Reinventing Professionals

*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, for Charting Change in Legal Ep 15

In this 15th episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed deploying new technology in 2024, empowering public speaking, and expanding in-person engagement.

The Effectiveness of Contracts Training-tainment

I spoke with Laura Frederick, the founder and CEO of How to Contract, a provider of contract training for lawyers and business professionals, and the creator of ContractsCon, scheduled for January 2024. We discussed the challenges associated with contract training, the value of training-tainment, the 2024 ContractsCon event, the You Can Contract Show podcast, and the book "Practical Tips on How to Contract."

*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, for Charting Change in Legal Ep 14

In this 14th episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I reflected on 2023, discussed plans for 2024, and highlighted the newest trends that are driving legal forward.

Using Generative AI to Improve Marketing and Business Development Outcomes

I spoke with Jason Noble, the Co-Founder and Chief of Product Strategy at ikaun, an experience management platform, powered by artificial intelligence. We discussed how law firm marketing and business development professionals should incorporate generative AI into their operations, ways to approach security and privacy when using generative AI, and the opportunities for generative AI to improve the outcomes and reduce the work of marketing and BD leaders.

How Law Schools Should Change the Way They Teach Technology and Law

I spoke with Professor Steven Gallagher, the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and author of the new book "Digital Technology and Law." We discussed what inspired him to write "Digital Technology and Law," how digital technology will affect the practice of law, whether lawyers should learn to code, and how law schools should change the way they teach technology and law.

How Legal Professionals Can Maximize the Opportunities at Their Next Meeting or Conference

I spoke with Janet Falk, the Chief Strategist at Falk Communications and Research, which provides public relations and marketing communications services to attorneys, business owners, and consultants. We discussed how attorneys can best prepare for their next meeting or conference, conduct effective follow-up, and maximize attendance at remote events.

Empowering Investigators with Technology and Open-Source Data

I spoke with Stuart Clarke, the CEO of Blackdot Solutions, a software company founded with a mission to enable investigative teams to leverage technology to combat terrorism, financial crime, and human trafficking. We discussed the trends driving the need for more sophisticated investigation tools, how regulators are influencing these trends, and ways that technology for investigations is evolving.

The Value of Financial Management for Legal Professionals

I spoke with Joe Ryan, the Managing Director and Head of the Law Firm Group for Citi Global Wealth at Work, which provides tailored financial, wealth, banking, and lending solutions. We discussed the value of working with a financial advisor with specialized knowledge of the legal industry and how the wealth management needs of lawyers differ from professionals in other industries.

Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act

I spoke with Ross Aronowitz, the Vice President for the Law Firm Segment at CT Corporation, within the Financial and Corporate Compliance division of Wolters Kluwer. We discussed the Corporate Transparency Act, how law firms can help their clients prepare for this new law, and the company's Small Business & Corporations Beneficial Ownership Survey.

The Convergence of E-Discovery, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity

I spoke with Eric Robinson, the Vice President of Global Advisory Services and Strategic Client Solutions at KLDiscovery. We discussed the most commonly requested e-discovery advisory services, why e-discovery, compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity are converging, the effect of AI on this alignment, and how legal professionals can use information governance as a strategy to lower their risks.