Reinventing Professionals

I spoke with Daniela Semeco, the Founder of LegalType, a keyboard designed specifically for legal professionals. We discussed the benefits of an adaptable SMART keyboard to a lawyer, how the software behind LegalType integrates with existing legal tech tools to enhance productivity, and how innovation in legal tech is evolving.

I spoke with Elisa Silverglade, the Director of Intelligent Automation at Techromatic, which builds software robots to perform manual tasks for law firms. We discussed the benefits of robotic process automation in legal, skills legal professionals should develop to maintain the distinction between their tasks and those robots can perform, and the limits of robotic process automation.

In this 36th episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed reimagining legal in 2025, showcasing practical innovation, and executing strategic plans.

I spoke with Kara Peterson, the co-founder of descrybe.ai, a free legal research tool that uses AI to democratize access to the law. We discussed how descrybe.ai differs from similar tools, the challenges of using AI in legal, best practices for leveraging AI safely, and the legal problems AI can effectively support.

I spoke with Bruce Kuennen, the CEO of doeLEGAL, an enterprise legal management (ELM) software and e-discovery services provider recently acquired by Paris-based DiliTrust, which offers integrated solutions for corporate governance, secure data management, and legal operations. We discussed the benefits of the merger, the connection between ELM and corporate governance, and the future of the ELM market.

I spoke with Rick Hellers, the CEO of Scan Logic, the provider of BillSync and APSync, designed to simplify law firm finances. We discussed common law firm financial challenges, how law firm leaders are leveraging technology to address those challenges, and ways they are balancing their clients' interests in e-billing with their billing protocols.

I spoke with Suzanne Konstance, the Vice President and General Manager of Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.about the transformative trends shaping the legal industry, the 2024 Future Ready Lawyer Survey, the growing use of generative AI among legal teams, and expected legal technology investments in 2025.

Join a fascinating discussion on the importance of active learning in e-disclosure and its impact on legal document review. Discover how adaptive algorithms streamline classification and enhance negotiation outcomes. Learn about the pressing need for clear standards to foster trust in technology usage. Explore the future of legal practices as firms cautiously embrace advanced AI and implement best practices to boost efficiency. This conversation provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of legal technology.

The hosts reflect on the legal industry's progress over the past year and the small, impactful changes that can lead to bigger outcomes. They dive into the role of new technologies like Generative AI and how they're reshaping relationships between legal teams. Insights on personal wellness emphasize the importance of community post-pandemic. Habit formation is discussed, linking music and sports to personal growth, while gratitude and future aspirations are highlighted as essential for a positive atmosphere in the legal profession.

Industry leaders delve into the innovative services reshaping the legal sector, emphasizing the importance of technology and flexibility. They discuss AI-driven legal billing and smart deposition tools, showcasing how these innovations boost productivity. As they look ahead, the conversation shifts to the evolving skill set needed in the legal field, including customer engagement and technical expertise. The necessity of adapting to AI advancements and changing leadership dynamics is also highlighted, setting the stage for trends expected in 2025.