Reinventing Professionals

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.

Vacation Special 2024: The Beauty of Jackson Hole

I spoke with Craig Robrock, the Assistant General Manager at The Wyoming Inn. We discussed the secret to taking advantage of a hotel's natural environment, how guest preferences have changed, and best practices for encouraging team members in various roles to collectively support a vacation property’s mission.

Leveraging Generative AI for Business Development

I spoke with Jody Glidden, the Founder and CEO of Postilize, a company leveraging generative AI to support business development for lawyers, accountants, and professional services firms. We discussed pitfalls that legal services providers should avoid in marketing, how the type of professional service that one provides affects the approach to marketing and business development, and ways that generative AI is affecting marketing and selling professional services.

*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 29

In this 29th episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed ILTACON 2024, the practical application of generative AI, and creating new opportunities.

The Changemakers Report and Modern Law Firm Leadership

I spoke with Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting, Jen Sherman, Chief Operating Officer at CARET, and Laura Wenzel, Global Marketing and Insights Director at iManage. The three companies are part of a consortium that supported The Changemakers Report: How Midsize Law Firms Are Achieving Growth Through Adaptation, featuring the perspectives of 30 law firm leaders.