Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation Podcast

Lucas Moskowitz, General Counsel at Robinhood, discusses the company's mission to democratize finance, making investing accessible for all. He shares his journey from big law to the SEC, highlighting how diverse experiences shape perspectives. The conversation delves into the importance of data-driven regulation, balancing innovation with investor protection. They explore the potential of crypto and blockchain in enhancing financial markets and stress the need for investor education on these emerging technologies.

Matthew Veale is a European Patent Attorney and UPC Representative at PatSnap, where he discusses innovations in patent law. He reveals how PatSnap's AI transforms patent searches, making them faster and more efficient. Matthew explains AI's superiority in image analysis, enhancing the understanding of patent data. He also emphasizes AI's role in improving client communication during the patent examination process while ensuring human expertise remains vital in identifying inventive steps.

Bridget McCormack, AAA's head, and Colin Rule, ODR.com founder, discuss AAA's acquisition of ODR.com and the future of AI-powered arbitration. They explore the strategic partnership, AI's role in dispute resolution, and AAA's tech initiatives for efficient arbitration processes.

Dr. Heidi Gardner discusses the importance of collaboration in legal teams for better client outcomes, revenue growth, and risk reduction. She emphasizes the value of diverse teams in driving successful innovation and business results. Gardner's insights from 'Smarter Collaboration' highlight the need for cross-discipline cooperation and industry knowledge for effective client service.

Medex Chief Forensic Officer Brandon Epstein joins the Technically Legal Podcast to discuss the purpose built forensic tool for use in legal proceedings. The company counts legal professionals, law enforcement and journalists as its customers. Medex is used to examine digital video files to establish provenance, detect tampering and identify modifications. Users may also use Medex to identify the device type that created the video. As Brandon explains, the type of hardware used to create a digital video file leaves its own fingerprint. By examining the bits and bytes of a video file, Medex can discern whether a video file was created by, say, an iPhone, an Android based device, or even whether it was altered by posting on social media. Brandon got his start in law enforcement as a patrol officer and through that work, he became acutely aware of the importance of video evidence in helping to solve crimes. Fast forward a few years later and he met Medex’s CEO at a conference they hit it off and Brandon was asked to join Medex. Learn more about Brandon.

Haley Altman, founder of Doxly, discusses Litera's AI software Foundation Dragon on a legal tech podcast. The app uses law firm data to empower lawyers in contract negotiations by providing insights on opposing counsel's positions, industry standards for clauses, and access to firm precedents. Altman also shares advice for startups and her entrepreneurial journey from founding Doxly to her current role at Litera.

Entertainment lawyer Chris Edgar discusses his journey from big law to launching Filmtracts, a platform offering indie filmmakers affordable legal assistance. He talks about the limitations of generic contract templates, the development of a legal tech platform for tailored contracts, and the challenges of launching a tech company with VC investments.

Kamron Graham, Executive Director of the Commons Law Center, shares her inspiring journey from finance to championing affordable legal aid. She highlights the alarming statistic that 75% of civil litigants lack representation, particularly in family law and housing cases. The Center uses sliding scale fees and innovative outreach to bridge the justice gap for those who earn too much for legal aid but too little for private services. Kamron discusses the challenges and innovations in non-profit legal services, including the transformative role of technology in enhancing accessibility.

Zach Posner, Co-founder of The LegalTech Fund, shares insights on legal tech investing and successful start-ups. He discusses the Fund's focus on contracting processes and legal services accessibility. Posner stresses the importance of transparency, regular reporting, and iterative product development for entrepreneurs. He also highlights the significance of building a strong founder-investor relationship and evaluating key traits for startup success.

Michael Clark, VP at MasterCard, discusses data ownership in his upcoming book. He emphasizes consumer control, ethics, and bias in data usage. Clark calls for cooperation between regulators and tech industry for fair data management. AI's role in data management is highlighted for the future economy.