Startup Law Podcasts - Legal Talk Network https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcast-category/startup-law/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:23:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Tech, Automation, and Cybersecurity: A Pioneering Attorney’s Perspective https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2024/12/tech-automation-and-cybersecurity-a-pioneering-attorneys-perspective/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:45:05 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=38155 Technology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today’s environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients. 

Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inviting like minded attorneys with a book of business who may not be happy in their current situation to join the firm. 

Learn how a practice management system and outside professionals can help you manage and direct your success. Your time is best used practicing law, don’t be afraid to reach out to professionals for help, from tech administration to financial management, to coaching.

Don’t be afraid to join professional groups, get involved, and learn from other attorneys who have been there and done that. If you’re a new solo interested in growing your firm, you can’t miss this episode. 

Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com  

Topics:

    • Technology can be a critical part of your firm. It creates efficiencies, encourages collaboration, improves cybersecurity, and builds your business (and yes, you can do this)
    • Pay for professional help when you need it. You might be a great attorney, but you can’t do everything. Recognize when you’re doing so well that you need a professional, whether that’s a technology consultant or a financial officer or tax pro.
    • When you’ve done all you can getting your firm up and running and don’t know how to take the next step, consider hiring a business coach, someone who can help you recognize opportunities and chart your path forward. 

 

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What Your Practice Management Advisor Can Do for You! https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2023/04/what-your-practice-management-advisor-can-do-for-you/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:30 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=34248 Quite a few bar associations have practice management advisors (or perhaps someone in a similar role), but a whole lot of lawyers aren’t aware of how this free member service could help them change their practice for the better. Adriana Linares chats with fellow practice management professional Catherine Sanders Reach about the services they provide to attorneys — from consulting on technology and ethics to starting a new business and so much more.

Later, the term “legal operations” might seem like it only applies to the “Big Law” end of the spectrum, but a solo or small firm should be just as keen on having well-planned operating procedures for their business from the get-go. Adriana and Catherine talk through easy-to-use tools that help law firms big and small operate with efficiency.

And, last, Microsoft 365 is rolling out Copilot, and Adriana and Catherine are watching its progress with great anticipation. Tune in for their thoughts on how this and similar tech could impact your legal practice.

Catherine Sanders Reach is director at the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association.

Topics:

  • Tapping into the knowledge your bar association’s practice management advisor has to offer.
  • Legal operations for solo and small law firms.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot’s potential for lawyers.
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EP333 – Tips for Solo Practitioners with Bevis Schock https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/the-jury-is-out/2022/09/ep333-tips-for-solo-practitioners-with-bevis-schock/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:05:37 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=32765 Solo practitioners need to be nimble at technology, marketing, and much more. Attorney Bevis Schock shares his tips for solo practitioners on how to get new clients, ways to keep more productive records, software recommendations, and the pros and cons of recording conversations. Even if you’re part of a big law firm, tune in for some expert advice.

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#343: Hiring & Growing Your Firm the Right Way, with Jeremy and Sara Danilson https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyerist-podcast/2021/08/343-hiring-growing-your-firm-the-right-way-with-jeremy-and-sara-danilson/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:30:16 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=30125 Lawyerist Lab members Jeremy and Sara Danilson talk about what it takes to grow your business with the right hires.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Knackly, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and  Postali for sponsoring this episode.

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#340: Growing Big by Going Small, with Deena Buchanan https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyerist-podcast/2021/08/340-growing-big-by-growing-small-with-deena-buchanan/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:30:25 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=30001 Lawyerist Lab member Deena Buchanan shares what she did in her firm to get things rolling and growing in no time.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to LEX Reception, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

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The Art of Shameless Self-Promotion Edition https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/chicago-bar/2021/06/the-art-of-shameless-self-promotion-edition/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:00:56 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=29801 In this edition, guest host Trisha Rich and co-host Jennifer Byrne are joined by public relations and legal marketing expert Debra Pickett of Page 2 Communications for a discussion about how lawyers can shift their mindset from lawyer to entrepreneur and embrace the art of shameless self-promotion to build their book of business.

Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

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Decamping to Puerto Rico https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2021/03/decamping-to-puerto-rico/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:24 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=29108 Guest:

  • Sarah de Diego, the founder of De Diego Law, built such a strong client base that it made location irrelevant for her practice. 

Topics:

  • Building a virtual practice
  • Tax advantages of moving to Puerto Rico
  • How to communicate with partners and staff
  • Favorite tech tools
  • No website? No problem

New Insights (brought to you by Nota):

  • Eric Ganci answers Robert Southwell’s third question. 
  • RS: “What are some suggestions you have as far as learning a little bit and educating yourself on the voir dire process for young attorneys?”

Special thanks to our sponsors, LawclerkAlert CommunicationsAbby Connect, and Clio.

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Law Firm Leadership: Cultivating Positivity in Your Law Firm https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2020/05/law-firm-leadership-cultivating-positivity-in-your-law-firm/ Thu, 21 May 2020 18:52:19 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=27602 Good leadership is invaluable to law firms when they face a major transition, and transitions abound as the profession navigates issues brought forth by the pandemic. Adriana Linares talks with David Holmes about his passion for leadership and his personal experiences as managing partner at the Farr Law Firm. He shares insights on how patience and encouragement can help you as a leader nurture a culture of positivity in your law firm.

David Holmes is a business lawyer and managing partner at the Farr Law Firm.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ClioNexaLawclerk, and ROSS.

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#272: 4 Keys to a Profitable Law Firm with Greg Crabtree https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyerist-podcast/2020/04/272-4-keys-to-a-profitable-law-firm-with-greg-crabtree/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:02 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=27422 CPA Greg Crabtree discusses the most important metrics to measure when striving for a profitable small or solo law firm. 

To learn more about what to track in your firm and what to know to prepare for a possible 2020 recession, read our resource page on law firm finance.

Thanks to First Place Legal, LawPay, TextExpander, and Back Office Betties for sponsoring this episode!

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Leading Edge of Legal: How In-House Attorneys Navigate Issues in High Profile Startups https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/planet-lex-northwestern-pritzker-school-law-podcast/2020/03/leading-edge-of-legal-how-in-house-attorneys-navigate-issues-in-high-profile-startups/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:49:54 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=27259 In this special live recording of Planet Lex at Northwestern’s San Francisco campus, host Jim Speta talks with Myra Pasek, general counsel at Ouster, and Pete Cline, associate director of legal at Twitter, about their experiences working in-house at start-ups and high-profile tech companies, including Tesla, Impossible Foods, Ouster, and Twitter. The guests share their unique paths from big law to Silicon Valley and offer insights on the cutting-edge legal issues and challenges that arise in tech and entrepreneurial ventures

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Brand New Solo: Legal Tech and Business Tips from Philip Mauriello https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2019/12/brand-new-solo-legal-tech-and-business-tips-from-philip-mauriello/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:52:43 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=26810 Going solo may sound stressful, but it’s exciting! Having the freedom to live according to personal ideals and being creative with the building of a business is both satisfying and rewarding for many solo attorneys. Philip Mauriello was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug while working in the restaurant business, and after entering law school, he knew that utilizing today’s legal technology would allow him to practice law on his terms. New Solo host Adriana Linares talks with Philip about his path to solo lawyering, his methods for vetting legal tech, and his recommendations for products and resources that make life easier for solo attorneys.

Philip Mauriello is founder and managing attorney of Arete Law APC

Special thanks to our sponsors, ClioNexaLawclerk, and ROSS.

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Launching a Successful Practice: Tips from Pro Solo/Small Firm Lawyers https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2019/03/launching-a-successful-practice-tips-from-pro-solo-small-firm-lawyers/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:28:29 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=25027 There are so many unknowns when starting a new law practice – what should and shouldn’t new solos do when first striking out on their own? In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to solo/small lawyers Paige Greenlee and Brittany Maxey-Fisher about their career experiences. They discuss what led them to decide to go out on their own and what strategies they have used to grow their practices. They offer tips for solos on technology, practice management, networking, organic marketing, hiring, and more.

Paige A. Greenlee founded Greenlee Law PLLC in 2014, after spending twelve years in private practice at both large and mid-sized firms in Tampa.

Brittany J. Maxey founded Maxey Law Offices, PLLC in 2008.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ClioAnswer1Lawclerk and Courtfiling.net.

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#191: Shannon Montgomery https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyerist-podcast/2018/09/191-shannon-montgomery/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:30:54 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=23519 In this episode with powerlifting badass Shannon Montgomery, we talk about the differences between building a business around a brand versus building a brand around your business. We also talk about social media influencing and how to create a niche doing something you love.

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The Solo Essentials https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2018/09/the-solo-essentials/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:35:48 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=23398 One of our listeners has decided to launch his own solo practice. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to Taylor Darcy about what made him want to go solo and the technology that has helped make his practice successful. They discuss integrating automated systems and how the tools he uses allows him to focus on the important things while technology takes care of the rest.

Taylor Darcy is a business/corporate attorney that focuses on helping entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses navigate the legal minefield of owning their own business.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ClioAnswer1Lawclerk, and Unbundled Attorney.

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Managing Your Legal Marketing https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2018/08/managing-your-legal-marketing/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:31:59 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=23275 Marketing can be intimidating for lawyers, but companies exist that can help practices manage their communications department. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Christy Burke about what drove her to start her own legal technology marketing company. She discusses her involvement with the Legal Technology Media Group, her experience running a company as a mother, and her advice for other legal tech companies like hers.

Christy Burke founded Burke & Company LLC in 2004, deciding to focus the firm specifically on legal technology communications.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

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ABA Annual Meeting 2018: Introducing GPSolo https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/on-the-road/2018/08/aba-annual-meeting-2018-introducing-gpsolo/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 18:56:50 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=23054 Did you know that the Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Division of the ABA (GPSolo) includes military and government lawyers, and offers portals, platforms, programs, and collaborations that support the personal and professional lives of all their lawyers? In this report from On The Road at ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti talks to Melanie Bragg about the assistance programs and upcoming events in GPSolo and why lawyers should be interested. Throughout their discussion, they dive regularly into the theme of where tradition meets innovation.

Melanie Bragg practices mediation, arbitration, probate, guardianships, small business work including business entity formation, real estate, employment law, and securities arbitration at Bragg Law.

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Client-First Technology for Client-First Firms https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2018/05/client-first-technology-for-client-first-firms/ Mon, 07 May 2018 17:20:24 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=22396 Could efforts to make the legal industry more client-based really make this the best time to be a lawyer? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Larry Bridgesmith about how law is shifting to a client-first business model and the technology that will enable lawyers to run their firms better, faster, and cheaper. They also discuss productivity management, blockchain, and the Vanderbilt Law School Summit.

Larry Bridgesmith is the co-founder and CEO of Legal Alignment and the mastermind behind DASH, the world’s first interoperable, AI-powered platform for aligning people, projects, and processes for optimum results.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

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How to Own your Niche https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2018/04/how-to-own-your-niche/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:02:06 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=22200 Starting your own solo practice in a competitive area is hard enough; raising five kids while running your business is even harder. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to Bill Galione about how he combined research, personal interest, and passion to establish a niche within personal injury law. He also shares how he balances caring for five kids on top of his solo practice, which could potentially qualify as another kid.

Bill Galione, founding attorney for The Galione Law Firm, has been practicing personal injury law for more than 20 years.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ClioAnswer1, Perfectit, and Unbundled Attorney.

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The Life of a Startup: From Idea to Sale https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2018/04/the-life-of-a-startup-from-idea-to-sale/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:34:35 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=22140 Starting a startup is only the beginning. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Alma Asay about how she started and sold her legal technology startup and her experience working with lawyers as clients. She also discusses working as a woman in the male-dominated industry of legal tech and shares what she believes will bring more women into the business.

Alma Asay is the chief innovation officer at Integreon and was formerly the founder and CEO of Allegory, a cloud-based litigation management tool.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

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Creating Your Own Legal Tech Startup https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/on-the-road/2018/03/creating-your-own-legal-tech-startup/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:31:46 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=21983 Starting a startup isn’t easy. In this report from On The Road, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk to Bob Ambrogi and Andrew Arruda who share tip and tricks for those determined to start their own company or launch their own product. From having conversations with target clients to prep before getting started, their tips highlight the common challenges associated with startups and how to overcome them.

Bob Ambrogi is the only person to have held top editorial positions at both National Law Journal and Lawyers Weekly USA.

Andrew Arruda is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the artificial intelligence company ROSS Intelligence, a leader in the legal technology industry.

 

Sharon Nelson and John Simek interview Andrew Arruda and Bob Ambrogi about where to start when creating a legal tech startup.

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#138: Starting a Legal Non-Profit, with Animal Legal Defense Fund Founder Joyce Tischler https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyerist-podcast/2017/09/138-starting-a-legal-non-profit-with-animal-legal-defense-fund-founder-joyce-tischler/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:30:06 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20912 In this episode Joyce Tischler discusses lessons learned from the founding of Animal Legal Defense Fund, which she founded in 1979. Today its annual budget is nearly $13 million and it has over 200,000 members and supporters. Joyce explains how she founded ALDF, what she learned, and gives some tips to anyone interested in starting a legal nonprofit today.

As founder of the Animal Legal Defense Fund in 1979, Joyce Tischler has helped create and shape the emerging field of animal law. Joyce was the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s first executive director for twenty-five years, and now serves as the agency’s general counsel.

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Top Tech Tools for Solo Attorneys https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2017/06/top-tech-tools-for-solo-attorneys/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:45:35 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20429 “Solo” may be part of the title when you’re starting your own solo legal career, but that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to JoAnn Holmes about the resources she uses to make her solo law firm successful. Some of these resources include communication tools and automation software. She also shares advice for fellow new solos about allocating resources and not working alone.

JoAnn Holmes is the founder of HOLMES@LAW and a business, tech, and intellectual property attorney.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Answer1, Perfectit, and Unbundled Attorney.

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Startup Bootcamp for Lawyers https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2017/05/startup-bootcamp-for-lawyers/ Tue, 30 May 2017 19:02:52 +0000 https://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20323 Jay Mandal saw a problem with access to legal information so he sat in a Starbucks for hours until he figured it out. This was how his startup was born. He now helps law firms solve their own problems (minus spending hours in Starbucks). In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Jay Mandal about his own startup experience and how his startup bootcamp for lawyers helps students learn cross-disciplinary skills that can make their legal businesses thrive.

Jay Mandal is an entrepreneur, executive, and lawyer. He was co-founder and CEO of LawPivot, an online legal Q&A solution, which the team sold to Rocket Lawyer.

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Evolve Law Summit: A Conversation with Fastcase’s Phil Rosenthal https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/on-the-road/2017/04/evolve-law-summit-conversation-fastcases-phil-rosenthal/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:57:06 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20047 It might be enough to send missions to Pluto and practice in nuclear law for most professionals, but not Phil Rosenthal. In this report from On The Road, Evolve Law co-founder Jules Miller interviews Fastcase co-founder Phil Rosenthal about their mission to democratize the law and close the access to justice gap. Hear about his experiences at the Evolve Law Summit and why he believes the future is in good hands with today’s lawyerpreneurs.

Phil Rosenthal is president, chairman, and a co-founder of Fastcase. Prior to that he worked as an attorney at Covington & Burling in Washington, where he concentrated in patent, nuclear and telecommunications law.

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Evolve Law Summit: Strategic Partnerships in Action https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/on-the-road/2017/04/evolve-law-summit-strategic-partnerships-action/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:05:28 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20045 At the Evolve Law Summit in New York City, the attendees were investors, entrepreneurs, and strategic partners. Different than many conferences and meetings, attendance was exclusive and by invitation only. The goal was to create an environment where everyone could meet, collaborate, and create future investments and partnerships. In this report from On The Road, Evolve Law co-founder Jules Miller interviews Sandeep Joshi of iManage and Lecia Kaslofsky of FactBox who recently had a strategic meeting at the Evolve Law Summit. Tune in to hear how these entrepreneurs were paired using technology and how both of their companies gained from their time together.

Sandeep Joshi is the vice president of Business and Corporate Development at iManage. Prior to that, he was vice president of Channel Sales & Alliances at Hewlett-Packard, director of Global Technology Alliances at Interwoven, and senior consultant at KPMG.

Lecia Kaslofsky is founder and chief executive officer of FactBox. Prior to that, she founded the investment arm of the first OCC-regulated Internet Bank and was president of Via Search Consulting.

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Evolve Law Summit: Strategic Partnerships for Legal Startups https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/on-the-road/2017/04/evolve-law-summit-strategic-partnerships-legal-startups/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:34:24 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20039 Successful strategic partnerships are mutually beneficial to the participating parties or entities. But what does it mean to be beneficial when you are a small startup looking to larger organizations for support and resources? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti sits down with Michael Frankel, Carlos Gamez, Bill O’Boyle, David Coffee, and Dean Sonderegger from the Strategic Partnerships panel at the Evolve Law Summit in New York City to discuss ideal partnerships, how to approach large organizations, and four laws of attraction when it comes to courting a strategic partner.

Michael Frankel serves as managing director and head of the Deloitte New-venture Accelerator. He is a senior corporate development, strategy, and operating executive and has led and closed more than 100 transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and alliances. He is a three time book author in mergers and acquisitions and has written several articles for the same.

Carlos Gamez is the senior director of innovation for Thomson Reuters’ Legal Business where he partners with individuals to define the innovation strategy and to execute innovation priorities through strategic projects with the potential to drive organic growth.

Bill O’Boyle founded North State Consulting and has an extensive background developing business models and negotiating at the executive level with global companies such as Sony , Fujitsu, Canon, Citrix, Worldox, Smarsh, Applied Systems, Lexis Nexis, Cicayda, Jostle, and mxHero. He was also a three time invitee of the AICPA’s Executive Roundtable.

David Coffey was named SVP, chief digital officer of LegalShield in November, 2016. Prior to that, he was president of The Coffey Group where he served several clients including NBC Universal’s Biggest Loser, Meredith’s Hyper Factory/New Media Strategies, Engauge, Mr. Youth, and StrikeForce Communications. His past client list includes Allstate, Travelers Direct, Mercedes, Harrah’s, Career Education, CSI Direct, Chrysler, Charles Schwab, Edward-Jones, Janus Funds, Jockey, Bissell, HBO, Discovery Communications, Citi Bank, Virgin Charter, U.S. Post Office, Department of Homeland Security, and Mitsubishi Motors.

Dean Sonderegger leads the Legal Markets Group of Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory US where he is responsible for accelerating the vision and strategy for the Legal Markets and Innovation teams. He has more than 25 years of experience working in the tax and legal software and services industries.

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Evolve Law Summit: Angel Investment and Venture Capital in Legal https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/on-the-road/2017/04/evolve-law-summit-angel-investment-venture-capital-legal/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:04:40 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=20013 Do you run a startup company or know someone who does? Are you a fan of Shark Tank or wonder what venture capitalists look for? Well, we’ve got a treat for you. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti sits down with Edward Wilson, David Rose, Mike Suchsland, Lorine Pendleton, and Jeroen Plink from the Venture Capital and Angel Investment panel at Evolve Law’s Summit in New York City. Together they discuss what’s attractive for investors, common pitfalls for startup companies, and the value of being likeable. In addition they talk about investor exit strategy and why that’s a must-know for capital-seeking entrepreneurs as well as predictions for future legal tech innovations. Will it be dominated by artificial intelligence or virtual reality? Tune in to find out.

Edward Wilson is an investor with Anthos Capital, a $300mm fund based out of Santa Monica. He is focused on finding those companies that have the potential to become leaders in their space and are looking for a capital partner to help support them in this journey.

David S. Rose is founder and CEO of Gust, a global financial technology platform connecting over 500,000 entrepreneurs with investors in over 190 countries. He is also an Inc. 500 CEO, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor responsible for founding or funding over 100 companies. David is a New York Times best-selling author of both “The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business” and “Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money & Having Fun Investing in Startups”.

Mike Suchsland is a seasoned general manager, board member, advisor, mentor, and investor in the legal software and services space. Formerly the president of Thomson Reuters legal business and a board member with Epiq Systems, Mike has 6 companies in his venture portfolio and has advised on over a dozen transactions in the legal arena.

Lorine Pendleton is the US director of business development at Dentons and an investment partner in Portfolia Funds. She is an active angel investor who invests and advises women and diverse-led companies which include include Cisse Trading, Traklight, Hire an Esquire, and Tastemakers Africa. Lorine is a former practicing attorney at Londell McMillan PC, a leading entertainment boutique law firm, where she structured and negotiated multifaceted entertainment and media deals on behalf of her clients such as Prince, Spike Lee, Ruff Ryders Records, Faith Evans, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, and the estate of the Notorious BIG.

Jeroen Plink is a former attorney turned entrepreneur. Jeroen was the CEO of Practical Law US until its acquisition by Thomson Reuters. He currently is an advisor to, investor in, and/or board member of a large number of companies, including Kira, Casetext, MeWe, Jurispect, HotShot, Leopard Solutions, Shift Central, Clio, Allegory, and others.

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Catching up with Legal Rebels Shantelle Argyle and Daniel Spencer of Open Legal Services https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-journal-legal-rebels/2017/04/catching-legal-rebels-shantelle-argyle-daniel-spencer-open-legal-services/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:00:28 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=19963 In this special ABA TECHSHOW episode of the ABA Journal’s Legal Rebels Podcast, Molly McDonough catches up with Legal Rebels Shantelle Argyle and Daniel Spencer.

Argyle and Spencer, profiled as Legal Rebels in 2015, founded Open Legal Services in Salt Lake City in 2014. Even though the two didn’t initially plan to launch a not-for-profit law firm straight out of law school, they’ve since become evangelists for the model. They talk here about the not-for-profit model they embraced and the growth of their firm.

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Top Legal Mistakes a Startup Can’t Afford to Make https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/thomson-reuters-down-the-hall-practical-law/2016/10/top-legal-mistakes-startup-cant-afford-make/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:46:34 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=18846 This episode of Thomson Reuters Down the Hall with Practical Law features Practical Law Startup & Venture Capital Senior Legal Editor Joe Green discussing common legal mistakes made by startup companies. Joe talks about his background working with tech startups and his current role creating legal know-how for practitioners advising startup companies. After setting the stage by defining what he considers a “startup,” he provides insights into why many startup companies fail. Joe covers what startups can do if a co-founder decides to leave early on and the benefits and potential pitfalls of providing equity compensation to employees. He closes the interview with his list of the three things that anyone representing startups should know and the best piece of advice that he’s ever been given.

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The Growth of Legal Tech Entrepreneurship https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2016/10/growth-legal-tech-entrepreneurship/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:55:56 +0000 http://legaltalknetwork.com/?post_type=ltn_episodes&p=18856 With more and more lawyers embracing technology the legal tech sector continues to grow and thrive. What makes this sector different for technologists looking to develop products for the legal marketplace? How can law firms of all sizes leverage this technological boom? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks with serial entrepreneur Gary Sangha and Above the Law Editor Joe Patrice about the upcoming Above the Law Academy for Private Practice Conference, legal tech entrepreneurship, and how law firms can leverage new tech to better tell the story of law.

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