Reinventing Professionals

Changing Client Expectations and How Law Firms are Taking Advantage of AI-Powered Drafting Tools

I spoke with James Sherer, a partner at BakerHostetler, who serves as the co-leader of the Emerging Technology team of the firm's Digital Assets and Data Management Group, and Ross Guberman, the Founder and CEO of LawCatch, the developer of BriefCatch, a software platform designed to elevate legal writing, which has recently introduced new generative AI features for lawyers and legal professionals. We discussed how client expectations of communication with their lawyers have changed, the key to drafting effective AI guidelines, and how law firms are taking advantage of AI-empowered tools.

The Effect of Generative AI on Legal Blogging

I spoke with Kevin O'Keefe, the founder and CEO of LexBlog, Inc., a legal blog publishing platform used by lawyers worldwide. We discussed the transformation of legal blogging, the effect of generative AI on the practice, and where blogging in legal is headed.

The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting, and Client Service

I spoke with David Cohen, a partner with Reed Smith and chair of the firm's Records & E-Discovery Group, as well as a member of the Emerging Technologies group, and Ross Guberman, the Founder and CEO of LawCatch, the developer of BriefCatch, a software platform designed to elevate legal writing, which has recently introduced new generative AI features for lawyers and legal professionals. We discussed how good writing and well-crafted positions affect the outcomes of bet-the-company matters, changes in the way lawyers communicate, and where litigators are taking advantage of AI-empowered tools.

Managing a Law Firm and Building a Legal Tech Company

I spoke with Karl Seelbach, the co-founder of Doyle & Seelbach PLLC, a law firm in Austin, Texas, and the founder of Skribe.ai, a software alternative to court reporting. We discussed how he balances managing a law firm and building a legal tech company, how generative AI affects the way litigators practice, and how litigation is evolving with technology.

Transforming the Corporate Legal Department with Metrics and KPIs

I spoke with Mike Russell, the Head of Global Legal Operations for Expedia Group, Julie Richer, the Director of Legal Operations of Bath & Body Works, and Mori Kabiri, author of Legal Operations KPIs and founder of InfiniGlobe, a legal operations consulting firm. We discussed how metrics and KPIs in legal have evolved, metrics that legal operations teams should monitor, and best practices for integrating data analytics into legal operations.

*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 18

In this 18th episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed Legalweek 2024, solving problems with AI, and planning for Q2.

The Current State of Remote and Hybrid Work in Law Firms

I spoke with Alaa Pasha, the CEO of Maptician, an end-to-end solution for law firm hybrid operations. We discussed the current state of remote and hybrid work in law firms, strategies that law firms are using to maximize their workspaces, mistakes they are making in managing and training their teams, and the future law firm operations given the rise of generative AI.

How Technology is Changing the Relationship Between Law Firms and Their Clients

I spoke with Ahmed Shaaban, the founder and CEO of Fulcrum Global Technologies, which provides business solutions for law firms and other providers of professional services. We discussed the launch of RAPIDx, how technology is changing the relationship between law firms and their clients, and the transformation of the legal industry.

Legalweek 2024 Mixtape - Day 3

On the final day of Legalweek 2024, I was fortunate to speak with industry leaders Andy Ward of Sandline Global, James Lasson of Casepoint LLC, Joey Seeber of Level Legal, and Sebastian Lach of Eltemate (Hogan Lovells) for this episode in the mixtape series. 

Judicial Preferences, AI, and Leveraging Technology to Gain an Advantage in Complex Litigation

I spoke with Geoffrey Vance, a litigation partner with Perkins Coie and chair of the firm's E-Discovery Services & Strategy Group and a Navy veteran, and Ross Guberman, the Founder and CEO of LawCatch, the developer of BriefCatch, a software platform designed to elevate legal writing, which has recently introduced new generative AI features for lawyers and legal professionals. We discussed the legal writing preferences of judges, leveraging technology to manage the complexity of modern litigation, and new opportunities for law firms using artificial intelligence.