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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Bridgette Carr

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:09 +0000

What we do as lawyers and judges is deeply human and deeply connected to our communities—so how does technology fit into that perspective? Dennis and Tom welcome Bridgette Carr to share her insights on technology training, AI, and the use of modern tools to solve legal problems and bolster the communities we serve. Drawing from her work with law students and clinical research, Bridgette explores the exciting ways AI and tech can advance the practice of law and improve access to justice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Bridgette Carr is a clinical professor at Michigan Law and co-directs its Human Trafficking and Immigration Clinic.

Show Notes:

Waterproof Kindle – The Ultimate combination of High Tech and Low Tech
NotebookLM adds featured notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, and others | TechCrunch
Personal Strategy Compass | DennisKennedy.Blog

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kimberly Bennett

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:02 +0000

Subscription and flat fee legal services have endless potential for modern law practice, and with legal tech by your side, you can scale with this fresh billing model. Dennis and Tom talk with Kimberly Bennett of Fidu about her experience developing subscription legal services and her current perspectives on the state of legal tech in the profession. They discuss Kimberly’s career path, how Fidu got its start, and her thoughts on the transformative potential of AI in legal practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Kimberly is Co-Founder and CEO of Fidu, a client experience platform to help you sell, deliver, and scale your flat-fee & subscription legal services.

Show Notes:

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Mathew Kerbis

Ally Kvidt — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:26 +0000

New approaches to legal service delivery are propelling us into the future. Don’t get left behind! AI and automations are making alternative service delivery easier and more efficient than ever. Dennis & Tom welcome Mathew Kerbis to learn more about his expertise in subscription-based legal services.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes:

Local Library Tech Resources
Travel Extension Cords!
Malwarebytes – Scam Guard
Legal AI Live
Perplexity

On the Go: Your Tech-Enhanced Summer Vacation

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Summer is the perfect time for travel, and the right tech tools can help you get even more enjoyment out of your wanderings! Dennis & Tom talk through a comprehensive list of travel-focused technology to assist with planning, organization, security, and comfort. Whether you’re heading out for business or leisure, the guys offer a variety of practical tips to help you travel smarter.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes:

A Segment: On the Go: Your Tech-Enhanced Summer Vacation

Layla.ai
Mindtrip.ai
OneDrive https://onedrive.live.com
1Password https://1password.com/
Nord VPN https://nordvpn.com/
Airalo https://www.airalo.com/
Apple AirTags https://www.apple.com/airtag/
Tile Tile Pro | Bluetooth Tracking Devices | Life360
Wise Multi-Currency https://wise.com/us/
AirBnB https://www.airbnb.com/
ResortPass https://www.resortpass.com/
Flighty https://flighty.com/
TripIt https://www.tripit.com/web
AirPod Pro https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/
Google Translate – https://translate.google.com
Google Lens
Anfier M3 Translator Airbuds https://theanfier.com/
Anker Chargers https://www.anker.com
Epicka Universal Amazon.com: EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter, European Travel Plug Adapter – International Power Adapter Worldwide Charger with USB-C & 4 USB-A Ports, Travel Essentials for Italy, Japan, Europe, UK (TA-105, Grey)

B Segment: AI Predicts Tom’s Use of AI for His Vacation

Parting Shots:

Personal Strategy Compass – https://dennis538.substack.com/p/personal-strategy-compass
Perplexity Labs – https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-labs

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah McCormick

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:56 +0000

Legal practice technologies help you provide better, more efficient services for your clients, but how do you leverage them to improve your practice? Dennis & Tom talk with Sarah McCormick about her collaborative tech approach that helps lawyers understand how to apply technology in legal practice. They discuss everyday essentials in legal tech, AI applications for both lawyers and law students, and Sarah also shares insights from her unique career path leading to expertise in legal operations, service delivery, and education.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Sarah McCormick is the Director of Legal Service Delivery at Honigman LLP.

Show Notes:

Leveraging ChatGPT for travel planning
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Organization — Smart Folders and Tags

Back to Basics: Understanding AI Tools from the Ground Up

Ally Kvidt — Sat, 31 May 2025 00:27:13 +0000

Much of our AI exposure comes from the media headlines highlighting its best and worst-case scenarios, but does that give attorneys an accurate view of AI’s uses and capabilities? Dennis and Tom talk with Uwais Iqbal about his work in the legal AI space and his focus on helping attorneys understand and implement AI in legal practice. Uwais emphasizes the importance of educating lawyers on the basics of AI so that they can move forward with discernment in tech acquisition to enhance both workflows and client experience.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Uwais Iqbal is the founder of Simplexico, a London-based AI consultancy.

Show Notes:

Simplexico

Simplexico | The Legal AI Consultancy | Free Course: AI Essentials for Lawyers

TextExpander

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nikki Shaver

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:21 +0000

Determining which legal technology is best for your law firm can seem like a daunting task, so Legaltech Hub does the hard work for you! In another edition of Fresh Voices, Dennis and Tom talk with Nikki Shaver, CEO at Legaltech Hub, about her in-depth knowledge of technology and AI trends. Nikki shares what effective tech strategies should look like for attorneys and recommends innovative tools for maintaining best practices in modern law firms. Learn more at legaltechnologyhub.com.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes:

poe.com
Perplexity Voice Assistant
Zoom Transcripts partnered with AI

What’s Happening in LegalTech Other than AI?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:26 +0000

Of course AI will continue to make waves, but what other important legal technologies do you need to be aware of in 2025? Dennis and Tom give an overview of legal tech tools—both new and old—you should be using for successful, modernized legal workflows in your practice. They recommend solutions for task management, collaboration, calendars, projects, legal research, and more.

Later, the guys answer a listener’s question about online prompt libraries. Are there reputable, useful prompts available freely on the internet? They discuss their suggestions for prompt resources and share why these libraries tend to quickly become outdated.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes:

A Segment: What’s Happening in LegalTech Other than AI?

B Segment: A Voicemail from Our Listeners – Online Prompt Libraries

Anthropic Prompt Library https://docs.anthropic.com/en/prompt-library/library
Google Prompting Essentials – https://grow.google/prompting-essentials/
Copilot Prompt Library – https://copilot.cloud.microsoft/en-US/prompts/all
Ethan Mollick – https://www.moreusefulthings.com/prompts

Parting Shots:

Personal Strategy Compass – https://dennis538.substack.com/p/personal-strategy-compass

Maximizing Microsoft Copilot in Your Legal Practice

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:13 +0000

Copilot is a powerful tool for lawyers, but are you making the most of it within your Microsoft apps? Tom Mighell is flying solo at ABA TECHSHOW 2025 and welcomes Microsoft’s own Ben Schorr to the podcast. Ben shares expert insights into how lawyers can implement Copilot’s AI-assistance to work smarter, not harder. From drafting documents to analyzing spreadsheets to streamlining communication, Copilot can handle the tedious tasks so you can focus on what really matters. Ben shares numerous use-cases and capabilities for attorneys and later gives a sneak peek at Copilot’s coming enhancements.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Ben Schorr is Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft.

Show Notes:

Microsoft Copilot

Copilot Prompt Gallery

The Right Way to Choose Your AI Tools

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:01 +0000

Not a week goes by without another new AI tool hitting the market, and this flood of product choices can be incredibly overwhelming for any consumer, lawyers included. So, how do attorneys figure out what they need and which tools are trustworthy? Dennis and Tom talk through the many categories of AI tools and explain how learning to use major LLM tools is essential in understanding AI’s uses and capabilities. They discuss ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot to give legal professionals a sense of how to engage effectively with AI tools and then offer their take on how to narrow down the multitude of AI choices for your law firm.

Later, can Tom guess Dennis’s favorite and most-used AI tool of late? Tom recruits ChatGPT to help him guess!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Links Mentioned:

LTH GenAI Legal Tech Map: February 2025 | Legaltech Hub

Outlook Calendar in Microsoft Teams

Personal Strategy Compass – by Dennis Kennedy

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amy Brookbanks and Michael Kennedy of Addleshaw Goddard

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000

Legal teams work best when their operations run smoothly and efficiently, and developing innovations must be kept in mind as teams hone their legal operations strategies. Dennis and Tom talk with legal tech experts Amy Brookbanks and Michael Kennedy about their work helping lawyers and in-house legal teams work through problems with effective technology solutions. They discuss strategies for defining necessities in workflows to help lawyers understand how to implement technology to optimize their practices. They also discuss their career paths in the legal field and discuss current happenings in tech, AI, collaboration, and much more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Amy Brookbanks is Legal Operations Consultant at Addleshaw Goddard.

Michael Kennedy is head of R&D (Innovation & Legal Technology) at Addleshaw Goddard.

Show Notes:

Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Tech Talks | Addleshaw Goddard LLP
LinkedIn – Amy Brookbanks
LinkedIn – Michael Kennedy
Innovation Graduate Scheme 2025
Braintoss
Retrospectives with OneNote
Tom and Dennis on Video!
Copilot
Legal AI Live on LinkedIn the second Friday of every month
TextExpander

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Jason Tashea, Georgetown’s Judicial Innovation Fellowship Founding Director

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:15 +0000

Courts matter, and the rule of law is essential to the success of our judicial system. However, collectively, we often do not fully understand the impact of courts on the wellbeing of society. In a wide-ranging discussion, Dennis and Tom talk with Jason Tashea about his perspectives on legal technology and its current impacts in the legal field, particularly in courts and information systems.They discuss potential technology and AI deployments in efforts for access to justice, and Jason points out the practical limitations all legal professionals should be aware of as they engage with AI in legal work.

Jason Tashea is a writer and entrepreneur exploring the intersection of justice and society. A lawyer by training, he is the founding director and a co-founder of the Judicial Innovation Fellowship program at Georgetown Law.

Show Notes:

The Judicial Innovation Fellowship Program | Institute for Technology Law & Policy
jasontashea.com
Mr Bates vs The Post Office | Masterpiece | Official Site | PBS
gaithappens.com
Legal AI Live – 2nd Friday Afternoons on LinkedIn
DennisKennedy.Blog

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Peter Duffy, TITANS Founder and CEO

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:24 +0000

Sooner than later, those without competent AI use will be viewed as backwards or even bizarre, so lawyers must strive to work with AI now to keep up with its developments. With loads of AI expertise to draw from, Peter Duffy joins Dennis and Tom to share his thoughts on the overall landscape of legal technology and lawyer engagement with AI. They talk over his career path, forecast future trends, and discuss the massive benefit of integrating technology solutions in your legal practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Peter Duffy is the Founder and CEO of TITANS, a LegalTech and AI consultancy for leading law firms and legal departments.

Show Notes:

Peter’s newsletter: legaltechtrends.com

Snipd – an AI powered podcast player

Readwise

reMarkable Paper Pro

Ten Types of Innovation – using AI to apply methodology

Talking TECHSHOW 2025

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:30:58 +0000

According to Tom, ABA TECHSHOW is one of the most accessible conferences out there! They strive to make technology approachable for all levels of experience—whether you’re a newbie or a tech expert, there’s a whole slew of great opportunities for learning about legal tech and engaging in social events. As seasoned TECHSHOW veterans, Dennis and Tom discuss the breadth of the conference experience and offer advice for attendees.

Later, the guys use generative AI tools to see what the top potential takeaways may be at ABA TECHSHOW 2025.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes

A Segment: Talking TECHSHOW 2025

ABA TECHSHOW 2025 – April 2-5 in Chicago

B Segment: Asking AI: Top 3 Takeaways from ABA TECHSHOW

Parting Shots:

AI’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow’s Lawyers: The Lessons Law Students Are Learning

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:23 +0000

Artificial intelligence has masses of potential for improving the legal world, and we should certainly expect it to become integral to the practice as we move into the future. With that reality in mind, today’s law students need to be educated on ethics, uses, and ongoing developments in AI. In this episode, Tom talks to Dennis about his classes dedicated to teaching Michigan law students about AI and the law. Due to the current rapidity of AI innovations, education on this topic must be extremely adaptable. Dennis shares insights into his creative methods for instructing students on the nuances of this evolving technology.

Later, what strategies should law schools use to provide hands-on access to the latest AI tools for students? Dennis and Tom discuss.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Dennis & Tom’s 2025 Tech Resolutions

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:10 +0000

New year, new goals! Dennis and Tom share their tech resolutions for the upcoming year and take a look back to see how they did on their goals from 2024. As might be expected, AI continually expands in the tech and legal worlds, so AI is prominent amongst the guys’ resolutions. They talk about their hopes for new AI implementations, thoughts on streamlining tech, social media in the post-Twitter era, additional work on their Second Brain projects, and more.

Later, the guys ponder the question: how do we make ‘improving firm-wide AI literacy’ an achievable resolution for attorneys? All law firm staff who use AI need to have a good understanding of its current capabilities and potential uses. Dennis and Tom talk through how to keep level with developments and utilize AI tech to your greatest advantage.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes:

Dial 1-800-242-8478 to talk to ChatGPT
Dennis’ New Substack Newsletter: Personal Strategy Compass
Google’s Gemini Advanced – get access to Google’s most capable AI models with Gemini 2.0

Pardon the Interruption: 2024 Edition

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:34 +0000

It’s tradition, y’all! Dennis, Tom, and Debbie Foster are together again for their year-end Pardon the Interruption podcast episode. Beginning with “Toss-Up”, they take on opposing views on legal tech issues (GenAI, collaboration, adoption, etc.). For their “What’s the Word?” segment, they choose the best descriptors for 2024’s trending tech, and then finish up with “Hot or Not?” to rank current tech offerings. Tom is rumored to be the favorite in this year’s matchup—can he retain his crown?

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Debbie Foster is the managing partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations.

Fresh Voices On Legal Tech with Ilona Logvinova, Director of Practice Innovation at Cleary Gottlieb

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:30:43 +0000

The world of AI and legal tech is evolving ever more rapidly, and it is all too common for lawyers to feel intimidated at the thought of keeping up with the constant barrage of change. How should lawyers maintain their tech competence? Dennis and Tom talk with Ilona Logvinova about her work in tech and AI innovations for lawyers. She shares her career journey and offers perspectives on leveraging technology to create new and better opportunities for attorneys to thrive in their work.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Ilona Logvinova is director of Practice Innovation at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.

Show Notes:

Phones and Gadgets and Gizmos, Oh My!

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:48 +0000

Happy Black Friday, everyone! Time to join in on the shopping frenzy, and fill up your cart with tech tools that meet every conceivable need. If you’re not sure what to get, Dennis and Tom are at the ready with a carefully curated list of the best tech on the market in 2024. They share their recommendations for which phone/tablet upgrades are worth your while, utilitarian and luxury gadgets that make life run a little more smoothly, charging stations for every possible use-case, cognition boosters, and more!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #379

A Segment: Phones and Gadgets and Gizmos, Oh My!

B Segment: Gadgets for Cognitive Performance

Brain.fm

Parting Shots:

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nicole Morris, Professor at Emory University School of Law

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:15:18 +0000

For another perspective on tech—this time with a focus on law schools, students, and new lawyers—Dennis and Tom welcome Professor Nicole Morris of Emory University School of Law. With her strong connection to future generations of lawyers, Nicole offers insights into the state of tech competence amongst aspiring legal professionals, and, surprisingly, it may not be quite what we typically imagine. They go on to discuss genAI’s implications in legal writing, tech and collaboration in law schools, Nicole’s career path, and much more.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #378

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech – Nichole Morris

Emory Law TI:GER https://tigerinnovation.org/
LawDroid AI Conference https://www.lawdroidaiconference.com/

B Segment: More with Nichole Morris

Parting Shots:

SeatMaps: https://seatmaps.com

AI and RAG: Hate the Name, Love the Application

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:30:41 +0000

As you may have discovered on your own, genAI tools are ready and enthusiastic with their outputs, but may be woefully ill-informed, in spite of the snappy replies they spew out with unfettered confidence. So, what is being done to remedy this issue? Dennis and Tom explain how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) combines AI’s LLMs with more current external information, addressing problems arising from outdated LLM data. The guys talk through some of their favorite tools that employ RAG effectively and offer insights into their uses for attorneys.

Later, could AI-adoption be diminishing a lawyer’s hard-earned expertise? Dennis and Tom dive into this common fear shared by many traditionally-minded attorneys, focusing on ways to leverage AI not to replace, but enhance their legal practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #372

A Segment: AI and RAG: Hate the Name, Love the Application

Google Notebook LM https://notebooklm.google/
Perplexity.ai – https://www.perplexity.ai/
Practical Law with AI: https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/practical-law

B Segment: A question from our AI Chatbot

Parting Shots:

Android search with your camera – https://theintelligence.com/34456/android-search-google-lens/
Ethan Mollick, “Thinking Like an AI” – https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/thinking-like-an-ai

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Megan Ma

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:00:47 +0000

As genAI continues to edge into all facets of our lives, Dr. Megan Ma has been exploring integrations for this technology in legal, but, more importantly, how it can help lawyers and law students hone their legal skills. Dennis and Tom talk with Dr. Ma about her work and career path and many of the latest developments in legal tech. They take a deep dive into a variety of burgeoning AI tools and trends, and Dr. Ma discusses how her interdisciplinary mindset has helped her develop a unique perspective on the possibilities for AI in the legal profession and beyond.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Dr. Megan Ma is a Research Fellow and the Associate Director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology and the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics (CodeX).

Show Notes KMR Episode 376:

The Language of the Law, by David Mellinkoff
Stelo – Glucose Biosensor
Thinking about AI in a new way… Logical fallacies: Seven ways to spot a bad argument

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Cat Moon

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:23 +0000

Lawyers have long been hesitant to adopt technology, but the rapid advancements in generative AI have sparked a new curiosity in many attorneys. Are we heading toward a mindset shift in the profession and a swift increase in tech use? Dennis and Tom welcome Cat Moon to the podcast to get her take on the current state of AI and other technologies in the legal world. Drawing from her expertise in working with both practicing attorneys and law students, Cat shares insights on experimentation in her AI-focused lab work, collaboration strategies, tech education, and the vital importance of humble curiosity.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Caitlin “Cat” Moon is the Director of Innovation Design for the Program in Law and Innovation at Vanderbilt Law School.

Show Notes KMR Episode 375:

Do something new with genAI every day—read something, do something, try something.
NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources
Personal Quarterly Offsites and your personal AI agenda

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Caitlin McCabe

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:00:44 +0000

Piquing curiosity in legal technology is the first step to helping lawyers engage with and acquire modern tech for their practice. Dennis and Tom welcome Caitlin McCabe to hear her perspectives on inspiring interest and enthusiasm for technology in the legal world. Caitlin discusses her role at BARBRI and how they continue to leverage technology to help law students study for the bar exam. She talks about her career path and her excitement for innovation and learning in the practice of law.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Caitlin McCabe is a project manager at BARBRI Global.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #374

A Segment: Fresh Voices in Legal Tech with Caitlin McCabe

B Segment: More with Caitlin McCabe

Parting Shots:

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amy Conroy

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:30:06 +0000

Amy Conroy has found that communicating the “why” behind data science is critical to helping lawyers understand and appreciate what role it can play in legal practice. Dennis and Tom welcome Amy to discuss her expertise in data, legal AI, and many other aspects of legal technology. Amy shares insights on problem-solving tactics for everyday tasks, the rise of data-driven legal practice, collaboration tools, and much more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #372

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amy Conroy

Law School 2.0

Mishcon de Reya

B Segment: More with Amy Conroy

Parting Shots:

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amanda Brown

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:07 +0000

How can technology help self-represented litigants have better outcomes in our legal systems? Amanda Brown considers exactly that on a daily basis in her role at the Lagniappe Law Lab, a justice tech non-profit in Louisiana. Dennis and Tom talk with Amanda about her perspectives on the justice gap and legal technology and how tech adoption, collaboration, and promoting further tech growth can help improve access to justice for underserved populations.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #371

A Segment: Fresh Voice Amanda Brown

B Segment: Continue with Fresh Voice Amanda Brown

Parting Shots:

Perplexity AI

Readwise

Gemini

How Can Law Professors Effectively Teach AI Literacy to Law Students, by Dennis Kennedy

Entering the Era of En****tification

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:30:06 +0000

The all-too-common deterioration of internet platforms seems to lead users through a bait and switch that leaves them with little more than a bunch of crap. Why do platforms tend to start off with appealing, engaging features that eventually disappear? Dennis and Tom talk about a recently coined term, which, for the purposes of this podcast, they call “encrappification”, and what, if anything, can be done to stop it.

Later, the guys discuss the pros and cons of employing general use AI platforms versus legal-specific AI tools.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #371

A Segment: Entering the Era of En****tification

B Segment: ChatGPT asks us a question

Parting Shots:

Google Translate – Camera Option
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate&hl=en_US&pli=1
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506
How AI Got Me Back Into Creative Hobbies (Dibakar Ghosh) – https://www.howtogeek.com/how-ai-got-me-back-into-creative-hobbies/

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Jackie Schafer

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:15 +0000

When Jackie Schafer started learning about AI in 2020, she had an intuitive feeling that it was going to bring big changes to the legal profession. Since then, she has worked with AI to improve legal writing technology for greater efficiency and accuracy. Dennis and Tom talk with Jackie about her perspectives on broader legal technology, competency, collaboration, and more. She also gives insights into her experience founding Clearbrief and offers tips on how to integrate the latest technology into legal practice for both beginners and seasoned tech users.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, an AI-powered legal writing tool.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #370

A Segment: Fresh Voices – Jackie Schafer

Clearbrief.ai – https://clearbrief.com

B Segment: More with Jackie Schafer

Parting Shots:

Airalo – https://www.airalo.com/
Claude 3.5 – https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet
ChatGPT 4.0 – https://chatgpt.com/

Online Unconferences and Virtual Get-Togethers for Legal Tech

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:45:09 +0000

Is there a need for the legal tech community together for more informal chats about the latest happenings in the industry? Dennis envisions chat sessions, group Zooms, unconferences, and more, but Tom isn’t so sure those types of get-togethers would be appealing to him. They hash out their thoughts on encouraging conversations and idea sharing in the legal tech community and which collaboration approaches might appeal to a wide range of people.

Later, ChatGPT asks a question about whether the era of generative AI has really fully made it into the legal world, and the guys talk about its impacts, or lack thereof, in different aspects of the profession.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #369

A Segment: Online Unconferences and Virtual Get-Togethers

B Segment: ChatGPT asks us a question

Parting Shots:

Perplexity – https://www.perplexity.ai/
Claude 3.5 – https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet
ChatGPT 4O – https://chatgpt.com/

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Jack Shepherd

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:29 +0000

To gain a new perspective on technology from outside the US, Dennis and Tom welcome UK-based legal business consultant Jack Shepherd. Jack offers his thoughts on how European tech approaches may differ from that in US law firms and talks about competence, tech learning, collaboration, AI trends, and more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Jack Shepherd is Principal Business Consultant at iManage, where he improves legal practices by focusing on client needs and motivations and finds realistic strategies to help users get the most out of legal services and legal technologies.

Show Notes:

Daniel Yim – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwlyim/

Rémy Bonnaffé – https://www.linkedin.com/in/remybonnaffe/

Jenny Hotchin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyhotchin/

Alistair Wye – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairwye/

The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

The Current State of Legal Blogging

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:58 +0000

Blogs were a colorful, dynamic part of the internet in their heyday, but how do they fit into our world today? Dennis and Tom take a hard look at the latest trends in legal blogs and whether this form of social media/information sharing is still successfully maintaining its corner of internetland. They discuss their own blogging habits, or lack thereof, and offer their thoughts on common trends in modern blogging.

Later, ChatGPT asks the guys what the biggest issues in legal tech are today, and they both agree that mediocre tech education and training are the frontrunners. Lawyers need to keep up with technology trends, and robust learning is essential.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #367

A Segment: The Current State of Legal Blogging

LexBlog Network: https://www.lexblog.com/browse-the-community-by-subject/

B Segment: ChatGPT asks us a question

Parting Shots:

TrueCaller partners with Microsoft to bring Truecaller Assistant: https://community.truecaller.com/forums/topic/659-truecaller-partners-with-microsoft-to-bring-personal-voice-to-ai-assistant/
The unexpected pleasure of replacing an old backpack or bag with a new one: Osprey Comet Laptop Backpack – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZNT33HX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Is there a New iPad in your Legal Toolbox?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 31 May 2024 11:00:52 +0000

There’s a new iPad on the market… Do lawyers need it? New, shiny tech is always a temptation for Dennis and Tom, and right now they’re mulling over this latest Apple offering and whether its potential uses for attorneys make it worth the investment. They discuss reviews, new upgrades, uses in legal practice, laptop/phone/tablet comparisons, and more.

In their second segment, Chat GPT asks the guys: Will they use AI to write a new intro to the podcast? Well, Suno, a new tool, might just be the thing for the job.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #366

A Segment: Is there a New iPad in your Legal Toolbox?

Apple iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/
Apple Pencil: https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/
Magic Keyboard: https://www.apple.com/ipad-keyboards/
Why Lawyers will love the new 2024 iPads: https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/05/2024-ipad.html
In The News Episode #146: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4UEa6NNUIw&ab_channel=IntheNews
Humane: https://humane.com/
rabbit r1: https://www.rabbit.tech/

B Segment: We Answer a Question from our ChatGPT Audience

Suno – https://suno.com/

Parting Shots:

Wired Mouses/Keyboards
Experimenting with ChatGPT

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Dennis Garcia

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 17 May 2024 11:00:04 +0000

For tech trends from an in-house perspective, Dennis and Tom welcome Dennis Garcia of Microsoft to their Fresh Voices series. In-house teams are riding the new wave of AI technologies along with the rest of us, but there are unique aspects to their roles in the legal world. Dennis Garcia discusses his team’s approach to AI and other emerging tools, ethical responsibilities for tech competence, collaboration in legal tech, and much more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Links Mentioned:

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Copilot

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #365

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Dennis Garcia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniscgarcia/

B Segment: Continued conversation with Dennis Garcia

Parting Shots:

Anker 555 USB-C Hub https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QZVQJX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Gaiatop USB Desk Fan https://www.amazon.com/Gaiatop-Portable-Airflow-Personal-Cooling/dp/B0BWDHVW9X/

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah Glassmeyer

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00:11 +0000

What if, instead of tech competence being this scary, overwhelming thing, we showed lawyers how to engage with technology in a more lighthearted, even playful, way? The reality is—tech competency doesn’t have an endpoint, but the process of continuous learning shouldn’t be dull and confusing. Sarah Glassmeyer joins Dennis and Tom to talk about her perspectives on technology education for attorneys, the latest trends in the legal tech world and new AI developments, and growing your knowledge of technology by building on small skills, one at a time.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Sarah Glassmeyer is director of data curation for Legaltech Hub.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #364

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah Glassmeyer

Legaltech Hub – https://www.legaltechnologyhub.com/
Legal Tech & Innovation Explorer – https://explorer.sarahglassmeyer.com/
https://sarahglassmeyer.com/

B Segment: Continued conversation with Sarah Glassmeyer

Parting Shots:

The WayBack Machine – https://archive.org/
The McGill Big 3 Exercises – https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=P8YiZO3OGjk&ab_channel=BrianCarroll1306
Pivot Podcast – Future of Work: AI – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-work-ai/id1073226719?i=1000651291436

Second Brain Project: The Daily Me

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:30:08 +0000

The second brain is a source of carefully curated information, but what’s the best way to access and interact with that wealth of content day to day? Dennis and Tom unpack the concept of “The Daily Me”—customized daily news—and whether it could be a solution for keeping up with content stored in a second brain.

In their next segment, the guys prompt ChatGPT to ask them a question. This time, this leads them to ponder the 18-year evolution of the podcast and potential updates to freshen up the intro.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #363

A Segment: Second Brain Project: The Daily Me

The Daily Me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daily_Me
My Yahoo: https://my.yahoo.com
Feedly: https://feedly.com
Notion https://www.notion.so
Stoop Inbox: https://stoopinbox.com
Readwise Reader: https://readwise.io/read
Notta.ai: https://www.notta.ai

B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT

Parting Shots:

PowerOutage.us: https://poweroutage.us

Changing Directions on Generative AI?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:45:16 +0000

Dennis has been ever the optimist about all things GenAI, and Tom was perhaps a bit more skeptical, but have they both changed their tunes? The guys hash out their current perspectives and share how they are applying GenAI in both their work and personal lives. They also caution lawyers to really learn the ins and outs of GenAI tech so they can use it ethically and effectively in legal practice.

Later, Dennis and Tom answer a question from ChatGPT about whether they might like to do a live episode of the podcast!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #362

A Segment: Changing Directions on Generative AI?

B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT

Parting Shots:

Ten exercises you should do whether you are 25 or 75: https://twitter.com/chrisboettcher9/status/1768951396064182350/?rw_tt_thread=True
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI – https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick-ebook/dp/B0CM8TRWK3

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Emily Colbert

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:00:25 +0000

A trusted depth of data helps genAI infuse into the legal world more effectively and accurately, but not all genAI is up to scratch. Dennis and Tom talk with Emily Colbert about current AI uses in legal, with particular focus on the integration of AI into the Practical Law tool from Thomson Reuters. Emily discusses the importance of human experts and trusted content in developing genAI and what industry leaders are doing to drive efficiency and find new integrations for AI that support business growth and improved legal practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Emily Colbert leads global product management for the Practical Law, Checkpoint and Regulatory Intelligence product lines at Thomson Reuters.

Links Mentioned:

Gemini by Google

MoreUsefulThings.com by Ethan Mollick

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Tessa Manuello

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:44 +0000

Creative thinking and design elements can help you elevate your legal practice and develop more meaningful solutions for clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Tessa Manuello to discuss her insights on legal technology with a particular focus on creative design adaptations for lawyers. Tessa discusses the tech learning process for attorneys and explains how a more creative approach for both learning and implementing tech can help lawyers make better use of current tools, AI included.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Tessa Manuello is founder and CEO of Legal Creatives, an internationally recognized speaker, and a leading expert in the world of legal design.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Quinten Steenhuis

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:00:20 +0000

The core of what Quinten Steenhuis does at Suffolk University’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab is find new ways to help poor people gain access to legal help to work toward closing the justice gap. Dennis and Tom talk with Quinten about his work in this space to learn more about legal tech’s uses and potential for solving large-scale problems in the justice system. Quinten explains specific tech developed at the Lab, talks about tech competence and education amongst attorneys and law students, shares his favorite collaboration tools, and much more. Quinten also digs into the best current uses of AI and automation and their many possibilities for solving more problems for lawyers.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Quinten Steenhuis is Practitioner in Residence at Suffolk University Law School and founder of Lemma Legal.

Links Mentioned:

Namedrop.io

Copilot

Microsoft 365

Introducing AI Prompt Worksheets for the Legal Profession by Jennifer Wondracek

Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:50 +0000

Temptation to immediately buy all the new, shiny, ever-evolving technology can be very difficult to overcome. If you struggle with restraint in your tech purchases, Dennis and Tom are here to help. The guys talk through how to assess your true needs, allocate your tech budget, and make smarter technology purchases.

Later, the guys answer the question: What under-used tech could bring more productivity to your legal practice? It’s not rocket science—Dennis and Tom point out the tools you already have (but don’t use) and highlight the many automation time-savers that can benefit your practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #358

A Segment: Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome

Apple Vision Pro – https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/
Rabbit R1 – https://www.rabbit.tech/
OnePlus Open – https://www.oneplus.com/us/open
Pixel Fold – https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_fold?pli=1&hl=en-US
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid – https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24030533/lenovo-ces-laptops-legion-thinkpad-thinkbook
EpicBoom – https://us.ultimateears.com/products/epicboom

B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT

Parting Shots:

Perplexity.ai – https://www.perplexity.ai/
RSS Anything – https://rss.diffbot.com/

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Carmin Ballou

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Reducing the risk of legal malpractice is important to every attorney, and Carmin Ballou is an expert on the subject, along with a broad knowledge of the latest tools and innovations in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome Carmin to their Fresh Voices series to learn about tech that can help attorneys reduce risk in their law firms. They discuss data governance, cybersecurity and privacy practices, artificial intelligence, and more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Carmin Ballou is vice president of data analytics and innovation at Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society.

Show Notes:

Dennis & Tom’s 2024 Tech Resolutions

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:20:50 +0000

Anyone can and will make predictions about the coming year, but Dennis and Tom tend to shy away from the crystal ball in favor of resolutions and goal setting. The guys discuss last year’s resolutions and their success or lack thereof on each one. Then, they jump into the now and share what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Spoiler alert: AI is front and center.

Speaking of AI, in their second segment, ChatGPT asks a question! How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and what are the implications for litigation strategies? Dennis and Tom discuss.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #356

A Segment: Our 2024 Technology Resolutions

B Segment: Question from our ChatGPT Listener: How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and what are the implications for litigation strategies?

Parting Shots:

The Best Smartphone Camera 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRoTOE3FqT0&t=314s
Anker Power Bank: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VPHVT2Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

The Truth about Being the Stupidest in the Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLzo_oNVho

Pardon the Interruption: 2023 Edition

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:15:33 +0000

The year-end tradition returns! Dennis and Tom welcome Debbie Foster for their annual Pardon the Interruption episode. This year, the trio play “Toss-Up”––debating opposing sides on legal tech issues, “What’s the word?”––a fill-in-the-blank for trending tech topics, and “Hot or not?”––categorizing the coolness of 2023’s legal tech trends. As yet undefeated in this yearly battle, will Tom retain his champion status for another year? Listen in to find out.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Debbie Foster is the managing partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Catherine Bamford

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:15 +0000

What does it really take to make document automation work well? Many firms are intimidated by the initial heavy lifting in document automation, but it’s worth the effort! Catherine Bamford is an absolute expert on the subject, along with other legal practice automations that bring huge time savings to modern law firms. Catherine joins Dennis and Tom to share her expertise on current trends in automation, knowledge management, collaboration, and more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #354

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legaltech – Catherine Bamford

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-bamford-bamlegal/
BamLegal: https://www.bamlegal.co.uk/
DocAutoDatabase: https://www.docautodatabase.com/

B Segment: Continued discussion with Catherine Bamford

Parting Shots:

Notes in Google Search Labs: https://blog.google/products/search/notes-google-search-labs-experiment/

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Flo Nicholas

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Another fresh voice! If we don’t have diverse groups in the legal world, we may miss the mark on many issues facing the profession. Flo Nicholas of DEI Directive joins Dennis and Tom to offer her perspectives on legal technology and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices benefit the legal community. Flo offers up her expertise in these areas and explains the current trends in plain language to help listeners gain a clearer understanding of the scope and positive impacts of intentional DEI. She also talks about her unique career path and what led her to her current work in data-driven diversity.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Flo Nicholas is co-founder and chief operating officer at DEI Directive.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #353

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legaltech – Flo Nicholas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonboringlawyer/
DEI Directive: https://www.deidirective.com/

B Segment: Continued discussion with Flo Nicholas

Parting Shots:

Be proactive with technology!
Getting a rental car? Don’t download your information.
Go ahead and rearrange your office.

AI Takeover—Did Generative AI Kill Off Pre-Existing Technologies?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:00:45 +0000

The AI hype cycle is pretty much all Dennis and Tom (and everybody else) hears about these days, so what happened to the other “hot” tech we were excited about barely a year ago? After a little digging, the guys find out that other tech does, in fact, still exist! They talk through current happenings in crypto, blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse, and more. And, since AI is still a pretty big deal, they also offer up resources to help listeners keep up with the rapidly changing AI landscape.

Later, it kinda feels like every tech podcast is interviewing AI vendors these days, but is this trend just resulting in lame, ultra-redundant content? Dennis and Tom discuss.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #352

A Segment: Whatever Happened to the Last Game-Changing Technologies in Law

How to Talk to an AI – https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/how-to-talk-ai-chatbot-chatgpt/
How to Improve Your Company’s Use of AI with a structured approach to prompts: https://hbr.org/2023/11/improve-your-companys-use-of-ai-with-a-structured-approach-to-prompts
AI Time to Impact – https://aittention.beehiiv.com/
The Batch – https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/

B Segment: Why are Legal Tech Podcasts only interviewing AI Vendors?

Parting Shots:

James Keane Memorial Award Nominations are open – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0LSmgDrMan6OCVtjVkgFqDaFAFMESxgo_E1fg8Q45XuQK9Q/viewform?pli=1
ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum – https://www.amazon.com/ODISTAR-Endurance-Cordless-Rotatable-Keyboard/dp/B07Q128V6W?th=1

Notes, Notes Everywhere…and Not One Note to Use

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:45:52 +0000

Note-taking is typically a significant part of a lawyer’s life—in meetings, research, client conversations, and more. There are numerous ways to approach this simple task, but is there a *best* way? Dennis and Tom examine several note-taking methods to unearth the most advantageous techniques for your practice.

Later, the guys address a listener question on sketchy links and unsubscribe options in emails. Dennis and Tom love answering your queries! To submit your own technology question, call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #351

A Segment: Notes, Notes Everywhere…and Not One Note to Use

B Segment: A Question from a Listener

Parting Shots:

Nothing New Under the Sun—So What’s New in Tech?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:30:46 +0000

Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are busily announcing their latest products, and Dennis and Tom are a little underwhelmed. But, rather than ignoring the new stuff altogether, the guys lean into their tech-infused ennui and ponder the reasons behind their “meh” responses. They discuss the latest products from Big Tech, talk about product improvements, and give thoughts on how AI is continuing to influence just about everything in tech these days.

Later, Dennis and Tom examine several concerning developments at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. They shed light on the harmful impacts of AI manipulation and its effects on other areas of technology and cybercrime.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #350

A Segment: Is There Anything New in Tech?

Apple 15 Event Announcements – · https://www.theverge.com/23869728/apple-iphone-15-event-announcements-watch-ultra-airpods-pro-usb-c
Everything Amazon Announced at its 2023 Devices and Services Event – o https://www.engadget.com/everything-amazon-announced-at-its-2023-devices-and-services-event-194621706.html
Google Pixel 8 Launch Event Biggest Announcements – o https://www.theverge.com/23902026/google-pixel-8-launch-event-biggest-announcements-watch-buds-pro
Microsoft Surface-Copilot Event Biggest Announcementso https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23882074/microsoft-surface-copilot-event-2023-biggest-announcements

B Segment: AI and CyberSecurity

Indirect Prompt Injection – https://cmte.ieee.org/futuredirections/2023/04/07/a-new-threat-indirect-prompt-injection/

Parting Shots:

Beeper – https://www.beeper.com/
How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should) – https://www.howtogeek.com/714981/how-to-delete-your-old-online-accounts-and-why-you-should/
Personal Quarterly Offsite – https://www.denniskennedy.com/blog/2023/10/my-productive-personal-offsites-course-price-cut/

Revisiting the Second Brain Project

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:00:45 +0000

Dennis and Tom’s second brains are still evolving, and the guys have updates to share on both their current progress and future goals. Listen in for their latest thoughts on tools for this project and new uses for AI.

Later on, listen in for a round of “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down,” focused on whether the world needs an AI version of Dennis. Thoughts?

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #349

A Segment: An Update on our Second Brain Project

Marie Poulin – https://mariepoulin.com/
Mem – https://get.mem.ai/

B Segment: Thumbs Up or Down: an AI Dennis?

Parting Shots:

Secure Our World https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kristin Hodgins

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:00:59 +0000

Technology adeptness doesn’t have to look exactly the same from law firm to law firm. Kristin Hodgins joins Dennis and Tom to share her thoughts on the latest trends in legal technology and effective approaches to tech competence. She also discusses her career path, the distinction between access to justice and access to legal services, ChatGPT, and much more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Kristin Hodgins is project manager and product owner at Xcential Legislative Technologies.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #348

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech: Kristin Hodgins

B Segment: Continued Discussion with Kristin Hodgins

Parting Shots:

Design of Everyday Things: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/840.The_Design_of_Everyday_Things?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jbaeZOMsdZ&rank=1
This is Service Design Doing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37935807-this-is-service-design-doing?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_28
Ultimate Ears EpicBoom: https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/epicboom-bluetooth.html
Dennis Kennedy: Adding a “Group Advisory Layer” to Your Use of Generative AI Tools Through Structured Prompting: https://www.denniskennedy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/445/2023/09/KIPL-White-Paper-on-Guided-Advisory-Layer-1.0-September-2023-FINAL.pdf

Learning Legal Technology—What Needs to Change?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:00:59 +0000

Is our current approach to legal tech education helping or hurting lawyers? Dennis and Tom think through this question out loud, pondering whether lawyers can truly learn what they need to know through the typical legal tech conference session or CLE class. The guys might not agree, but they hash out their thoughts on learning opportunities, tech engagement, new approaches to tech-ed resources, and more.

Later, time for another round of Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down! Dennis reveals his latest scheme for creating better legal profession standards for technology competence, placing both Tom and himself on a “task force” of sorts. Does Tom want to join in on this tech-competence dictatorship? Tune in to find out.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

As Dennis mentioned, be sure to check out episodes from the Fresh Voices Series:

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #347

A Segment: Learning at Legal Tech Conferences

B Segment: Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down

Parting Shots:

Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/
Displaying and Evidencing Contract Terms in a Post-Visual Era” – https://www.michiganstatelawreview.org/vol-20222023/2023/4/6/displaying-and-evidencing-contract-terms-in-a-post-visual-era;

LTRC Roundtable Discussion: Phishing and Email Scams – https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2023/08/ltrc-roundtable-discussion-phishing-and-email-scams/

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nick Rishwain

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:30 +0000

Nick Rishwain joins the guys as another fresh voice on the current happenings in legal technology. Nick shares his approach to helping attorneys understand and make the most of legal tech and discusses areas where competence still has a long way to go. Later, Dennis & Tom pick his brain on AI, blockchain, collaboration, exciting new startups, social media, and much more.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Nick Rishwain is Vice President of business development and relations at Experts.com.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #346

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech – Nick Rishwain

Experts.com

B Segment: More with Nick Rishwain

Parting Shots:

Dennis’ Latest Legal Tech Notions—Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:23 +0000

A new Kennedy-Mighell Report game has begun. The premise? Dennis has a whole lot of ideas, and Tom just loves pointing out their flaws. The guys introduce a new segment called “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?” Dennis, in his ever-springing optimism, shares his latest notions, and Tom uses his practical, skeptical reasoning to determine whether they have merit or need to be thrown out the window.

And, there’s no time like summertime to return to Dennis and Tom’s “Hot or Not?” segment. So, should you revise your law firm’s strategic plan in view of new AI developments? The guys talk about whether tech-focused planning should be the hottest thing on your to-do list.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #345

A Segment: Ideas Ideas Ideas

Time for a new MacBook Air?
Is Microsoft Copilot worth the price tag?
Ask Me Anything Webinars on Zoom
New Signal-Tracking for Legal Trends?
Privacy Certifications – CIPP, etc.
New Law School Tech?—Climate Technology Law
Are Substack Newsletters a good way to monetize content?

B Segment: Hot or Not: Law Firm Strategic Planning

Parting Shots:

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amani Smathers

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:52 +0000

What makes it so difficult for some lawyers to embrace technology? Fear, confusion, and that feeling that they just can’t ever catch up create a wall that many attorneys can’t seem to break down. Dennis and Tom bring on Amani Smathers, another “fresh voice,” to learn how she encourages technology adoption among legal professionals. She also covers the AI hype, her favorite collaboration tools, her unique niche in legal tech, and more!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

The Current State of Generative AI in Legal

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:00:43 +0000

Despite Tom’s attempted prohibition of ChatGTP on this podcast, it’s weaseled its way in once again. The guys take a hard look at where ChatGPT is really at right now, discussing both its capabilities and its limitations as of yet. Dennis shares insights from the hundreds of experiments he’s tried with ChatGPT and explains where this tech still falls short in its results. They also discuss generative AI in the legal profession and whether its current uses are cause for concern or optimism.

Later, are the guys officially calling it quits with Twitter? Dennis & Tom talk through the latest Twitter annoyances; new social media possibilities like Bluesky, Mastodon, and new-to-scene Threads; and where they think the future of these platforms is headed.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Ivy Grey

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:01 +0000

We hate to say it again, but tech competence in the legal profession is still significantly lacking. Dennis and Tom talk with Ivy Grey about her unique approach to helping lawyers understand and use technology. Ivy connects tech with substance to help the less-than-tech-savvy lawyer embrace necessary tools and fulfill their ethical responsibilities. Ivy also shares her optimistic take on the latest happenings in legal tech, with a particular focus on leveraging AI in legal writing.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Ivy B. Grey is the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer for WordRake.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Tiffany Graves

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:15:12 +0000

Legal technology is essential to the fight for access to justice, opening up a multitude of new possibilities for addressing legal needs. Dennis and Tom continue their “Fresh Voices” series by talking with Tiffany Graves about her knowledge of the pro bono space and how tech-powered solutions are helping expand access to legal services. Tiffany discusses the current landscape of pro bono tech, the importance of collaboration, and what emerging technologies could have in store for future pro bono work.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Tiffany Graves is Pro Bono Counsel at Bradley Arany Boult Cummings LLP.

Summer Reading Lists & Tips on the Fediverse

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:32 +0000

Whether you’ve got a summer trip planned or not, it’s always a good time to start a really great book. Dennis and Tom talk through their personal summer reading goals and how they approach the curation of book lists that hit business and pleasure in equal measures.

Later, what the heck is the Fediverse? Twitter’s slow death has us all a bit annoyed and increasingly disengaged, but social media is still a big part of how we humans interact, so what’s next? Dennis and Tom explain “federated platforms” and what they promise for our future social media experience.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Technology Spring Cleaning

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 19 May 2023 11:00:50 +0000

Actually, Tom’s gonna blast the idea of “spring” tech cleaning right out of the water. In reality, your technology pieces most likely need more than once-a-year maintenance to stay in top condition, so the guys lay out their tips and favorite products for both the physical and digital aspects of tidying up your tech.

Later, Copilot is slated to bring even more AI functionality to Microsoft 365 and it’s all looking pretty promising. Dennis and Tom chat about what excites them most about this up-and-coming tool.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Our Vanishing Internet: Disappearing Data, Paywalls, and Memory Holes

Ally Kvidt — Fri, 05 May 2023 11:00:27 +0000

In light of the recent Internet Archive lawsuit, Dennis has some serious questions about what it and other recent happenings may mean for the future of online content. Will we see an increase in lost access to data or permanently deleted content? Tom doesn’t necessarily think so, but the guys dig deeper into this topic to hash out their thoughts on freedom of information, paywalls, and whether we ought to be concerned about the fate of internet content.

Later, time for a checkup on Dennis and Tom’s 2023 tech resolutions! Tune in for their self-assessments on resolution progress to date.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Natalie Knowlton

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:00:36 +0000

Technology has become the main driver for increasing access to justice, and there are huge opportunities for legal service providers to leverage both existing and emerging tech to reach new clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Natalie Knowlton to discuss the current state of legal services, the justice gap, and ways technology is helping attorneys provide better and more affordable services to consumers.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Natalie Anne Knowlton is the Founder of Access to Justice Ventures, which empowers entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions for legal consumers.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Chase Hertel

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Continuing with their “Fresh Voices On Legal Tech” interview series, Dennis and Tom welcome Chase Hertel to hear his take on direction and trends in the legal tech space. Chase discusses his career path and offers tips for helping attorneys engage with technology to improve their practice. They dig into the potential uses and dangers of ChatGPT and other AI tech in the profession, discuss Chase’s work in immigration legal tech, and survey the outlook of legal tech’s future.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Chase Hertel is Director and Counsel at SimpleCitizen.

Takeaways from TECHSHOW 2023 with Allison Johs and Jen Lee

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:00:25 +0000

If you missed this year’s ABA TECHSHOW conference, tune in with Dennis and Tom! They guys talk with Allison Johs and Jen Lee about key takeaways from their sessions and the latest tech news and trends featured at the conference. They also discuss which developing tech they’re most excited about and share their top tech recommendations for fellow attorneys.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Check out Allison’s newest book: How to Do More in Less Time: The Complete Guide to Increasing Your Productivity and Improving Your Bottom Line, Second Edition.

Allison C. Johs, Esq., is president of Legal Ease Consulting, which provides marketing, social media, business development, productivity, and practice management coaching for lawyers and law firms.

Jen Grondahl Lee is founder and consulting attorney at Jen|Lee|Law and founder of Lawyer Success Network.

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kristen Sonday

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:49 +0000

In a brand new interview series, Dennis and Tom welcome Kristen Sonday to hear her perspectives on the latest developments in the legal tech world. Kristen talks about her platform at Paladin connecting lawyers to pro bono work; weighs in on ChatGPT, AI, tech adoption, and more; and shares her top tip for using technology in legal practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots—that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Kristen Sonday is the Co-Founder and CEO of Paladin, an online platform to help lawyers and law firms find pro bono work.

ChatGPT: What Else is Left to Say?

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:59 +0000

With ChatGPT splashing across headlines pretty much everywhere, what’s left for us to know about this new and almost ridiculously hot tech? Dennis and Tom give their two cents on all the buzz that is ChatGPT, discussing thoughts on its many exciting and (possibly) concerning capabilities and its potential within the legal world.

Later, have you ever felt like no one bothers to read your emails? The guys offer up their strategies for drafting quick, efficient, and attention-grabbing communications.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Information Governance: What All Lawyers Need to Know

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:58 +0000

Information governance, or IG, is the new term (and then some) for records management—now encompassing the entire life cycle of information from creation to disposition. Dennis and Tom talk lawyers through the basics of an effective IG framework and the need for us to understand up-to-date best practices and legal obligations for data privacy, security, litigation readiness, and, eventually, disposal of information. The guys also discuss AI developments in IG and its potential within future systems.

Later, how would you like to have Dennis and Tom’s answer to any and every collaboration question you could think of? The guys discuss the possibility of developing a GPT3 chatbot fluent in The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

How Will Your Outdated Technology Hurt You?

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:39 +0000

As Southwest Airlines learned the hard way, failing to replace your old technology can really come back to bite you in the butt. The guys discuss some of the myriad issues related to outdated tech, from global down to personal levels, and then bring the topic home to lawyers to explain how to stay on top of your firm’s technology maintenance and replacement planning.

Later, Dennis and Tom, talk through the recent LastPass debacles and what you should do when a tool you’ve relied on is no longer meeting your needs.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Dennis & Tom’s 2023 Tech Resolutions

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:07 +0000

With 2023 underway, the guys take a minute to see how they did on last year’s tech resolutions and talk through goals for the new year. Tune in for their approach to crafting resolutions with small steps and measurable victories. And, bottom line, don’t feel bad about giving up on a resolution that just isn’t bringing value to your life.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Pardon the Interruption: 2022 Edition

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:05 +0000

If you know you know… will there be another Tom-a-riffic victory? Debbie Foster is back for Dennis and Tom’s legal technology year-in-review. The trio use their traditional “Pardon the Interruption”-inspired format to review legal tech developments in 2022. Tune in for their thoughts on the most important tech for lawyers, workflows and automation, favorite collaboration tools, the archaic tech you need to leave behind, and much, much more!

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Debbie Foster is the managing partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations.

Pondering the Twitterverse: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:20:49 +0000

After years of investment in the Twitter platform, Dennis and Tom have mixed feelings about what they want to do with their accounts under Musk’s so-far tumultuous reign. Is it time to say goodbye? The guys consider the pros and cons of sticking with it and whether an alternative platform like Mastodon or Post could fill the void.

Later, the guys want your help! Learn how to support the podcast by sending in your tech questions, suggesting topics Dennis and Tom could cover on the show, rating them on apple podcasts, and more!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Dennis and Tom Go Full Scrooge-Mode On Technology

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:30:16 +0000

This year, instead of spreading Christmas Cheer, the guys offer a resounding “Bah, humbug!” to all the tech stuff that irks them. So, tech giants, listen up – don’t mess with Dennis’s defaults; make your operating systems smart enough listen to Tom’s every need; quit with the ads, already; make bluetooth actually work… bleh; etc., etc., and etc. Humph.

Later, after an apparent visit from some Christmas Spirits, the guys’ hearts grow three sizes and they’re ready to talk about tech products they’re excited about this gift-giving season. So, Happy Holidays, after all!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Generative AI — Is It Going to Steal Your Job?

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:30 +0000

Uh-oh, the robots are gunning for your jobs again. Or… are they? Generative AI has the ability to analyze existing knowledge and then produce its very own creative content, with varying results thus far. Dennis and Tom talk through what’s happening in this sphere of technology, recommend tools to try out, and examine whether real live content creators need to worry about losing work to these AI usurpers.

With the possible self-destruction of Twitter, is a return to RSS a viable alternative? Listen in as the guys run RSS through their “Hot or Not?” filter.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Are You Expecting Digital Twins? – The New and Varied Uses of Digital Twin Technology

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:40:54 +0000

Even though the concept of digital twin technology has been around for several decades, it has recently started to make waves in the world at large. Businesses of all types are using real-world data to figure out how their systems and products will perform in a simulation. The guys delve into the many uses of digital twin tech, from testing building products to supply chain mapping and much more, and then discuss how it might be implemented in the legal profession.

Later, Elon Musk now owns Twitter, and reactions are ranging from uproar to “who cares?” amongst the Twitter populace. Dennis and Tom share their thoughts on the change and what they plan to do with their accounts.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Tips to Make You a Microsoft Teams Wizard

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:27 +0000

The votes are in (all two of ‘em!), and Dennis and Tom agree that Microsoft Teams wins the best collaboration software award by a landslide. It’s been awhile since the guys have highlighted Teams tips and tricks, so tune in for up-to-date, magical insights that can turn you into a Teams wizard in no time.

Later, in keeping with the spooky season, Dennis and Tom creep through the Google product graveyard. The Big G is well known for snuffing out its own creations, much to the dismay of users, so the guys examine the whys and wherefores of these murders and whether you should hesitate to invest your time into new Google offerings.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:05:12 +0000

Dennis and Tom’s new book, “The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition,” is available now! Debbie Foster hosts this episode to chat with Dennis and Tom about their writing process for this new edition and specific tools lawyers need to make the most of modern legal practice.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes – Kennedy-Mighell Report #323

A Segment: Debbie Foster Interviews Dennis and Tom

The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/424883450/

B Segment: Interview, Part II

Parting Shots:

Calendly – https://calendly.com/
Law Department Innovation Library – https://www.ldilibrary.com

The Collaboration Layer of Your Technology Stack

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:05:29 +0000

More likely than not, your tech stack isn’t enabled to its greatest functionality. Why? Well, sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. Dennis and Tom talk about maximizing the potential your tools, platforms, apps, and software have to interact more collaboratively to improve the day-to-day operations of your law firm. Connecting your components improves not only your human interactions, but lets your technologies work together to their greatest capabilities.

Though not yet widely available, Twitter’s edit function is out in the wild for a small group of users. The guys put this edit button through their “Hot or Not?” filter, considering the negative and positive possibilities enshrouded in an editable tweet.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Collaborating in Hybrid Work Environments

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:05:38 +0000

The concept of the workplace has evolved rapidly over the past two years, and many are now opting for a hybrid work approach rather than a complete return to the office. Does this choice work? Yes–as long as your collaboration tools are on point! Collaboration connoisseurs Dennis and Tom talk through effective strategies for communication, socialization, and remote workspaces to help today’s hybrid workers thrive.

Find out more in their latest book: The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition

Later, on “Hot or Not?” – the guys chat about whether legal tech conference hashtags are still “a thing” or trè passé.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Mentioned in This Episode

A Segment: Collaborating in Hybrid Environments

The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/424883450/

B Segment: Hot or Not – Hashtags at Legal Technology Conferences

Parting Shots:

Google Pixel Buds Pro – https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_pro?hl=en-US
ThoughtTrace – https://www.thoughttrace.com/
PatternBuilder – https://www.netdocuments.com/resource/patternbuilder-document-and-workflow-automation

The Latest in Collaboration Tools & Technologies

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:00:01 +0000

It’s here! The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition just dropped, so your favorite authors/podcast co-hosts are giving listeners the inside scoop on how this new edition helps lawyers make smarter choices for home-based legal practice.

Later on, Dennis and Tom bring back their Hot or Not? segment to analyze whether foldable devices are cool or just plain silly.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Giving Web 3 the Third Degree

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:05:04 +0000

Web 3 has been picking up steam in the past year, but there are still a whole lotta people who struggle to wrap their heads around how this internet concept will impact the web as we know it. Dennis and Tom talk through definitions, uses, problems, and new developments to help listeners gain a better understanding of Web 3’s growth and influence to date.

In their second segment, the guys answer a listener question regarding whether Pinterest would be effective as a public-facing platform for a Second Brain. Do you have a question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning questions.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Checking the Pulse of Artificial Intelligence

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:00:50 +0000

As we look back over its history, artificial intelligence has been lauded as the “next big thing” for decades. In some ways, it has developed by noticeable leaps and bounds, but in others, its slow, steady integration into our lives has gone largely unnoticed. Dennis and Tom take a look at its progress overall, its particular uses in the legal industry, and then share thoughts on where AI is headed in the future.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

All About Microsoft Power Platform with Joe Camp

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:38 +0000

Tom’s a big fan of the Power Platform, both for its versatility and ease of use. To take a deeper look, the guys welcome Joe Camp of Microsoft to give listeners perspective on how to learn and use the Platform to aid their professional lives. From automation to app-building to data analysis and more, they discuss use cases for lawyers and the best ways to get started.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Joe Camp is Product Marketing Manager, part of the Power Apps Advocacy team, and a consultant to Microsoft at Derflan, Inc.

The Internet of Things is Watching You

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:15 +0000

Billions of devices are now internet-connected and collecting data at a prodigious rate, and there seems to be no end to the development of smart things we didn’t know we needed. With data being collected by everything from your refrigerator to your toothbrush… is your privacy at risk? Dennis and Tom discuss how internet of things devices track information about us, how to live life with that in mind, and what new and existing privacy laws do to give us an understanding of the extent of data-gathering going on around us.

Later, it’s been quite a few years now, but how much do you really know about what Dennis and Tom do in the real world? They guys each give an update on their professional lives and current projects.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

How to Approach Your Home Office Upgrade

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00:05 +0000

Post-Covid, the work-from-home lifestyle has become a lot more permanent than many of us thought it would. With this shift, many are realizing their home office setup might need some tweaks to become an effective workspace. So, where to begin? Dennis and Tom talk about their own experiences, lay out ideas for approaching your upgrades, and recommend products for lighting, desks, chairs, monitors, sound equipment, and more.

Later, the rollout for Windows 11 sort of came along at a snail’s pace. Why? Dennis and Tom introduce a new segment – “Bug or Feature?” – to discuss whether Microsoft’s slower software release schedule is a good or bad thing for its users.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Improve Your At-Home Sound Quality

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:14 +0000

If remote work is part of your new normal, it’s best for your colleagues and clients if you have an audio setup that makes your communications clear and professional. Dennis and Tom welcome David Tewksbury to talk through the steps of creating an effective workspace that meets your audio needs.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

David Tewksbury works with Product and Application Sales Support at Harman International.

Are We Approaching the Great Social Media Resignation?

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:00:11 +0000

Elon Musk might buy Twitter, and a lot of people aren’t sure if that’d be good, bad, or bonkers. Dennis and Tom give their two cents on the possible takeover, hashing out the changes Musk might bring to the platform and whether users might just call it quits en masse.

Later, treachery! Some lawyer is claiming that collaboration tech is bad for him and his fellow attorneys. Gasp! Don’t worry, your favorite authors of The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies are here to hash out whether this guy has a point or is just plain uninformed.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

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Seeing the Forest Through Decision Trees

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 06 May 2022 11:01:10 +0000

Choices can be complicated, but decision-making tools can help! Dennis and Tom talk through the concept of “decision trees” and explain a variety of methods for modeling out choices and outcomes to help you make better decisions.

Then, the guys revisit their “Hot or Not?” segment to hash out their thoughts on the Apple Watch.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, and Embroker.

Second Brain Project: Updates and Branching Brainwaves

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:00:19 +0000

With different priorities and approaches, Dennis and Tom have found that—just like real brains—their Second Brain projects are unique! Listen in for updates on the latest iterations of their diverging strategies and the tech tools bringing their Brains to life.

And later, how big is too big? The fellas hash out whether some of today’s massive monitors are just too much.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, and Embroker.

No, This Podcast Could Not Have Been an Email

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:00:38 +0000

Time to be honest with yourself. Are you, quite possibly, wasting other people’s time with meandering, life-sucking meetings? Or, is your inbox full of languishing emails, much to the frustration of your coworkers? Dennis and Tom certainly hope not, but, just to be safe, they’ve got a whole show devoted to helping you understand the nuances of both synchronous and asynchronous collaboration modalities. Learn how to pick the right tools for each scenario and curate purposeful, effective communication with coworkers and clients.

Later on, the guys share their personal recommendations for improving the VR experience for those with prescription glasses.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, and Colonial Surety Company.

The Wild World of NFTs

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:00:55 +0000

What are non-fungible tokens, and why should you care? Dennis & Tom break down the definition of these unique digital objects (art, video, and much more) and outline the issues surrounding their current hype and value in the real world. NFTs have the potential to engage a surprising variety of legal angles, so lawyers in any area of the law need an understanding of this new trend in virtual property.

Later on, the guys chat about the established tradition of tech announcements and whether they are still necessary or useful for consumers.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, and Colonial Surety Company.

Metavisiting the Metaverse

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:33 +0000

The real world has been a bit too much for Dennis and Tom lately, so tag along as they take a little trip to the metaverse! They discuss what exactly this expansive virtual environment is, possible personal and professional uses, and what the future may hold for this growing technology. And, for all you lawyers out there, they consider how this tech could be applied to the profession.

This time on the “Hot or Not?” segment, the guys air their opinions on the return to in-person conferences.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, and Colonial Surety Company.

Life During CyberWartime

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:14 +0000

News stories of late have been riddled with concerns over international infrastructure attacks that indicate a growing potential for cyber war. Should you be worried? Dennis and Tom discuss some of the most recent events in this arena and bring their conversation around to what legal professionals should do to prepare for this eventuality.

Later, the guys talk about text-to-speech technology and whether its current generation of tools are worth your while.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, Colonial Surety Company, and Nota.

Microsoft 365 — The Full Stack

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Is the complete Microsoft 365 experience worth your while? A lot of lawyers really aren’t aware of all of its capabilities, and the 365 universe just keeps expanding. Dennis and Tom help listeners gain a broader understanding of the possibilities available through this software and its particularly useful applications in legal practice.

Later, the “Hot or Not?” segment is back as the guys take the temp of Windows 11 and whether you should jump on the upgrade train.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Colonial Surety Company, and ServeNow.

Innovation in Legal Ed: Emerging Tech Focus in Law Schools

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:23 +0000

From access to justice to efficiency in practice, tech holds endless possibilities for helping legal matters run more smoothly. With so much potential to be tapped, law schools are developing programs aimed at exploring creative ways to bring tech and law together. Dennis and Tom discuss the varying approaches seen throughout the legal education sphere and their potential impacts on the future of the profession.

Next, the guys remember Wendy Werner, admiring her conservative, but purposeful approach to technology and her ability to use it wisely.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, and ServeNow.

Dennis & Tom’s 2022 Tech Resolutions

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:36 +0000

Last year’s goals may or may not have been realized, but it’s time to look ahead to a bright, shiny new year! Dennis and Tom talk about what has drawn their attention for 2022 and what they hope to achieve through their tech-related resolutions. They also share podcast goals and hopes for making deeper connections with listeners.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Pardon the Interruption: 2021 Edition

Legal Talk Network — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:15:25 +0000

Debbie Foster joins Dennis and Tom once again for their yearly “Pardon the Interruption”-esque recap. The trio examine oodles of issues and advancements (or lack thereof) in both legal tech and the profession in general. And, miraculously, even though there seems to be no recognizable competition going on, Tom wins the day!

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Debbie Foster is the managing partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Using Audio to Up Your Productivity

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:01 +0000

Can certain audio experiences actually enhance your energy and focus? Dennis thinks so. Tom’s a skeptic. The debate ensues!

Later, the guys lay out their personal tech wishlists this holiday season. If you’re looking for a few gift suggestions for the techies and/or favorite podcast hosts in your life, tune in!

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Dennis & Tom’s Top 12 Personal Productivity Tips

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:39 +0000

The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and some of us might just be feeling the crunch of too much to do in too little time. Never fear! Dennis and Tom are here with their favorite personal productivity tips to help you plow through that to-do list. They share simple strategies you can put to work both professionally and personally.

Next, the guys respond to a listener’s podcasting question! They chat about how to podcast for the long haul by focusing on consistency, authenticity, and content you really care about.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Celebrating 300 Episodes with Dennis & Tom!

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:00:01 +0000

Dennis and Tom have hit their 300th episode! Join in on the fun as special guest host Adriana Linares grills the guys on technology, podcasting, and—after all these years—just how well they really know each other.

And, Adriana sticks around for the parting shots! Stay tuned for that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology coach, president of the Kennedy-Mighell Report Fan Club, and host of the New Solo podcast!

Portals, Portals Everywhere

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:00:10 +0000

Client portals have been around for quite some time now, and they have absolutely thrived since the onset of the pandemic. But, of course, there are still those in legal practice that have yet to make use of this increasingly essential service in their law firms. Dennis and Tom chat about what portals can do for your legal business and offer tips on how to best implement them for your clients.

On Hot or Not?, Dennis and Tom offer their opinions on Google’s latest tech—the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro—and scrutinize whether these new offerings are worth your interest.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Why You Need a To-Do List App

Legal Talk Network — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:00:38 +0000

According to Tom, to-do list apps are actually the most important productivity tools out there. Essentially everything we do relies on a to-do list, even if we’re not particularly organized about it. So, Dennis and Tom talk about how to-do/task-management apps can help us do work better and share some of the most popular offerings amongst these types of tools.

During “Hot or Not?”, the guys discuss the recent update of Word for Mac incorporating Microsoft Editor, and whether unexpected updates like these can do more harm than good for the users.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? They’re angling for listener calls for their 300th episode! Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.