Reinventing Professionals

I spoke with Josh Maley , the founder of Theorem , a platform designed to aggregate legal technology applications for law firms and corporate legal departments. We discussed the genesis of Theorem, how using it impacts how organizations manage their application suite, and advice for law firm and legal department leaders who are driving innovation.

I spoke with Marco Maggio , the vice president of Strategic Practices for the All Covered division of Konica Minolta . We discussed the key trends impacting the legal industry in 2020, those which are most important to your clients, why the predictability of outcomes has become so important, and whether legal innovation is at a tipping point.

I spoke with Debbie Reynolds , the founder of Debbie Reynolds Consulting , who provides guidance to corporations on global data privacy, data protection, and legal technology issues. We discussed the genesis of her consulting practice, the most pressing data privacy issue that companies are facing today, best practices that companies should implement to maintain compliance, and the impact of the C...

I spoke with Jim Wagner , the president of Seal Software , a leader in enterprise contract analytics. We discussed his role at Seal Software, whether artificial intelligence has come of age for contract review, the demand for contract analytics software, what should potential users of contract analytics software should recognize before leveraging this technology, the biggest surprise in the legal...

I spoke with Chris Osborn , the co-founder of Reeltime Creative Learning Experiences , a national provider of continuing education and professional development programs. We discussed the genesis of Reeltime Creative Learning Experiences, the programs it offers, how the delivery of continuing legal education has changed, and how it will continue to evolve.

I spoke with Jerry Ting, the CEO and co-founder of Evisort , an AI-powered contract analysis system. We discussed the genesis of Evisort and its recent $15 million investment , advice for legal tech entrepreneurs seeking investors in 2020, how investors should evaluate early-stage, pre-revenue companies in legal, ways that hopeful entrepreneurs could carve out their niche, and where legal tech is...

I spoke with Nehal Madhani , the founder and CEO of Alt Legal , a company whose cloud-based IP docketing software helps legal professionals prepare and manage hundreds of thousands of IP filings and deadlines daily. We discussed the expansion of Alt Legal’s docketing business, its upcoming trademark law conference called Alt Legal Connect, the keynote presentation by Jack Newton, the co-founder an...

I spoke with Jonah Paransky , the executive vice president and general manager of Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions . We discussed how customers are leveraging ELM Solutions, their appetite for artificial intelligence, how AI aligns with legal operations, and lessons about how legal teams should apply AI.

I spoke with Tim Pullan , the founder and CEO of ThoughtRiver , an intelligent contract pre-screening platform. We discussed the genesis of ThoughtRiver, how its technology works, ways that its platform differs from others on the market, the value for its clients, and where the usage of this technology is headed.

I spoke with Varun Mehta , the CEO of Factor , formerly Axiom Managed Solutions, an organization focused on performing complex legal work at scale. We discussed Factor’s primary focus, whether it is necessary for a “new law” company to concentrate on a particular service or technology to succeed, what Factor is disrupting, who it is replacing in the buying cycle, and how legal services are evolvin...

I spoke with Matthew Prinn , the principal of RFP Advisory Group , a consulting firm that specializes in RFPs for the legal industry. We discussed key trends in how corporate legal departments are using RFPs, the biggest mistakes law firms make in responding to RFPs, and how RFPs and related technology are evolving.

I spoke with Mary DeSpain , the founder of Destination CLEs , a company that combines vacation with continuing legal education. We discussed the genesis of Destination CLEs, the advantage of associating leisure activities with professional education, and how this model of educating legal professionals reflects the changing nature of the practice.

I spoke with Richard Susskind , the author of the newly released book, Online Courts and the Future of Justice , among many others, including The End of Lawyers? and The Future of the Professions . We discussed his inspiration for writing Online Courts, how it aligns with his prior work, the key messages that he hopes readers will take from the book, which courts will change first, and how listene...

I spoke with Elena Borisova , the deputy general manager and director of sales and marketing for the Crowne Plaza – World Trade Center Hotel in Moscow, Russia . We discussed how hotels can gain distinction, ways that they tailor the experience for business travelers and tourists, and the impact of technology on travel.

I spoke with Igor Mass , the co-founder and managing director of MyFlyRight , a Hamburg-based flight irregularity platform in Europe. We discussed the genesis of MyFlyRight, how it balances the legal and technical aspects of its operations, ways that its customers benefit from automation, the challenges of operating a European legal technology company, and where the legal tech sector is headed in...

I spoke with Olga Mack , the CEO of Parley Pro , a contract management platform for online negotiation. We discussed why the contract management field is developing so rapidly, the characteristics of a modern contract management platform, when organizations should consider implementing a contract management solution, and where this sector is headed.

I spoke with Scott Wallingford and Scott Winter , the VP and GM of LexisNexis ’ Law Firm Software Solutions and the Director of Product Management for InterAction , respectively. We discussed how law firms are leveraging CRM technology and the cloud, best practices for managing cloud-based data, and how compliance with the CCPA and GDPR are impacting ways law firms are leveraging technology.

I spoke with Mike Bryant and Ashish Prasad , the executive chairman and general counsel, respectively, for Haystack ID , a specialized e-discovery services company. We discussed how consulting aligns with eDiscovery, what is driving investment in this sector, how HaystackID is investing in innovation, and how e-discovery is evolving.

I spoke with Chris Pogue , the head of partner connect at Nuix , a leading provider of e-discovery software. We discussed the value of establishing global partner networks, changes to the Nuix Partner Program, his vision for Nuix Connect, and the trajectory of this sector.

I spoke with Erick Gunawan , the head of forensics for Law In Order , a provider of e-discovery services in Australia. We discussed how law firms, consulting firms, and service providers leverage technology differently, the challenges of recruiting and retaining legal technology professionals in Australia, how Royal Commissions are impacting the legal technology community, and where the legal mark...

I spoke with Paul Fontanot , the national practice group leader for forensic and technology services at Clayton Utz in Sydney, who is an equity partner in the firm, though he is not a lawyer. We discussed the services that the forensic and technology group provides, the impact on law firms of sharing equity with professionals who are not lawyers, and the future composition of professional services...

I spoke with Wendell Jisa , the CEO of Reveal Data , a provider of global eDiscovery and investigation software and services, which recently announced the establishment of its 19th worldwide data center and the launch of its Canadian operations. We discussed the genesis of Reveal Data, how it is helping law firms handle global eDiscovery, how cross-border eDiscovery differs from domestic eDiscover...

I spoke with Adrian Lürssen , co-founder and vice president of strategic development at JD Supra . We discussed his program at the 2019 LMA Northeast Regional Conference – How to Turn Reader Data Into Business Development Wins For Your Firm – why it is such an important topic, and the key takeaways he hopes attendees will be able to apply at their organizations.

I spoke with Maddy Martin , the head of growth and education at Smith.ai , which provides integrated phone and web chat services for solo and small-firm attorneys, including a virtual receptionist & intake service, live website chat, and a keypad cloud phone system. We discussed how Smith.ai leverages artificial intelligence in its phone and web chat services, the misconceptions about AI, and how...

I spoke with Timo Tschersig , the head of customer success for BusyLamp , a legal operations software platform, and Dr. Bernhard Waltl , a data scientist with BMW Group. Bernard is a co-founder of the Liquid Legal Institute in Germany and he and Timo are among the authors of the Institute’s 2019 Digitalization Guide . We discussed the guide, how it helps legal teams, and the impact of the Institut...