Adventures In Legal Tech

I spoke with Jordan Furlong, of Law21, a legal futurist, about what impact AI is having (and, will have) on lawyers. Episode Highlights 04:51 - Large language models and ChatGPT in law. 05:39 - General-purpose technology's ubiquity. 07:39 - The empowerment potential of AI. 09:57 - Rethinking legal tasks and roles. 16:59 - AI adoption in law firms: Challenges and opportunities. 19:04 - Billable hours and changing legal pricing. 37:11 - Law21 consulting focus: Adaptation in legal services. 39:59 - The need for legal industry transformation. 54:12 - Reflecting on societal and historical responsibilities. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Jordan Furlong jordan@law21.ca https://www.law21.ca/

I spoke with a consultant who builds document automation tools for private law firms & legal aid agencies, among others. Episode Highlights 01:21 - Problem of slow document generation. 03:10 - Automating documents with DocAssemble. 07:11 - Open source vs. commercial software. 08:52 - Potential and barriers of document automation. 11:01 - Challenges in automating complex documents. 12:02 - Logic and formatting complexity. 14:09 - Customization in legal tech. 15:51 - Impact of budget cuts on Legal Services Corporation. 16:52 - Legal aid's critical role for community stability. 18:56 - AI's impact on the legal intake process. 20:14 - AI tools for legal outreach. 22:16 - Environmental concerns regarding AI. 23:52 - Upcoming legal innovation conference in Boston. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Quinten Steenhuis https://lemmalegal.com/ https://suffolklitlab.org/ qsteenhuis@gmail.com

I spoke to a member of a legaltech implementation & customization firm - the former owner & the new owner, as we spoke about the state of legal software & AI. Episode Highlights 03:29 - Donna and Jackie offer tech solutions. 04:01 - Importance of customized tech stacks. 06:01 - Evolution from limited to vast legal tech. 09:17 - Jackie on internal transitions and recruitment. 11:48 - The growing allure of Oklahoma City. 14:44 - Shift towards alternative legal billing. 20:51 - AI's role in law firm billing discussions. 25:15 - Automation's impact on billing approvals. 29:37 - Consolidation trends in Legal Tech. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Donna Brown and Jaclyn McDuffey https://www.beyondsquareone.com/

I spoke with a business attorney who works for corporations and handles crisis litigation about his practice. Episode Highlights 03:06 - Importance of technology in managing court deadlines. 06:43 - Evolution and significance of docket calendaring. 08:52 - Insights into selecting travel bags for lawyers. 09:36 - Recommendations for travel gadgets and mice. 10:28 - Sports memorabilia collecting insights. 12:07 - Favorite sports memorabilia pieces. 14:05 - Concept of crisis litigation explained. 17:11 - Handling chaotic legal situations. 19:07 - Working with corporations and honest communication. 21:37 - Key to maintaining lawyer-client relationships. 23:14 - Personal management style advice for lawyers. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Adam Hersh https://bluechip.law/ourteam/adam-hersh/

I talked with my guest about adopting and managing legal technology with an eye toward law firm ethics. Episode Highlights 03:51 - Essential Legal Tech Tools 06:00 - Vendor Partnership Program at alps 06:51 - Wire Fraud and Its Risks 07:59 - Deepfake Scams in Transactions 09:23 - Technology Integration Challenges 10:05 - Importance of Tech Training 13:23 - Tech Adoption Barriers for Lawyers 15:28 - Vetting Tech Vendors for Security 18:11 - Younger Lawyers and Tech Challenges 19:29 - Importance of Processes and Workflows 20:47 - Vetting Software for Risk Reduction 25:51 - Selecting Malpractice Insurance 27:59 - Necessity of Cyber Insurance Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Rio Laine https://www.alpsinsurance.com/

I spoke with a long-time employee of LexisNexis, about where AI search is, and where it's going. Episode Highlights 02:51 - Google or general AI tools vs. Lexis AI for legal research. 03:53 - Generative AI assistant "Protege" by LexisNexis. 05:08 - Lexis Plus AI's approach to addressing hallucinations. 09:08 - Evolution of legal tech over the years. 10:32 - Legal industry's AI adoption increases. 12:14 - Simon's personal journey at LexisNexis since 1999. 18:28 - Importance of user-focused AI tools at LexisNexis. 20:03 - AI-driven workflow strategies in legal research. 24:09 - Less known Lexis features: Search-tree explanation. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Simon Weierman https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonweierman/

I spoke with a lawyer and clinical law professor about the impact of AI in the deposition space & elsewhere in legal. Episode Highlights 05:02 - Frictionless deposition process with AI. 08:48 - Educating lawyers beyond law school. 11:50 - Introducing Transcript Genius: AI in depositions. 16:13 - AI's potential to revolutionize legal education. 21:08 - Balancing traditional skills and AI enhancement. 25:25 - Next-gen law firms empowered by AI. 29:39 - The future impact of AI on the legal industry. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Joe Stephens https://steno.com/

I spoke with a legaltech consulting veteran, who has lots of thoughts about the current state of technology implementation in law firms + how AI is changing the way attorneys operate. Episode Highlights 02:00 - Effective solutions for technology issues. 05:35 - Solo attorney overwhelmed by marketing success. 06:09 - Embracing AI before hiring staff. 07:40 - Advancing legal tech adoption. 09:23 - Big firm inefficiencies as a small firm advantage. 10:56 - Past the paperless office era. 12:19 - The significance of the cloud for AI advancement. 14:00 - Encouragement to explore beyond generative AI. 16:34 - Custom GPTs for tailored tasks. 18:17 - Perspective on cruises and travel. 20:15 - Utilizing smartphones to the fullest. 23:22 - Psychology of technology resistance. 25:29 - Disciplined technology adoption. 28:00 - Digital nomad lifestyle for lawyers. 30:15 - Importance of password managers. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Ernie Svenson https://ernietheattorney.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernieattorney/

I spoke with an attorney who aggressively implements AI in his law firm, and teaches other lawyers to do the same. Highlights 09:03 - AI and Prompt Engineering 18:46 - Perplexity and AI Search Engine 21:03 - Perplexity Partners with Legal Zoom 24:02 - Federal Regulations on AI 28:36 - Tools to Start with AI in Legal Practice Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Josh Noffke https://www.brasstacksai.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshnoffke/

I talked with an expert in the space about how law firms adopt and customize or transition between case management software. Highlights 02:07 - Importance of addressing people and technology roadblocks. 03:10 - Modern to modern case management transition. 06:56 - The role of bookkeepers as roadblocks. 11:13 - Addressing partners who resist tech adoption. 15:50 - The critical first step in evaluating software. 17:45 - Adriana's unexpected journey into owning a perfume shop. 24:25 - Increasing efficiency with case management systems. 26:32 - The necessity of using Microsoft 365 and Copilot. 31:33 - Exploring new PDF tools with Adobe AI. 35:39 - Integrating AI smartly into legal practices. 36:47 - The potential of AI for administrative tasks. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Adriana Linares https://www.lawtechpartners.com/ https://madameaucoinperfume.com/ https://madameaucoinperfume.com/