. Paul is a former labor and employment law professor with 18 years of experience at two law schools, focusing on employment law and employee benefits. Throughout his career, Paul has been engaged in litigating, teaching, and writing about workplace law, handling tasks from reviewing employee handbooks to managing complex class action lawsuits and submitting amicus briefs to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Paul’s expertise spans employee rights and the practical application of technology in both professional and personal contexts. Join Paul and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! What are the top three tech tips you would advise any lawyer to maintain a separation from work and personal time? What are the top three tech rights an employee has when it comes to utilizing a personal tech device for a BYOD firm? What are your top three tech tips to ensure focus at work, to help prevent necessary work during personal time? In our conversation, we cover: [01.28] Tech Setup - Paul’s current tech setup. [09.00] The Balance – Balancing technology as a small law firm. [10.00] Tech tips – Paul shares some tech tips for separating personal and professional life. [11.40] Clients - How to work with overbearing clients? [13.26] Superiors – Paul explains how you can handle your superiors. [16.38] Open Communication – The importance of open communication between employer and employee. [20.06] Tech Rights – Paul explains how employee privacy rights differ significantly between public and private workplaces. [25.44] Tracking Software – Paul explains why he would advise against letting your employer put tracking software in your computer. [29.52] Focusing on work – Paul shares three tech tips you can use to focus on your work and prevent working on your personal time. Resources: Connect with Paul LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/paul-secunda-a17228/ Website - walcheskeluzi.com/ Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast Fujitsu Scanners - thescannershop.com/fujitsu-scanners/ HP Printers - hp.com/us-en/shop/mdp/printers/laserjet-pro iPhone 15 Pro - apple.com/iphone-15-pro/ MacBook Air - apple.com/macbook-air/ Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast Adobe Acrobat Reader - get.adobe.com/reader/ Clio - clio.com/ Sanebox - sanebox.com/ TurboScan - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piksoft.turboscan WordPerfect - wordperfect.com/en/ Transcript 00:00:00] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Episode 90, Balancing Your Use of Technology Between Your Work and Home with Labor and Employment Lawyer, Paul Secunda. [00:00:19] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Paul is a former Labor and Employment Law professor with 18 years of experience at two different law schools specializing in ERISA and Employee Benefits Law. He is now an attorney with Woltersky Luzzi, LLC. Paul's legal career has been devoted to litigating, teaching, and writing about workplace law issues, handling all aspects of the employment relationship, from reviewing employee handbooks and summary plan descriptions, to litigating complex class action cases, and submitting amicus briefs to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. [00:00:46] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Paul caught my attention with his law journal article, The Employee Right to Disconnect, after I come across California's recent Employee Right to Disconnect bill. This bill would require employers to create a written policy guaranteeing California employees the right to disconnect from work communications during non working hours. [00:01:01] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Join Paul and me as we discuss how employees, including lawyers, have rights and practical uses of technology in both their workplace and their private lives. Enjoy! [00:01:09] #Add Read #1: Consider giving us a five star review on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcast feeds. [00:01:09] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Have you been enjoying the techsavvylore. page podcast? Consider giving us a five star review on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcast feeds. [00:01:21] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Paul, welcome to the podcast. [00:01:23] Paul Secunda: Thank you for having me. [00:01:24] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: I appreciate you being here and to get things started, [00:01:26] Our Guest's Current Tech Setup! [00:01:26] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: please tell us what your current tech setup is. [00:01:28] Paul Secunda: Well, currently I'm working on a MacBook Air, about 11 inch screen and being assisted by the new iPhone 15 pro. [00:01:37] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Nice. And is your MacBook Air, is it an M1 chip or an M2, M3, or are we looking at an Intel processor? [00:01:43] Paul Secunda: This is from 2023, and I believe it's an M2 chip. [00:01:48] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Very nice. How do you like the speed? [00:01:50] Paul Secunda: The speed is much better than my previous iteration from 2019, which was a much slower processor, so I very much appreciate it. [00:01:59] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So, I'm guessing that was an Intel chip? That is correct. So you should really notice like a boost. [00:02:04] Paul Secunda: And when you're working and jamming away at five different things at the same time, it really does make a difference as far as getting stuff done on a timely basis. [00:02:12] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: How has the battery been on that? [00:02:14] Paul Secunda: The battery's been okay. I would say I could go about three or four hours. But I'm on a high light and I am meaning I'm, I have a high brightness, I should say, and that seems to drain the battery, but I need that just to see things better, but I'm mostly plugged in most of the day. [00:02:31] Paul Secunda: So I don't really go without the plug, whether I'm at a deposition or whether even if I'm in the courtroom, I usually find a plug to plug in. So I haven't really had to test it that much. Do [00:02:43] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: you carry a backup battery with you? [00:02:44] Paul Secunda: I do not. [00:02:45] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: But I want to check out the anchor. Product line, they come up some really good backup batteries that are usually fairly light will fit in your suitcase or your briefcase. [00:02:52] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: I should say, [00:02:53] Paul Secunda: okay, well, I'm ready right now, [00:02:55] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: just sort of as an emergency. And if you go like on Amazon or something similar, I'm sure you'll find a deal at some point anchors had like 20 percent off. Here and there, and there's some good options. There's also of course other brands, but I would go with a reliable brand to make sure that the battery is made well, gonna last a while, and also doesn't cause some sort of like back feed, some sort of back charge by accident. [00:03:17] Paul Secunda: No, that's, that's really much appreciated because needless to say, that can be a lifesaver. [00:03:21] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: And any other tech that you use? [00:03:23] Paul Secunda: Well, I, I did mention the phone, but really I'm a fairly lean and mean operator, I guess. [00:03:29] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So I have to ask, do you have a printer and do you use it a lot? [00:03:32] Paul Secunda: I tried to avoid printing out copies. [00:03:35] Paul Secunda: Can I use an app called TurboScan? In other words, I did take whatever I get in the mail or from others and put it in PDF form almost immediately. I digitize. And thereafter, whether I'm dealing with, let's say, a deposition, a court reporter, or various chambers, I try to stick mostly with PDF files. This is also true with dealing with opposing counsel. [00:04:01] Paul Secunda: We tend not to send things to each other by snail mail anymore. I send documents in discovery through servers and or digital files. [00:04:11] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Do you have a PDF reader of preference? [00:04:13] Paul Secunda: Adobe Acrobat. [00:04:14] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Okay. [00:04:15] Paul Secunda: Yeah, I use Word, Microsoft Word for my word process. [00:04:18] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: And you don't use Pages? Apple Pages? [00:04:21] Paul Secunda: Well, only when it, sometimes I get documents in Pages form. [00:04:26] Paul Secunda: Really? And so what I'll do, unusual, unusual, but what I'll do is I'll redo the format into Microsoft Word. It's what I'm comfortable operating in. [00:04:34] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So I have to ask, the app that you use, when you get a lot of, Documents. I mean, isn't that a little time consuming to have to take a picture page by page by page? [00:04:43] Paul Secunda: Yeah. If I were to get a lot of documents, like a bundle, we'd feed it to the printer we do have in our office. Okay. And I would put it onto a thumb drive and then put it on my server that way. But if you're dealing with anything, let's say less than 25 pages, which is a lot of my documents, It's very handy. [00:05:01] Paul Secunda: It's very easy to use and the, the pages that are generated are very accurate and look good. [00:05:06] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Yeah. I use the Fujitsu scan snap, which is considered like a staple of any cell loan, small practitioners. It's an ADF on a document feeder that. Takes 50 pages at a time and could really move through a lot of documents. [00:05:20] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: When I started practice way back when I was dealing with a lot of large VA files, Department of Veterans Affairs files for my clients. And that could be like a thousand, two or three thousand pages. And that would just taking, of course, also back then the iPhones and other smartphones, PDF capture was not as good as it is today. [00:05:38] Paul Secunda: That is true. And so I guess I should say in talking about PACs, since you've brought up the printer, I am using a Let's see if I can find it here. An HP laser jet pro. You eight zero. Wow. Yeah. So [00:05:53] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: how many pages can you fit into the scanner of that printer? [00:05:56] Paul Secunda: I think the feeder is up to 50 pages. [00:05:58] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Cool. And you know about inkjet superstore, right? [00:06:01] Paul Secunda: I do, because we all know that inkjet could drive you into bank. [00:06:04] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Although I haven't had to order for them in like a couple of years, because since COVID, everything's really gone, really, really gone digital. [00:06:12] Paul Secunda: Yeah. And that's what I was trying to say, which is I really don't do unless it's sent to me. I am not one to send other people things by hard copy. [00:06:22] Paul Secunda: I really do try to avoid it, not just because it's inconvenient, but all that sustainability stuff as well. [00:06:27] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Gotcha. Gotcha. I'm with you on that. So you have an HP printer and what you have an all Apple. [00:06:34] Paul Secunda: No, this is very interesting. I'm the only person in my office who uses Apple, all the other partners that I have, of which there are four other partners on a HP slash Lenovo type of platform. [00:06:47] Paul Secunda: And so the way we handle that is we use a Clio, which is just a management software interacting with a Google business server, this kind of application. [00:06:58] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So you have a Google business account, correct? And why don't you use. Google Docs versus Microsoft Word. [00:07:04] Paul Secunda: I just am a dinosaur, I guess. I've been in practice for 27 years and I just feel more comfortable. [00:07:11] Paul Secunda: It's not that I don't use Google Docs. I do. And in fact, some clients prefer to use Google Docs and I've I've certainly I have that capability, especially when we're working on documents together. It can be very, but if I'm writing a brief or if I'm writing other types of documents, I tend to feel just more comfortable in the Microsoft world when we're talking about something like that. [00:07:35] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Fair enough. Fair enough. So wait, you're not using WordPerfect. [00:07:37] Paul Secunda: I'm not using it. It's funny. I started my life using WordPerfect. When I was in college and law school, I was a WordPerfect guy, and somewhere in the late 90s, early 2000s, maybe when I became a law professor, which was in 2002, I started using Microsoft Word and never went back. [00:07:53] Paul Secunda: So at this point, it's been over two decades I've been on Microsoft Word. [00:07:57] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Do you believe that they still make WordPerfect and that some lawyers actually still use WordPerfect because of whatever little, the macros that they made, that they're afraid to start over again, which is amazing. [00:08:07] Paul Secunda: I have co counsel who use WordPerfect and Needless to say, we've come up with a way of interacting that doesn't get all sorts of codes and other problematic things in our documents. [00:08:17] Paul Secunda: But yes, there are a few people still out there. They're diehards, I would say. [00:08:20] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: How well does the conversion work between a WordPerfect document and a Microsoft Word document going back and forth with the file itself? [00:08:28] Paul Secunda: I would compare it to, have you ever used the converter on like an Adobe and gone to a Microsoft Word document? [00:08:34] Paul Secunda: Yes. So there are problems, right? You have to go through that document and take out codes and other types of information that is either wrong, or like, for instance, it messes up the footnotes, but you have to then remember the footnotes. So I would say it's very similar. I would say that you run into a lot of the same types of problems between Word Perfect and Word that you see between like Adobe and Word. [00:08:55] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: I commend you for you guys being able to work through that. [00:08:58] Paul Secunda: We are a. As a sole practitioner, you will understand that as a very small office, we do a lot of things on our own. We have no secretaries, no administrative assistants, no paralegals. We do our own work, and so when we do it, we try to do it in a way that is most comfortable for us individually. [00:09:17] Paul Secunda: But also we need to interact as a firm. So we're trying to have a tech balance there. If you will. [00:09:23] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Yeah. I used to use open office, but I had a paralegal law clerk who had been with me for a while. And it just became too much for her that ultimately ended up getting Microsoft office just because I wanted to sort of keep the peace. [00:09:35] Paul Secunda: But people have a lot of, this comes up also in the PowerPoint world. When you're used the Google version or with the spreadsheets, people are very comfortable with Excel. So fine. There's a comfort there for a lot of people, including myself. Yeah. Well, let's get into the questions. Yeah. Okay. Please. [00:09:53] Q?#1: What are the top three tech tips you would advise any lawyer to maintain a separation from work and personal time? [00:09:53] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: What are the top three tech tips you would advise any lawyer to maintain a separation from work and personal time? [00:09:59] Paul Secunda: Well, the first thing is to put down your darn phone, right? I mean, no one can contact you if you're not constantly getting push notifications by text or by email or by some chat feature. Put down your phone, turn it off. It's good for your mental health and it will be very hard for people to reach you. [00:10:17] Paul Secunda: Now, needless to say, a lot of people are not going to do that because they feel at least in emergency situations that they need to be contacted. Intactable. So if you're going to keep your phone on, which gets into number two, I would tell you to really evaluate what's being asked. And when I say evaluate, I mean, consider the duration of how long it will take to do what's being asked. [00:10:40] Paul Secunda: If it's something that will take you a minute or two, okay, no big deal. And if you're helping someone out, go do it. But if you're talking about hours and interrupting your sleep, then really, I think you, you need to write back to the person who is writing you and ask them. them the priority and what's involved that requires you to do this kind of after the whistle blows. [00:11:00] Paul Secunda: And the third thing I would say to you is talk honestly and openly during the work day with your colleagues, whether they be. Your superiors, your people who are at the same level, people who are your subordinates. Have an honest conversation about electronic communications after the day's over. Because I think a lot of people fail to do that, and sometimes there's just a misunderstanding that can be dealt with if done proactively. [00:11:28] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Well, how would you handle, say, an overbearing client? I think in the news, we're aware of at least one potential client like that, who expects to have his calls answered. at any time of the day. [00:11:38] Paul Secunda: Well, I think my same advice holds up. I think even with overbearing or maybe even anxiety laden people, because that's sometimes what you're talking about people who are just nervous and therefore overbearing, having an open, honest conversation at the beginning of that representation. [00:11:56] Paul Secunda: If you're Ernie or whatever business you're in and you have a client, set expectations. I think expectation setting is something that unfortunately doesn't happen because people are not having these basic conversations maybe the way they were 20, 30 years ago before the dawning of the age of social media. [00:12:12] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: What's interesting somewhat on the flip side, my day job, I represent veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs. And one of my former clients called me on a Sunday, and I wasn't very, I wasn't necessarily happy about that. And I let it go to voicemail and I checked the voicemail if I recall this correctly, I believe I checked the voicemail. [00:12:29] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: I think he left me a voicemail and he was professing suicidal ideation, like eminent suicidal ideation. [00:12:35] Paul Secunda: And of course, you're not a mental health counselor. So I guess when you should have probably, I mean, I guess you did have to respond and try to get him to the appropriate person. [00:12:43] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: And that's what I spent a couple hours that night doing. [00:12:46] Paul Secunda: Well, that's obviously worth it. No one will tell you, you didn't do the right thing. But that's what I was saying in the beginning, if your phone's on, or if you're listening to your voicemail, evaluate it, I mean, needless to say there, there's nothing to evaluate. It's a life and death situation. It's easy. [00:13:00] Paul Secunda: You have to do what you had to do. But it's also needless to say that most employers who contact. Employees after hours don't do so in life and death situations. It's a matter of just feeling entitled to have your time and your attention even after the workday is over. [00:13:17] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So I think you've kind of talked about how attorneys should handle clients. [00:13:21] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: How about handling their superiors? [00:13:23] Paul Secunda: Well, delicately, right? I mean, the problem is you have a power imbalance, right? Right. And one of the reasons in the article that I wrote back in 2018, 2019, the right to disconnect that I ended up focusing on occupational safety and health as opposed to wage and hours or autonomy or other bases, which you could make these kind of distinctions is because to me, workplace safety and health is a universal So. [00:13:51] Paul Secunda: Right and therefore a human right and therefore the idea is that power imbalances between different people in the workplace between bosses and subordinates should matter less or even if the boss doesn't realize then the subordinate has recourse either through Bringing up a regulation if it exists within your state, occupational and safety agency, or federally. [00:14:13] Paul Secunda: But at least it can be placed within a framework which your boss is hopefully going to at least acknowledge and discuss with you. [00:14:21] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So the right to disconnect law that we're That kind of brought you to my attention. The one that came out in California or is coming out in California. I don't think it's passed yet. [00:14:30] Paul Secunda: No, it's just been introduced recently. [00:14:32] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So are there any states that have this law? And what I'm kind of curious to know is if those that do, has any employer or say former employer been sued for violating that law? [00:14:42] Paul Secunda: So it did come up in New York a year or two ago. I'm not sure that really anywhere. I am not aware of any lawsuits over the right to disconnect. [00:14:51] Paul Secunda: One of the issues. And you see this with the California law, which has just been introduced by a democratic assemblyman out in California, is that they're trying to figure out how to implement it. Like, so for instance, California has a very stringent labor code that goes well on many states in the country. [00:15:08] Paul Secunda: And this is, this would be a state based law. But one of the things that relies upon is this wage and hour distinction, where if you're going to work Your work, you should get overtime. If you're going to put the hours in, you should get paid. No one should But the problem with that, of course, is not all workers are created equally under wage and hour law. [00:15:27] Paul Secunda: You have exempt workers and you have non exempt workers. And the exempt workers we usually refer to as salaried workers and the non exempt workers, you know, are hourly workers. So if you're an hourly worker, great, you work an additional two or three hours, you get an additional two or three hours of pay. [00:15:42] Paul Secunda: But if you're a salaried worker, and you're being paid a certain amount of year, no matter how many hours you work, and then you're putting over six hours a night extra, well, that can really add up. So I personally am not a fan of the California approach that is being considered right now, which, again, is based on this wage an hour idea, because I think out a number of workers. [00:16:04] Paul Secunda: I think it makes more sense if you want a universal right to go to the occupational safety and health route. [00:16:10] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Oh, interesting. [00:16:11] Paul Secunda: Yeah. [00:16:13] Ad Read #2: Consider Supporting the Show by Buying Us a Cup of Coffee or Two! [00:16:13] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Pardon the interruption. I hope you're enjoying the techsavvylary. page podcast as much as I enjoy making them. Consider buying us a cup of coffee or two to help defray some of the production costs. [00:16:21] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Thanks and enjoy. [00:16:23] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Well, let's go back to the question, though, because I think you've given us, I think, two answers. One, of course, is turn off your phone or don't have it with you. The second is better screening. [00:16:33] Paul Secunda: What would be their third? Well, I think the third is honest and open communication. I think if you are, again, it goes back to what we might call the third is expectation setting. [00:16:43] Paul Secunda: If you never talk to your employer about how you feel about them contacting you at 11pm at night, and then you start doing work at that time for them, don't be surprised when they ask you again a week or two later. Like, you've set that expectation. But on the other hand. It happens in the beginning, or if you can even address it as part of your beginning work with that employer, then it's less likely that the expectations would be misunderstood. [00:17:09] Paul Secunda: Look, I understand that American workers are suffering a huge power imbalance in the workplace. In this country, More than almost any other country in the world because we adhere to this employment at will flexibility for employers where you can be fired for a good reason, bad reason, no reason at all. [00:17:27] Paul Secunda: But on the other hand, I also understand that that's why we have laws and that's why if we can get something on the books that deals with the right to disconnect in a universal manner that applies to all employees. Hopefully employers will come over time to respect that kind of right that employees have to that time to themselves [00:17:47] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: what you don't pulling it back just a little bit more toward tech. [00:17:51] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: The one thing I'm surprised you haven't mentioned being an Apple user yourself is the focus modes that the Mac OS. IOS provide you, do you use that? [00:18:00] Paul Secunda: I have tried them in the past. You have purple mode, you have a sleep mode, you have a drive mode or just universal, do not disturb. I'm looking at it right now. [00:18:09] Paul Secunda: As you can also create your own focus modes. [00:18:12] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Oh, you can do a custom one too. [00:18:13] Paul Secunda: You can set up any custom mode you want. I found it distracting to be honest. I even in the car and the driving mode had been turning on automatically. I have a hands free. Voice only way of responding to, uh, text messages. And I enjoy that. [00:18:29] Paul Secunda: So I guess what I'm saying is, and maybe we should take a step back. I am not saying that there should be a blanket prohibition against people working after work. There are some people who, maybe like me and maybe like you, are workaholics and enjoy working after work. And they shouldn't be prevented. I don't want to become paternalistic here. [00:18:48] Paul Secunda: I'm not saying, even if you want to, I know better what you need and therefore you shouldn't do it. What I'm trying to say is, in a world of an imbalanced workplace between the power the employer has and the less power that employees have, there should be some kind of legal intervention, regulatory intervention that provides employees who want to have the right to be left alone when they go home at night. [00:19:13] Paul Secunda: So for me, and this goes to the Apple's various kind of focuses, I just found it distracting because I do want to interact with people at different times of the day. And even during sleep, I tried that, but then I found that there were people who, like my family, who needed to contact me and, It would have been nice to know if I had gotten up during the middle of the night, that there was something going on. [00:19:34] Paul Secunda: So I've turned them all off, to be honest. I, I did not enjoy them personally, but I could see how for others, the focus mode would make sense. [00:19:42] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Well, the focus mode definitely comes in handy when I'm recording. [00:19:45] Paul Secunda: Yeah, I can understand. [00:19:47] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Last thing I need is dings, alarms, bells and whistles and the phone going off in the middle of a recording. [00:19:53] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: But let's move on to question number two. Go ahead. [00:19:55] Q?#2: What Are the Top Three Tech Rights an Employee Has Qhen It Comes to Utilizing a Personal Tech Device for a BYOD Firm? [00:19:55] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: what are the top three tech rights an employee has when it comes to utilizing a personal tech device for a BYOD firm? [00:20:01] Paul Secunda: Yeah, I'm going to sound a little bit redundant here, but it's about expectations that in the privacy world. So in employee privacy, first of all, I have to separate the world into two different areas. [00:20:12] Paul Secunda: One is the public employment world, right? The other. Private employment world. In the public employment world, believe it or not, because the government is your employer, you have constitutional rights. They're not vibrant constitutional rights, but you do have the right under the Fourth Amendment, uh, which is the privacy amendment under the Constitution, and even under the First Amendment, uh, to a certain amount of autonomy and privacy in the public workplace. [00:20:36] Paul Secunda: Uh, and then you're saying, well, don't I have that in the private workplace? And the answer is, you don't. Definitively, no, you do not. And the problem is there is no state action in the private workplace and therefore under our state action based Constitution, you don't have a right to privacy just because of the constitution to the extent that you have privacy rights in the private workplace They're either granted to you statutorily or by the common law. [00:20:59] Paul Secunda: So statutorily, there are Now, in a number of states, somewhere between 10 and 15, what we call off duty conduct statutes, and basically off duty conduct statutes say is as long as you're engaged in legal, lawful, recreational activity outside the workplace, your employer has no business seeing you. Now, obviously, this becomes a little gray when you get into certain types of contact. [00:21:26] Paul Secunda: Maybe using marijuana on your own time, or engaging in certain, let us say, avant garde sexual types of proclivities. So, those have been litigated, and to be honest, the cases are all over the place. In the common law, there is, under the tort restatement, a right to be free from an invasion of privacy. And the invasion of privacy right comes in a lot of different flavors. [00:21:51] Paul Secunda: It can be akin to a defamation right, where people can't put you in a false light. Or it can be just a matter of autonomy. That your autonomy is sacred and People shouldn't interfere with what you consider your own private affairs. So in that situation, it goes back to what is your legitimate expectation of privacy? [00:22:10] Paul Secunda: If you're at your employer's brick and mortar business and you're in the bathroom, you have a fairly significant right to privacy, right? There's going to be very little reason that an employer should be spying on you on your bathroom breaks. On the other hand, if you're in your office and you're on your computer and they want to make sure that you're not engaging in Amazon shopping or other inappropriate activities, they can do a basic keystroke surveillance and that is considered acceptable if it's business based. [00:22:40] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: I want to pause you on that one specifically. So since we are more at a work from home right now and say the employee Perhaps a lawyer is working from home on their computer and they have to be button seat from like 8am to 5pm and they're working on whatever. Does the employer have a right to watch those same keystrokes and or more so put like certain monitoring software in the person's own personal computer? [00:23:09] Paul Secunda: I would say it depends on the expectations and the workplace policies that are in place. I mean, If you and your employee handbook have an electronic communications policy that says we will be keeping track of what you're doing during the day, we expect that you will only focus on our business during the workday, then that's a re, then, then an employee says, well, I didn't realize they were doing that when they signed an acknowledgement form saying I realized they were doing that. [00:23:37] Paul Secunda: That's problematic for the employee. A lot of employers, it goes without saying, including law firms, don't have electronic communication policies. Or if they do, they're much more narrow. Don't, don't surf porn. Don't, won't shop. But how about the in between when your kids call you or have to deal with something that's come up during the day that's almost akin to an errand? [00:23:58] Paul Secunda: That's less clear. And so, What I would say is, in my, I've been an employment lawyer for over 27 years now, and I would tell you, and mostly on the employee side, and I would tell you that, generally speaking, most employers do not have such restrictive workplace policies. If anything, as the employee becomes more sophisticated, has more discretion during the workday, like most attorneys, this isn't a huge issue. [00:24:25] Paul Secunda: It's more in. Kind of the warehouses, the blue collar workplace where employees are being monitored much more diligently. Take for instance, the Amazon drivers or even people who deliver packages for UPS or Federal Express. Right being very closely, not only because they want to keep track of where the packages are, but they want to make sure that you're not stopping off and getting a beer when you should be delivering the package to Mr and Mrs Jones. [00:24:53] Paul Secunda: So I really don't think there's a an answer I can give you. I mean, you could see how I kind of. Very lawyerly kind of divided the workplace. And then I said, well, even in the private, you have statutory protections and common law protections. And then even then it depends on what's in your workplace policies and what kind of expectations you've established with your workers, [00:25:14] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: but would you generally speaking without giving legal advice, would you advise someone who's like, all right, I don't want to specify lawyers, but you advise a lawyer. [00:25:25] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Who has a work from home policy to allow their boss to put on their personal computer, some sort of tracking software sites that they look at typing times logged in, et cetera. [00:25:39] Paul Secunda: Absolutely not. I would push back very hard against that. An unnecessary violation of my privacy and autonomy. And that's because I believe what lawyers do is not so necessarily only within the time bounds of the day. [00:25:52] Paul Secunda: I think lawyers, because of the discretion and the creativity they bring to their work, tend to do their work at various times of the day. So perhaps the right to disconnect means something different in our industry than it might mean Let's say in a blue collar industry, but I would advise if an employer said to an attorney, a young attorney, Hey, I understand you're going to be working remotely. [00:26:16] Paul Secunda: Please know that we're tracking you. I would say I'm going to look somewhere else. I don't know many firms that do that, to be honest, [00:26:23] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: but there was some articles. I remember a couple of years ago during COVID that they were employers were actively tracking some of their employees. And I'm talking about lawyers. [00:26:33] Paul Secunda: Yeah. I mean, There's an exception to every rule. I think it's, I think first of all, it leads to very low morale and less productivity. So I think it's foolhardy. I think if you're going to have professionals working for you, giving them independence and discretion is part of saying you trust and believe in them, but I'm not the employer and therefore people do all sorts of different things for different reasons. [00:26:54] Paul Secunda: I'm saying personally, and it's not legal advice. If someone came to me and said, Hey, I'm going to track you. I'd say, okay, well, I'm not working for you because to me, personal privacy and autonomy are important intangibles in my life. [00:27:09] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So from the obvious of not looking at porn, not shopping, not looking at information to overthrow the government. [00:27:16] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Are there any other tech tips you might give employees when it comes to things they should obviously not do with devices that are BYOD or even if it's the employer's device? [00:27:28] Paul Secunda: Yeah, there are a lot of employees and actually this was very relevant because last week the Federal Trade Commission came out with a new proposed rule about getting rid of all covenants not to compete. [00:27:40] Paul Secunda: Needless to say, that will be tied up in litigation for the next two to three years. So any such rule will probably be enjoined until it's worked out by the courts. But needless to say, there are employers who have employees who have sensitive information which they have protect, whether it be through confidentiality provisions. [00:27:58] Paul Secunda: They can do it through non solicitation clauses or non competition clauses. And so what I would say to employees is again, make sure you understand what information you have that is protectable by your boss. I mean, in the law area, we're not allowed to have covenants, not to compete under our professional rules of conduct, but nevertheless, you are under an obligation under attorney, uh, client privilege and other privileges to keep things. [00:28:26] Paul Secunda: Confidential under also the model rules of professional conduct. So maybe law is kind of a little unique, but in, in other parts of the workplace, you have to understand that depending on the types of information you have, if you're dealing with pricing information or customer databases or trade secrets, then yeah, you don't want to be kind of dealing with that type of information without Providing some protection. [00:28:50] Paul Secunda: Let me give you an example in the legal. When I exchange Discovery as a litigator with other law firms, either the other law firm or I don't just send that information attached to an email, almost never. We always use a server which has dual authentication. So we make sure the person getting it is only getting it because they have a user ID and a password. [00:29:12] Paul Secunda: Plus they didn't have to authenticate. They are who they say they are. So that is the reality of whether you're using Dropbox or a lot of these large law firms these days have their own servers with the capability of sending out large swaths of documents. So. There's an example of where you just don't want to deal with sensitive documents in a way that they can be intercepted or used inappropriately. [00:29:38] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Let's move on to our last question. Sure. [00:29:40] Q?#3: What are Your Top Three Tech Tips to Ensure Focus at Work to Help Prevent Necessary Work During Personal Time? [00:29:40] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: What are your top three tech tips to ensure focus at work to help prevent necessary work during personal time? [00:29:46] Paul Secunda: Yeah, well, one we've already discussed, and this is a harder one, which is you can't turn necessarily your phone off, but what you can do is eliminate a lot of those push notifications. [00:29:56] Paul Secunda: This is from personal experience. Used to have every newspaper and every person possible able to kind of get through my screen and kind of tell me they're looking for me or want to sell me something, tell me about a new news tip. And what I would tell you is go to your notifications, whether you're on an app or another phone and really only limit them to the things that you really need. [00:30:19] Paul Secunda: And even with. And your text, you can set up VIP lists so that only those people who are most important in your family, your children, your spouse, whatever, can get in contact with you. I've done that increasingly. So that's number one. Number two, it's a matter of, Learning how to screen your text, emails and other information that you're looking at in a efficient manner. [00:30:44] Paul Secunda: I have, I use an Apple mail, right? And it has kind of a preview where within probably 5 to 10 seconds, I can tell from just when it comes up whether I need to deal with it now. An hour from now, tomorrow, a week from now, and then I categorize stuff that way using that technology. So that's number two. And then number three, I would say it's just a matter of focus, which is kind of funny to say. [00:31:10] Paul Secunda: I don't mean focus like the Apple tech focus, but you have all this technology coming at you through computers and phones and don't people use the telephones I'm told, but you have to focus. I mean, we are a society of attention. Deficit disorder. And I, I don't mean that cavalierly or in a flip way. I mean that honestly, as a society, we have trouble paying attention. [00:31:34] Paul Secunda: We're being pulled in a hundred different direction. And so this is where it's very unique to each person's individual circumstance. What allows you to focus for me? I can't have music on. I can't have other like talk radio or talk, whatever, because it's too, I need complete silence, but someone else Might be able to put on their air pods and put on some soft music in the background and that's the way they kind of tune other things out. [00:31:58] Paul Secunda: So my point is use tech to allow you to focus. That would be my third point. [00:32:03] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Well, I'm going to go back and pull a little bit on your last two answers. Your second answer, this is something I want to share. I use a service called SaneBox and it sort of adds onto your email. Are you familiar with it? I'm not. [00:32:17] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So SaneBox is a monthly subscription. It's like 10 bucks a month. I think you'd have to double check. And what it does is it allows you to set special rules into your email. And quite frankly, like it works with all, like almost all different email server types, whether it's Gmail, whether it's personal, whether it's this or that or whatever. [00:32:35] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: And it works in the background, not on your computer, but on a server. And if you put, say, an email, like, a constant solicitation. Right. If you put it in the same black hole box, you'll never see that again. In other words, if they send you another one, you'll never see it again. So, I'm just Throw it in there just to help kind of declutter. [00:32:53] Paul Secunda: As opposed to unsubscribing from every unwanted piece of spam you get. [00:32:57] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Well, the problem with unsubscribing is you're telling them there's a warm body there. [00:33:02] Paul Secunda: Yeah, and then that gives them more incentive to try to get in contact with you. [00:33:06] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Whether it's through that in particular email or perhaps like a different service they may be working with as well. [00:33:12] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: So it opens you up to more spam email. But it also has some neat tricks to it like saying. Tomorrow, say next week, so that it doesn't stay in your inbox right now, but it goes, disappears for a day or a week or three hours or until 5 p. m. and then it repopulates to help manage. And like, it also, there's some other functions I'm probably not remembering, but I encourage you to take a look at it. [00:33:36] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Somewhat of a godsend for me because Lord knows I'm getting more and more. Spam and I no longer answer my own phone because half the calls are not business. Right. Yeah. The other thing I do, you know, you talk about focusing at work and as a small and solo practitioner, you're sort of like the, you wear many hats. [00:33:55] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: And when I have to focus on writing a brief, what I'll do sometimes. Or often is I will take my laptop and I'll go to a Starbucks or coffee shop and just plant myself there for like an hour and a half or two hours and I can usually pop out some solid writing and I'm not constantly being interrupted by everything else that's going on around here. [00:34:15] Paul Secunda: That makes a lot of sense too. [00:34:16] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: And if it's too noisy in there, I just pop in my Apple AirPod Pro Mac to the headphones, and I can drown out most of the noise, but I'm usually pretty good about drowning out noise around. [00:34:27] Paul Secunda: Yeah, well, that's a good, that's a good skill to have, I have to say. [00:34:31] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Yeah, the only thing I can't deal with is screaming children and crashes. [00:34:36] Paul Secunda: Yeah. [00:34:37] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: No offense to parents out there. [00:34:39] Paul Secunda: Yeah, I can't help you with that one, but yeah, I understand. [00:34:42] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Excellent. Paul, I wanna thank you for being here. [00:34:44] Where You Can Find Our Guest! [00:34:44] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Please tell us where people can find you. [00:34:46] Paul Secunda: They can find me online at kunda E-S-E-C-U-N-D-A. Mm-Hmm at zeke luzi.com. It's a difficult Wisconsin name, so I'm gonna spell it. [00:34:55] Paul Secunda: W-A-L-C-H-E-S-K-E-L-U-Z i.com. That is the name of the law firm I'm at in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. And my email and contact information is there. And if you'd like to hear more about the right to disconnect or any other employment law topics, feel free to give me a ring. [00:35:13] Paul Secunda: I will be sure to have all that in the show notes. [00:35:15] Paul Secunda: And if there's anything else you'd like to share, please feel free to send it to me before we publish. But again, Paul, I want to thank you for being here. [00:35:21] Paul Secunda: It's a pleasure, Michael. So nice to talk to you today. Likewise. [00:35:24] Thank You for Listening and Join Us in Two Weeks for a New Episode! [00:35:24] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Thank you for joining me on this episode of the techsavvylawyer. page podcast. Our next episode will be posted in about two weeks. [00:35:30] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: If you have any ideas about a future episode, please contact me at michaeldj at the techsavvylawyer. page. Have a great day and happy lawyering.…
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1 Episode 89: Effortless CRM, LPM Transitions - Tony Valenti of Universal Migrator. 36:26
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladTony Valenti, CEO of UniversalMigrator.com, is a visionary leader in legal tech, transforming the complex process of data migration for lawyers of any law firm size. Under his guidance, Universal Migrator makes it effortless to transfer data between law practice management systems, ensuring that migrations don't have to suck. Tony's innovative approach simplifies transitions, empowering firms to move forward with confidence. Join Tony and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three factors lawyers should consider when choosing their first or next CRM in terms of traceability? If their choice turns out not to be the right one, what should they do? Universal Migrator does not always transfer every data set from one CRM to another. What are your top three tips for lawyers to transfer those data sets in a different way? What are your top three tips for lawyers after they make the transfer, before fully committing to the new CRM and canceling their old one? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:06] Tony's current tech setup [08:02] Key Considerations for Lawyers When Choosing a CRM [22:26] Tips for Lawyers on Migrating Incompatible Data and Tasks [28:18] Critical Steps for Lawyers Before Fully Committing to a New CRM [30:41] CRM Choices and the Role of Universal Migrator in Legal Tech Transitions [32:32] How Universal Migrator Protects Client Data During Legal Tech Migrations [34:23] The Role of AI in Legal Data Migrations [37:03] Connect with Tony Resources: Connect with Tony: Email: tv@universalmigrator.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tony-valenti Website: universalmigrator.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Anker speakerphone: ankerwork.com/products/a3301 Blue Yeti Microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone Elgato Stream Deck XL: elgato.com/ww/en/p/stream-deck-xl Intel i9 9900K: ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/186605/intel-core-i9-9900k-processor Software & Cloud Services or Apps mentioned in the conversation: Clio: clio.com/ Faster Suite: fasterlaw.com/ Lawmatics: lawmatics.com/ Matter Match Migrator: mattermatchmigrator.com/product-page/matter-match-migrator MyCase: mycase.com/ NetDocuments: netdocuments.com/ PracticePanther: practicepanther.com/ Rocket Matter: rocketmatter.com/ Stream Deck Plugins: barraider.com/ Universal Migrator: universalmigrator.com/…
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1 Episode 88: Maximizing Legal Tech with Katherine Porter of the Resourceful Lawyer. 25:49
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladIn the labyrinth of legal tech, attorneys often waste resources on redundant software, overlook key workflows like client onboarding, and falter in choosing the right CRM. Join Katherine Porter as she guides us through these challenges! Katherine is the founder of The Resourceful Lawyer, and she facilitates workshops for law firm leaders so they can align with their goals and create actionable strategies for growth and profitability. Katherine blends the best of project management, human-centered design, and two decades of legal experience to tailor workshops for each of her law firm clients. She earned her law degree at UCLA, holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, and is certified in Design Thinking. Join Katherine and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three areas of tech software that attorneys are wasting their money on? What are the three common workflows attorneys are not utilizing? And how do we create each one? What are your top three tips when vetting a new CRM LPM? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:10] Tech Setup Overview and Preferences [07:08] Top Three Areas Where Attorneys Overpay for Tech Software [12:37] Essential Attorney Workflows: Key Areas for Improvement and Implementation [14:09] Tips for Creating Effective Workflows [15:31] Top Three Tips for Vetting a New CRM or LPM System [17:21] CRM/LPM Transition War Stories: Challenges and Solutions Resources: Connect with Katherine: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kporterjd/ Website: theresourcefullawyer.com/ Mentioned in the episode: Hardware mentioned in the conversation : Blue Yeti Microphone: blueyetimicrophone.com/ Logitech C920 Webcam: logitech.com/en-ch/products/webcams/c920-pro-hd-webcam Microsoft Surface: microsoft.com/en-us/surface Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation : ClickUp: clickup.com/ Dubsado: dubsado.com/ Make: make.com/ Microsoft Bookings: microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/scheduling-and-booking-app Miro: miro.com/ Mural: mural.co/ PandaDoc: pandadoc.com/ Zapier: zapier.com/…
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1 Episode 87: Finding New Homes for Old Tech with Loren Williams of PCs for People! 16:06
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladToday’s episode covers a range of topics related to technology repurposing and recycling practices among lawyers, as well as the environmental impact of office tech! Meet Loren Williams, the Regional Account Manager at PCs for People, who oversees the sourcing of computers for distribution to low-income individuals and families. PCs for People is dedicated to secure and environmentally friendly IT recycling, protecting sensitive data through the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID) AAA-compliant processes, and promoting responsible e-waste management with R2 compliance. Join Loren and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three ways lawyers can recycle and reuse their technology? What are the top three steps lawyers should take to securely remove their data before recycling their machines? What are three tips lawyer should keep in mind when trying to be environmentally friendly with the tech in their office? In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:48] Loren’s Tech Preferences and Practices [04:33] Top Three Ways Lawyers Can Recycle and Reuse Technology [07:3] PCs for People: From Local Initiative to National Impact [09:58] Top Three Steps Lawyers Should Take to Securely Remove Data Before Recycling Machines [12:33] Three Tips for Lawyers to Be Environmentally Friendly with Office Tech [13:56] Maximizing Donations and Tax Benefits with PCs for People Resources: Connect with Loren: Email: lwilliams@pcsforpeople.org LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loren-r-williams/ Phone: 773-988-6908 Website: pcsforpeople.org Mentioned in the episode: Hardware mentioned in the conversation : Apple Mac (MacBook): Apple MacBook Google Pixel: store.google.com Lenovo ThinkPad: lenovo.com Samsung phones: Samsung Mobile…
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1 Episode 86, Assisting Lawyers with Implementing Technology Into Their Practice, Debbie Foster of Affinity Consulting Group! 31:12
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladDiscover how modern tools and strategic approaches can revolutionize your law firm's efficiency and accuracy. Join my next guest, Debbie Foster of Affinity Consulting Group, as we explore innovative solutions and receive expert insights from industry leader Debbie Foster to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving legal landscape! Debbie is a seasoned expert with 23 years at Affinity, where she excels in strategic project management, team leadership, and client relations. Her career began in 1994, revolutionizing efficiency in a fine-dining Italian restaurant and managing cultural change in a chain of dry-cleaning stores. With a background as an emergency medical technician, Debbie's exceptional triage skills and her superpower of building relationships with challenging personalities make her an invaluable asset. She thrives on working with her team to achieve strategic goals, ensuring remarkable client experiences and a positive workplace culture. Join Debbie and me as we discuss the following three questions and more. What are the top three areas where attorneys are underprepared with their firm software needs? What are the top three software utility programs that lawyers should use? What are the top three areas of legal practice that need more innovation, and what should an average attorney do? In our conversation, we cover the following: [00:51] A Peek into Debbie's Tech Setup [03:27] Three Key Software Areas Where Attorneys Often Fall Short [12:13] Top Three Software Utility Programs Every Lawyer Should Use [20:22] Top Three Areas of Legal Practice Needing Innovation and How Attorneys Can Address Them Resources: Connect with Debbie: Email: 📧 dfoster@affinityconsulting.com LinkedIn: 🔗 linkedin.com/in/debbiefoster/ Website: 🌐 affinityconsulting.com Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Focusrite audio interface: focusrite.com/categories/audio-interfaces Logitech Brio 4K webcam: logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/brio-4k-hdr-webcam Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7 Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Actionstep: actionstep.com/ Calendly: calendly.com/ Carpe Diem: carpediemparalegals.com/ Centerbase: centerbase.com/ Cleo: cleo.com/ Daylite (by Marketcircle): marketcircle.com/ DocuSign: docusign.com/ Doodle: doodle.com/en/ HubSpot: hubspot.com/ Lawmatics: lawmatics.com/ PandaDoc: pandadoc.com/ SaneBox: sanebox.com/ Scribe: scribehow.com/ (This appears to be a web-based program so your operating system should not matter – I should be trying this out and report in the future).…
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1 Episode #85: Episode 85: Redefining Legal Services, Mathew Kerbis on Subscription Law and Tech Efficiency. 54:58
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladAfter nine years in private practice, Mathew founded Subscription Attorney LLC, pioneering a model that leverages automation and artificial intelligence to provide accessible legal services. Mathew is a recipient of the James I. Keane Award and a member of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System’s Above the Line Network. Also, he placed third in the Individual category for the American Legal Technology Awards , solidifying his impact on legal innovation. In this episode, Mathew and I explore the innovative realm of subscription-based legal services. He covers topics from efficient workflows to ethical considerations and shares insights on transforming legal practice through technology. Tune in to gain actionable insights and discover new possibilities in legal service delivery! Join Mathew and me as we discuss the following three questions and more. What are the top three key pieces of software hardware needed to make a legal subscription model work connecting the client with an attorney? What are the top three workflows that work behind the scenes to make the business more efficient? Given that technology allows attorneys to cross state lines, what are the top three Legal Ethics concerns attorneys should have when offering a subscription model? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:07] Mathew’s Current Tech Setup [37:58] Revolutionizing Legal Subscription Models: Key Software, Hardware, and Ethical Considerations [46:12] Streamlining Business Efficiency: Time Blocking, Social Media Automation, and Document Automation [50:51] Legal Ethics in Subscription-Based Practices [54:43] Where to Find Mathew Online Resources: Connect with Mathew: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/ Website: lawsubscribed.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Anker battery pack: anker.com/collections/power-banks Blue Yeti microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone Lamicall phone holder: lamicallshop.com/collections/shop-all LG ultra-wide monitor: lg.com/us/business/ultrawide-monitors Logitech ergonomic keyboard: logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards Logitech MX Master mouse: logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-master Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Carrd: carrd.co/ Descript: descript.com/ Formula: formulasoft.com/ LawPay: lawpay.com/ Stripe: stripe.com/ SuiteDash: suitedash.com/…
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1 Bonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer 54:57
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladBonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer In this special edition of the Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast, I am thrilled to host a dynamic conversation between Mathew Kerbis, the distinguished “ Subscription Attorney ” and a recent recipient of the James Keane Award . Together, we provide a comprehensive recap and insightful analysis of the groundbreaking innovations showcased at the ABA Tech Show 2024 in Chicago. In our conversation, we cover the following: [02:14] Tech Show Takeaways: AI in Legal Innovation [07:27] Beyond Billable Hours: Alternative Fee Structures in the Legal Profession [11:45] Ethical Landscape of AI in Legal Practice [16:09] Future of Legal Tech [29:16] Hardware and Software Upgrades for Podcasting: Tips and Tricks [33:21] Portable Podcasting Setups: Tips and Tricks for On-Site Recordings [39:29] AI in Legal Practice: Leveraging Tools Responsibly [44:55] Enhancing Practice Efficiency and Accessibility [48:49] Evolution of Legal Tech: User-Friendly Solutions for Solos and Small Firms RESOURCES: Connect with Mathew: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/ Website: lawsubscribed.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Blue Yeti microphone logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone iD14: audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id14 Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones Snowball microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/snowball-ice-usb-microphone Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Amazon Prime: amazon.com/amazonprime Clio: clio.com/ Daylight: daylightlaw.com/ Descript: descript.com/ FileVine: filevine.com/ LexisNexis: lexisnexis.com/ Paxton: paxton-access.com/ PDF deck: pdfdeck.com/ Squadcast: squadcast.fm/ Universal Migrator: universalmigrator.com/ Westlaw: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/westlaw Zapier: zapier.com/…
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1 Episode 84: Using technology to grow a family law practice with Jason Rice of Dirigo-Divorce. 35:48
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladEpisode 84: Using technology to grow a family law practice with Jason Rice of Dirigo-Divorce. Get ready to revolutionize your practice as Jason Rice from Dirigo-Divorce joins me to discuss how he uses technology to improve the services he provides to his clients. Jason is a Family Law attorney based in Maine and New England who has harnessed technology to manage his legal practice. He has a deep passion for family law, clearly fostered through his years of legal experience. Jason worked as a Staff Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Tampa, FL, where he assisted judges in various areas, including family law. Jason has also taught Family Law at a community college for nearly ten years and co-authored "Relocations: A Judge's Perspective" with the Honorable Judge Daniel Sleet. Join Jason and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are three pieces of tech software hardware that solos and small firms might be surprised are not "big firms" only? What three pieces of tech software and hardware make working with virtual remote services seamless? What are the top three tips when communicating with clients through an LPM, text, or email? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:11] Jason's Mac-based Legal Practice [11:00] Essential Tech for Solos and Small Firms [21:07] Seamless Remote Work: Essential Tools for Virtual Collaboration [31:14] How to Communicate Effectively with Clients: Texting and Email TipsTop of Form [34:34] Connect with Jason Resources: Connect with Jason: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonmrice/ Website: dirigo-divorce.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: External monitors Apple XDR: apple.com/pro-display-xdr/ Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Backblaze: backblaze.com/ Calendly: calendly.com/ Clio: clio.com/ Daylite: marketcircle.com/legal/ Fastcase: fastcase.com/ Google Voice: voice.google.com/ HumbleFax: humblefax.com/ Kofax: knowledge.kofax.com/ Marketcircle: marketcircle.com/ Nuance Power PDF: shop.nuance.com/store/nuanceus Posh Virtual Receptionist Service: posh.com/ Ruby Receptionists: ruby.com/…
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1 Episode #83: Mastering Legal Tech and Strategy with Filevine's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with, Erik Bermudez! 41:03
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladEpisode #83: Mastering Legal Tech and Strategy with Filevine's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with, Erik Bermudez Join us as we embark on a journey through the ever-evolving landscape of law firm management, legal marketing and technology adoption, guided by the seasoned expertise of Erik Bermudez. With Erik's background in strategic planning, relationship management, and market insights, this episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in the dynamic intersection of law and technology! As the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Filevine, Erik brings a wealth of insights from years of experience in strategic alliances and market analysis. With a tenure at Filevine dating back to 2019, Erik's leadership has been instrumental in driving partnerships and fostering growth. He also held roles at KLAS previously, where he played vital roles in healthcare market research. Join Erik and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three ways attorneys should expect their client relations management/ law professional management platforms, like Filevine and Lead Docket, to seamlessly work with a third party? What are the top three pain points lawyers have when adopting new technology, and what are the best ways to overcome them? What are the top three tech tools lawyers can use for online marking? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:22] Erik's Simple Tech Setup [06:25] Maximizing Client Relationship Management: Seamless Integration with Third-Party Platform [14:11] Balancing AI and Human Touch [20:34] Key Data Points for CRM and PMS Collaboration [21:55] Lawyers' Top Three Pain Points and Solutions in Tech Transition [24:18] Convincing Busy Lawyers to Embrace Technology [27:21] Tailored Technology: Law Firms with Personalized Workflows [34:33] Mastering Online Marketing: Essential Tools for Law Firms [39:56] Connect with Erik Resources: Connect with Erik: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erik-bermudez-8a601825/ Email: erik@filevine.com Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Skullcandy headphones: skullcandy.eu/shop/headphones Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Filevine: filevine.com/ Lead Docket: leaddocket.com/…
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1 #82, Revolutionizing Legal Review with Chris Ford, The Journey Behind Legalize AI. 30:17
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1 Episode 81: Navigating The Future of Legal Tech with Filevine's Emily Lippincott. 33:59
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladToday's guest, Emily Lippincott, is a Legal Futurist at Filevine, a premier legal work platform serving law firms and businesses throughout the United States and Canada. With over 16 years of legal experience in Silicon Valley, encompassing roles in in-house and law firm settings, Emily brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Moreover, her background includes counseling corporate clients through various stages, from inception to public offering or acquisition. Throughout the conversation, Emily illuminates for lawyers pathways to efficiency, accessibility, and excellence. Join us as she navigates the intricate web of tomorrow's legal tech landscape, shaping the future of the practice of law with insight and expertise. Let's unlock the secrets to efficiency, innovation, and success in the digital age! Join Emily and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three factors a lawyer should consider when vetting new hardware for their practice so that they are not only cutting edge but future-proof? What are the top three things lawyers are still getting wrong with their hardware and software technology in their law practice? What are the top three ways lawyers can use AI in their practice? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:07] Emily's Tech Setup [06:25] Essential Considerations for Lawyers Embracing Innovation [14:20] Common Pitfalls and Potential Solutions [27:43] Maximizing AI in Legal Practice: Three Key Applications Resources: Connect with Emily: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilylippincott/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Audio-Technica AT2020PK Microphone: audio-technica.com/en-us/at2020pk Dell Curved Monitor: dell.com/en-us/lp/curved-monitors Logitech Litra Glow: logitech.com/en-us/products/lighting/litra-glow Logitech Stream Cam: logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/streamcam Macbook Pro with M1 Chip: support.apple.com/en-us Rubber Tips for Apple Pencil: apple.com/shop/product Scarlett Solo: us.focusrite.com/products/scarlett-solo Software, Apps, & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: 1Password For Chrome Extension: 1password.com/resources/guides/1password-for-google-chrome/ 1Password: 1password.com/ Apple Pages: apple.com/pages/ Backblaze: backblaze.com/ Camelcamelcamel: camelcamelcamel.com/ Capital One app: capitalone.com Filevine Immigration AI: filevine.com/platform/immigrationai/ Filevine: filevine.com/ GoodNotes goodnotes.com/ Google One: one.google.com/overview/ Mac Updater: corecode.io/macupdater/ MacOS Sonoma: apple.com/macos/sonoma/ Microsoft Outlook plugin: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-add-ins-in-outlook WordPerfect: wordperfect.com/en/ Zscaler: help.zscaler.com/…
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1 Episode 80: Where Are Lawyers And Law Students With Technology Today With Jonah Perlin 53:56
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladJonah Perlin, an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown Law and former litigator at Williams & Connolly LLP, brings his expertise to today's The Tech Savvy Lawyer podcast episode. With his background in civil litigation, he launched the How I Lawyer Podcast in January 2021, aiming to share insights from legal professionals to law students and lawyers alike. Jonah and I discuss how technology reshapes legal education, practice, and ethics. We further explore the importance of legal tech skills for law students in navigating the evolving job market. Additionally, we examine the integration of AI in legal education and research, acknowledging its potential and challenges. The discussion also addresses lawyers' underutilization of legal research tools and ethical concerns in technology use within law firms. Finally, we touch on specific legal tech tools and offer podcasting strategies for legal professionals! Join Jonah and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three tech skills all students should master by the time they graduate law? What are the top three tech tools that attorneys are under-utilizing today? What are the top three ethical mistakes attorneys are making with their technology? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:23] A Law Professor's Tech Setup [14:00] Observations on Law Students' Transition from Pre to Post-COVID [19:54] Equipping Law Students with Essential Tech Skills for the Modern Legal Landscape [33:21] Three Tech Tools Lawyers Should Embrace Today [38:00] Ethical Tech Pitfalls in Legal Practice: Critical Insights and Solutions [44:19] How I Lawyer Podcast: Exploring Legal Careers and Insights Through Conversations [46:16] Essential Tech Tools for Starting a Podcast [54:07] Connect with Jonah Resources: Connect with Jonah: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonah-perlin Podcast: howilawyer.com/ Substack: howilawyer.substack.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Mac Mini: apple.com/mac-mini MV7 - Podcast Microphone: shure.com/en-US/products Tascam Headphones tascam.com/us/category/Headphones Yeti microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Calendly: calendly.com Descript: descript.com Fastcase: fastcase.com LexisNexis: lexisnexis.com Trello: trello.com…
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1 Episode 79: Handling Medical Information on The Internet With Leah Bucholz 38:57
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladOur next guest is Leah Bucholz, the founder and leader of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting. PVMC is a veteran-owned family company dedicated to serving those who have served. Specializing in Independent Medical Opinions, commonly known as "Nexus Letters," the firm delves into the intricacies of injuries and illnesses stemming from military service. Moreover, Leah is a U.S. Army veteran, medical expert, and former C & P examiner. Join Leah and me as we discuss the significance of robust security measures and policy enforcement to ensure HIPAA compliance and protect patient privacy. She shares practical advice on maintaining documents electronically, managing passwords securely, and utilizing PDF readers for sensitive data handling. We also discuss legal tech tools for efficient document review and management. Overall, our discussion emphasizes the critical role of technology in safeguarding confidential information, complying with regulations, and enhancing productivity in professional settings. Join Leah and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! 1. What are the top three tips for maintaining HIPAA compliance of documents online electronically? 2. What are the top three tips for maintaining many documents online electronically? 3. What are the top three secret tips for using your favorite PDF reader? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:13] Building a Secure Remote Tech Ecosystem: Exploring Cloud-Based Tools, Compliance, and Backup Strategies [12:48] Mastering HIPAA Compliance: Essential Tips for Maintaining Document Security Online [26:17] Top Tips for Managing a Large Volume Online [35:52] Unlocking PDF Reader Magic: Expert Tips for Efficiency and Effectiveness [28:45] Connect with Leah Resources: Connect with Leah: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leahbucholz/ Website: prestigeveteranmctx.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@prestigeveteranmedical Email: mailto:leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: 1. Internet connection provided by AT&T: att.com/internet/fiber/ Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: 1. Zoho: zoho.com/ 2. Zoho Vault: zoho.com/vault/ 3. JotForm: jotform.com/ 4. Spanning: spanning.com/ 5. Backupify: backupify.com/ 6. Speedtest.net: speedtest.net/ 7. Zapier: zapier.com/…
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1 #78: Tech Innovations in Legal Practice: Interview with Karen McDonald from Wise Owls 41:04
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladKaren McDonald is a seasoned office automation expert, assisting busy law firms, attorneys, and lawyers in streamlining the administrative aspects of their business operations. With over a decade of experience, Karen has been dedicated to supporting attorneys in implementing efficient systems to automate their legal practices. She is the founder & creator of Owlwise Legal Practice Management Software, which is tailored for legal professionals to streamline essential tasks such as legal trust accounting, time tracking, billing, and centralized management of matters and contacts. Moreover, designed to meet the needs of today's lawyers, this versatile cloud-based solution ensures your law firm remains agile and prepared for the future across multiple platforms. Join Karen and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three tech tools that attorneys underutilize besides CRMs in their law practice? What are the top three things attorneys should look for in an online CRM? What are the top three tech shortcuts lawyers still need to know at any level of experience? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:32] Tech Talk: Karen's Current Tech Setup [08:46] The Top Three Tech Tools Lawyers Should Utilize More [17:16] Backup Strategies: Ensuring Data Security in Business [22:40] Key Considerations for Choosing an Online CRM: Flexibility, Dependability, and Support [30:05] Tech Shortcuts Every Lawyer Should Master [39:13] Uncommon Keystroke Hacks in Microsoft Word [40:37] Connect with Karen Resources: Connect with Karen: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wisekarenmcdonald/ Website: wiseowllegal.com.au/ Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Bose Speakers: bose.com/c/speakers Fitbit: fitbit.com Jabra Headset: jabra.com/ Curved 27-inch ViewSonic Monitor: viewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/VX2718-PC-mhd Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Bitwarden: bitwarden.com/ Wise Owl Legal: wiseowllegal.com Backblaze: backblaze.com WordPerfect: wordperfect.com TextExpander: textexpander.com…
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1 #77: CLIO Con 2023: Third-Party Apps, CLIO and More, with Shubham Datta 16:58
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Spela Senare Spela Senare Listor Gilla GilladOur next guest is Shubham Datta, the Vice President of Corporate Development at CLIO. As a key figure in overseeing the development and execution of CLIO's strategic growth strategy through acquisitions and investments, Shubham brings forth a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the intricacies of how CLIO collaborates with third-party integrations and more. Shubham is a seasoned Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) professional driving innovation in the legal tech space. With an extensive background in both buy-side and sell-side M&A, he spearheads efforts to align CLIO's product roadmap with cutting-edge companies. Join Shubham and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! 1. What are the top three criteria to prioritize when evaluating third-party application integrations? 2. How to determine what might be considered unnecessary or incompatible with CLIO platform, possibly without the requirement for specific categories? 3. In what aspects should legal professionals focus on when assessing new third-party applications for use in CLIO or when comparing them to competitors? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:44] The Three Pillars of Effective Third-Party Integration in CLIO's Legal Tech Ecosystem [05:13] Core Legal Workflows in CLIO's Ecosystem [06:55] App Adoption and Integration Challenges in Legal Tech [09:00] Empowering Legal Innovation: Nuanced Challenges in App Integration [10:42] A Guide for Lawyers in Choosing Third-Party Apps for CLIO and Beyond [11:25] Future-Forward Legal Tech [13:12] AI Innovations to Elevate Legal Practice [14:58] CLIO: Redefining Legal Practice Management Resources: Connect with Shubham: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shubhamdatta/ Software mentioned in the conversation: CLIO: CLIO.com/…
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Welcome to the Security Weekly Podcast Network, your all-in-one source for the latest in cybersecurity! This feed features a diverse lineup of shows, including Application Security Weekly, Business Security Weekly, Paul's Security Weekly, Enterprise Security Weekly, and Security Weekly News. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, business leader, or tech enthusiast, we cover all angles of the cybersecurity landscape. Tune in for in-depth panel discussions, expert guest interviews, and ...
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BBC Radio 5 live’s award winning gaming podcast, discussing the world of video games and games culture.
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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Africa-focused technology, digital and innovation ecosystem insight and commentary.
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Get the most out of your home theater with the latest advances, product reviews, and all things audio and video. Every Thursday, Scott Wilkinson shares his expertise, energy, and enthusiasm about how to make your A/V system sound and look its best. In this short-format podcast, Scott brings you news, reviews, interviews, and commentary, and answers your questions. You can join Club TWiT for $7 a month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offer ...
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The internet is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re concerned about how surveillance, online advertising, and automated content moderation are hurting us online and offline, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s How to Fix the Internet podcast offers a better way forward. EFF has been defending your rights online for over thirty years and is behind many of the biggest digital rights protections since the invention of the internet. Through curious conversations with some of the leading ...
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Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.
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