LawNext

In today’s episode, we feature three impromptu conversations with leaders of the case management company Filevine. Last week, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi was in Salt Lake City to attend LEX Summit, the Filevine customer conference. While there, he snagged three of the company’s top executives for brief, impromptu conversations about the company, its products, and the conference.  In today’s show, you will hear from: Ryan Anderson, the company’s cofounder and CEO.  Nathan Morris, cofounder and chief culture officer.  Cain Elliott, head legal futurist. Separately, Bob recorded a longer interview about Filevine’s product announcements — including several generative AI products — with Michael Anderson, chief product officer, and Alex McLaughlin, vice president of product. Watch for that episode to post soon. By the way, Ryan Anderson was previously a guest on this show on April 27, 2022, so if you are interested in hearing from him in greater depth, check that out. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.   Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner).   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Matt Rasmussen, a legal tech innovator with over 20 years in litigation technology, shares insights on revolutionizing mobile data collection. He discusses how ModeOne's unique SaaS solution simplifies e-discovery and legal investigations while maintaining privacy. The conversation highlights the challenges of traditional methods and how ModeOne's three-step process enhances efficiency and reduces costs. Rasmussen also touches on the startup's expansion into GDPR-compliant markets and the future of data handling innovations.

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.