practice management

Back to Basics

There is no doubt social distancing measures have created a new dynamic in the workplace, especially in the legal profession, where lawyers were traditionally used to working long hours in the office. In this podcast, we will discuss how the implementation of remote working at scale made firms rethink the way they operate and how they had to go “back to basics” and revisit their strategy, governance and even the way they deliver their services to keep thriving even in these unprecedented times.Moderator:@Marlene Gebauer - Director Of Knowledge Management, Locke Lord LLPSpeaker:Barbara Gondim Da Rocha - Head of Knowledge Management and Innovation, RMS AdvogadossRecorded on 04-23-2021​
 
 

Couples Counselling – Improving the Client and External Litigation Support Relationship

In this 15 minute podcast, we will share challenges and pain points in client/lit support relationships.Moderator:@Gretel Best - Manager, Litigation Support & eDiscovery, Gowling WLG (CANADA) LLP​
Speaker:Alejandro (Alex) Manevich - Senior Counsel, Buildings, StantecRecorded on 03-03-2021
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From Analyst/Processor to eDiscovery Consultant/PM: Expanding Your eDiscovery Career

In this podcast session, we will discuss how to progress to the next stage of your career from processor to consultant.Interviewer:@Shawn McClurg, Litigation Support Manager, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
​Speaker: ​@Matthew Golab, Director - Legal Informatics and R+d, Gilbert + Tobin
Recorded on 02-04-2021

Skilling Up for a Legal Tech Future

What skills are necessary in the next few years in legal tech? What types of tech should people be focused on (design thinking; machine learning; data analytics; leadership; etc.)? In this podcast, we will discuss ways to develop these skills, apps, classes, websites and costs involved.Interviewer:@Tracey Pardo, Business Analyst, Cooley LLPSpeaker:@Kevin Colangelo, Executive Director, IFLP  
Recorded on 02-02-2021
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Litigation Support/eDiscovery Considerations During Mergers

Please enjoy this podcast that will discuss key litigation support/eDiscovery considerations during mergers.
Specifically, the podcast will cover the following key considerations:Business continuity for electronic discovery to support firm/corporation needs
Technology and software
Data and documentation integration
Staff and roles
Normalization of operating procedures
The Soft Skills (this will be an underlying theme across the 5 topics above)
Speakers:@Richard Brooman - Litigation Support Senior Manager, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP@Steven Heitz - Litigation Technology Manager, Troutman Pepper eMerge LLCRecorded on 1/14/2021

Emerging Roles in Legal - Episode #3

Please enjoy the next Emerging Roles in Legal podcast episode where I chat with Danielle Haugland, Global Alliance Director at Agiloft.  Danielle is a trail blazer in many ways and has created her own unique path in legal.  I truly enjoyed our conversation and hope that you do too! 
Topics we discuss include:
 The Microsoft Legal Business Design Challenge, where Danielle and I met
Myth of work life balance
The realness of flexibility, especially during this pandemic era
Impostor syndrome (Tip: Have a mantra! Danielle’s is particularly great!)
Badassery
Skills and mindsets needed for pursuing an emerging role
What’s on the horizon for our industry
Interviewer:@Amy Monaghan, Senior Practice Innovations Manager, Perkins Coie Speaker:@Danielle Haugland, Global Alliance Director, Agiloft

What Does a MarTech Stack Look Like in Legal?

In this podcast, we will discuss how to build out a workable Martech stack within your firm from regional to global firms.Moderator:@Rachel Shields Williams, ​Senior Manager Experience Manager, Sidley Austin LLP
Speaker:@Jacqueline Madarang, Associate Director of Marketing Technology & Operations, Blank Rome LLPRecorded on 11-5-2020

How to Measure and Demonstrate the Value of KM

What are the qualitative and quantitative measurements of KM that demonstrate the value of KM to senior leadership or others across the firm. Whether you are starting from scratch or have an established method of collecting and conveying metrics, this podcast will explore the different ways to achieve this.Moderator:@Daniel Wood, Director of Counsel Assistance, Womble Bond Dickinson 
Speaker:@Holly Hanna, KM Firm Solutions Manager, Perkins Coie 
Recorded on 10-28-2020

Separating True Innovation from Hype

A lot of law firms are claiming to be innovative, but clients often struggle to understand what firms mean when they talk about innovation. In this micro-learning podcast, we will discuss how truly innovative law firms (according to their clients) are differentiating themselves by delivering value and enhancing customer satisfaction.Moderator: @Bárbara Gondim Da Rocha, Head of Knowledge Management and Innovation, Rocha Marinho E Sales, Advogados 
Speaker: @Greg Lambert, Chief Knowledge Services Officer, Jackson Walker
Recorded on 10-23-2020

Fostering Innovation the Right Way

When there is a new innovative idea, you want to champion it and deliver on it as fast as possible, but in a responsible way. In this podcast, we will discuss what are some best practices for keeping stakeholders engaged while meeting firm governance standards and security requirements.
Questions from Dan to Nikki: -What methods do you use to solicit ideas? -How do you vet a pie in the sky idea vs. something practical, especially when it may be something deep in the weeds of a legal practice? (Relatedly, how do determine if an innovative idea is one attorney’s dream but not universal?)-When do different stakeholder groups get involved in the project? Are ideas vetted through risk, information governance, finance, etc. before they are PoC’d?-How do you productize your innovative projects?Moderator:@Daniel Pratt, IT Business Relationships Manager, Holland & Knight LLP
Speaker:@Nicola Shaver, Managing Director, Innovation and Knowledge, Paul Hastings LLP 
Recorded on 9-29-2020

Emerging Roles in Legal - Episode #2

In our second installment of Emerging Roles in Legal Amy Monaghan speaks with members of Orrick's innovation team. In this "fanel," we discuss an array of topics, including: what it means to drive change within an organization, how they are working to empower attorneys to practice at the top of their licenses, and the importance of mentorship. You will hear from each Orrick team member about their roles and contributions to Orrick's innovation initiatives.
We cover a lot in this episode and if you are interested in reading further here are a few applicable resources that might be of interest:
Business of Law Podcast: Orrick and Microsoft Legal Productivity Hackers Discuss Innovation and Microsoft Teams here
Investing in the future:  Harvard grad students discover West Virginia here
Extreme Makeover: The Digital Transformation Edition here
The Ant and the Grasshopper: Planning Today to Succeed Tomorrow here
Legal Innovation: It’s the New Roles that Make the New Tools here
For further reading on T-Shaped Lawyers and here
Manyee’s ILTAON session on design thinking
Kendall’s ILTAON session Virtual Training 1 – Being Prepared to Reach a Remote Audience
 
Interviewer:@Amy Monaghan, Senior Practice Innovations Manager, Perkins Coie 
Speakers:@Wendy Curtis, Chief Innovation Officer, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP@Kendall Blue, Director of Technology Training, Orrick , Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP@Manyee Chow, Innovation Project Manager, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPKelly Cullen, Director, Global Operations and Innovation Center, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPSamantha DeLee, Project Attorney, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Kenya Henry, Executive Legal Administrator, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Whitney Coble, Start-Up Relations Adviser, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP @Vedika Mehera, Innovation Advisor, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP @Kate Orr, Senior Innovation Counsel, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPJaclyn West, CaseStream Program Manager, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP