
Legaltech Week
A weekly round-up and review of news in legal technology and innovation, selected by industry leading journalists. Hosted by lawyer and journalist Bob Ambrogi.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 59min
05/09/25: CA sues vendor after troubled bar exam, dead guy's deep fake speaks at sentencing, & more
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!

May 8, 2025 • 59min
05/02/25: My Pillow guy's pantsless lawyer back in news, Supio's $60M investment, and more
Nikki Black, a legal tech strategist, Caroline Hill, editor-in-chief at Legal IT Insider, Steve Embry of Tech Law Crossroads, and Joe Patrice from Above the Law engage in a lively discussion. They delve into a lawyer's bizarre antics while representing the My Pillow Guy and the implications of AI in legal education. The panel also explores the recent $60M funding for Supio, discussing AI's growing influence on law practice and the challenges of transitioning to remote work in law firms. Expect insights sprinkled with humor and personal experiences!

May 1, 2025 • 59min
04/25/25: CA Bar used AI for exam questions, Trump calls for AI education, and more
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.

Apr 25, 2025 • 57min
04/18/25: AI evaluates surveys on legal AI adoption, courtroom plagiarism, and more
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 01:57 Generative AI Can Help Overworked Immigration Lawyers Navigate These Tumultuous Times (Selected by Victor Li) 12:01 10 Practical Ways for Legal Professionals to Start Using Generative AI Today (Selected by Niki Black) 17:20 An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ? (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 25:04 AI Disruption Is Coming—Likely Later but (Much) Bigger than Expected (Selected by Joe Patrice) 35:27 Plagiarism Panic Hits the Courtroom (Again), And It’s Still Nonsense (Selected by Joe Patrice) 45:39 N.J. Supreme Court Adopts Tech CLE Requirement But Declines to Adopt Duty of Tech Competence (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 48:51 And obviously there's my porn story which I will mention but I'm not sure how much discussion it will inspire (Selected by Joe Patrice)

Apr 16, 2025 • 59min
04/11/25: Techshow post mortem, startup alley winners, AI avatars in court, and more
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: Techshow Post-Mortem Appellant Sends AI Avatar To Oral Argument… Judges Are NOT Pleased Legal AI Could Bridge Access To Justice Gap… But Should It? Shoosmiths offers £1m bonus pot for 1 million AI prompts Startup Alley winners

Apr 16, 2025 • 55min
03/28/25: Legalweek post mortem, and more
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: Legalweek post-mortem Legalweek 2025: Embedded And Agentic Generative AI Expands Software Capabilities Be curious and adapt – or be left behind Who gives the best keynote: legal tech guru or big name draw?

Apr 16, 2025 • 55min
03/21/25: Announcing our new press release newswire for legaltech, and more
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: Our new press release newswire Entegrata Raises $4.5M To Further Its Mission To Transform Law Firm Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Generative artificial intelligence is supercharging legal analytics Cleary Acquires Springbok AI in Rare Law Firm Legal Tech Acquisition

Mar 20, 2025 • 60min
03/14/25: Clio joins call to discuss their move to Big Law, SXSW takeaways, and deep fakes in court
Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 04:50 Clio moves into Big Law space with acquisition of ShareDo, with special guest Joshua Lenon 23:25 AZ Supreme Court hiring AI spokespeople (Selected by Joe Patrice) 37:00 The End of Reality? How to combat deepfakes in our legal system (Selected by Victor Li) 43:55 AffiniPay’s 2025 Legal Industry Report Portrays A Profession At A Technological Crossroads (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 51:06 What I learned from a week at South by Southwest (Selected by Stephen Embry)

Mar 6, 2025 • 58min
02/28/25: California bar exam faces technical difficulties, experiments with Deep Research, and more
Steve Embry, a tech-savvy legal blogger, joins Nikki Black, a strategic mind at Affinapay, and Stephanie Wilkins, director at Legal Tech Hub. They dive into the chaos surrounding the California bar exam's online format, revealing the technical hiccups that could lead to legal battles. The trio also discusses the VALS AI benchmarks, questioning the transparency of AI tools in legal practices. Plus, they examine the intriguing evolution of e-discovery technologies and the looming competition from accounting firms stepping into the legal realm.

Feb 27, 2025 • 57min
02/21/25: Trump cancels SEC's Westlaw subscription, Deposely offers free AI litigation tool, & more
Join legal tech experts Joe Patrice, a writer for Above the Law, and Stephanie Wilkins, director at Legal Tech Hub, as they dive into the SEC's controversial Westlaw cancellation and its political undertones. Stephen Embry shares insights on KPMG's foray into legal services, while Niki Black discusses evolving ethical frameworks around AI in law firms. The panel lightens the mood with humorous analogies around Jell-O to promote innovation, and they highlight the launch of Deposely's free AI litigation tool aimed at making legal resources more accessible.