I spoke with general counsel and a legal operations professional about how those two disparate sets of professionals can work better together! Episode Highlights 04:22 - Miscommunication: every problem looks like a nail. 06:06 - Bridging gaps with strategic operations. 18:36 - Origin story of Link and L Suite. 28:50 - Reality check: Legal Ops vs tools mismatch. 37:36 - AI’s seismic impact in legal operations. 41:06 - Legal professionals’ growing interest in AI tools. 42:04 - Changing attitudes towards AI in law. 44:42 - Empathy and networking as keys to success. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Stephanie Corey and Shaun Sethna stephanie.corey@uplevelops.com shaun.sethna@lsuite.co https://uplevelops.com/ https://www.lsuite.co/ https://linkforlegal.com/  

Cain Elliott, Chief Legal Futurist at Filevine, and Keegan Chapman, CMO at Filevine, dive into the complexities of legal tech. They discuss the overwhelming nature of multiple tech solutions and the critical need for unified platforms. Humorously comparing software decisions to leap year birthdays, they explore the pitfalls of using email for storage and the importance of auditing tech tools. The duo emphasizes proactive change management and the promising role of AI in creating more efficient legal practices, ultimately aiming for predictability and enhanced operations.

I spoke with an expert in the contract lifecycle management software space, about how the software helps lawyers.  Episode Highlights 02:52 - Problem of the Week: Missing Contract Deadlines 04:43 - Guest Introduction: Kristen Riviello 05:49 - Automating the Contract Process 07:54 - Definition: Contract Lifecycle Management 09:55 - Importance of Post-Contract Execution Management 11:34 - Benefits of Contract Management Software 16:00 - Integration with Other Tools 22:19 - Adoption of Automation in Law Firms 26:44 - Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Contract Management 33:40 - Developing AI Features for Contract Management 35:57 - Chatbots and AI: Enhancing Legal Processes Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Kristin Riviello https://www.cobblestonesoftware.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-riviello/  

I talked with a legal marketer about the impacts of artificial intelligence on law practices in the coming year. Episode Highlights 05:50 - Coldest temperatures experienced 07:30 - Exploring the lawyer’s brain 10:05 - Overcoming aversion to tech change 12:32 - Modular law practice management 15:20 - AI vs. traditional billing methods 17:25 - Younger lawyers lean alternative billing 20:47 - ROI calculator for AI efficiency 24:54 - AI as a client expectation 26:17 - Customizing client-lawyer communication with AI 30:15 - AI impacting talent recruitment at firms 34:40 - Developing training programs for AI 36:20 - Need for AI training in law schools 38:38 - Brain chemistry and learning from mistakes 44:20 - Hallucinations in AI: a caution 45:10 - How lawyers can mitigate AI risk 48:55 - Cultural shift towards AI in law firms 55:40 - AI transformation of document management Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Franklyn Jones franklyn@rizeware.com https://rizeware.com/leadership/  

For the twelfth & final episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we've got a Festivus extravaganza, with all the fixin's.  But, don't worry - we found a way to smuggle in some legaltech & law firm management talk!  So, get some hot chocolate & snuggle up to this very special podcast episode. Featuring guest host Joyce Brafford & guest Scott Clasen, both of ProfitSolv. [SPONSORED BY TIMESOLV] Episode Highlights 00:15 - Legal Tech Adoption Challenges 02:12 - ProfitSolv! Product Line Overview 04:47 - Festivus Origins and Seinfeld Reference 18:52 - Importance of Software Testing Before Deployment 20:10 - Challenges with Onboarding and Software Adoption 22:58 - Underutilized Tools: Workflow and Process Automation 24:15 - Effective Use of Legal Accounting Features 31:24 - Law Firm Collection Practices and Soft Collections 36:20 - Making Credit Card Acceptances Common in Firms 38:40 - Recommended TimeSolv Features: Project Management Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Joyce Brafford and Scott Clasen joyce.brafford@profitsolv.com scott.clasen@profitsolv.com https://www.profitsolv.com/ https://www.timesolv.com/  

I spoke with a bar association executive about reading works of fiction & how her state bar serves attorney members. Episode Highlights 03:38 - Kim Velk’s role at Vermont Bar Association. 04:53 - Snowy Vermont weather experience. 06:08 - Transition from practicing lawyer to education role. 08:15 - Importance of reading for relaxation and communication. 11:12 - Discovering and enjoying Hilary Mantel’s historical fiction. 12:44 - Discussing historical fiction and its appeal. 16:55 - Kim’s favorite authors and books. 18:11 - Bookstore vs. online book buying. 21:07 - Discussing current projects at Vermont Bar Association. 24:48 - Technology and AI education at bar associations. 27:15 - Low volume in media on technology discussions lately. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia  https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Kim Velk kvelk@vtbar.org https://www.vtbar.org/  

Gyi Tsakalakis, President at AttorneySync and a legal marketing guru, dives into creating robust marketing strategies for law firms as we approach 2025. He discusses the importance of annual planning and metrics, as well as the impact of AI on search results and marketing tactics. Gyi also examines the shift toward affinity audiences and the balance between brand-building and direct response marketing. Plus, he highlights the critical need for law firms to own their marketing data to ensure accountability and effectiveness.

For the eleventh episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we talk about the usefulness of dashboards in modern software - including how law firms can deploy them to effectively and regularly surface practice data, alongside ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford & Cosmolex's JD Robinson. [SPONSORED BY COSMOLEX] Episode Highlights 44:41 - Importance of dashboard flexibility and customization. 49:00 - Financial metrics and productivity insights. 53:36 - Key challenges firms face in capturing data. 53:41 - Role of passive time tracking for time capture. 01:16:03 - Next-gen tools in ProfitSolv’s lineup.   Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Joyce Brafford and JD Robinson joyce.brafford@profitsolv.com jon.robinson@profitsolv.com https://www.cosmolex.com/ https://www.profitsolv.com/ 

In this engaging talk, Chris Strang, a construction law expert and founding partner at Strang, Scott, and Giroux, shares his insights on building a successful law practice. He dives into the art of effective personal networking and critiques the reliability of lawyer referral sites. Strang discusses the changing landscape of commercial real estate post-pandemic and emphasizes proactive hiring strategies. Plus, he lightens the mood with stories about being a New York Jets fan and shares his passion for bourbon.

I talked to a lawyer who launched a law firm with lesser-known technology, and a unique practice mix. Episode Highlights 03:06 - Thanksgiving food dislikes. 05:13 - Faith Alvarez’s legal career journey. 09:12 - Launching a business during a recession. 11:17 - Challenges as a state prosecutor. 12:49 - Transitioning to personal injury law. 16:01 - Wise business strategy advice. 21:28 - Hiring flexible, part-time staff. 25:01 - Using social media for firm marketing. 28:36 - Innovative use of CRM technology. 30:07 - Community engagement and outreach. 32:36 - The Lady Justice Foundation. 35:26 - Future growth plans for the firm.   Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Faith Alvarez faith@faithalvarez.com https://faithalvarez.com/