The Tech Savvy Lawyer

Our next guest is Kathy Campbell. Kathy is an entrepreneur as a virtual assistant over at www.TheUnicornSidekick.com. I came across Kathy listing to a Mac Power Users episode (#601: Soup Blasphemy with Kathy Campbell). I had been hesitant about using a VA given most VAs tend to be on Windows based PCs. But I liked what I heard about what Kathy does for her clients and that she is Mac based. Since much of her clients' work is web-based, it does not matter if you are an Apple or a Windows user. Full Disclosure: I hired Kathy as my VA. Maybe after hearing this episode, you will too! Join Kathy and I as we discuss the following three questions: 1. What are three pieces of hardware/software attorneys can use to better organize their law practice on their computers, 2. What are three pieces of software/hardware that attorneys can use with VA's to better assist themselves, and 3. What are three ways you, as a VA, can assist attorneys with the mundane admin work. Enjoy! Editor's Note: My apologies for Daisy's appearance in the show - she had to bark a couple of times. Sorry!

Tom is the Founder and CEO of Lawdroid. LawDroid is an intelligent automation company with a mission to promote Justice Everywhere! Tom has used his 20 years of experience as a lawyer to build and maintain LawDroid's "LAWDROID BUILDER": A no-code legal automation platform that allows you to systematize your expertise, scale your law firm's services, save time, money and improve the client experience. Join Tom and I as we discuss the following the three questions and more: 1. What are three simple automation tricks attorneys can do today? 2. What are three ways automation like chatbots can save attorneys time? 3. What are three ways LawDroid stands out from its competitors with its attorney-focused business? Where to find Tom! Tom's E-mail LawDroid (you can request a demo/consult on LD's main page). LawDroid Discount (for TSL.P Podcast Listeners). Links to some of the items discussed: MacBook Pro 16" Pre M1 MacBook Pro 13" M1 4k 27' LG Monitors Geekbench Alexa iPhone 10 iPhone 12 iPhone 13 Calendly Acuity Scheduling Zapier

My next guest is Alykhan "AJ" Jetha. AJ is the President and CEO of Marketcircle, Inc. Marketcircle is developer of small business software for the Mac, iPhone and iPad including the client relations management program Daylite*. I am super excited to have AJ on as a guest as I use Daylite in my law practice. As you will hear, I got a little overly excited as I asked additional questions beyond my initial three: Bonus Question - What are three ways you are using technology to transition back to the brick and mortar post COVID, if at all? Q1 - What are three ways Daylite differs from other cloud-based CRMs? Q2 - What are three ways Daylite integrates with Apple-based programs for the benefits of the user? Q3 - What are three third-party integrations you can use with Daylite? Q3+ - What are three ways Daylite is looking forward to the future; what should users expect from their CRMs in the future? Editors Note: My apologies for some of the jingling you hear toward the end of the podcast. My youngest puppy Teddi decided to pay me a visit during the session. 🐾 Enjoy! Where you can find AJ: Linkedin Webpage Links of Interest: Apple Pencil* Confluence* iMac - 27"* iPad Pro 12.9" (v. 12.9 M1*) iPhone 11 Keynote Macbook Air M1 Chip MS Word* Numbers Pages Samson Mic Slack* Zoom Zapier* Note: Hipchat is no longer provided as a software/service since 2019.

Melanie Leonard is the owner of Streamlined.Legal. Streamlined.Legal helps attorneys streamline their office by getting the most out of their practice management software. This in turn helps to provide attorneys peace of mind. An office that runs more efficiently allows attorneys to focus on their more important work. Join Melanie and I as we discuss the following: 1. What are three simple workflows attorneys can start using now? 2. What are three tools attorneys will need to make good workflows? 3. What are three workflows attorneys can make that will simply just stun them as they had no idea that they could even make them? How to Contact Melanie Melanie's E-mail Phone: 630-590-9505 Website Facebook Personal LinkedIn Business LinkedIn Links to Items Discussed Gmail Monday.com Dropbox Calendly* 2020 27-Inch iMac Air and Laptop Lg Monitors* Shure ksn27 Blue Yeti* Podcast: Your Law Firm is a business. Take it to the next level. Mark Homer GNGF: My Interview with him on TSL.P Podcast. Clio Grow Lawmatics Zapier*

My next guest is Alyease Jones. Alyease is a Family Law Attorney in Chicago. I came across Alyease in a recent ABA article: Unbundled law firms find success offering virtual legal services. Alyease helps families who are in transition by offering equal access to justice while delivering quality, affordable family law services. Join Alyease and I as we discuss using computers and technology to practice law in today's virtual "work-from-home" environment and how by combining better tech practices with the unbundling of services allows lawyers to pass on some savings to their clients. Our three questions are: 1. What three pieces of technology have made the transition from a brick and mortar office to a virtual office easy for you? 2 What three pieces of software or technology have helped you unbundle your services? 3. What are three pieces of technology do you use with your clients, so they don't feel distant from their attorney? Enjoy!

My next guest is Laura O'Bryan. Laura is co-founder of MyVirtual.Lawyer. I came across Laura in a recent ABA article: Unbundled law firms find success offering virtual legal services. MyVirtual.Lawyer helps make quality legal assistance available and affordable to everyone, everywhere by connecting clients with its virtual lawyers. Its platform helps clients find reasonably-priced attorneys by assisting attorneys in unbundling their services and reducing their overhead. Join Laura and I as we discuss using computers and technology to practice law in today's virtual "work-from-home" environment and how doing so allows you to pass on some savings to your clients.

Spring is here! I invited Margaret Martin, owner of Bungalow Tech, to talk about spring cleaning your office's technology - from determining what to keep, what and how to store, how to dispose of protected hardware properly, and more! Her company provides technical support and tutoring for Apple products in people's homes and businesses. Margaret provides COVID-Compliant one-on-one technical support (through voice and video calls). She can also take your equipment back to her office to do detailed troubleshooting, software upgrades, and new computer set-up. The Tech Tips Margaret and I discuss are applicable to Android, Apple and Window's technology. Enjoy! How to Reach Margaret! hello@bungalowtech.com www.bungalowtech.com Show Notes: MacBook Pro 16 Butterfly Keyboard Issues Touch ID LG Ultra Time 4k 21.5 Mac Mini Fujitsu s1500m Old Fujitsu ScanSnap software iPad Pro GoodNotes Apple Pencil HomePod

Steve Ryan is the CEO and founder of RyTech. Steve saw an unmet need in an expanding digital market. Through RyTech, Steve partners with businesses to help keep up with the changing digital landscape, especially when it isn't one person's primary responsibility. What started as nights and weekends at Steve's kitchen table has transformed into an award-winning digital marketing firm working with clients across the United States since 2012. Join Steve and I as we discuss the following three topics: Q1 - What are Three Ways Attorneys are Under Utilizing Their Firm's Webpages? Q2 - What are Three Ways Attorneys Can Use Tech to Improve Their Internet Presence? Q3 - What are Three Ways RyTech Can Provide Solutions to Attorneys That They May Not Even Think about When It Comes to Digital Marketing? Enjoy and Happy Lawyering! How to Reach Steve and RyTech: RyTech's Free Website Assessment Offer Ryan's LinkedIn Ryan's Twitter RyTech's Twitter Ryan's Instagram RyTech's Facebook RyTech's LinkedIn Items of Interest Discussed on our Episode Samsung Chromebook MacBook Air Big Sur Scepter Monitor OWC Macsales VoIP 3CX iPhone 8 Google My Business Google Keyword Planner Google Trends

My next guest is Dorna Moini. Dorna is the CEO and co-founder of Documate, a no-code platform for building document automation and client-facing legal apps. Prior to starting Documate, Dorna was a litigator at Sidley Austin. There, in her pro bono practice, she worked with legal aid organizations to build a web application for domestic violence survivors to complete and file their paperwork, which led to the idea for Documate. Where to Find Dorna: @documatelaw @dorna_moini Dorna@Documate.org Documate Information: Documate Study Shows Documate Saves 90% of Time Spent on Generating Legal Documents Documate Article on How to Build Legal Products: Productizing Through Document Automation and Legal Applications Documate Client Studies Platform Examples Hello Divorce Fresh Lease Lawvex Show Notes: MacBook Pro Blue Yeti Mic Bose Headphones SSD Clubhouse

My next guest is Adriana Linares. Adriana is the owner of LawTech Partners. At LawTech Partners, Adriana provides law firm management consulting, legal technology assessments, migrations to cloud-based services and law office software training. She assists law firms, legal departments, legal aid groups and Bar associations. Adriana specializes in helping individual lawyers and law firms become more secure, more productive, and deliver better client service. Adriana and I discuss the following three questions and more! 1. What are the three most common issues you have seen attorneys grapple with over the past 15+ years? 2. What are three areas of technology have you been assisting attorneys with in this work-from-home COVID era? And 3. What are three tech tips you would suggested to any attorney attending a virtual hearing? Enjoy!