

#54 How Being Ahead in Cloud Computing Changed Everything
Jun 12, 2025
Niki Black, Principal Legal Insight Strategist at AffiniPay and a pioneer in legal tech, discusses her fascinating journey from traditional law practice to advocating for cloud computing. She shares how her passion for tech transformed her career, influenced by a pivotal meeting with Richard Susskind. Niki reveals her strategies for building a massive LinkedIn following and leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT in content creation. The conversation shines a light on the ever-evolving intersection of law and technology, offering invaluable insights for legal professionals.
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Cloud Computing Was Once "Blasphemy"
- Early on, cloud computing was considered "blasphemous" by lawyers who doubted its security and utility.
- Nikki Black’s advocacy showed cloud is often more secure and beneficial for legal work than on-premises solutions today.
Learning Through Use and Writing
- Learn by hands-on use, research, reading books, and interviewing experts in your area.
- Writing about new topics deepens your knowledge and establishes authority naturally.
Employee #1 at MyCase
- Nikki Black became employee number one at MyCase by impressing them with her expertise about cloud computing and evangelizing it.
- Her first encounter with MyCase founders was at Legal Tech Week where they convinced her to join after a demo and her book release.