I talked with an IP attorney about how he started & grew his law firm. Episode Highlights 01:01 - How to build a successful IP law firm. 02:17 - Favorite fall activity: apple picking. 05:50 - Journey into trademark law amidst economic downturns. 12:26 - The pivotal role of vision boards and focus. 15:20 - Leveraging technology like Alt Legal for firm management. 18:09 - Hiring talent globally with virtual structures. 24:26 - Exciting client roster with pop culture links. 27:01 - Marketing with pop culture references. 29:40 - Reflecting on childhood interests shaping career. 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 Scott Sisun scott@sisunlaw.com https://www.sisunlaw.com/ 

I talked with a legaltech expert about how law firms can outgrow their tech stacks & what to do about it. Episode Highlights 00:13 -  Simplifying legal tech access. 04:18 - Challenges in tech adoption for lawyers. 10:06 - Transition to cloud-based solutions. 15:49 - Bottlenecks: Identifying inefficiencies. 21:30 - Importance of client feedback. 24:09 - Streamlining software use in firms. 27:10 - Integration of software applications. 34:02 - Automation and workflows. 40:23 - Winding down practices with tech. 46:11 - Building firm value through tech.   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 Matt Orlinsky  matt@practicepanther.com https://www.practicepanther.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattheworlinsky  

For the tenth episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we talk about forward-looking financial management strategies used by top law firms - including how AI and data are affecting law firm billing tactics, alongside ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford & Cathedral Capital's Brooke Lively. [SPONSORED BY ROCKETMATTER] Episode Highlights 15:41 - Introducing the “Sticklefish” metaphor for work. 39:26 - Brooke’s five essential AR puzzle pieces. 58:53 - Discussing individualized law firm metrics. 1:04:39 - Customizable dashboards for law firms.   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 Brooke Lively joyce.brafford@profitsolv.com brooke@cathcap.com https://cathcap.com/ https://www.profitsolv.com/ https://www.rocketmatter.com/  

I talked with an immigration attorney who executed a plan to grow her law firm from a solo practice. Episode Highlights 01:08 - Revamping an immigration law firm. 03:39 - Favorite cold-weather drinks. 06:06 - Transition from nonprofit to for-profit law. 07:52 - The influence of “the patriarchy” in career decisions. 10:33 - Challenges of constructing a work-life balance with a partner. 13:10 - The journey from solo practice to a larger firm. 14:59 - Importance of team and roles in firm expansion. 19:59 - Decision to rebrand and create a new website. 22:12 - Transitioning from lawyer to business owner. 25:41 - Selecting the right technology tools for law practice. 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 Ellen Sullivan ellen@cambridgeimmigrationlaw.com https://cambridgeimmigrationlaw.com/  

We explored the viability of contract lifecycle management software in the legal space, including AI features and integrations. Episode Highlights 18:00 - Expansion beyond legal teams. 24:00 - AI’s role in contract management. 30:00 - Automatic redlining feature. 36:00 - Importance of integration. 49:00 - Generative AI’s potential and limits. 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 http://cobblestonesoftware.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-riviello  

For the ninth episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we talk about all the business management instruction you missed in law - including how to use software to run a better law firm, alongside ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford. [SPONSORED BY TIMESOLV] Episode Highlights 10:41 - Challenges Lawyers Face with Money. 12:00 - Importance of Fee Schedules for Lawyers. 14:30 - Engagement Agreements as Client Relationships. 19:52 - Need for Passive Timekeeping. 27:40 - Technology Platforms for Law Firms. 31:43 - Effective Use of Software for Lawyers. 37:11 - Comprehensive Marketing Plans for Legal Practice. 40:36 - CRM’s Role in Legal Marketing. 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 joyce.brafford@profitsolv.com https://www.profitsolv.com/ https://www.timesolv.com/ 

I talked with an expert in the space about how to utilize and implement AI to use more effectively generate and manage law firm documents. Episode Highlights 10:55 - AI-related skills for lawyers. 13:30 - Importance of prompt building. 16:15 - Comparison to Lexis and Westlaw innovations. 19:45 - Necessity of AI usage policies in law firms. 24:05 - Security protocols for AI use in law firms. 28:00 - Client-driven demand for AI. 32:15 - AI’s potential impact on legal professionals’ workload and efficiency. 36:50 - Document management systems’ role in AI integration. 38:00 - Benefits of a metadata-enriched environment. 43:20 - Workflow automation for repetitive tasks. 46:00 - Positive outcomes from AI adoption in legal fields. 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 Jennifer Poon https://www.netdocuments.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-poon-4638392a/  

I spoke with legendary solo & small firm lawyer advocate Carolyn Elefant, about how solo practice has changed, how attorneys should be using AI & how ethics rules may be holding them back + the impact of women-owned law firms in the legal ecosystem. Episode Highlights 13:08 - Discussion on the complexities and training required for energy regulatory work. 14:11 - Evolution and challenges of running a solo practice in the energy sector. 19:32 - Reflection on how starting a firm provided control and flexibility, especially for women. 26:20 - Innovations brought by solo and small firm practices through technology. 28:10 - Elevated importance of entrepreneurial skills in legal practice. 30:45 - The impact of women-owned firms on the legal ecosystem and work culture. 35:00 - Advocacy for better models in law practice to support women in leadership roles. 39:46 - Legal tech revolution: Professionalization of solo and small firms through technology. 41:59 - Role of AI in enhancing legal work efficiency and managing tasks. 45:39 - Practical barriers preventing lawyers from adopting AI tools. 48:33 - Discussion on current bar rules around AI ethics and the limitations they impose. 53:10 - Future outlook: Increased handling of marginal cases and higher quality services through AI. 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 Carolyn Elefant https://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/ https://myshingle.com/ 

For the eighth episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we talk about how law firms can switch into new case management software, alongside ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford & Beyond Square One's Donna Brown. (It's not impossible!) [SPONSORED BY COSMOLEX] Episode Highlights 05:50 - Introducing cryptid corner: intriguing and fun. 07:45 - Donna’s pick: Oklahoma octopus legend. 13:10 - Jared’s clue for software trouble: frustration triggers. 13:52 - Reason for frustration: pricey, slow, ineffective software. 16:20 - Role of consultants in smooth transitions. 20:40 - Indicators for needing new software. 23:15 - Consulting specialists ease transitions. 25:39 - Importance of testing and transparency in software rollout. 31:30 - Unified firm involvement for better buy-in. 38:39 - Relevant software integrations matter.   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 Donna Brown joyce.brafford@profitsolv.com dbrown@beyondsquareone.com https://www.profitsolv.com/ https://www.cosmolex.com/ http://beyondsquareone.com/  

I talked with an expert in digital marketing about how recent and coming changes to Google Ads are being influenced by artificial intelligence. Episode Highlights 09:36 - Impact of AI on Google Ads. 14:17 - Introduction of Desiree Martinelli, Director of Marketing and Analytics, Esquire Interactive. 40:14 - Importance of Proper Conversion Tracking on Google Ads. 57:00 - Setting Up Effective Landing Pages for Higher Conversion Rates. 1:15:00 - Overview of Automated Campaigns and AI in Google Ads. 1:33:40 - Potential Ethical Violations with AI-Generated Ad Copies.   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 Desire’e Martinelli https://esquireinteractive.com/