

The Tech Savvy Lawyer
Michael D.J. Eisenberg
The Tech Savvy Lawyer interviews Judges, Lawyers, and other professionals discussing utilizing technology in the practice of law. It may springboard an idea and help you in your own pursuit of the business we call "practicing law". Please join us for interesting conversations enjoyable at any tech skill level!
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Jun 9, 2022 • 39min
#43: Enhancing Advertising with Google My Business: Interview with Ronnie Deaver from NoBull Marketing
My next guest is Ronnie Deaver. Ronnie is the CEO of NoBull Marketing, a lawyer-exclusive marketing agency that specializes in generating leads by utilizing the technology from Google My Business & Sales Training. Join Ronnie and I as we discuss the following three questions and more! Q1. What are the top three misconceptions attorneys have about the need for Google My Business? BQ. What are three things an attorney can do when they get a bad review on GMB? Q2. What are three simple tricks attorneys can do to improve their GMB? Q3. What are three ways NoBull stands out from its competition? Show Notes: Where you can find Ronnie! E-Mail - rdeaver@nobullmarketing.co Website – www.NoBullmarketing.co Items discussed in this episode: BenQ EX3501R Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor Google Wi-Fi Mesh NetworkEvolving with the Times (Family Lawyer Edition) with guest Susan Gunther. iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 11 – Turns out my wife has the 10 not the 11. May be time for her to upgrade! iPhone se Podcast: Evolving with the Times (Family Lawyer Edition) with guest Susan Gunther. Verizon FIOS

May 24, 2022 • 25min
#42: Maximizing Attorneys' Tech Use at Work: Interview with Jim Calloway
Our next guest is Jim Calloway. Jim is the Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program and blogger at Law Practice Tips. Jim has previously served as co-chair of the ABA TECHSHOW. He frequently writes and speaks on legal technology issues, Internet research, law office management and organization, and legal ethics. Join Jim and I as we discuss the following three questions and more: 1. What are three areas of technology you see attorneys still not getting right? What are Jim's three favorite tech shortcuts? And 3. What are three ways attorneys can best prevent, correct, or respond when mistakes are made by lawyers in their use of tech. Enjoy! Show Notes: Where you can find Jim! Oklahoma Bar Association Direct Line: (405) 416-7051 E-mail: jimc@okbar.org Visit Jim Calloway's Law Practice Tips at www.lawpracticetipsblog.com On Twitter @JimCalloway Items discussed on this episode: Dell Inspiron Dell Monitors Apple Pro Display XDR Razer Kiyo Webcam/Light Sennheiser Headphones Anker USB Hubs and Ports iPhone 11 Pro Acuity Scheduling* Calendly* Dictate Button in MS Products Dragon Dictate Quick Action Tool Bar in MS Word* The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Office 365* Clio Daylite*

Apr 19, 2022 • 29min
#41: Interview with Marcel Strigberger: A Computer Luddite's Perspective
My next guest is Marcel Strigberger. Marcel is a former Canadian attorney who has been writing humorous articles for many years, now full-time, in legal publications including the ABA Journal, The Lawyer's Daily, Canadian Lawyer, and California Lawyer, among other publications. Marcel and many of his writings can be found on this blog https://marcelshumour.com/. Marcel is also the author of several books including "Birth, Death and Other Trivialities: A Humourous Philosophical Look at the Human Condition", "Poutine on the Orient Express: An Irreverent Look at Travel", "Boomers, Zoomers and Other Oomers: A Boomer-biased Irreverent Perspective on Aging", available in paper and eBook version where books are sold. Click here for more info. Join Marcel and I as we discuss the following three questions: 1. What are three things about technology that disturb less tech-savvy attorneys, 2. What are three things less tech-savvy lawyers would find helpful, and 3. What are the three most amusing things you see attorneys still not doing right with their technology? Editors note: I left in a few minutes where originally I was going to edit it out due to an error I had made; but, Marcel had an interesting anecdote that I thought the listener would enjoy! WHERE YOU CAN FIND MARCEL! Website: https://marcelshumour.com/ Phone: (647) 880-6979 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poutineontheorientexpress/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelstrigberger/

Apr 5, 2022 • 34min
#40: Tech Implementation for Attorneys: Interview with Solo Attorney Steve Richardson
My next guest is bankruptcy attorney, success coach, and author of Getting Off the Hamster Wheel Steve Richardson. Over the years, Steve has developed ruthless time management, a well-structured procedure for getting the work done on his cases, efficient systems and automation to get more done, and leveraged, automated marketing to bring in more business without spending more time to do so! Join Steve and I as we discuss the following three questions (and more): 1. What are your favorite three tech tools (hardware or software) that you use to manage your time at work? 2. What are the best three tech tools (software/social) to run a virtual practice? 3. Everyone talks about going "paperless". Many know about scanning, OCRing, and storing documents. What are your favorite three tech tricks you use to take your "paperless" office to the next step? Show Notes: How to Find Steve! PHONE : 856-345-9699 E-MAIL: steve@stevenjrichardson.com WEB SITE: www.StevenJRichardson.com YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/stevenrichardson TWITTER: @Solo_to_Solo LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/steverichardson Items Discussed on the Podcast: 2018 Mac Mini MacBook Pro M1 Ipad air Bridge blue Ipad mini iPhone 10s. iPhone 13 ProMax Apple Watch OmniFocus David Sparks David Allen's GTD Microsoft Bookings. Microsoft 365 RingCentral VOIP Ruby Fantastical todoist Apple Notes OneDrive Google Drive icloud Clio PraticePanther Filevine NextChapter Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Teams dialpad Vonage* Zoom Facetime PDF Expert Apple Pencil Viewsonic Apple Leasing Apple Buyback AppleCare

Mar 25, 2022 • 56min
#39: Cybersecurity Tips for Lawyers: Interview with Expert Tom Lambotte
Tom Lambotte is a cybersecurity expert who has been in the tech support industry for over a decade. Tom's mission is to help entrepreneurs grow by leveraging technology. He founded BobaGuard in 2019, which offers a suite of turnkey solutions to help protect solo lawyers and small law firms from getting hacked. BobaGuard was born out of a passion to make the latest cybersecurity solutions accessible and affordable to all lawyers, not just BigLaw. Tom is also the CEO and Founder of GlobalMac IT an established managed service provider specializing in serving lawyers nationwide who use Macs by implementing his Proven Process™. Tom is the author of the ABA's "Macs in Law" and has been widely published by legal industry print and online publications. He also authored Hassle-Free Mac IT Support for Law Firms and Legal Boost: Big Profits Through an IT Transformation. Tom's weekly blog, Stupid Simple Security Tips, provides actionable and simplified strategies to protect solo lawyers and small firms from getting hacked. Join Tom and I as we address the following three questions: 1. What are three common errors attorneys are making with their cybersecurity? 2. What are three DIY attorneys could easily implement at their office to enhance their cybersecurity? and 3. What are three things companies like yours can do to help attorneys with their cybersecurity? Enjoy! Show Notes: Exclusive Special for TSL.P Podcast Listeners! How to reach Tom - E-mail Twitter Stupid Simple Security Tips Stupid Simple Mac Tips Hassle Free Mac IT Support for Law Firms (click on link to request free copy!) Article : The Cost of Slow. Items Discussed on the Podcast - Macbook Pro 2018 Lume Cube Logictech Brio Cam Yeti Microphone Klipsch Speakers Microsoft Outlook Apple Mail

Mar 1, 2022 • 41min
#38: Law Students and Tech in the Workforce: Interview with Professor Debra Moss Vollweiler
Debra Moss Vollweiler is a tenured Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She recently served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for five years, as well as Interim Dean of the College of Law through the onset of the global pandemic. She has published more than thirty works on professionalism, teaching, learning, and attorney discipline and is the co-author of a book on reforming legal education. Her latest work, entitled If you Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em (Virtually): Institutionally Managing Law Students as Consumers in a COVID. Join Professor Vollweiler and me as we discussed the following three topics: 1. What are your three favorite tech tools to use in the classroom; 2. What three lessons should lawyers take away as Law Schools deal with the shift to study-at-home due to COVID about those entering the profession? 3. What three things about technology (software/hardware) should lawyers be aware that law students/graduates may have very varying levels of knowledge to use effectively in the practice of law? Show Notes Items Discussed on Podcast: Microsoft Surface Pro Logitech Keyboards Logitech Mouse Electro Voice RE50 Microphones Behringer U-Phoria UM2 2x2 USB Audio Interface + Microphone HP Printer/Scanner d9025e Android & Samsung Phones and Tablets PowerPoint Word ExamSoft Where to find Professor Vollweir: d_mossvoilweir@pace.edu vollweiler@nova.edu

Feb 17, 2022 • 40min
#37: Shine Like an Attorney Star: Interview with Emmy Award-Winner Laressa Watlington
Our next guest is EMMY-winning Video Expert, Media & Branding Strategist Laressa Watlington. As co-founder of LawFirmVideos.com, Laressa helps Attorneys, Celebrities, Entrepreneurs, and Realtors master their media presence, shine on camera, and broadcast their message to grow their business, presence, and success! She can help you present your message on camera! Join Laressa and me as we discuss the following three questions and more: 1. For branding, what are three reasons lawyers want to have videos on the internet? 2. What are three pieces of software or hardware lawyers need if they want to DIY their own videos? 3. What are the three dos and don'ts when doing a video and putting it on the World Wide Web? Where you can Find Laressa: @ Law Firm Videos.com Website Contact Page Linkedin Facebook Instagram https://twitter.com/LawFirmVideos @ Denver Promo Email Website Items discussed on this Podcast: MacBook Pro iPhone Android AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 20 series graphics cards Google Drive Dropbox Hightail Backblaze Vimeo Panasonic Camera Lumix GH5 Cannon Camera EORS6 Cannon Camera EOS 80D Cannon Camera Marc III Cannon Camera Marc IV Logitech Webcams LinkedIn DSLR TONOR Sennheiser Microphones Tascam Genaray Mini Moon 11" Bicolor Soft LED Light

Dec 9, 2021 • 41min
#36: Online Presence Importance: Interview with Gordon Van Wechel from The Alchemy Consulting Group
Our Next Guest is Gordon Van Wechel. Gordon is the Founder & Chief Alchemist of The Alchemy Consulting Group. For nearly two decades, Alchemy has been helping hundreds of small to medium size businesses and professional practices develop marketing and business growth plans that have brought millions of dollars in added revenue. Gordon and I discuss not only how attorneys should handle their online presence but how to work with a staff located across the globe! Join Gordon and I as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the three best things attorneys can utilize online to help their practice grow? a. What are three reasons why attorneys may want to steer away from online marketing? b. What are three reasons why attorneys would want to steer toward online marketing? and What are three thing TACG can do to help attorneys achieve a better internet presence? Gordon is offering TSLP.P listeners a free digital download of his best selling book Core 5® Marketing. Please use the following link for sharing this free offer: https://bit.ly/thetechsavvylawyerbookoffer Where you can find Gordon: WebPage Facebook Twitter Show Notes: ABA article on iPhone Android HP Laptop HP Printers* Skype* Slack* Windows 10 Windows 11* * Products used by host.

Nov 18, 2021 • 39min
#35: Zooming Your Trials: Interview with Tech Trailblazer James "Jamie" Holland II from Holland Law
Jamie is a Florida-based trial attorney with decades of trial experience. He participated in the first "virtual" trial to ever be held in the United States. Join us as I interview Jamie from his firm's "Zoom" conference room. We discuss his effective use of virtual conference room technology to help his practice thrive with the following three questions: Q1: What Are Jamie's Top Three Pieces Of Software Or Hardware To Improve His Appearance On Zoom Hearing? Q2: What Are Three Software Applications Jamie Uses To Annotate His Zoom Presentations To Help Present His Cases? Q3: What Are The Top Three Zoom Blunder's Jamie's Heard About And What Are His Lessons To Be Learned About From Each? Where to find Jamie: jamie@holland.law www.holland.law Items Discussed on this podcast: ABA ARTICLE zoom conference in bed in nightgown. Adobe Acrobat* Elgato adjustable lights Nikon - DSLR Camera Reflector 3 4 iPad 12 Pro* iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone13 Pro Max* LitSoftware Suite - TrialPad, TranscriptPad, DocReviewPad, ExhibitsPad Logitech 1081 dpi Webcams* Lume Cube TSL.P Shout Out: MPU: MPU #598: Home Networking Powerpoint Smartboard TV** Textmap * Products used by blogger. ** An example of just one of many types of product.

Nov 3, 2021 • 50min
#34: Productive Case File Management with LitSoftware: Interview with CA Attorney Elizabeth "Lisa" Peck
Our next guest is Elizabeth "Lisa" Peck! Lisa is a 30-year veteran in the employment and civil rights arena. She is currently based in California practicing at her firm Peck-Law, Employment & Civil Rights. When Lisa is not out in nature mountain bike racing or skiing, Lisa is preparing and managing her cases using the LitSoftware bundle. Lisa's use of LitSoftware inspired me to reach out to her to be a guest on our podcast. Come join Lisa and I as we cover the following three questions (and more!): 1. Outside of LitSoftware, What are Lisa's Three Go-To Applications She Uses as a Lawyer? 2. What are Three Highlights Lisa Enjoys from the LitSoftware Bundle? 3 What are Three Ways Covid Has Had on Her Practice of Law? Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Where to find Lisa! info@peck−law.com 408.332.5792 @PeckLaw Items Discussed: 27" iMac 5K 2014 MacBook Air M1 27" LG 5K 24" LG 4K iPhone 11 Apple leasing program iPad Pro prior M1 chip 12" MacBook "Adorable" AirPod Pro HomePod Circus Ponies Acrobat. Clio Asana Air Table


