The Kennedy-Mighell Report

Dr. Megan Ma, a Research Fellow and Associate Director at Stanford's CodeX, dives into the transformative impact of AI on legal practice and education. She discusses how technology enhances legal skills and the need for lawyers to adapt creatively. The conversation highlights the challenges of integrating AI tools and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Megan also reflects on evolving legal careers and the value of new educational methodologies. Tune in for insights on navigating the complexities of legal tech and practical wisdom for aspiring legal professionals.

Cat Moon, the Director of Innovation Design at Vanderbilt Law School, explores the intersection of generative AI and legal practice. She discusses the current shift in attorney attitudes towards technology and emphasizes the necessity for legal professionals to balance tech skills with human insight. With a focus on experimentation in her AI lab, Cat advocates for collaboration among law students and the importance of cultivating humble curiosity in navigating legal challenges. Tune in for practical tips and fresh perspectives on law’s evolving landscape!

Caitlin McCabe, a project manager at BARBRI Global, is passionate about leveraging technology in legal education. She discusses how modern tech is transforming bar exam preparation and the importance of upskilling in law. Caitlin highlights the challenges and benefits of collaboration in hybrid workspaces, and shares insights on AI’s role in personalized learning. With a fresh perspective on career adaptability and curiosity, she encourages legal professionals to embrace innovative tools for continuous growth.

Amy Conroy, Principal Data Scientist at Mishcon de Reya LLP and co-founder of Law School 2.0, shares her expertise in legal tech and data science. She emphasizes the importance of communicating the 'why' behind data integration in law. The discussion includes the transformative impact of generative AI, collaboration tools that revolutionize legal practices, and insights on problem-solving in the field. Finally, Amy offers career advice for law students, encouraging them to embrace curiosity and explore innovative paths in legal tech.

How can technology help self-represented litigants have better outcomes in our legal systems? Amanda Brown considers exactly that on a daily basis in her role at the Lagniappe Law Lab, a justice tech non-profit in Louisiana. Dennis and Tom talk with Amanda about her perspectives on the justice gap and legal technology and how tech adoption, collaboration, and promoting further tech growth can help improve access to justice for underserved populations. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #371A Segment: Fresh Voice Amanda BrownB Segment: Continue with Fresh Voice Amanda BrownParting Shots:Perplexity AIReadwiseGeminiHow Can Law Professors Effectively Teach AI Literacy to Law Students, by Dennis Kennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the trends of 'encrappification' as internet platforms deteriorate, leaving users with less value. Explore the manipulation of algorithms and excessive ads that plague online experiences. The discussion also covers the impact of venture capital on the legal tech industry and calls for more competition to combat monopolistic challenges. Lastly, weigh the pros and cons of general versus legal-specific AI tools while considering how technology can enhance creativity and hobbies.

Jackie Schafer is the innovative founder of Clearbrief, a cutting-edge AI-powered legal writing tool. In this engaging conversation, she shares her journey into the world of AI and its transformative potential in the legal field. Jackie discusses the challenges lawyers face in adapting to new technology and emphasizes effective communication to bridge the tech gap. She offers practical tips on integrating AI tools into legal practice, streamlining document drafting, and enhancing workflow, making her insights invaluable for both novice and experienced legal professionals.

Is there a need for the legal tech community together for more informal chats about the latest happenings in the industry? Dennis envisions chat sessions, group Zooms, unconferences, and more, but Tom isn’t so sure those types of get-togethers would be appealing to him. They hash out their thoughts on encouraging conversations and idea sharing in the legal tech community and which collaboration approaches might appeal to a wide range of people. Later, ChatGPT asks a question about whether the era of generative AI has really fully made it into the legal world, and the guys talk about its impacts, or lack thereof, in different aspects of the profession.  As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #369A Segment: Online Unconferences and Virtual Get-TogethersB Segment: ChatGPT asks us a questionParting Shots: Perplexity - https://www.perplexity.ai/  Claude 3.5 - https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet  ChatGPT 4O - https://chatgpt.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To gain a new perspective on technology from outside the US, Dennis and Tom welcome UK-based legal business consultant Jack Shepherd. Jack offers his thoughts on how European tech approaches may differ from that in US law firms and talks about competence, tech learning, collaboration, AI trends, and more. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Jack Shepherd is Principal Business Consultant at iManage, where he improves legal practices by focusing on client needs and motivations and finds realistic strategies to help users get the most out of legal services and legal technologies.Show Notes:Daniel Yim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwlyim/Rémy Bonnaffé - https://www.linkedin.com/in/remybonnaffe/Jenny Hotchin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyhotchin/Alistair Wye - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairwye/ The Peter Attia Drive PodcastZoom Virtual Backgrounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blogs were a colorful, dynamic part of the internet in their heyday, but how do they fit into our world today? Dennis and Tom take a hard look at the latest trends in legal blogs and whether this form of social media/information sharing is still successfully maintaining its corner of internetland. They discuss their own blogging habits, or lack thereof, and offer their thoughts on common trends in modern blogging. Later, ChatGPT asks the guys what the biggest issues in legal tech are today, and they both agree that mediocre tech education and training are the frontrunners. Lawyers need to keep up with technology trends, and robust learning is essential.As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #367A Segment: The Current State of Legal Blogging LexBlog Network: https://www.lexblog.com/browse-the-community-by-subject/ B Segment: ChatGPT asks us a questionParting Shots: TrueCaller partners with Microsoft to bring Truecaller Assistant:  https://community.truecaller.com/forums/topic/659-truecaller-partners-with-microsoft-to-bring-personal-voice-to-ai-assistant/ The unexpected pleasure of replacing an old backpack or bag with a new one: Osprey Comet Laptop Backpack - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZNT33HX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices