Reinventing Professionals

The Connection Between E-Discovery and Endurance Racing

I spoke with Brendan Sullivan, the CEO of S2 DATA, an IT services company focused on the legal technology sector. We discussed how S2 DATA differs from other e-discovery vendors, ways that the legacy data landscape has changed, and how endurance racing influenced his leadership style.

Changing Software Expectations in Legal

I spoke with Calum Cook, a Growth Executive with Avvoka, a document automation platform. We discussed how the expectations of software have changed, best practices for enhancing the user experience, and the distinction between generative AI and document automation.

"Frictionless Justice" and Integrating AI Into the Practice of Law

I spoke with Evyatar Ben Artzi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Darrow, a justice intelligence platform that leverages generative AI, legal experts, and technologists to uncover legal violations. We discussed “frictionless justice,” how law firms integrate AI into their practices, and how AI can fuel business development.

*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 30

In this 30th episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed reimagining knowledge management, disrupting the law firm business model, and more AI.

Embracing Knowledge Management and Innovation in Legal

I spoke with Stephanie Goutos, the Lead Practice Innovation Attorney for the Employment & Labor Practice at Gunderson Dettmer, and Patrick DiDomenico, the founder of InspireKM Consulting and the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference. We discussed the 2024 event, transitioning from practice to a career in knowledge management and innovation, and how the KM&I for Legal conference empowers professionals with practical skills. Register here and use the discount code ARIKAPLAN :)

The Benefits of Mastering Excel and the Effect of Generative AI

I spoke with Jeff Lenning, the President of Excel University, a company that provides online Microsoft Excel training. We discussed the benefits of mastering Excel, common mistakes users make, time-saving tips every user should learn, and the effect of generative AI on the application.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Lawyers Analyze and Respond to Court Testimony

I spoke with Joe Longtin, the Vice President of Customer Success, and Michael Okerlund, CEO at Cloud Court, the developer of Gibson Testimony Intelligence, an artificial intelligence-powered software platform that helps lawyers analyze and respond to court testimony in real time. We discussed how testimony intelligence differs from other litigation-related technologies for e-discovery, matter management, or trial presentations.

Automating Redaction and Pseudonymization of Large Data Sets with AI

I spoke with Ramin Karbalaie, the Founder and CEO of NAIX, a software application designed to automate redaction and pseudonymization of large document sets with AI. We discussed how anonymization tools help organizations manage privacy restrictions and why interest in redaction has changed as privacy laws have become more prominent.

Trends Shaping the Future of Legal Operations

I spoke with Jonathan Stark, the Principal of the Stark Ops Group, a consulting firm dedicated to helping legal non-profits, small law firms, and corporate legal teams operate more efficiently and effectively.  We discussed trends shaping the future of legal operations and how generative AI is affecting the legal industry.

Growing a Personal Injury Law Firm

I spoke with Greg Ward, the Founder and Co-Managing Member of the Ward Law Group, a personal injury firm with offices in Miami, Orlando, and New York. We discussed the best practices for growing a personal injury practice, how law firm founders balance personal growth with their law firm's success, and ways that technology is changing the practice of law.