Reinventing Professionals

I spoke with David Perla , the co-chief operating officer at Burford Capital , a leading provider of capital to the legal market. We discussed Burford’s 2021 Legal Asset Report , why it is important to talk to chief financial officers about legal assets, how CFO’s view affirmative recovery and legal cost management programs, and how corporate finance and corporate legal can collaborate more effect...

I spoke with Vishal Rajpara , a co-founder and the chief technology officer at Casepoint , and Dana Wesley Sarti , a litigation support manager at Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck & Untereiner LLP . We discussed how legal teams are using AI within their eDiscovery workflow, the benefits of using AI and advanced analytics, the value of analytics in modern litigation, and how litigators are using m...

I spoke with William Morriss , a co-founder and the technology innovation advisor at IP Toolworks , which is a software platform that helps attorneys respond to rejections from the US Patent and Trademark Office. We discussed how companies are using technology to change the way they negotiate to obtain patents, the importance of the patent examiner to any given matter, best practices for preparing...

I spoke with Raymond Millien , the new CEO of Harness, Dickey & Pierce , an intellectual property boutique with four offices and headquarters in suburban Detroit. We discussed how in-house experience can help law firm leaders, techniques for understanding and connecting with clients in a remote environment, changing client expectations, and how law firms with a specific focus can maintain their co...

I spoke with Collin Williams , the founder and chairman of New Era ADR , a platform designed to help litigants reimagine how they resolve disputes. We discussed the biggest problem in litigation today, how to reshape traditional alternative dispute resolution, and how litigation is evolving.

I spoke with Jay Sheldon , the general manager of the Equinox Golf Resort and Spa in Manchester, Vermont. We discussed ways to create unique client experiences, how hospitality and general client preferences have changed in the pandemic, and how organizations are adapting to a dynamically shifting business climate.

I spoke with Bill Piwonka , the chief marketing officer for Exterro , a provider of software for legal teams to defensibly manage their legal governance, risk, and compliance requirements. We discussed why legal professionals should leverage tools that provide automation and scalability, how e-discovery can realize additional benefits from artificial intelligence, and how AI is evolving.

I spoke with Mike Mandell , a lawyer with Mandell Law in California, who educates the public about the law through social media. We discussed how he produces content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, his process for selecting topics for his videos, the message he conveys to consumers, and how he sees the use of content-driven social media tools for lawyers evolving.

I spoke with Jennifer Martinez , the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and a partner at Hanson Bridgett . We discussed the policies and programs that have helped the firm support its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, its Agile Workforce Initiative, and ways that clients are driving change.

I spoke with Ed Sohn , the head of solutions at Factor , a provider of managed services. We discussed Factor’s Legal Transaction Optimization service for law firms, how law firms benefit from collaborating with ALSPs, and the impact of working from home on this alliance.

I spoke with Daria Shunina , the head of international startup relations for the Skolkovo Foundation , an innovation center in Russia focused on attracting foreign companies to the country’s innovation ecosystem. We discussed Skolkovo’s mission, the objective of the Soft Landing program , and how interest in legal tech innovation is evolving in Russia.

I spoke with Jim Delkousis , the founder and CEO of PERSUIT , a software platform that facilitates a competitive process for sourcing outside legal counsel. We discussed the transition from law firm partner to legal tech founder, the challenges that law department leaders face in selecting their outside counsel, and how the relationship between law firms and law departments is evolving.

I spoke with Andre Wouansi, the founder and managing partner of Accurate Legal Billing , a time entry platform that uses artificial intelligence to help law firms align their invoices with e-billing guidelines. We discussed common mistakes lawyers make when entering their time, how to use artificial intelligence to analyze a law firm’s invoices, and the challenges associated with using AI to inter...

I spoke with Michael Ellenhorn , the founder and CEO of Decipher Investigative Intelligence , a firm that develops actionable intelligence to guide law firms in developing successful lateral hiring programs and strategies. We discussed the current market in law firm hiring, how law firms are searching for fully or partially remote positions, best practices for law firm leaders to attract talent, a...

I spoke with Catie Butt , an Executive Director with A&O Consulting , which is a division within Allen & Overy that advises corporate legal teams in a number of areas including business and legal function transformation. We discussed the genesis of the firm’s Advanced Delivery & Solutions team, how it collaborates with the firm’s practicing lawyers, and the challenges that the legal industry is li...

I spoke with Thomas Franklin , a senior partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton in Denver focused on patent law and the founder of Triangle IP , a software platform that facilitates the idea capture process. We discussed the challenges of capturing innovation, how software can help the process, and how technology is impacting innovation strategies.

I spoke with Olivier Chaduteau , the founder and managing partner of Day One , a consulting firm focused on legal and compliance. We discussed the impact of digital innovation on the legal profession, how lawyers are adapting to a changing market, and the pandemic’s effect on how lawyers manage their legal and compliance matters.

I spoke with Elisabeth Steele Hutchison , the director of admissions at the University of Hawai’i School of Law, and the founder of Work from Home University , a consultancy that teaches lawyers how to use Zoom more effectively. We discussed a range of best practices for online meetings and the skills that are necessary to thrive in legal moving forward.

I spoke with Rafael Moscatel , the Director of Privacy Compliance for CAPP, a privacy consultancy, and the co-author of Tomorrow’s Jobs Today: Wisdom And Career Advice From Thought Leaders In Ai, Big Data, Blockchain, The Internet Of Things, Privacy, And More . We discussed the impact of technology on a variety of careers and how individuals can prepare for that change.

I spoke with Christophe Frèrebeau , co-founder and CEO of Della , a contract review platform. We discussed the connection between artificial intelligence and natural language processing, how solutions of this type are evolving, and changes in the delivery of legal services.

I spoke with Paul Unger , a partner with Affinity Consulting , and the author of Tame the Digital Chaos: A Lawyer’s Guide to Distraction, Time, Task & Email Management . We discussed his inspiration for the book, creative ways that professionals can manage their time more effectively and peacefully, key strategies for email management.

I spoke with Mike Hewitt , the CEO of vTestify , which provides virtual deposition software that allows attorneys to conduct depositions, client intake sessions, arbitrations, and similar proceedings remotely. We discussed how remote proceedings have impacted the careers of court reporters, best practices for remote adversarial engagement, the company’s partnership with Esquire Deposition Solution...

I spoke with Erez Bustan, the CEO of American LegalNet , a leading cloud and mobile litigation platform. We discussed the launch of ALN Cloud , the company’s new report (on which I was privileged to collaborate) – The Future of Litigation Workflow: Reimagining Technology and Process in the Next Decade , how litigation will change in a post-pandemic environment.

I spoke with Terrie Campbell , the CEO of Esquire Deposition Solutions , a national provider of remote and in-person deposition solutions for law firms, insurance companies, and corporate legal departments. We discussed how court reporting has changed in a remote litigation environment, its new partnership with vTestify to offer a new secure virtual deposition platform, and the trajectory of remot...

I spoke with Aaron Street, the co-founder and CEO of Lawyerist.com , one of the largest online communities of small firm lawyers. He is a co-host of the weekly Lawyerist Podcast and is the co-author of The Small Firm Roadmap . We discussed the growth of Lawyerist, the challenges that solo practitioners and small firm lawyers faced from the pandemic, solutions for that community, and Lawyerist’s st...