Brooks Thompson, Sarah Barsky

Law and Candor

The podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Sarah Barsky and Brooks Thompson explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology, including AI, is creating for eDiscovery, modern data, compliance, privacy, and information governance.

Author

Brooks Thompson, Sarah Barsky

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.lighthouseglobal.com

Latest episode

May 9, 2025

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

The Convergence of AI and Data Privacy in eDiscovery: Using AI and Analytics to Identify Personal Information 03.12.2020

Law & Candor co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss the challenges and implications of misinformation around voting in the U.S. In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined by John Del Piero of Lighthouse. The three of them discuss how PII and PHI can be identified more efficiently by leveraging tools like AI and analytics vi...

Cross-Border Data Transfers and the EU-US Data Privacy Tug of War 03.12.2020

In the second episode of season six, co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell kick off the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they review a recent trends analysis article written by Lighthouse’s very own John Shaw for The Lawyer that dives into new sources of evidentiary data in employment disputes .    Next, they bring on Melina Efstathiou of Eversheds Sutherland who answe...

Does Cellular 5G Equal 5x the Fraud and Misconduct Risk? 03.12.2020

In the very first episode of season six, co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell , introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for another season of Law & Candor, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. To kick things off, Bill and Rob begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and...

Leveraging AI and Analytics to Detect Privilege 22.09.2020

Co-hosts Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick episode 3 of season 5 off with another riveting Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment where they discuss transforming risks into benefits through  artificial intelligence and data privacy. Bill and Rob interview  CJ Mahoney of Cleary Gottlieb, who discusses some new AI and analytics practices around privilege review. In this segment, CJ uncovers the...

Effective Strategies for Managing DSARs 22.09.2020

In the fourth episode of season five, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss how  Relativity is using its technology to help medical researchers comb through COVID-19 journal articles to help battle the virus.  Bill and Rob then introduce their guest speaker,  Nicki Woodfall of Travers Smith, who uncovers effective strategies for managing DSARs. Nicki answers the following questions in...

Achieving Information Governance through a Transformative Cloud Migration 22.09.2020

In the first episode of season five, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for another season of Law & Candor, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. To kick things off, Bill and Rob begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and a...

Scaling Your eDiscovery Program: Self Service to Full Service 22.09.2020

In the second episode of season five, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick off the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss  Solos Health Analytics’s new technology (FeverGaurd) that was designed as a fever detection software to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the PPI challenges it could raise.  Next, they bring on  Claire Caruso of Lighthouse. Together, t...

Facilitating a Smooth and Successful Large Review Project with Advanced Analytics 22.09.2020

Law & Candor co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss how  law firms are managing the hurdles of remote work , specifically comprehensive security measures, and driving efficiency.  In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined by  Adam Strayer of Paul Weiss. The three discuss facilitating successful large review projects with...

Top Microsoft 365 Features to Leverage in Your eDiscovery Program 22.09.2020

In the final episode of season five, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell review an article on a recent ILTA>ON panel that examined how  tech has created certain power dynamics in legal space. Next, Bill and Rob bring on John Collins of Lighthouse to walk them through the top M365 features to leverage in an ediscovery program. Together they cover the latest and greatest as well as uncover ans...

eDiscovery Program Starter Pack: Uncover Key Ways to Build an Effective & Efficient eDiscovery Program 23.06.2020

In the fourth episode of season four, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss the  first-ever trial by Zoom , how it all went down, as well as what may expect to see looking forward.  Bill and Rob then introduce their guest speaker,  Zander Brandt of Lyft, who shares his experience as a two-time corporate ediscovery “first employee” and what it takes to set up an effective and efficient...

Take the Mystery out of Machine Learning: Success Stories from Real-Life Examples and How Data Scientists Impact eDiscovery 23.06.2020

In the final episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss a  coronavirus tracing app and the privacy concerns that may come about from a legal perspective.  Bill and Rob bring on  Sara Lockman of Walmart to discuss the mysteries behind machine learning. Together they cover what machine learning is, the benefits, success stories, and more by uncovering answers to the f...

Myth Busters - The Managed Services Edition 23.06.2020

In the second episode of season four, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick off the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss how the  U.S. House plans to start voting remotely and the impacts this could have on the legal space.  They then introduce the next guest speaker segment, which features  Tracy Hallenberger of Baker Botts. They unravel the myths behi...

Emerging Data Sources – Get a Handle on eDiscovery for Collaboration Tools 23.06.2020

In the first episode of season four, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for a fourth season of Law & Candor, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. To kick things off, Bill and Rob begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and...

Legal Operations 101: Skills for Success 23.06.2020

Co-hosts Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick episode 3 of season 4 off with another riveting Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment where they uncover how  biometric data will impact ediscovery and  why it is important to protect this data .  Bill and Rob are accompanied by  Debora Motyka Jones of Lighthouse, who shares what today’s legal operations landscape looks like as well as the key compet...

Managing Cybersecurity in eDiscovery 23.06.2020

Law & Candor co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss how  password dumping can improve your security and what that means for the future of security.  In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined by  Dave Kuhl of Lighthouse. The three uncover the complexities around managing cybersecurity as well as practical tips for overcom...

Special Edition: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Legal Space Now & Beyond 06.04.2020

In this special edition of Law & Candor, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and acts of sheer genius. Within this episode, they discuss the recent innovative trend around large car manufactures switching gears around their production plans in the midst of...

Data Privacy in a Post-GDPR World: Facing Regulators and Ensuring Compliance Through Rock-Solid Information Governance Practices 24.03.2020

In the second episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick off the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss how  technology competence has become a priority for today’s lawyers, which has become a recent hot topic within the space as more  states make technical competence for lawyers mandatory .  They then introduce the next guest speaker...

Tackling Big Data Challenges 24.03.2020

In the very first episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for another riveting season of Law & Candor, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. To kick things off, Bill and Rob begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy i...

The Future of On-Demand SaaS Software for Small Matters – A Self-Service Model Story 24.03.2020

Co-hosts Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with another riveting Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment where they uncover how  real-time translation tools are breaking down barriers and what this means for the future of legal space. Next, Bill and Rob set the stage for the final recorded guest speaker segment of the live Law & Candor show during Legaltech. For this session, they we...

How Microsoft 365 and GDPR Are Driving a Proactive Approach to eDiscovery Across the Globe 24.03.2020

Law & Candor co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss changes the legal system may face thanks to  innovation brought about by AI, big data, and online courts .  In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined by  Mike Brown of Lighthouse. The three uncover how Microsoft 365 (M365) and GDPR are driving change for a more proactiv...

eDiscovery Shark Tank - What’s Worth Your Investment in 2020? 24.03.2020

In the final episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss the  New York SHIELD Act and its impact on data and security requirements within the space in the Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment. Bill and Rob shake things up a bit in the final guest speaker segment of the season by conducting an eDiscovery Shark Tank-style episode, where they bring on  Chris Dahl of...

New Efficiency Gains in TAR 2.0 and CMML Revealed 24.03.2020

In the fourth episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell converse around the innovation behind family tracking apps and how  one app helped capture a criminal in this episode’s Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment.  Bill and Rob then introduce their guest speaker,  Nordo Nissi of Goulston & Storrs, and together they dive into new and uncovered efficiency gains around TAR...

Understanding and Creating Effective and Best eDiscovery Practices for G-Suite 04.12.2019

In the final episode of season two, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss what a  US approach to data protection and privacy would look like in the Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment of the show. In particular, they discuss how we are seeing these pop up on a state-by-state basis and whether we need a Federal law that applies to privacy.  Bill and Rob are joined by  Alison Shier ,...

Would a No-Deal Brexit Change How We Handle Cross-Border Collections in Europe? 04.12.2019

Law & Candor co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss  personalized and predictive medicine and how  apple watches have been saving lives . In addition, they dive into what these trends mean for the legal field. In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined  Josh Yildirim , Executive Director of Service Delivery of Europe at L...

Cybersecurity in eDiscovery: Protecting Your Data from Preservation through Production 04.12.2019

In the fourth episode of season two, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance and the recent  trend of folks moving away from email and towards text and chat tools . They dive into the diverse challenges and risks associated with this shift. Next, Bill and Rob introduce their guest speaker,  David Kessler , Head of Data and Information Risk, United State...

Listen to the Law and Candor podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.