Legal Late Night

Massyl Mallem, CEO and co-founder of PatentPlus AI, shares his journey from chemical engineering to revolutionizing patent law with autonomous AI. He reveals how his AI system, AutoPat, excels at invalidating complex 'troll patents' and discusses the insightful '10-80-10 Rule' of AI, where humans strategize and AI handles the bulk work. Plus, Massyl tackles Connecticut trivia, proving his local knowledge in a light-hearted segment. Dive into the future of legal tech and discover the balance between human expertise and AI efficiency!

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia dives into the dark side of holiday cinema, explores the intersection of law and theater, and gets schooled on Broadway musicals.First, Jared presents his list of Weird Christmas Movie Characters, from Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo (South Park) and the Heat Miser (The Year Without a Santa Claus) to the deeply disturbing Flasher Gremlin and the "penis cancer in human form" insult from The Holdovers.Then, we are joined by the father-daughter duo Keith Shannon (Paralegal Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College) and Kara Shannon (NYC Actor). They discuss their own podcast, Fourth Row Center, and the unique challenges of their respective industries. Keith explains why paralegals might actually have more job security than lawyers in the age of AI, while Kara reveals why the acting community is fiercely anti-AI.Finally, stick around for the Counter Program where the Shannons take over! They grill Jared with Broadway Trivia, forcing him to guess which musicals are real (is Bat Boy: The Musical a thing?) and even tricking him into singing a show tune.Connect with Keith Shannon on LinkedIn.Learn more about Kara Shannon on Backstage.And subscribe to their podcast here.Take a very brief tour of Jared's favorite show tunes in this week's playlist!Subscribe on YouTube.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: Weird Christmas Characters (01:07) - The Underrated Thad Stone (The Family Stone) (03:04) - Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo (South Park) (04:17) - The Darkest Christmas Special (Black Mirror: White Christmas) (06:42) - The Flasher Gremlin (Gremlins) (08:31) - Klaus: The Best Animated Christmas Movie? (10:17) - Queer Icons: Heat Miser & Snow Miser (12:11) - In Defense of Home Alone 3 (13:04) - The Holdovers & Paul Giamatti's Best Insult (16:38) - Introducing Guests: Keith & Kara Shannon (18:14) - The Fourth Row Center Podcast (21:22) - Keith's Vaudeville Past (Jim Varney & Welcome Back Kotter) (28:37) - From Lawyer to Paralegal Instructor (32:17) - Why Paralegals Are Embracing AI (And Lawyers Aren't) (35:35) - Why Actors Hate AI: The "AI Actor" Controversy (37:55) - How Lawyers Should Work with Paralegals (Don't Be a Dick) (44:03) - Legal Ethics Lesson: Into the Woods & Moral Relativity (49:26) - Counter Program: The Shannons Take Over (50:42) - Jared Sings! (A Musical Inside His Brain) (53:07) - Broadway Trivia: What Qualifies as a "Broadway" Theater? (55:16) - The Actors' Equity Association (56:11) - The Book of Mormon vs. Titanique (59:09) - Patti LuPone's Famous Audience Meltdown (01:03:22) - Pop Stars Writing Musicals (Cyndi Lauper vs. Dolly Parton) (01:04:33) - Real or Fake Musical Plots? (Bat Boy vs. UFOs) (01:07:28) - Jared Finally Sings "There's No Business Like Show Business" (01:08:38) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia explores the dark storytelling of 1970s folk music, the cutting edge of AI legal research, and the ultimate battle of the "Steves."First, Jared debuts a new segment: Artist Profiles. He dives deep into the discography of Harry Chapin, the "Geoffrey Chaucer of 70s pop." Jared analyzes Chapin's "story songs" like Cat's in the Cradle and Taxi, and makes a case for why the 12-minute epic Sniper (about the 1966 UT Austin shooting) is his masterpiece.Then, we are joined by Steve Tover, CEO of LexSphere and AnyLaw. Steve breaks down the massive consolidation in the legal research market (Fastcase, vLex, Clio) and what it means for small firms. He discusses the rise of AI-enabled legal research, why current AI is the "worst we will ever see," and how new hallucination checkers are essential for lawyers. He also answers the burning question: Is AI a bubble?Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Too Many Steves." Jared forces Steve to choose between famous pairs of Steves, from Steve Jobs vs. Wozniak to Steve Martin vs. Stevie Nicks.Learn more about Steve Tover at Lexsphere.com.Get ready to cry into your with our latest Spotify Playlist!Subscribe on YouTube.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & New Segment: Artist Profiles (00:22) - Chapter 2 (01:06) - Harry Chapin: The "Lost" Legend of the 1970s (03:05) - Chapin's "Story Songs": Cat's in the Cradle & Taxi (07:09) - The Deep Cuts: WOLD, Sniper, and 30,000 Pounds of Bananas (13:52) - The Real Story Behind Sniper (Charles Whitman) (18:01) - Introducing Guest: Steve Tover (LexSphere & AnyLaw) (19:19) - What is LexSphere? (Data for AI Companies) (21:47) - Market Consolidation: vLex, Fastcase, and Clio (23:19) - AI Summaries, Holdings, and the "AI Shepardizer" (28:23) - Will AI Replace Associates? (The Hallucination Problem) (37:02) - The "Hallucination Checker": Validating AI Citations (39:41) - Will Consumers Use AI Instead of Lawyers? (42:08) - Is AI a Tech Bubble? (Valuations vs. Utility) (44:32) - Advice for Law Students: "Be the Early Adopter" (47:22) - Counter Program: "Too Many Steves" (49:27) - Steve Jobs vs. Steve Wozniak (49:53) - Steve Martin vs. Stevie Nicks (51:29) - Steve Irwin vs. Steve McQueen (52:38) - Steve Nash vs. Stevie Wonder (54:21) - Steve Carell vs. Steve Aoki (56:12) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

Welcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia tackles the necessary evil of meetings, the rise of the "social media legal influencer," and the burning questions everyone wants to know about their lawyer.First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm meetings. He argues that while everyone hates them, they are essential for managing teams. He breaks down the only three meetings your firm needs: the Daily Standup, the Case Review(modernized with software!), and the Metrics Meeting.Then, we are joined by Haitham Amin, Principal Attorney at Amin Law in San Francisco. Haitham shares his journey from a public defender representing unlicensed painters to building a thriving private practice in Family Law and Personal Injury. He discusses how he hired his first associate (profitably!), his aggressive use of AI to streamline tasks and remove emotion from communications, and his side hustle as a content creator who writes, directs, and produces his own viral legal skits.Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "People Also Also Ask." Jared quizzes Haitham on the weirdest Google search queries associated with his name and the legal profession, including the existence of the "Magic 5 Lawyers" and whether Kim Kardashian is actually an attorney.Learn more about Haitham Amin at Amin Law and check out his Youtube for some of his videos.Tune in to our latest Spotify Playlist!Subscribe on YouTube.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Meeting About Meetings (01:53) - The Daily Standup: 6 Minutes to Remove Bottlenecks (02:40) - The Case Review Meeting: Don't Look at Every Case! (03:29) - The Metrics Meeting: Aligning Firm & Personal Goals (06:56) - Introducing Guest: Haitham Amin (Amin Law) (08:34) - From Public Defender to Private Practice (Solano vs. Marin) (11:00) - Translating for Family at the Immigration Lawyer's Office (13:58) - The "Legal" Encounter with ICE (Why Haitham Avoided Immigration Law) (18:21) - Hiring the First Associate: Moving from "Vibes" to Profit (21:02) - Using AI to Remove Emotion from Angry Emails (26:09) - What is a "Social Media Legal Influencer"? (30:18) - The "Macy's Fraud" Skit: A True Story from the 80s (37:23) - Defining Success on Social Media (It's Not Just Views) (39:48) - Counter Program Intro: "People Also Ask" (41:40) - Do Lawyers Make $500,000 a Year? (The $10 Croissant) (43:41) - Who is the Greatest Lawyer of All Time? (Johnny Cochran vs. Lincoln) (45:58) - Who are the "Magic 5 Lawyers"? (Superhero Movie Pitch) (47:33) - Is Kim Kardashian a Lawyer? (The Baby Bar Explained) (51:10) - Is "Lawyer" a Stressful Job? (Soccer & Yoga) (55:43) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia covers everything from the cutting edge of AI to the absurdity of internet shopping.First, Jared dives into his monologue on the new wave of AI-enabled web browsers like ChatGPT's Atlas and Perplexity. He explores the massive potential for creating agents across your web-based work, but also warns lawyers about the serious data security risks of exposing client info in an "AI-enabled environment."Then, we are joined by Ruby Powers, founder of Powers Law Group and Powers Strategy Group. Ruby shares her incredible journey from starting a firm during the Great Recession to owning her own office building (which she calls her "Orchard"). She discusses the chaotic state of immigration law, her new focus on habeas corpus cases, and her strategies for law practice management, including her new book and the "Power Up Your Practice" podcast. She also gives a candid take on why law students and attorneys are still hesitant to adopt AI tools in their daily work.Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Just How Broke Am I?" Jared and Ruby play a game where they guess the prices of the internet's weirdest products, from a toothpick crossbow and a two-person mozzarella costume to a real-life diesel-powered battle robot.Learn more about Ruby Powers at Powers Law Group and Powers Strategy Group.Tune in to our latest Spotify Playlist!Subscribe on YouTube.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Rise of AI-Enabled Web Browsers (02:10) - The "Nesting Doll" of AI Agents in Your Browser (03:12) - The Data Security Risk: Exposing Client Info to AI (05:57) - Introducing Guest: Ruby Powers (Powers Law Group) (08:15) - The "Law Firm Orchard": Owning Your Own Office Building (09:42) - Ruby's Swag Game: Hand Sanitizers & Huge Books (12:09) - Conference Strategy: How to Choose Where to Go (15:13) - The Chaos of Modern Immigration Law (Habeas & Mandamus) (17:34) - "Living Off Caffeine and Hope": The Reality of Immigration Practice (20:36) - Why Ruby Started Powers Strategy Group (Books, Podcasts & Retreats) (23:42) - Why Jared Hates Retreats (But Ruby Loves Them) (26:39) - Are Law Students & Lawyers Actually Using AI? (31:22) - Counter Program Intro: "Just How Broke Am I?" (46:24) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

In this episode, we're going international (sort of) with a double feature from the Great White North.First, Jared delivers a fiery monologue on DC Bar Ethics Opinion 391. He breaks down why the Bar is finally cracking down on lawyers making deals with the government that limit their practice. Jared connects the dots to "Trump's dirty deals" and explains why attorneys need to stand up for the rule of law against fascism.Then, we are joined by Stuart Rudner, managing partner of Rudner Law, and Mark Robins, CEO of Lawyer Locate. They discuss:Why Canada is not the "51st State" when it comes to employment law.Mark's past life as a Private Investigator riding around doing surveillance at age 10.The origin story of Stuart's podcast, Fire Away (and why his daughter gets credit for his book title).Why lawyers need to stop obsessing over perfection and "just do it" when it comes to content.Mark's heated rant on why trying to measure exact ROI for legal social media is often a "scam".Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: Match Game Canada Edition. Jared quizzes Stuart and Mark on famous Canadians—from Bret "The Hitman" Hart to William Shatner—and their favorite NHL teams.Learn more about Stuart Rudner on his website or catch his podcast on YouTubeAnd connect with Mark Robins through LawyerLocate.ca or LegalTube.ca and his podcast.Tune in to our latest Spotify Playlist!Subscribe on YouTube.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: DC Bar Ethics Opinion 391 (03:06) - The "Dirty Deals": Conflicts of Interest & Government Lawyers (05:04) - Jared’s Take: Fascism, Democracy, and the Rule of Law (10:35) - Introducing the Canadians: Stuart Rudner & Mark Robins (13:58) - World Series Talk: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers (Mark is Salty) (17:22) - Stuart Rudner: Employment Law & L.A. Law Inspirations (21:04) - Mark Robins: Growing Up as a Private Investigator (24:18) - The Fire Away Podcast Origin Story (31:49) - Why Video is Essential for Podcasting (YouTube Stats) (36:47) - The "One Minute Tip" Strategy for Lawyers (40:50) - Mark’s Rant: Why Social Media ROI is a "Scam" (43:16) - Counter Program: Match Game Canada (Hockey Trivia) (47:22) - Bret "The Hitman" Hart & The Calgary Flames (50:53) - William Shatner & The Montreal Canadiens (55:29) - The Ottawa Senators & The "Melnick Curse" (58:44) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

First, Jared shares his monologue on Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. He breaks down why he's a "True Swifty," critiques the Jack Antonoff production, and presents his complete Top 12 Track Ranking—from his least favorite song about the Blake Lively drama to his #1 pick, the title track.Then, Daleele Alison, CEO of Rooks DM, joins the show. Daleele explains his company's goal ("to go far") and how they help law firms tackle pain points like onboarding and data collection by implementing AI and automation. He stresses his "process first, technology second" philosophy and gives a rundown of the Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate) that firms underutilize.Finally, Michelle Falanga, an Emmy-winning voiceover actress, shares her unique career path, which involved 23 years of improv and murder mystery shows. Michelle discusses her favorite niche projects (like narrating Drum Corps world championships), her thoughts on AI voice cloning, and the emotional "gut punch" of having clients replace her with AI.Learn more about Daleele and RooksDM.And follow Michelle's career on her website.Tune in to our latest Spotify Playlist!Subscribe on YouTube.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: Jared, The True Swifty (02:03) - Taylor Swift's Discography: Folklore to Reputation (18:54) - Introducing Guest: Daleele Alison, CEO of Rooks DM (19:34) - What Does "Rooks DM" Mean? (21:05) - Rooks DM's Service: AI & Automation for Law Firm Efficiency (23:26) - Advisory Services: Current State, Future State, and Virtual Work (24:57) - Philosophy: "Process First, Technology Second" (26:54) - Underutilized Microsoft Tools (28:55) - Deep Dive: The Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Automate, Apps) (30:17) - Copilot Use Cases: Work Data vs. Web Data (32:13) - Custom AI Agents for SOPs and New Hires (35:44) - Why Attorneys "Keep F***ing Up Their Technology" (36:24) - How to Find a Good Legal Tech Consultant (38:04) - Introducing Guest: Michelle Falanga, Emmy-Winning Voiceover Actress (39:44) - Michelle's Connection to Daleele Alison (40:25) - Michelle Shows Off Her Emmy (42:54) - The Path to Voiceover: Improv and Murder Mysteries (44:35) - Getting Voiceover Parts (Pay-to-Play Sites and Direct Marketing) (46:10) - Favorite Projects: Narrating Drum Corps Monologues (49:41) - The AI Problem: Voice Cloning and Emotional Delivery (53:05) - Michelle's Other Work: Children's Book Author (54:17) - Michelle's Podcast: Real Talk Tuesdays (56:44) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

Jared is joined by Jonathon Fishman, CEO & Co-founder of LeanLaw, to talk about law firm finances, retention, and defunct holidays.First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm retention strategies. He argues that the market is too tight to run your firm on "vibes" and offers seven tips to keep your best people, including the need for transparent incentives, financial clarity, and more frequent payouts. He also offers a strong argument for why lawyers love bullsh*t titles.Then, Jonathon Fishman discusses the founding of LeanLaw and its mission to help small firms be better businesses. He delves into his three major areas of focus: the power of LeanLaw's deep QuickBooks integration for compensation tracking, how to stop "revenue leakage" in your firm, and his strong take on trust accounting, which he argues should drive the universal adoption of evergreen retainers.Finally, stick around for our fun and utterly unhinged Counter Program segment, "Holidays on Holiday." Jonathon is quizzed on whether bizarre, defunct holidays—like the "Festival of the Whispering Wax" and "Old Clem's Night"—are real or fake.For more on Jonathon Fishman and LeanLaw, check out LeanLaw here.And tune into this week's Spotify playlist to keep the party going.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: How to Keep Your Best Employees (03:05) - Tip 1: Clear, Transparent Incentives (Hourly Tiers, Project Bonuses, etc.) (07:38) - Tip 2: Regular Incentives (Weekly/Monthly Payouts) (09:21) - Tip 3: Titles (And Why Lawyers Love Them) (11:01) - Tip 4: Professional Development (12:23) - Tip 5: Marketing Opportunities (14:04) - Tip 6: Financial Transparency (15:22) - Tip 7: Flexibility (Working in the Dining Room) (18:41) - Introducing Guest: Jonathon Fishman of LeanLaw (20:41) - The LeanLaw Founder Story: From Silicon Valley to Boise, Idaho (22:52) - The Joy of Helping Small Firms Be Better Businesses (26:28) - Why Law Firms Are "Unbelievably Slow to Adopt" Tech (27:40) - LeanLaw's Core Focus: Financial Workflows & QuickBooks Integration (29:43) - The Four Phases of Legal Tech (and the Rise of Niche Tools) (32:34) - Supercharging Reporting with QuickBooks Data (35:49) - Sophisticated Compensation Tracking (and the Black Box Problem) (38:11) - The Biggest Problem: Stopping Revenue Leakage (40:31) - Hourly Billing vs. Value-Based Pricing (The Hybrid Approach) (43:39) - Trust Accounting & The Power of Evergreen Retainers (46:21) - AI's Role in Law Firm Finance (50:57) - Are Lawyers Asking About AI Yet? (54:58) - Counter Program Intro: Holidays on Holiday (01:06:47) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

Welcome back, late nighters! Make sure the kids are asleep, because we're going hard this week.  Or kinda of micro-hard, specifically.  This week, Jared is joined by Ben Schorr, Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting, who spent nine years working at Microsoft.First, Jared shares his monologue on the seminal sci-fi anthology series, The Twilight Zone. He discusses creator Rod Serling's history as a WWII paratrooper and his commitment to addressing taboo subjects like fascism and war. Jared then lists his Top 10 Twilight Zone Episodes—from "Time Enough at Last" to "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"—without spoilers, of course!Then, Ben Schorr takes us deep into the world of Microsoft. He clarifies the confusing reality of Microsoft 365 Copilotlicensing and explains why lawyers are slow to ditch desktop apps. Ben shares his thoughts on the broader AI landscape, advising lawyers to be monogamous with their two or three best tools to avoid "tech paralysis". He also offers clear answers on the difference between OneDrive ("me files") and SharePoint ("we files").Finally, stick around for our Counter Program segment, "Ben Rates the 80s." Ben shares stories from his early career, including working for Alex Trebek, and then rates 80s staples like hair styles, movie soundtracks (hello, Top Gun!), his favorite movie (Real Genius!), and which defunct store he misses most.Be sure to connect to with Ben Schorr on LinkedIn.And learn more about Affinity Consulting.And don't think we're not giving you that sweet, sweet Spotify love this week.  Check out our playlist here.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Fifth Dimension of The Twilight Zone (02:25) - Rod Serling's WWII History & Fight Against Censorship (06:09) - Rules for Jared's Top 10 Twilight Zone Episodes (07:00) - Jared's Top 10 (12:15) - More Obscure Twilight Zone Selections (The Beholder, The Invaders) (15:34) - The Singular Power of Rod Serling’s Closing Narration (18:01) - Introducing Guest: Ben Schorr of Affinity Consulting (18:40) - Ben’s Career Path: From Law Firm Admin to Consulting to Microsoft (20:01) - Working for Alex Trebek (The Jeopardy! Story) (22:57) - The Move from Microsoft to Affinity Consulting (24:26) - Ben’s Role as Innovation Strategist & AI Beyond Copilot (25:33) - Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensing Explained (29:04) - The Broader AI Landscape: Why You Need Multiple Tools (31:02) - AI Research: Tuning vs. Data Sets (32:19) - Practice-Specific AI: Medical Chronologies (34:19) - Custom GPTs & The Daily News Briefing Use Case (35:53) - Notebook Tools (Copilot Notebooks & Google Notebook) (37:36) - Why Lawyers Still Use Desktop Apps (The Add-in Problem) (38:56) - Jared Hates Microsoft Teams: The Debate (42:11) - OneDrive vs. SharePoint Explained (45:30) - Counter Program Intro: "Ben Rates the 80s" (46:38) - Best 80s Hairstyle (47:45) - Favorite 80s Movie Soundtrack (49:41) - Favorite 80s Movie (52:05) - Favorite 80s Tech Device (54:23) - Favorite Defunct 80s Store (55:50) - Conclusion & Outro Click here to view the episode transcript.

Welcome to our first ever episode recorded LIVE in front of an audience! Host Jared Correia, on stage at Filevine's Lex Summit user conference, is joined by a massive panel from Filevine to discuss the future of legal tech and the genius of Jim Carrey.First, Jared shares his monologue on his worst-ever LinkedIn messages, naming and shaming spammers who used terrible emojis, asked for sex toy sales, and didn't even bother to read his title. He argues that his inbox is the "10th circle of hell."Then, Dr. Cain Elliott, Filevine's Chief Legal Futurist, joins us to discuss his "skunkworks" development team, the "too many outputs" problem with AI, and the strong suite of AI products they offer, including their proprietary Deposition AI. He also reveals the single most overlooked technology application for lawyers: Process Mining.Finally, we're joined by Erik Bermudez and Mary Lyon for a panel review of the classic 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. The panel debates who is "dumb" and who is "dumber," who the MVP is, the best one-liners, and the surprising amount of the movie that was filmed in Utah. Dr. Cain also shares an insane piece of Filevine history: the company's first office had a double toilet with no dividing wall.Watch the show on our YouTube channel.Thanks to those supporting this episode:Assembly Neos. Visit assemblysoftware.com to learn more and schedule your consultation today.Captain Compliance.  Visit captaincompliance.com to easily manage your company's privacy compliance.Attorney at Work. Head to Attorney at Work for your one really good idea each day.  Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.(00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Hellscape of the LinkedIn Inbox (04:11) - Naming and Shaming: Jared’s Worst LinkedIn Messages (08:56) - Introducing Guest: Dr. Cain Elliott, Chief Legal Futurist at Filevine (10:46) - What Does a "Chief Legal Futurist" Do? (11:55) - Lex Summit: The Annual User Conference (14:11) - Public Service: Hydration at Altitude (15:44) - Shouting Out Filevine's Integration Partners (17:17) - The Futurist Lounge & Legal-Only Networking (18:25) - Filevine's AI Strategy: The "Too Many Outputs" Problem (19:53) - The Power of Deposition AI (21:03) - Jared's Robot Law Firm Dream (and the Robot Trash Cans) (22:33) - The Most Overlooked Tech for Lawyers: Process Mining (23:56) - Counter Program Intro: Dumb and Dumber Panel (26:22) - Who is Dumb and Who is Dumber? (29:30) - Who is the MVP of the Movie? (32:59) - The Best One-Liner / Scene (35:41) - Filevine Lore: The Infamous Double Toilet (39:29) - Jim Carrey Ad-Libs & Fun Facts (42:41) - Favorite Jim Carrey Movie (43:57) - Final Fun Facts & Conclusion Click here to view the episode transcript.