

Reinventing Professionals
Ari Kaplan
The business of providing professional advice is changing. Today, anyone can go online and access a wealth of information about any topic, from legal and medical advice to financial planning and accounting suggestions. This blog is designed to offer ideas, guidance, and perspectives on how to effectively navigate a perpetually shifting professional landscape, with a unique focus on the legal industry and the technology that is driving its evolution.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 11min
Why AI Agents are Emerging as Legal Practice Support Tools
I spoke with James Ding, the Co-Founder and CEO of DraftWise, an AI contract and negotiation platform for transactional lawyers. We discussed the role of AI in transforming legal work, the integration of generative AI in law firms, how tools like DraftWise are changing the approach to contract drafting, and why AI agents are emerging as legal practice support tools.

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Nov 27, 2024 • 10min
Trends in Legal Technology Investing
Explore the fascinating world of legal technology investments, with insights into tracking trends in emerging markets like Brazil. Discover how transparency and accessible data are reshaping the landscape. Delve into the impact of AI on legal professions, discussing its potential to either replace or enhance existing roles. Consider the new skills required as technology evolves, paving the way for exciting positions related to AI oversight.

Nov 25, 2024 • 10min
Automating Law Firm Collections
Bill Bice delves into the intricacies of law firm collection processes and the pressing need for automation. Discover innovative ways finance teams can streamline collections during the hectic 'Collections Season.' The discussion highlights the transformative potential of generative AI in reshaping billing practices and enhancing workflow efficiency. Explore how technology can address the challenges of lengthy accounts receivable cycles, paving the way for more effective staffing and operations.

Nov 22, 2024 • 17min
*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 33
In this 33rd episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed the British Legal Technology Awards, Practical AI, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Nov 20, 2024 • 6min
The Strategic Value of Unique Corporate Gifts, Like Gourmet Cookies
I spoke with Dr. Silvia Hodges Silverstein, CEO Emerita of the Buying Legal Council and advisor to Last Crumb, a gourmet cookie company. We discussed her career journey from legal procurement to luxury branding, the strategic value of unique corporate gifts, like gourmet cookies, in fostering client relationships and loyalty for law firms, and advice for professionals considering a career shift.

Nov 19, 2024 • 22min
*Notebook LM* AI-Generated Discussion of Legal Operations at a Crossroads
I asked Notebook LM to read Legal Operations at a Crossroads, published in collaboration with iManage, LegalMation, and Neota Logic. This AI-generated discussion is the extraordinary result.

Nov 18, 2024 • 9min
Gifting in Professional Services to Strengthen Relationships
I spoke with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sendoso, a leading direct mail and gifting platform. We discussed how gifting in professional services strengthens relationships, the most popular use cases for legal professionals, and how gifting has evolved.

Nov 15, 2024 • 14min
Lessons Law Firms Can Learn from Legal Tech and Fintech Marketing
I spoke with Erin Harrison and Kenny Gary, co-founders of Limelight, a growth communications firm specializing in the legal and regulated sectors. We discussed the legal marketing trends that inspire their approach, lessons that law firms can learn from marketing strategies in legal tech and fintech, and priorities law firm leaders should consider in business development.

Nov 13, 2024 • 11min
Court Reporting and the Evolution of Legal Support
I spoke with Greg Hong, the Co-Founder and CEO of Steno, a tech-enabled provider of legal support and court reporting services. We discussed the industry trends driving the need for court reporting and litigation support, creating a competitive advantage in the current market, and the evolution of the legal support market.

Nov 11, 2024 • 15min
How E-Discovery Teams Can Optimize Project Management in a Generative AI Era
I spoke with Brad Harris, the Vice President of Solutions at Exterro, which provides e-discovery and data risk management solutions for legal teams. We discussed the key challenges legal teams face in their e-discovery workflows, the value of project management in optimizing these processes, and how the rise of generative AI is affecting the e-discovery landscape.