Legaltech Week

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.

This week features Joe Patrice, a legal journalist at Above the Law, known for his sharp insights on legal tech; Nikki Black, a principal legal insight strategist at Affinapay, who contributes to industry publications; and Victor Li, assistant managing editor at the ABA Journal, famed for his commentary on legal trends. They tackle the failings of courtroom VR and KPMG's move towards alternative business licenses, discussing its impact on the legal landscape. They also deliberate on AI's role in legal document creation, highlighting both advancements and disappointing outcomes.

Join Greg Lambert, an advocate for legal tech knowledge, Niki Black, a strategist for legal insights, and other industry experts as they reflect on the transformative year of 2024. They explore the significant trends in legal tech, including the rise of AI applications and startling funding rounds. The discussion reveals that client engagement has worsened, raising concerns for 2025. From a mix of humor to serious predictions, the panel highlights the evolving landscape of legal technology and the challenges ahead.

Join Niki Black, a legal tech journalist; Joe Patrice, a legal journalist; Victor Li of the ABA Journal; and Stephen Embry, a tech law blogger, as they explore intriguing legal topics. They discuss the astonishing 35% surge in law school applications and the stress it poses on job markets. The panel critiques Elon Musk's AI ambitions in the judiciary, questioning the practicality of his vision. They also delve into tech's role in expanding access to justice, emphasizing the transformative potential of innovation amidst ongoing legal challenges.

Julie Shabawale, a legal tech journalist, Caroline Hill, editor-in-chief of Legal IT Insider, and Joe Patrice, contributor to Above the Law, dive into pressing legal tech topics. They critically assess LexisNexis' AI shortcomings, raising concerns about accuracy in legal education. A bizarre story about a bear costume incident brings humor to their discussion. They also nostalgically reflect on social media shifts, particularly the rise of Blue Sky, and delve into potential antitrust actions against Google, setting the stage for significant changes in the tech landscape.

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.

This week, Joe Patrice, a legal journalist from Above the Law, joins Stephanie Wilkins, content director at Legal Tech Hub, Niki Black, a legal tech columnist, and Victor Li, assistant managing editor at the ABA Journal. They tackle the eyebrow-raising topic of $2,000 paralegals and how AI is reshaping the legal billing landscape. The group discusses New York's new rules on AI evidence admissibility and the troubling implications of chatbot addiction on mental health, touching on a tragic lawsuit connected to AI.

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: 00:00 - Introductions 02:00 - Thoughts on the Netdocs user conference (Selected by Joe Patrice and Stephen Embry) 11:01 - Everlaw Summit: My thoughts on attending this conference in SF this week (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 19:22 - Thomson Reuters Launches Program To Provide CoCounsel AI to Legal Services and Legal Nonprofits (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 25:00 - Attorney vs. lawyer (Selected by Niki Black) 37:10 - Florida’s Professional Conduct Rules Will Include AI—But Was It Needed? (Selected by Niki Black) 41:13 - Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer (Selected by Bob Ambrogi)

This week features Joe Patrice, a legal journalist from Above the Law, Victor Lee, assistant managing editor for the ABA Journal, Greg Lambert, legal tech contributor, and Steve Lerner from Law360 Pulse. They dive into highlights from the Knowledge Management & Innovation conference and discuss Rob Lowe headlining Legal Week. The panel also addresses the shocking ousting of UnitedLex's CEO amid scandal and shares insights on law firms struggling to master basic tasks, shedding light on the evolving dynamics in legal tech.

The panelists dive into a playful debate about a key figure's beard, humorously exploring its cultural significance. They tackle the impact of generative AI on legal tasks, discussing how it can free lawyers for higher-level work. The conversation shifts to the importance of ethical communication in a tech-driven world and the implications of recent legal tech investments. They also examine cloud provider vetting, law tech consolidation, and the potential of AI to bridge the justice gap, balancing optimism and concerns about the industry's future.