SHOUT OUT! Discover The Future Of Lawyering: Join The Tech Savvy Lawyer At The 2024 ABA Techshow In Chicago

Come out to the ABA Techshow 2024  in Chicago, IL from February 14-19.  Here, you'll learn new technology being utilized in the practice of law.  As the legal profession has witnessed a remarkable evolution for the marriage of law and technology, lawyers need to keep up to date on these rapid advancements in technology. The ABA TECHSHOW 2024 offers a comprehensive schedule that spans several days, focusing on the intersection of technology and the legal profession both from a functional and ethical perspective.

Please say hello if you see me at the conference!

From the "Start-Up Pitch Competition" of 15 startups who " ... will face off in a pitch competition – judged by TECHSHOW attendees – to pick the most innovative startup for the year," to previous podcast guests talking about subjects near and dear to them including - Brett Burney (Winning Trial with TrialPad), Daniel Siegle (Using PDFs and Adobe Acrobat in Your Law Office), Judge (retired) Herbert B. Dixon, Jr. (Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Large Language Model (LLM) technology - Disruption of the Legal Profession Has Just Begun), Nicole Black (Small Firms, Big Impact: Tech-Inspired Marketing Strategies for Modern Law Practices), Tom Martin (.AI, Legal Tech Investment and Regulation) and more, there will be much to learn!  There will be plenty of discussions on the on the ethical application of AI in legal practices. Additionally, the vendor floor will be bustling with numerous legal-tech companies, eager to engage in conversations and showcase their latest innovations.

I hope to see you at the TECHSHOW!

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Be sure to say "Hi"!

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I hope to see you at the TECHSHOW! 😀 Be sure to say "Hi"! 😀

Shout Out - Previous Podcast Guest Wendy Meadows for her appearance on The Law Entrepreneur Podcast!

Wendy and I at her recent book launch!

Hey everyone, shout out to previous podcast guest Wendy Meadows! Wendy appeared on Neil Tyra’s show The Law Entrepreneur Podcast to talk her new book sparkle & GRIT: Live a Technicolor Life By Finally Finding Balance, Escaping Monotony, and Beating Burnout. Wendy shares with the audience about starting morning routines, being a working parent, and more!

Check out neil tyra’s podcst the law entrepreneur!

Note: I had been a guest on Neil’s podcast where we ended up talking a lot about my day job advocating for Veterans, Military Members and their Families. You can find a link here.

You may want to buy/download Wendy’s book for some reading this Veterans’ Day Weekend!

Enjoy!

Shout Out: Previous Podcast Guest Brett Burney talks about his evolution of computer use on MPU!

I am always catching up on my podcasts. There are many out there - some great, some not so good. It can be challenging to listen to all of them, and you do get behind in your listening (much like we get behind in our book reading list).  I had a chance to catch up on an old recording of the Mac Power Users, Episode #597, with previous The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast guest Brett Burney.

My first computer if you don’t count my pong game from the mid- to late-1970s or my atari in the early 1980S!

Although it’s a couple of years old (yes, I sometimes skip episodes [in this case unintentionally]), I had a chance to listen to it and found it both valuable and entertaining. Brett, Dave, and Stephen, discuss many things about Mac.  But they also discuss how Brett uses his vast knowledge of computers to assist law firms in using technology effectively and efficiently in their practice.  I enjoyed hearing about Brett's journey starting office with a TRS-80 (me too!) to his first Mac to his iPhone, iPad, and Mac selection of choice today!

I think any lawyer, whether they use Windows or Apple, will enjoy the interview as Brett talks about his evolution of computer user in his personal and professional life. I think we can all learn something from this interview.  I know I did!

Enjoy!

Shout Out to Previous Podcast Guest Wendy Meadows and the Launch of Her New Book, "Sparkle & GRIT!"

Wendy and I during her book launch!

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Wendy Meadows' book launch for "Sparkle and GRIT"! Her book is about learning how to balance life, family, and the practice of law.  It reached #1 on Amazon Books for several categories!

Wendy and I just recorded a new The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast episode where we talk about how she used technology to help her write her book, including tech tools to help her 1. write her book, 2. keep her writing process distraction free, and keep motivated and on track with a publishing schedule? Keep an eye out for Episode #73, which will be released soon!

Meanwhile, I had an opportunity to catch up with friends and previous podcast guests Carolyn Elefant and Jarod Jaskot.  It was a great party. Thank you Wendy, for the invite! I wish you much success!

I got mine and can’t wait to read it!

Check out her book here!

Shout Out: Brett Burney of Nextpoint talks a little about AI and Ediscovery.

Check out previous podcast guest and guest host Brett Burney’s discussion of AI and eDiscovery. I think both Brett and I agree that AI is a great tool but does not completely override human judgment for the final result!

Shout Out: Previous Podcast Guest Claude Ducloux webinar on the Ethics of Freelance Legal Services: Issues & Best Practices.

SHout out to Claude!

Given the rise of virtual work (and the technology involved), check out previous podcast guest Claude Ducloux's webinar tomorrow: The Ethics of Freelance Legal Services: Issues & Best Practices. This informative session aims to clarify the nuances of freelance legal work for both hiring attorneys and freelance lawyers. Topics covered include the duty to reveal conflicts through limited disclosure of client information, protecting freelance lawyers from unnecessary access to firm files, different financial relationships and fee-splitting arrangements, distinctions between freelance and unbundled legal services, and best practices for all parties involved. The webinar takes place tomorrow, May 17, 2023, at 1 PM PT / 3 PM CT / 4 PM ET. If you can't attend, register anyway to access the recording the next day.

Enjoy, and Happy Lawyering!

SHOUT OUT: Previous TSL.P Podcast Guest, Dorna Moini, Boosts Documate w Rebranding to Gavel!

Automate legal expertise with Gavel!

DORNA MOINI, CEO OF GAVEL.

Previous podcast guest, Dorna Moini, announces a rebranding to her document automation software company Documate! Documate has rebranded as Gavelavel.io, reflecting its expansion beyond its original function. Recall, the software is used for full intake and workflow automation, building expert systems, and hosting client portals. It has become the foundation for managing data and collaboration with clients, generating work products, and packaging legal services as online products to scale practices. Gavel has big plans for 2023, including expanding its legal product marketplace, and is also working to improve access to justice and provide educational resources for attorneys. To expand its growth, the company has raised additional venture funding and hired a new CTO to support its growth.

Good luck Dorna!

SHOUT OUT2! Previous TSL.P Podcast Guest Nicole Black Presents 2022 Industry Report on Legal Tech Trends and More!

Previous TSL.P Podcast Guest Nicole Black of MyCase will be presenting, Phishing in Troubled Waters: Cybersecurity for Lawyers at the D.C. Bar Association!

NIKKI GETS TWO SHOUT-OUTS IN ONE WEEK!

Previous TSL.P Podcast Guest Nicole Black will be presenting again tomorrow, Thursday, January 19, 2023, 2022 Industry Report with MyCase + LawPay: Tech Trends, the Pandemic’s Impact on Lawyering, and How to Build a Resilient Firm. If you didn’t see her presentation today on Phishing in Troubled Waters: Cybersecurity for Lawyers, you missed out! It was great and informative! (I think there is a recording you may be able to see on the D.C. Bar site for the appropriate program fee)

Tomorrow’s online presentation will be "… discussing what we learned about the pandemic’s long-term effects on law firms, how firm revenues changed throughout the year, and the criteria behind the foundational technology choices made by legal professionals.."

Recall, Nicole is "[a] Rochester, New York attorney, author, and journalist; and the Senior Director of SME and External Education at MyCase, legal practice management software. She is the nationally-recognized author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers (2012) and co-authors Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier (2010), both published by the American Bar Association... Nicole writes regular columns for Above the Law, ABA Journal, and The Daily Record, has authored hundreds of articles for other publications, and regularly speaks at conferences regarding the intersection of law and emerging technologies. She is an ABA Legal Rebel, and is listed on the Fastcase 50 and ABA LTRC Women in Legal Tech."

I plan to attend! 😀 You should too!