The Tech Savvy Lawyer

My next guest is Jeff Richardson. Jeff is a NOLA attorney at Adams and Reese, LLP, and the blogger/blogmaster at iPhone J.D. iPhone J.D. is the oldest and largest website for attorneys who use the iPhone and iPad. Join Jeff and I as we discuss 1. The three go-to iPhone/iPad apps Jeff uses in his practice of law; 2. The three benefits of having an iPad in the office. 3. Given COVID, the new norm for attorneys' use of technology. Come listen and learn from our conversation on how to better use your iPhone/iPad/phone/tablet in your law practice today! Jeff can be reached: E-Mail: jeff@iphonejd.com Twitter: @jeffrichardson @iphonejd SHOW NOTES: Go To Webinar Goodnotes Goodreader iPad Keyboard iPad as a second screen for a Windows' laptop/computer Logitech keyboard Microsoft Teams Microsoft Word for iPad. PDF Expert Sidecar Zoom

The tables are turned on your blogger/podcaster! For this biweekly podcast drop, I'm referring the TSL.P listeners to my guest appearance on Brett Burney's Apps in the Law Podcast!!!. Recall, Brett was a previous guest on TSL.P Podcast. I was honored to return the favor and appear on Brett's podcast. Brett and I discuss my office computer set up: We talk about my workflows dealing with client intake and monitoring (through Daylite), dealing with client file automation (automatically OCRing new electronic files and then automatically filing these documents in their proper folders), remotely logging in to my office computer when I'm on the road, and other "fun" stuff! Happy Lawyering!!!

My next guest is Ernie The Attorney Svenson. Ernie is the blogger, podcaster, and instructor for the Law Firm Autopilot. As a recovering attorney, Ernie found his passion by using technology to create a simpler and more enjoyable way of practicing law. His website's mantra is Work Smarter. Be Happier. This comes across quite clear when you listen to our recording. Enjoy!

My next guest is Dennis Kennedy! Dennis is a legal tech and innovation advisor, adjunct law professor, infotech lawyer, professional speaker, author, and podcaster. Dennis and I discussed the following questions. 1 As a law school instructor, what three areas of tech (software or hardware) will new attorneys need to be trained on (either on their own or by the hiring firm), 2 What three areas of tech are attorneys underutilizing in their practice today, and 3 What three areas of technology should all attorneys be on the lookout for in the future. Come join as we talk about these subjects and many more!

In this podcast, I talk with recovering lawyer, blogger, and entrepreneur, Brett Burney. Brett is the Principal of Burney Consultants, LLC, where he focuses the bulk of his time on bridging the chasm between the legal and technology frontiers of electronic discovery: This involves assisting attorneys with document databases, counseling them on electronic discovery issues, and supporting them at trial. Brett is also the host of the popular Apps-In-Law Podcast. Join as we discuss: 1. What are three go to smartphone apps (for attorneys) and why? 2. What are attorneys needing to focus on in discovery production from a tech aspect? 3. What are three (different apps) that attorneys are underutilizing.

My next guest is Maddy Martin of Smith.AI! Maddy is the head of growth and education for Smith.ai, which provides 24/7 law firm communication & intake services by phone, web, and text. She has spent the last decade growing tech startups from New York to California. Maddy has expertise in digital marketing, small business communications, lead conversion, email marketing, SEO & content marketing, social media, comarketing, and event marketing. Come listen and learn as Maddy and I discuss the following: 1. What tech are attorneys underutilizing in their practice, 2. What kind of tech integrations can virtual receptionists provide to reduce work for attorneys (great way to talk about your business, and 3. What does she forecast in how we work with technology post-covid.

I'm excited to have as our guest David Sparks! Many of you know David from his popular podcast, Mac Power Users. Dave and his co-host have been doing MPU for over a decade. But many do not realize that Dave is also a seasoned litigator with many years of experience. Join us in the first of our two-part podcast where Dave and I talk about tech tips he has that cover both Mac and Windows. We also cover tech tips he uses in and out of the courtroom. Enjoy! Show Notes for Part 1: David can be found at: Mac Sparky - www.macsparky.com Mac Power Users at Relay.FM - https://www.relay.fm/mpu Sparks Law - http://www.sparksesq.com On Twitter - https://twitter.com/MacSparky Links to topics we discussed: Windows v. Mac cost study by IBM: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3452847/ibm-mac-users-are-happier-and-more-productive.html TextExpander for both Mac and Windows - https://textexpander.com Presentations Field Guide by MacSparky - https://www.macsparky.com/presentations Simple Trial Prep Tech - Trial Pad - https://www.litsoftware.com/trialpad Other Software from Trial Pad Creators - https://www.litsoftware.com More to come when we post Part 2!

My next guest is Dan Siegel. Dan is a Pennsylvania Attorney, Speaker and Author covering issues in appellate law, ethics and technology. Dan came to my attention through his recent webinar through the ABA & his attorney tech consulting firm, Integrated Technology Services. During our informative podcast we covered the following three questions: 1. Given COVID and Shelter at Home Orders, what three software programs are attorneys underutilizing while working from home, 2. What three simple workflows can attorneys use today, and 3. What three areas of legal technology will attorneys need to keep an eye on POST-COVID-19? Come join as we talk about these subjects and many more! Links to the products and services discussed in our conversation: How to reach Dan: E-mail: dan@danieljsiegel.com Twitter: danieljsiegel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/havertownlawyer Websites: https://www.danieljsiegel.com https://www.techlawyergy.com Software: Adobe Acrobat Action Wizard - Acrobat CYBERSECURITY 101 Microsoft MS Power Toys MS Office - Power Rename MS Office: Integrations and customization NSA white paper on conferencing application Samsung DeX on Mac and Windows Windows Zoom Articles, Books, etc.: Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania, 6th Ed. The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Acrobat DC Professional My earlier post on Phishing. Article on Law Firm hacked allegedly has some of Predent Trump's info.

In the last part of our interview, Judge Dixon and I continue our discussion of what he believes are the potential technological pitfalls in the legal arena we may experience in the not so distant future!

Billy is a co-founder and managing partner at Planet Depos. Planet Depos is an international court reporting, interpretation, and trial services provider. (Full disclosure: I have used them myself since their inception 11 years ago!). Billy and I discuss given the COVID and Shelter at Home Orders how are law firms/attorneys pivoting to continue their practice from home; technologically speaking, what sets PD out from its competitors; and how does PD see court function's, e.g., hearings, trials, arguments, depositions, etc. changing in the future post COVID? SHOW NOTES HOW TO CONTACT BILL & PLANET DEPOS: Twitter - @PlanetDepo Twitter - @BillyDeMonte Planet Depos Free Webinars on Remote Depositions* Planet Depos Planet Depos Blog Planet Depos YouTube Chanel Schedule a Court Reporter with Planet Depos SOME ITEMS DISCUSSED: Apple Airpods Veridesk Zoom RELEVANT PREVIOUS TSL.P POSTS: Some of My Thoughts on Zoom My post on Password Protecting your Devices * Note that the webinar Billy discusses has already occurred post-interview; but, you can find it and other free webinars online at Planet Depos.