On the Road with Legal Talk Network
761 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLegal Talk Network On the Road covers the latest conferences, bar meetings, industry events, and trade shows. Recorded live from the conference room floor, our hosts interview bar presidents, committee and section chairs, and other leaders to offer an exclusive look at the biggest events in legal, as well as what is on the horizon for those who practice law.
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Clio Cloud 2019: Daniel Pink
October 29, 2019 19:21 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBAccording to New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink, timing is everything. At the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference, On the Road host Patrick Palace talks with Daniel about his keynote address focused on tactics from his new book, “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.” He discusses his research into people’s typical peak performance times, and talks about how lawyers can utilize this information to more effectively plan their day and optimize their practice of law. Daniel H. Pin...
Clio Cloud 2019: Launch//Code Competition
October 29, 2019 19:07 - 15 minutes - 22.3 MBOn The Road host Jared Correia welcomes Andrew Gay, Jesse Harink, and Molly McDonough to discuss the Launch//Code Competition at the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference. They give an overview of the finalists and their Clio-integrated projects and discuss the ways this competition is intended to encourage increased legal tech/lawyer collaboration for a more seamless practice of law. Check out the winners here! Andrew Gay is manager of Clio's App & Developer Ecosystem. Jesse Harink is an employe...
Clio Cloud 2019: Personal Branding in a Changing World
October 29, 2019 18:50 - 16 minutes - 23 MBAt the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference, On The Road host Gyi Tsakalakis talks to Katy Goshtasbi about her presentation titled, “Personal Branding in a Changing World.” Katy’s approach to personal branding focuses on using an individual's unique talents as the foundation for their business. She encourages lawyers to consider their business strategies through the lens of personally defined vision, rather than being driven by external expectations. Katy Goshtasbi is a change and branding expert, f...
Clio Cloud 2019: Legal Trends Retort Game Show!
October 28, 2019 20:16 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MBIt’s a very special edition of On The Road . . . welcome to the brand new game show, Legal Trends Retort! At the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference in sunny San Diego, Clio COO George Psiharis hosts contestants Chad Burton, Erin Gerstenzang, Jennifer Reynolds, and John Strohmeyer in this game show based entirely on the thrilling data in the 2019 Legal Trends Report. Who will win? Tune in for more.
Clio Cloud 2019: Shaka Senghor
October 23, 2019 18:37 - 22 minutes - 31 MBOn The Road host Michael Semanchik talks with 2019 Clio Cloud Conference keynote speaker Shaka Senghor about how his experience in the criminal justice system led him to become a writer and voice for criminal justice reform. He describes what life has been like since being free from prison and calls attention to the great need for lawyers and society at large to remember the humanity of those who have been incarcerated. Shaka Senghor is a leading voice in criminal justice reform and a seni...
Clio Cloud 2019: Jack Newton
October 23, 2019 18:08 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBOn The Road host Laurence Colletti sits down with Clio co-founder Jack Newton to discuss his keynote address at the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference. Jack’s theme for this year’s address, “Thrive,” was a two-dimensional approach to innovation focused on greater productivity and exceptional client experience. Clio works to provide the core tech law firms need to improve performance, provide easier connections with clients, and increase access to legal services. Laurence and Jack also talk through C...
Clio Cloud 2019: Media Panel
October 23, 2019 16:30 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBAt the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference, On The Road host Laurence Colletti talks with a panel of media representatives about why they attended the conference and the content they hope to bring back to their audiences. Panelists include: Keith Lee of Lawyer Smack Gregory Pang of Legal Cut Pro Chelsey Lambert of Lex Tech Review Cathy Kenton of Legal Tech Media Group Joe Patrice of Above the Law and Thinking Like a Lawyer Special thanks to Clio for sponsoring this episode.
Clio Cloud 2019: Restorative Justice through Architecture with Deanna Van Buren
October 23, 2019 15:30 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBAt the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference, host Laurence Colletti is joined by Deanna Van Buren to talk about how architecture-assisted restorative justice can transform people and communities. She talks about her company Designing Justice + Designing Space, what they envision for a healing/peacemaking center, and how specific colors and sound can create calming environments. DJDS’s goal is to build an environment that represents equality and support through their restorative justice, education, and...
Clio Cloud 2019: The Win-Win Legal Services Model
October 22, 2019 18:47 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBBurnout is real, and attorneys really don’t talk about it enough. Is there a way to keep lawyering without the constant drain? In this edition of On The Road at the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference, host Renee Stackhouse talks with Erin Levine about her win-win legal services model. She describes how this model helps lawyers live the life they want while offering clients the affordable legal services they need. Erin Levine is the founder of Hello Divorce and owner of Levine Family Law Group in O...
Clio Cloud 2019: Affinity Partners Workshop
October 22, 2019 18:27 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBAt Clio Cloud Conference 2019, host Jared Correia welcomes Rio Peterson, Nefra MacDonald, and Jonathon Israel to discuss the inner workings of partnerships between Clio’s Affinity program and bar associations. Rio and Nefra explain how the Affinity team helps bar associations evaluate and improve their offerings and provide greater value for members. They also outline the benefits of Affinity partnerships, and Jonathan offers tips for collaborating with vendors from the perspective of a bar ...
Clio Cloud 2019: Interview with Mark Britton
October 22, 2019 18:05 - 16 minutes - 23.7 MBHow can the legal industry open the gateway to make legal services more user-friendly for consumers? At Clio Cloud Conference 2019, Christopher Anderson hosts this interview with new Clio board member Mark Britton about efforts within the profession to help consumers understand and more easily utilize legal services. Mark Britton is the founder of Avvo and is a member of Clio’s board of directors. Special thanks to Clio for sponsoring this episode.
Clio Cloud 2019: The Importance of the Client Experience
October 21, 2019 22:46 - 11 minutes - 16.6 MBAt Clio Cloud Conference 2019, host Gyi Tsakalakis talks with John Strohmeyer about his tips for delivering an exceptional client experience. He encourages lawyers to carefully consider who their client population is in the marketplace and then develop an experience based around this target. Gyi and John also discuss the importance of obtaining meaningful feedback from clients and utilizing technology that promotes easier interactions. John Strohmeyer is an international tax and estate pla...
Clio Cloud 2019: Time Keeping 2.0: Measuring What Matters
October 21, 2019 21:23 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBWithout an accurate account of their time, attorneys really can't measure the profitability of their firm and may not even be in compliance with ethical standards. At Clio Cloud Conference 2019, host Christopher Anderson talks with Madison Goddyn and Sarah Greig about their presentation on tracking time with new tools from Clio. They discuss the most common pain points lawyers face and the unique timekeeping solutions offered through Clio’s software. Madison Goddyn is a junior product desi...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Environmental Law Section
October 18, 2019 19:05 - 16 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom the California Lawyers Association 2019 Annual Meeting, On The Road host Jennifer Novak talks with Environmental Law Section members Allison Smith, Miles Hogan, and Paige Samblanet about their involvement in the section and the CLE topics covered at this year’s meeting. They discuss the opportunities for education and networking within the section and also highlight the topics, programs, and speakers for the 2019 Yosemite Environmental Law Conference. For members who can’t attend Yosemi...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Updates from CLA Leadership
October 17, 2019 18:38 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBLeaders of the California Lawyers Association gather at the 2019 Annual Meeting to discuss updates following their first year of operation. On the Road host Laurence Colletti talks with Ona Dosunmu, Heather Rosing, Emilio Varanini, Jim Hill, Chip Wilkins, and Jeremy Evans about the CLA’s offerings for members, its mission for encouraging collaboration amongst its sections, and its future goals. Ona Alston Dosunmu is the executive director of the California Lawyers Association. Heather L....
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky–“Closing the Courthouse Door”
October 16, 2019 18:29 - 18 minutes - 26.6 MBAt the 2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, Laurence Colletti sat down with Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law to discuss his lecture titled, “Closing the Courthouse Door.” Dean Chemerinsky shares highlights of his talk, which focused on the many decisions and doctrines upheld by the Supreme Court that have kept injured parties from ever getting their day in court. Erwin Chemerinsky is dean at the University of California Berkeley Law. Find Dean Chemerinsky’s book, “C...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Labor & Employment Law Section
October 15, 2019 17:48 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBAt the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, On The Road host Laurence Colletti takes a deep dive into California employment law legislative updates with guests Adam Fiss and Ramit Mizrahi. They focus most of their discussion on how legislative bill AB 5 (which will reclassify hundreds of thousands of independent contractors as employees) will affect the state’s employers and workers. Adam and Ramit also give a small overview of bills SB 142, AB 9, and AB 51 and tell listener...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Solo & Small Firm Section
October 15, 2019 17:29 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBWhether or not they have support staff, solo lawyers still have many hats to wear. At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, host Renee Stackhouse talks with Jeremy Evans and Nancy Goldstein about their CLE program that advised solos on how to manage their many roles from both legal and business perspectives. They also highlight current projects for the CLA Solo & Small Firm Section and tell listeners about the many resources available through their website. Jeremy M. Ev...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Trusts & Estates Section
October 14, 2019 20:46 - 22 minutes - 32.2 MBThere has been a great deal of conversation about the Barefoot v. Jennings case amongst state practitioners, but what is all the excitement really about? At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, Herb Stroh hosts a discussion with Howard Kipnis and Ciarán O'Sullivan on the details of the Barefoot case, its potential impacts on trust law, and when the court is expected to make its decision. Herb also talks with Mary K. deLeo about the current activities of the Trusts & Esta...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Workers’ Comp Section
October 14, 2019 19:30 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBMaria Sager hosts this conversation on hot topic litigation and emerging trends in workers’ compensation law with Judge Sharon Velzy and CLE presenter Randy Pollak at the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting. Listeners can find the entire presentation and upcoming educational opportunities at calawyers.org. Maria later turns to executive committee member Jack Goodchild to discuss the benefits of joining the CLA Workers’ Compensation Section and an overview of its nine subcomm...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: The Intersection of Criminal and Family Law in Domestic Violence Cases
October 14, 2019 18:07 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBDomestic violence cases often lead to consequences in both criminal and family courts. At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, a co-sponsored CLE by the Criminal Law and Family Law Sections helped lawyers understand these cases from both perspectives. On The Road host Laurence Colletti talks with Albert Camacho about his portion of the presentation focused on protective orders and the considerations lawyers should be aware of when domestic violence cases also involve imm...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Recent Developments in Family Law
October 14, 2019 17:07 - 17 minutes - 25.3 MBAt the 2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, host Stephen Montagna sits down with Judge Mark Juhas to discuss developments in family law over the past year. As family law is constantly evolving, Judge Juhas shares outcomes from recent cases to help lawyers be aware of notable changes and trends. They also discuss Judge Juhas’ involvement in the upcoming family lawyer CLE program One Fell Swoop and his role as chair of the California Commission on Access to Justice. Judge Mark...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Business Law Section
October 14, 2019 16:34 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBInternational trade practices continue to evolve as technology makes transactions faster and more secure. How do these changes affect the law? At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, On The Road host Monique Jewett-Brewster talks with Walter Oetzell about how cutting edge international trade practices call for increasingly regular evaluation of dated statutes and legal processes. Later in the interview, Monique turns to incoming chair of the CLA Business Law Section, Cor...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Antitrust Section
October 12, 2019 21:02 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThe call for greater individual control over personal data and increased privacy protections has been getting louder in recent years. The GDPR has already made considerable impacts in Europe and, on January 1, 2020, California’s own consumer privacy act, the CCPA, will take effect. How this greater focus on privacy will interact with existing antitrust regulations is still an open question, but at the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, On the Road host Jeewon Kim Serrato s...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: CYLA–Evidence Strategy Tips and Section Updates
October 12, 2019 18:43 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBMartin Behn, outgoing chair of the California Young Lawyers Association, hosts this interview from the 2019 Annual Meeting with section updates from incoming chair Nick Oliver and CLE highlights from presenter Lydia Lockett. Lydia offers evidentiary strategy tips for all phases of litigation in the areas of estate planning, trusts, and probate law. Lydia Lockett is an associate attorney at Holland & Knight LLP in Pasadena, California. Nick Oliver is an attorney at the California Energy C...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Intellectual Property Law Section
October 12, 2019 17:53 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBFind out all the benefits that intellectual property law has to offer and more on this On The Road. From the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, guest Heather Antoine tells host Erica Bristol what the Intellectual Property Law Section is doing to get more involved with education, talks about their new program ‘IP Without Borders’, and mentions their interest groups and how to be a part of one. Heather also talks about their publications and how they can benefit their member...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Litigation Section–CLE Highlights and Section Updates
October 11, 2019 21:04 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBA jury is much more likely to be open to an argument if they feel a connection with the attorney, but many litigators struggle to gain the trust of their jurors. In this conversation from the California Lawyers Association's 2019 Annual Meeting, host Norman Rodich talks with Jennifer Keller about her CLE presentation focused on teaching lawyers how to build a relationship with a jury through authentic human connection. Later in the podcast, Norman talks to Thomas Greene about Litigation Sect...
CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Real Property Law–California’s Varied Short-Term Rental Regulations
October 11, 2019 20:59 - 12 minutes - 18.3 MBFrom the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, Real Property Law Section co-chair Tara Burd hosts fellow executive committee members Ashley Peterson and Anna Liu in a discussion of current short-term rental regulations in a number of California cities. They also share rental property horror stories and explain how lawyers can help property owners protect themselves and remain compliant with current rules. Ashley Peterson is a real estate, business and probate attorney in Sa...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: The Intersection of the Space Industry and Government Contracts
August 27, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBDanny Cook, Shawn Cheadle, Kelli Hooke, Skip Smith, and Sumara Thompson-King join host Laurence Colletti to discuss their CLE at the ABA Annual Meeting on the significant distinctions in government contracts for work in the space industry. They discuss the various ways the government works with contractors and outline some of the risks these contractors face when operating in space. Danny Cook is a government contracts attorney at the law firm of DLA Piper in Washington, D.C. Shawn Chead...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: ABA Medal Winner Dale Minami
August 26, 2019 21:38 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBAt the 2019 ABA Annual Meeting, host Michele Wong Krause welcomes ABA Medal winner Dale Minami to discuss his legal career and passion for using the law to empower the Asian Pacific American community. They talk about Dale’s most exceptional professional accomplishments, including his work to overturn the conviction in a 1942 case, Korematsu v. United States. They also discuss current issues of immigration, racism, and inequality, and Dale cautions lawmakers against repeating egregious mista...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Practice Tips for Construction Litigation
August 26, 2019 21:14 - 16 minutes - 23 MBFrom the ABA Annual Meeting 2019, Laurence Colletti hosts a panel of esteemed judges, Hon. Margaret M. Sweeney, Hon. Thomas C. Wheeler, and Hon. Mary Ellen Coster Williams, along with panel moderator Kathryn Muldoon Griffin. They discuss their CLE on best practices in the area of construction litigation and each guest offers their top tips for lawyers. They also give insights into how to obtain persuasive and credible experts for construction cases and discuss the benefits of alternative dis...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: The Taskforce on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS)
August 26, 2019 20:50 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MBRecent reports indicate as many as 85% of Americans don’t have access to justice. While many factors contribute to this problem, the one thing that shouldn’t be standing in the way is the legal industry itself. The Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS) is reviewing existing regulatory frameworks, such as ethics rules regarding the unauthorized practice of law and the sharing of legal fees, as well as exploring the opportunities afforded by new technologies to see ...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Legal Services Corporation Concert
August 15, 2019 21:59 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBFor the third year in a row, the Legal Services Corporation held a fundraiser concert at the ABA Annual Meeting. Before the performance, co-hosts Laurence Colletti and Marty Balogh sat down with John Levi, Joey Jackson, Nancy Hays, and Robert Sims to discuss the purpose and goals of the fundraiser and their personal involvement in the event. They also highlight impactful stories of how life-changing legal help can be to those in need and encourage listeners to partner with Legal Services Cor...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Taking a Bite Out of Blight
August 12, 2019 21:49 - 13 minutes - 19 MBPost-industrial cities like Philadelphia, Detroit, and New Orleans are each plagued by tens of thousands of blighted properties, but remedying the problem is rarely straightforward. At the ABA’s Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti is joined by Lin Chin, Amber Knee, and Jessica Bacher to discuss the multitude of causes for these blighted properties, the scale of the problem, and some of the ways cities and private organizations are addressing the issue. Find out how you can get involved ...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: President-Elect Patricia Lee Refo
August 11, 2019 00:19 - 23 minutes - 33.5 MBCo-hosts Ralph Baxter and Laurence Colletti sit down with new ABA President-elect Patricia Lee Refo to hear about her many years of involvement in the association. They talk about the current state of the ABA and emphasize its work toward increasing diversity and inclusion in the profession. Patricia also talks about how she plans to support current efforts for innovation that will provide greater efficiency in the practice of law. Patricia Lee Refo, a partner with Snell & Wilmer in Phoeni...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Due Process Issues Facing the U.S. Immigration Courts
August 10, 2019 17:11 - 23 minutes - 33 MBWith limited resources and difficult systemic restrictions for both immigrants and judges, those inside the immigration court system don’t think those brought before their courts are receiving real due process. At the ABA Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti is joined by Judge Joan V. Churchill, Judge Dana Leigh Marks and Karen Grisez to hear about the pervasive issues causing serious difficulties for all parties involved, some ways in which the system could be improved, and ways lawyers c...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Top 10 Ways for Family Law Attorneys to Avoid Malpractice
August 10, 2019 00:24 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBAt the ABA Annual Meeting 2019 in San Francisco, California, host Laurence Colletti welcomes Mark Chinn to the table to talk about ways to avoid malpractice for family law attorneys. Mark takes an unorthodox approach to family law by contacting insurance carriers who handle malpractice claims and discovers most malpractices are filed as claims versus lawsuits. He also explains that divorce is broken into three components -- legal, psychological, and financial -- and although lawyers understa...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Equal Pay - Trends in Litigation, Emerging Legislation, & Corporate Equity Initiatives
August 09, 2019 22:41 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBThe US has been grappling with disparities in pay for longer than anyone can remember. Yet for all the talk and all the efforts made to date, the problem still exists and those fighting for change continue on undeterred. Host Laurence Colletti is at the ABA Annual Meeting 2019 in San Francisco, California with Fred Alvarez, Jessica James, and Lori Andrus to talk about the state of equal pay as to the law and the gender pay gap. They discuss the issue arising out of employers asking about pri...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Uncomfortable Conversations About Legal Education Student Debt, Diversity, and More
August 09, 2019 21:59 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBKyle Fry, Kyle McEntee, and Benjamin Barros join host Laurence Colletti to discuss the big issue of legal education student debt, what’s causing it, and how lawyers can help address the student debt crisis. They explain how high rankings for law schools have become an obsession for deans, and, with rankings often correlating with expenditures, those deans are being driven to increase tuition rates to compete. In response to their frustration with the existing ranking systems, they also talk ...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Five Big Cash Flow Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce
August 09, 2019 17:21 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBAt the ABA Annual Meeting 2019 in San Francisco, California, host Laurence Colletti gets an overview of Justin Miller’s presentation about cash flow mistakes that people need to understand when going through a divorce. He breaks down the five mistakes people need to pay attention to: liquidity and volatility, long term needs, inflation, taxes, and spending. Justin also suggests clients should know who they’re working with because not all family lawyers have the right answers Justin Miller ...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: Protecting Employees of Domestic and Sexual Violence
August 09, 2019 16:54 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBAt the ABA Annual Meeting 2019 in San Francisco, California, host Laurence Colletti chats with Protima Pandey and Jennifer Reisch about workplace laws and how to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence. They discuss how employers can better serve their affected and vulnerable workforce by providing guidance on improving responsiveness, identifying proper handling of sensitive problems, and highlighting ways companies frequently fail their employees through improper practices. They al...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: ABA President-Elect, Judy Perry Martinez
August 08, 2019 22:58 - 20 minutes - 29.5 MBHost Laurence Colletti sits down with ABA President-elect Judy Perry Martinez at the ABA Annual Meeting 2019 in San Francisco, California to talk about her involvement with the ABA and legal issues that the ABA plans to resolve. She also discusses how the ABA is involved with innovation and education, gun violence as well as immigration, and what she plans to do when she becomes the next president. To close it out, ABA President-elect Martinez touches on the subject of wellness with lawyers ...
ABA Annual Meeting 2019: A Chat With ABA President, Bob Carlson
August 08, 2019 21:57 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBMissed ABA’s annual meeting this year? Don’t fret, On The Road has you covered. Host Laurence Colletti catches up with ABA President Bob Carlson about what’s new at this year’s ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. ABA President Carlson gives an overview of the four primary topics talked about during the meeting: lawyer/law student wellness, immigration, pro bono, and membership benefits. He also discusses whether this will be the last annual meeting in SF.
AALL 2019: How AILA Integrates Tech into the Practice of Immigration Law
August 06, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 25 MBFrom AALL 2019, host Nina Jack talks to Torey Carter-Conneen, Reid Trautz, and Danielle Polen of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) about their efforts to integrate more technology into the practice of immigration law. They survey AILA’s tech priorities for members and highlight their tool, AILALink–a comprehensive searchable immigration law library. Later, they discuss AILA’s future goals that aim to keep members ahead of the rapid pace of immigration law with easily access...
AALL 2019: Does Georgia Hold a Copyright To Its Annotated Code?
August 02, 2019 17:33 - 24 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this panel hosted by Ed Walters, guests Kyle Courtney, Kim Nayyer, and Todd Melnick discuss Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org–a case The US Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear. They explain the possible implications of the case, particularly its potential effects on the openness and accessibility of public law. They also examine current trends in what they call the “Golden Age of Legal Research Innovation”–Legal materials are more public than ever, and the innovation surrounding this a...
AALL 2019: Legal Analytics—Products & Best Practices
July 22, 2019 18:44 - 38 minutes - 62.6 MBEd Walters is joined by panelists Diana Koppang, Jean O'Grady, Michael Sander, and Josh Becker to review the legal analytics discussed in their 3-part “super session” at AALL 2019. They talk about the results of the law librarians’ comparison test for analytics products, best practices for the use of these products in firms, and what they believe is on the frontier of the legal analytics space. Diana Koppang is director of research and competitive intelligence at Neal, Gerber, & Eisenberg...
AALL 2019: Makers in Law Libraries
July 22, 2019 18:27 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBHost Phil Rosenthal talks to Laura Chance, Cynthia Brown, and Nina Jack about how the unique challenges in law libraries push librarians to develop their own solutions. As experts in research and organization, librarians are well-poised to become innovators. Together, this panel discusses the ways librarians use data, tech tools, and vendor partnerships to bring renewed vitality to their profession and better library services to lawyers. Laura Chance is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP’s proje...
AALL 2019: “On Legal AI” Book Launch with Author Joshua Walker
July 22, 2019 17:19 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBFrom the 2019 AALL Annual Meeting and Conference, Ed Walters talks with Damien Riehl and Joshua Walker, author of the book. “On Legal AI.” They discuss the book’s launch (marking the first treatise from Fastcase’s Full Court Press) and offer their thoughts on the current landscape of legal AI. They examine the many ways AI can be applied in legal markets and differentiate between the tendency toward AI “hype” versus the real work AI is doing to increase access to justice and create better le...
AALL 2019: How to Build the Case for Legal Innovation
July 22, 2019 15:30 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBPhil Rosenthal hosts this panel including Dean Sonderegger, Steve Lastres, Gabe Teninbaum, and Catherine Monte in a discussion of the ongoing challenge of convincing legal organizations to invest in new technology. They spell out ways to build the case for innovation in your firm, including examining priorities and culture, considering the stakeholders involved in the process, and studying your organization’s competitors. They emphasize the importance of developing a means of measuring the s...
AALL 2019: State of the Profession Report
July 19, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBCo-hosts Phil Rosenthal and Chuck Lowry are joined by current and former AALL presidents Femi Cadmus and Greg Lambert to discuss the inaugural State of the Profession Report. They review the details of how its data was aggregated, survey some of the more notable trends, and talk about new opportunities arising outside of traditional law librarian roles. They also examine the goals of the report moving forward, including when the association hopes to repeat the survey and what additional tren...