Episode 100: Guest Host Carolyn Elefant Catching Up with Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer Blogger And Podcaster!
In this special 100th Episode, guest host Carolyn Elefant catches up with your tech-savvy lawyer, blogger, and podcaster. We discuss my current tech setup, how technology is changing legal practice, and the impact of AI on client communication and law work. We also discuss practical tips for using tech tools effectively to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships.
This milestone episode is full of insights for lawyers, judges and legal practitioners looking to stay ahead in legal tech!
Join Carolyn and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!
How have some of the other legal tech tools that Michael uses transformed the way that he works with clients and deliver service to them since the 50th episode?
What are the challenges as well as the opportunities legal professionals who use technologies like AI, like gen AI are having and what are the implications they have for client confidentiality and data security?
What are the most significant challenges and opportunities Michael has observed for legal professionals using technology to enhance client confidentiality and data security?
In our conversation, we cover the following:
[01:03] Michael's Current Tech Setup
[04:13] Legal Tech Tools and Client Communication
[07:04] Evolution of AI in Legal Practice
[09:50] Challenges and Opportunities with AI
[15:40] Practical Advice for Tech Use in Legal Practice
[21:08] Connect with Carolyn
Connect with Carolyn:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/
Website: myshingle.com/
Resources:
Hardware mentioned in the conversation:
Blue Yeti Microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone
Elgato Ring Light: elgato.com/us/en/p/ring-light
Elgato Stream Deck: elgato.com/ww/en/s/welcome-to-stream-deck
Shure MV7 Microphone:shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7
Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:
Apple Encryption: support.apple.com/en-us/HT204455
Backblaze: backblaze.com/
Carbon Copy Cloner: bombich.com/
NordVPN: nordvpn.com/
Setapp: setapp.com/
Text Expander: textexpander.com/