LawNext

Patrick DiDomenico, founder and CEO of InspireKM Consulting, and Joshua Fireman, president of Fireman & Company, delve into the evolving landscape of knowledge management and innovation in the legal sector. They discuss the increasing importance of KM professionals amid the rise of generative AI and share insights on effective change management within law firms. The duo also highlights the upcoming KM&I for Legal Conference, emphasizing the need for high-quality, innovative discussions while ensuring valuable interactions for attendees.

Scott Stevenson, cofounder and CEO of Spellbook, shares insights on their groundbreaking AI agent designed for the legal field. He discusses the transformation from a contract drafting tool to the advanced Spellbook Associate, which streamlines complex workflows like a junior associate. Stevenson highlights the AI's role in automating legal tasks, its implications for venture capital law, and the challenges of making legal tech accessible to smaller firms. He also reflects on the evolving landscape of legal tech funding, driven by user engagement and impressive growth.

In this enlightening discussion, Redgrave Data scientists Dave Lewis, Lenora Gray, and Jeremy Pickens dive into the evolving role of generative AI in e-discovery. With over three decades of collective experience, they explore generative AI's potential to enhance document review processes. The trio debates whether this technology is a replacement for traditional methods or an advantageous supplement. They also touch on precision and recall, ethical implications, and the transformative impact on legal workflows, showcasing the future of AI in the legal industry.

Eric Laughlin, CEO of Agiloft, shares insights from his journey in legal tech and the company's growth under his leadership. He discusses KKR's recent investment, marking a transformative moment for Agiloft, and the importance of blending employee experience with customer satisfaction. Laughlin elaborates on Agiloft's innovative use of AI in contract lifecycle management, the evolving competitive landscape, and the strategic implications of their latest technologies and partnerships for future growth.

Clio's CEO discusses the company's monumental $900M funding round, positioning them for transformative growth. They reflect on Clio's impact on the legal industry, journey to success, IPO considerations, and focus on customer feedback and future growth strategies.

Founder of Clearbrief, Jacqueline Schafer, shares how AI software aids legal writing, inspired by a pivotal asylum case. Clearbrief secures $4M funding, focusing on growth, diversity, and profitability. The episode explores the evolution of Clearbrief, the founder's transition from lawyer to entrepreneur, and the tool's impact on legal writing, verification, and evidence gathering, emphasizing user feedback and client outcomes.

Jason Tashea, Cofounder of the Judicial Innovation Fellowship at Georgetown University Law Center, discusses the need for court innovation and the challenges faced by the program due to funding uncertainties. He reflects on the successful projects in Kansas, Tennessee, and Utah, emphasizing the importance of improving access to justice through technology.

CEO Ross Guberman discusses BriefCatch's journey, including funding, new products, and key hires. They explore AI in legal writing, recent panel formations, and future trends in legal tech. The podcast highlights the importance of writing skills in law and the evolution of BriefCatch to enhance legal writing practices.

Learn how the Free Law Project, led by cofounder Michael Lissner, is using technology and data to expand access to legal information. Discover CourtListener and RECAP, their flagship projects providing free court orders and filings. Hear about their mission to promote transparency, support investigative journalism, and revolutionize the legal sector through innovative tools and partnerships.

Global Legal Solutions Leader at Epiq, Roger Pilc, chats with host Bob Ambrogi about Epiq's evolution towards developing proprietary technology, integrating AI into products like Epiq Service Cloud and Epiq Discovery. They discuss AI's impact on legal services, future initiatives, and partnerships with industry leaders like Relativity and Microsoft Azure.