Nikki Black

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.

In this engaging discussion, Caroline Hill, Editor-in-chief of Legal IT Insider, Steve Lerner, Senior reporter at Law360 Pulse, and Nikki Black, Legal tech insights strategist at Affinipay, dive into the pressing issues in legal technology. They explore Trump's plans to repeal AI restrictions and its potential impact on the legal tech landscape. The guests debate whether AI will replace traditional processes and tackle the evolving billing practices driven by technology. They also touch on recent lawsuits against AI startups, raising questions about ethics and the future direction of legal services.

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.

Join Sarah Glassmeyer, a legal tech analyst, and Niki Black, a strategist for solo and small firms, as they reflect on the wild world of legal tech in 2025. They discuss the overwhelming emergence of generative AI, noting its rapid adoption among solos and smaller firms. The conversation unveils a shift towards business-tier AI alternatives while cautioning against the perils of hallucinations. They share insights on regulatory implications, the challenges of using multiple tools, and speculate on AI's impact on billing practices, making for a thought-provoking year-end recap.

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.

This discussion features Reese Dipshan, editor and legal tech news contributor, who shares insights from the TLTF Summit on the dynamics between startups and investors. Stephanie Wilkins, director at Legal Tech Hub, talks about AI training for young lawyers and the importance of 'AI Essentials.' Victor Lee provides an analysis on private equity's influence in law, while Nikki Black examines the impact of MSOs on legal practice. Julie Sobowale rounds it out with a Canadian perspective on AI regulation, focusing on Cohere's role.

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, 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.

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!