Joe Patrice

In this insightful discussion, industry experts Greg Lambert, Nikki Black, Caroline Hill, Joe Patrice, and Victor Li share bold predictions for legal tech in 2026. They explore how lawyers will increasingly leverage general-purpose AI alongside traditional tools. Caroline highlights the rising power of in-house legal teams, potentially overshadowing law firms. Victor links U.S. regulatory chances to global events, while Joe warns of an AI industry crash without federal intervention. Together, they examine how technology evolution could reshape the legal landscape.

Join Joe Patrice, a legal journalist and host of Thinking Like a Lawyer, Stephen Embry, a tech law writer and co-chair of the ABA 2025 Tech Show, and Niki Black, a legal tech columnist, as they dive into hot topics like the Tom Goldstein case involving serious allegations and ethical implications in legal technology. They also share insights from CES 2025, discuss AI layoffs in New York, and unpack Harvey's controversial $3 billion valuation, questioning its sustainability amidst fierce competition.

Victor Li, Assistant Managing Editor at the ABA Journal, discusses the shift from SEO to GEO strategies for legal firms to thrive in AI-driven searches. Niki Black, Principal Legal Insights Strategist at 8AM, shares insights on New York's new AI policies, highlighting approved tools and unexpected restrictions. Joe Patrice from Above the Law questions whether AI is making lawyers less thoughtful. Together, they explore the transformative impact of AI on legal practice, from research accuracy to marketing dynamics.

Joe Patrice, a legal tech journalist from Above the Law, joins Julie Shabawale, a prominent Canadian legal tech writer, and Victor Li, assistant manager for the EBA Journal. They dive into the California Bar's controversial use of AI for exam questions, raising ethical questions about integrity. Trump’s call for AI education sparks a lively discussion on its role in schools. They also explore trends in legal employment and the paradox of AI as both a tool for assistance and a potential source of job displacement, highlighting the evolving landscape of law.

Join Stephanie Wilkins, a legal tech journalist, Nikki Black, a strategic insight guru, Steve Embry, a legal tech analyst, and Joe Patrice, a critical commentator as they dissect the most significant legal tech trends of 2025. They discuss the rise of agentic AI as the word of the year and the ensuing skepticism about its reliability. Panelists explore the frenzy of funding in legal tech, the push for integration of AI with internal documents, and the implications of Clio’s partnership with VLex. The conversation reveals how consumer AI adoption is far outpacing legal innovations.

This week features Nikki Black, a legal tech strategist and columnist, Stephanie Wilkins, a legal tech journalist, Joe Patrice, a legal commentator, and Victor Li, an ABA Journal editor. They dive into Harvey's Reddit AMA, where founders tackle tough questions about AI's future and valuation. The panel also debates Trump's executive order on state AI regulations and the Pentagon's GenAI platform flagging legal issues. Nikki shares her tech gift ideas for legal professionals, ensuring listeners are well-prepared for 2025.

Niki Black, a principal legal insight strategist at 8am, joins Rhys Dipshan, editor at Legaltech News, along with Joe Patrice from Above the Law, and Canadian legal journalist Julie Sobowale. They dive into intriguing topics, including a law school’s mock trial featuring AI jurors and the alarming implications it raises. Julie shares stories of individuals opting for AI like ChatGPT over lawyers in court, revealing insights into access to justice and changing sentiments in the legal landscape. The group discusses whether AI poses a threat to traditional legal roles.

Rhys Dipshan, a legal tech reporter, dives into the Reddit firestorm surrounding Harvey and generative AI, discussing its secrecy and backlash. Niki Black analyzes how AI is reshaping legal work, while Stephanie Wilkins highlights a trend of law schools requiring AI in applications. Caroline Hill offers insights into Utah's new skills-based bar admission, comparing it to the UK's SQE, and Joe Patrice debates AI's potential to redefine paralegal roles rather than replace them. The panel also touches on the AAA's upcoming AI-powered arbitrator for construction disputes.

This week, Jeff Grant, Editor of the Pinhawk Law Technology Digest, Niki Black, Principal legal insight strategist at 8am, and Joe Patrice from Above the Law discuss hot topics in legal tech. They unpack the rebranding of AffiniPay to 8am and its implications for efficiency. The conversation dives into Agentic AI's challenges and the need for clear terminology. They also examine a notable court case showcasing judges’ compassion in ethics and unpack the security risks of on-premises versus cloud solutions, emphasizing a shift towards safer tech practices.

Niki Black, a principal legal insight strategist at Affinapay and writer for legal tech publications, joins Joe Patrice from Above the Law and Stephen Embry of Tech Law Crossroads. They tackle fascinating topics including the ethical quandaries of AI-generated deep fakes used during sentencing, the troubling California state bar exam saga, and whether AI should lower legal fees. The trio also discusses the competitive landscape in legal research with Decisis gaining ground. Tune in for sharp insights and lively debates on the evolving landscape of legal technology!