The Tech Savvy Lawyer #55: Virtual Law Clerk Hiring Tips: Interview with Kristin Tyler of Lawclerk Legal
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Having a proper communication system is vital for any organization, including law firms of any size. It takes a little effort to build an appropriate communication system, but once it is done, it will make things so much easier, especially when you work in a law firm. This week's Tech Savvy Lawyer podcast episode features Kristin Tyler, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer at LAWCLERK.LEGAL.
Kristin Tyler is the Co-Founder of LAWCLERK and leads the marketing and business development efforts, with a focus on helping busy attorneys with outside help. She has seen how LAWCLERK can help attorneys be more productive and profitable. Kristin is committed to demonstrating that being a lawyer doesn't have to mean working insane hours and missing out on time doing the things you enjoy with the people you love.
Kristin has been practicing law for more than 10 years and has built a robust estate planning and probate practice. She is known for her work ethic, her integrity, and her ability to connect with people. As a partner of a mid-size law firm in fabulous Las Vegas, she understands the challenges that her fellow attorneys face in today's fast-paced, rapidly evolving legal industry. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine since 2014. She is active with several local community organizations, including the JDRF of Southern Nevada Board, and is dedicated to providing pro bono service.
Join Kristin and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!
- What are three pieces of software attorneys can use to communicate with each other better?
- What are your three favorite pieces of software-hardware you suggest to ensure secure communications between attorneys and their law clerks?
- What are the three areas of technology LAWCLERK doc legal suggests attorneys be mindful of their practice?
In our conversation, we cover:
[00.48] Tech setup – Kristin shares her current tech setup and why she keeps it simple.
[10.57] Communication – Kristin shares some software and advice that attorneys can use to communicate better with each other.
[14.17] Favorite automation – Kristin shares her favorite automation on Slack.
[17.21] Communication overload – Kristin encourages attorneys to use software tools to manage communication.
[22.09] Securing communication – Kristin shares what software or hardware attorneys can use to ensure their data is secured.
[23.56] LAWCLERK.LEGAL – Kristin dives into the services they offer for attorneys in LAWCLERK.LEGAL.
[28.28] Cyber insurance - Cyber insurance is a type of insurance created to help organizations protect themselves from the potentially catastrophic impacts of cybercrimes like malware, ransomware, or other techniques for infiltrating networks and stealing sensitive data.
[32.29] LAWCLERK suggestions - Kristin shares what tech areas attorneys must be mindful of when they practice.
[42.02] Sharing technology - Kristin encourages people to share the technologies they use to communicate better with others.
Resources
Connect with Kristin
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kristin-tyler-49755713/
Website - lawclerk.legal/
Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast:
- Lenovo Yoga Laptop - lenovo.com/lk/en/yoga/products
- FUJITSU Image Scanner –
fujitsu.com/us/products/computing/peripheral/scanners/soho/
- Printer - brother.com.lk/en/products/all-printers
- iPhone - apple.com/ng/iphone/
- Anker power bank - anker.com/collections/power-banks
- Apple AirPods - apple.com/airpods/
- iPad - apple.com/ipad/
Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast:
- Apple News - macrumors.com/
- Slack - slack.com/
- Huddle - huddle.tech/
- AXEL - axel.org/