ABA Journal: Legal Rebels
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The ABA Journal Legal Rebels Podcast features men and women who are remaking the legal profession and highlights the pioneers who are changing the way law is practiced and setting the standards that will guide the profession in the future.
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Jun 16, 2021 • 29min
A new evidence management tool aims to help public defenders process video and audio
Two University of Chicago alums and technologists have developed a technology platform known as JusticeText, an AI-powered evidence management tool primarily geared toward public defenders.
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May 19, 2021 • 32min
New AI-powered legal writing tool aims to help lawyers craft winning briefs
A former assistant attorney general has created an AI-powered legal writing tool to help other lawyers craft case-winning briefs in an efficient manner.
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Apr 14, 2021 • 31min
How one firm is trying to convince technology clients to embrace subscription pricing
When two women discussed starting their own law firm two years ago, the experienced in-house lawyers agreed that they should take a subscription-pricing approach with clients.
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Mar 17, 2021 • 28min
Experienced cloud-based law firm thrives during COVID-19, firm co-founder says
“You make a lot more money when you come work for us than you do at a traditional firm,” says Kevin Broyles, a co-founder and managing partner of FisherBroyles.
Feb 10, 2021 • 27min
Virtual onboarding has provided some unexpected benefits, firm shareholder says
John Van Amsterdam says his law firm has prioritized frequent virtual contacts with new attorneys and staff, generating particularly good feedback from lateral hires.
Jan 13, 2021 • 30min
Law firms should not rush lateral hiring, due diligence expert says
Michael Ellenhorn, the founder and CEO of Decipher, says law firms would be wise not to quicken the hiring process too much.
Dec 16, 2020 • 32min
Deloitte is monitoring regulatory reforms but is focused on growing new practice
For now, Don Fancher says Deloitte is focused in the United States on growing the legal business services practice that it launched in July.
Nov 18, 2020 • 21min
Constant communication has been key amid COVID-19, law school dean says
L. Song Richardson, the dean at the University of California at Irvine School of Law, discusses with the ABA Journal's Lyle Moran how to making remote learning successful during a pandemic.
Oct 14, 2020 • 33min
Firms of the future: COVID-19 prompts more law firms to pursue real estate downsizing
In recent years, a growing number of law firms reduced their brick-and-mortar office space as a way to cut costs and also better meet the changing workplace needs of their attorneys. Sherry Cushman says the COVID-19 pandemic has further enhanced the desire of firms to shrink their real estate footprint.
Sep 16, 2020 • 24min
This Louisiana judge continues to innovate during the COVID-19 crisis
Judge Scott Schlegel talks about his initial tactics into delivering justice online and delve into how he and his court responded to COVID-19.
