Adventures In Legal Tech

Jared talked with a marketing expert about how to use technology to effectively promote any business, including law firms. Episode Highlights 02:14 Dani's extensive background in legal technology 04:01 Her experiences with the acquisition process and the personal and emotional challenges involved 08:31 The importance of understanding the psychological component of marketing and how emotional choic...

Jared spoked with a financial planner about how lawyers can get a better handle on how to manage their personal finances. Niraj offers investment advisory services through Mariner Platform Solutions, an SEC registered investment adviser. Episode Highlights 06:31 How to get started with financial planning, including finding a professional 08:50 Trigger points that might have people seek financial p...

Jared talked with an expert witness, who discussed the logistics of testifying - virtually. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 04:05 Allison's credentials and her professional journey as a toxicologist 06:53 Work as a toxicologist involved in trials and cases 09:18 Why courts are requiring expert testimony via Zoom 10:23 Her experiences with differe...

Jared talked with Michael Anderson of Filevine about the company's new payment features + Michael offers up his best time & billing tips for law firms. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 01:48 Michael's journey from working in Goldman Sachs to Filevine 04:08 What the new time tracking of Filevine looks like 07:35 How law firms don't choose practice...

Jared spoke with the owner of a digital marketing agency about best practices for leveraging Google Ads. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 03:37 How Google ads begins with a basic explanation of how Pay-Per-Click (PPC) ads work 05:29 Why you should still keep an SEO-friendly website 10:58 Steps in creating a Google campaign 17:02 The role of landin...

Jared talked with a digital marketing company owner, who has become a digital nomad, about how attorneys can do the same, and still manage their practices. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 02:16 The concept of a digital nomad.  06:27 Visa process and recommendations for countries to consider for a digital nomad lifestyle 08:10 Favorite spots and e...

Jared Correia talked with a lawyer and consultant about how lawyers can implement AI, gain efficiency and improve their heart rates! The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 02:02 Dave's background as an English major  06:10 What Dave's books are all about 10:51 Limitations of using AI in work and personal life 14:18 The tools he uses in his practice 17:4...

Jared Correia talked with a copywriter for law firms about the validity of AI for generating content. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 04:56 How a copywriting agency owner feels about AI 07:16 The learning curve for AI where it starts off struggling but swiftly advances with time and repeated use 11:53 Where AI can help you 16:38 How AI plays a ma...

Jared Correia talked with a seasoned business management consultant about how law firms can build their practices more like tech companies. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 04:04 What Eric means by a law firm as a platform and its importance in providing excellent service to clients 06:36 The importance of using law practice management software 10...

Jared Correia spoke with a marketing consultant about how attorneys can utilize AI in marketing their law practices. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 05:51 How Melissa utilizes AI in her everyday life 11:00 Importance of cautious approach when using AI discussed 17:06 Melissa's method of giving instructions to AI for creating a blog article  20:30...

Jared Correia talked with a legal software expert about the best tips for time tracking, invoicing and billing. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 07:22 The usefulness of investing in passive timekeeping 11:13 The importance of data analysis in legal practice 13:14 Critical financial reports that lawyers should look at 16:14 Why you should collect c...

Jared Correia spoke with a consultant about how + why law firms resist changes to technology, and how they can overcome those. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 04:50 Lawyers' mindset on technology adoption 07:01 How emotional resistance change plays into the difficulty of technology adoption in law firms 10:49 Difficulty of adopting technology for...

Jared Correia talked with a lawyer and her staff about how they have been pushing the envelope on law firm tech. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 04:59 Their use of Clio for case management software and how they are exploring more functionalities within the platform 09:04 Using technology as a law student 13:18 Integrating Clio to other tools and...

Jared Correia talked with an attorney who added new technology platforms to an existing law practice, and is now building a new firm, with new technology. She offers perspectives on both. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 06:06 How technology in law firms can be neglected for years leading to a steep learning curve when eventually attempting an upd...

Jared Correia and Steve Fretzin, a marketing expert for attorneys, delved into the role of LinkedIn for personal branding, marketing, and business connectivity. He highlighted the usefulness of CRM tools like Lawmatics in enhancing client service by keeping track of client relationships. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 02:05 Steve's backstory of...

Jared Correia talked to an experienced general counsel about what she wished she knew, when she was starting her career. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 03:21 The need to align organizational goals when implementing new initiatives and breaking projects down into manageable phases 04:49 The importance of using technology consistently and in a sta...

Jared Correia talked with a practicing estate planning lawyer about how she added technology into her law firm. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 06:53 Concerns on AI replacing professionals in different fields 08:41 The importance of implementing technology into our routine work to increase productivity 13:07 Technology concerns that some lawyers...

Jared Correia talked to a practicing lawyer about how making mistakes can actually help you to move your business forward. The Above the Law Non-Event is supported by vendor sponsorships. Episode Highlights 05:30 Chris Largay's practice and how it has evolved over time 08:15 Balancing law practice with other business ventures 15:03 Understanding that mistakes can arise when working with clients 18...

Jared Correia talked with the founder of a digital marketing agency, about how to create and manage new law firm leads. Episode Highlights 04:34 Lead generation and lead intake in the context of digital marketing for law firms 05:28 Why law firms should have multiple channels generating business for them 10:21 Google's AI technology, leading to a discussion of its developing role in digitally mark...

Jared Correia talked with a legal recruiter about how partners make a move from one law firm to another, including the strategies involved. Episode Highlights 04:31 Reasons why a law partner might consider moving firms 07:50 Challenges arising from conflicts of interest at a firm 10:39 Situations where entire teams or practice groups might move firms 14:29 How a recruiter helps law partners unders...

Jared Correia talked with Daniel Erskine, an expert on data security, about what law firms need to know with respect to managing sensitive information in the law firm. Episode Highlights 03:06 Daniel discusses the different routes to legal practice and the increasing compatibility between them in the UK 04:42 The landscape of law in the US 07:01 The need for law firms to understand their technolog...

Jared Correia spoke with Megan Sheehan, a law firm owner, about how she modernized a traditional family law practice. Episode Highlights 01:56 The history of Sheehan Associates, including its origins in Lexington, Massachusetts 09:27 The first major transition to tech within the firm by introducing a new billing system 15:41 Importance of gradual introduction of new technologies and why they're be...

Jared Correia talked with Keith Vallely, an expert in the space about document management best practices for law firms, including the use of appropriate software tools. Episode Highlights 04:54 The differences between document organization and document management 06:34 Why document management should include searching capabilities 14:00 The difference between case management, law practice managemen...

Jared Correia spoke with Patrick Carver, a digital marketing expert, about law firm websites and related technology. Episode Highlights 04:35 Delving into high performing websites for search and its importance for businesses  10:01 Effect of brand names for law firms in terms of search and competition 19:20 Importance of practice area pages on a law firm's website for both Google's analysis and fo...

Jared Correia talked with Christopher Earley who runs an efficient practice + brand using technology tools. Episode Highlights 02:15 What Christopher's new show is all about 06:04 The importance of efficiency and productivity in his law firm 06:39 The role of data, CRM, and Lead Docket in their firm's operations 09:34 Utilizing the usage of Lead Docket 12:10 The importance of client portals in enh...