Technology

#0039: (CCT) Copilot and Teams: Central Point of Integration

Our speakers discussed using Teams and M365 Copilot to integrate silos of firm information, streamlining legal processes. Chad Ergun with Lewis Roca discussed Teams as a central point for legal process management. Carol-Lynn Grow with LawToolBox talked about how their solution illustrates a third-party tool being deeply integrated in the Microsoft ecosystem, using Copilot to create a better user experience and showing through docketing information in matter-centric Teams channels. Moderator:@Bill Bice, CEO, nQ Zebraworks Speakers:@Chad Ergun, Chief Information Officer, Lewis Roca @Carol-Lynn Grow, Chief Operating Officer, LawToolBox  Recorded on 09-05-2024.

#0034: (CCT) Mastering Management: Enhancing Interpersonal Skills with Assessments

Are you a new manager looking to improve your interpersonal skills? Join us for an insightful podcast where Glenn Hoxie, Practice Solutions Manager at Paul Hastings LLP, guides you through the benefits of behavioral and work style assessments.
In this engaging session, Glenn, along with experts Danette and Sandra, will discuss:
· What behavioral and work style assessments are.
· How these tests can help you understand your own style and improve team dynamics.
· Practical tips for implementing these tests in your organization.
By the end of the podcast, you'll understand how to leverage different types of assessments to boost your managerial success and build stronger relationships with your team and upper management.
 
Moderator:@Glenn Hoxie - Practice Solutions Manager, Paul Hastings LLP 
 
Speakers:
@Danette Shaifer - Relationship Intelligence Coach, Learning Strategist, Florishion Consulting
@Sandra Bang - Founder & Principal, Sable Group
Recorded 07-30-2024

#0013: (CCT) Data Mapping and Why Every Firms Needs to Do It

Firms are getting it, making business decisions based on data is a good idea. There are different areas within law firms where this could be beneficial (enterprise wide, client specific, practice specific). With different places where data is housed, a great first step to connect data sources is by identifying where everything is. This will be a step-by-step guide of data mapping principles and how to get started.
Moderator:@Kate Hathaway - Innovation Project Manager, Greenberg Traurig
Speaker:@Paul Giedraitis - CEO, Orgaimi
Recorded on 04-17-2024. 

#0010: (CCT) How and When to Train Attorneys for Best Long-Term Technology Success

The speakers shared how and when to train attorneys for best long-term technology success. Does this occur in summer or first year? In addition, they discussed how does training needs evolve over the course of an attorney's careers for best long-term technology success. 
Moderator:@Virginia Ong - Legal Innovation Manager, Greenberg Traurig  
Speakers:@Jake Brown - Head of Legal Technology, Josef@Ana Toft-Nielsen - Attorney Development Innovation Manager, Greenberg Traurig
Recorded on 04-03-2024.

#0007: (CCT) Data Debt

We all know about technical debt, but data debt is its more nefarious and more challenging sibling.    How do you break down the data silos in you firm to create a holistic view of your information? Moderator:@Bill Bice - CEO, nQ Zebraworks Speaker: @Keli Whitnell - Director of Firm Intelligence, Troutman Pepper 
Recorded on 3-11-2024.

Between Two Firms with Josh Moore

This podcast panel showcases the two experts in the field of legal technologies. This thought-leadership piece will showcase an epic conversation highlighting the state of legal technology, future innovation, and getting into the brass tacks of what makes a legal technology the best. 
Questions the moderator will ask the speakers:-With so many different legal technologies out there, it can be difficult to know what is right for your firm. Do you have any guiding principles that you follow when selecting a legal technology to adopt?-AI is the buzzword right now. Rightfully so with the impact we are seeing. If you were to go into the future 5 years and look back, how do you hope AI will be developed to better serve the firm and your clients?-Without naming names, of all the different legal tech companies that you have worked with, are there any characteristics or traits that other firms can look for when deciding who to partner or not partner with?Moderator:@Josh Moore - Lead Solutions Expert, NetDocumentsSpeakers:@Joe Raczynski - Technologist & Futurist, Founder, Joe Technologist Consulting & Media@Julie Strachan Haiber - Global Client Director, Thomson ReutersRecorded on 11-01-2023.

What’s Up: The Retention of Work-Related Messages

In this podcast session, the speaker will discuss practical guidelines for the retention of informal means of (evidence collection) communications sent via text (such as, Short Message Service (SMS)) and messaging apps (such as, WhatsApp iMessage, and GroupMe).Questions the moderator will ask the speaker:-What are some considerations that need to be made when setting a retention policy or responding to a litigation hold from the technology side?-What are some challenges that people might not expect from extracting text messages or messages from a source that isn’t their computer?-What are some applications or places in a network or computer that people might not think about but would likely have a lot of that data that would be asked for?-What’s a good way to handle privileged materials that may be in those formats or apps?-What are just some simple best practices in communication data retention?
Moderator:@ Andrea Shirey - eDiscovery Expert, Bayer US LLC
Speaker:@George Socha - Senior Vice President of Brand Awareness at Reveal
Recorded on 10-19-2023.

Performing Computer Forensics in the Cloud

In this podcast interview, the speaker will discuss the differences between doing forensics in the cloud and doing forensics on on-premises servers and hosts. In addition, the speaker will provide a key introduction to the overall tools and techniques utilized and lessons learned. 
 
Questions the moderator will ask the speaker:-What does it mean to perform computer forensics in the cloud?  How does this differ from performing computer forensics on computers and servers that are physically located within your environment?-What are the challenges of the data being volatile in a cloud environment?  How do you address these challenges?-How do you validate a Cloud based collection, to ensure it completed successfully and is forensically sound?-What are some commercially available tools that are useful when performing forensics in a cloud environment?-How do you perform cloud computer forensics so that the evidence has the best chance of overcoming challenges to it being admissible at trial?
Moderator:@Corey Reitz - Distinguished Cyber Assurance Architect, Sandia National Laboratories 
Speaker:@David Greetham - Principal, PC Forensics - Level Legal
Recorded on 10-17-2023

Risks in the Use of ChatGPT

In this podcast interview, the speaker will highlight in-depth what are the risks in the use of ChatGPT for corporations.  
Questions the moderator will ask the speaker:
-We are hearing a lot about Generative AI and AI assistants like ChatGPT. Is this another hype as Blockchain and Metaverse?-If it is something that will stay. What is the probable impact on the legal world?-A lot of people and companies are concerned about data privacy. What is true and what is false in this theme?-How do we use that? I see that some lawyers in the US had issues using that in the wrong way.-How do we get updated about this technology?
Moderator:@Marcelo Cardoso - Legal Ops Supervisor, Mercado Livre
Speaker:@Leonardo Toco - Founder and CEO at GPTLAW - a LegalTech focused on GenAI 
Recorded on 10-12-2023

Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn for Legal Professionals

For many, the past few years since the pandemic brought lots of continual change in the legal marketplace.  In order to stay relevant with like-minded individuals and keep up with emerging trends in industry, many paid more attention and time to social media to stay connected.One social media platform which has remained very popular within Legal and other key industries is LinkedIn.  LinkedIn is a very effective professional development tool if utilized correctly and one that can help people achieve and/or grow their leadership skills.In this session, we will obtain important tips and tricks for unlocking the true potential of LinkedIn for legal professionals. Specifically, we will focus on how you can best share your own unique perspectives into the open for awareness, create a compelling profile, how you can easily identify networking and career opportunities and what you need to do to become a recognized 'thought leader' in the field and more.
 
Questions the moderator asked the speaker:
-What are 2-3 top tips for creating a compelling profile on LinkedIn?  Any unique aspects to consider for legal
-Establishing yourself as a “thought leader” can feel daunting.  What approaches do you recommend to someone wanting to leverage LinkedIn to enhance their persona as a thought leader?  Any unique aspects to consider for legal?
-What advice do you have for a “newbie” wanting to start engaging or posting more regularly on LinkedIn?  Any unique aspects to consider for legal?
-What are some proven strategies for successful networking on LinkedIn?  What are the no-no’s to avoid in LinkedIn networking?  Any unique aspects to consider for legal?Moderator:@Brendan Miller - Legal Innovation Consultant Speaker:@Stefanie Marrone - Fractional Marketing Director/Social Media, Marketing and Business Development Strategist, Stefanie Marrone Consulting/The Social Media Butterfly 
 
Recorded on 10-5-2023

Risk Management: Data Analytics & Intelligence ＞ AI Adoption

How are firms adopting Artificial Intelligence in the Risk Management space? Given the fast-paced and highly publicized technology trends involving AI, what are the biggest challenges organizations face today with adopting AI technologies and in particular maintaining security and compliance around client, firm, and personnel data.Questions the moderator will ask the speakers:
Where do AI capabilities exist in the Risk Space? Reporting, Terms of Engagement, Conflicts Searching, Data Analytics, Records, etc.
Data captured at client/matter inception is used throughout an organization, would you tell me what key factors join teams together and how organizations maintain consistency especially with AI “running in the background”?
How do firms control the information and the learning?
How or when does an organization begin to trust its AI?
What are the fears/blocks an organization will address prior to deciding to implement AI technology?
As the industry patterns dictate and pressure increases, how can organizations assess security concerns in a timely and thorough manner?
How do an organizations’ client(s) fit into the mix? If an organization’s client(s) oppose the use of AI technologies with their data, how does the firm comply?
What are the specific steps an organization can take to ensure a successful adoption of AI technologies?Confirmed Moderator:
Elizabeth Suehr, Director of Legal Risk Systems and Strategy, Jenner & Block Confirmed Speakers:-Aaron Rangel, Director of Product Management, iManage
-Bennett Borden, Partner, DLA Piper
Recorded on 08-16-2023