Copilot is your upcoming digital assistant in pretty much all the Microsoft applications you use day-to-day. So, what do you need to know about utilizing this technology in your legal practice? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Ben Schorr to discuss the many lawyer-specific Copilot possibilities, from meeting notes, to case summaries, email drafts, and more. They also discuss its current reliability, a privacy overview, and Ben’s top tips for getting the most out of Copilot in your Microsoft apps.Ben M. Schorr is a senior content designer at Microsoft.

Copilot is your upcoming digital assistant in pretty much all the Microsoft applications you use day-to-day. So, what do you need to know about utilizing this technology in your legal practice? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Ben Schorr to discuss the many lawyer-specific Copilot possibilities, from meeting notes, to case summaries, email drafts, and more. They also discuss its current reliability, a privacy overview, and Ben’s top tips for getting the most out of Copilot in your Microsoft apps.Ben M. Schorr is a senior content designer at Microsoft.

Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365!

Copyright law is buzzing with the rising possibilities of AI-related legal matters. Is this a major concern in our current era of blossoming AI technologies? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Vedia Jones-Richardson to get her expert opinion on a variety of legal questions arising from the “creative expressions” of generative AI. They review the current landscape of AI’s copyright connections, get explanations on what is and isn’t protected, and discuss notable cases that have explored the infringement and copyright implications of AI-created materials. Vedia Jones-Richardson is a Principal with Olive and Olive, PA, where she leads the trademark and copyright practice group.

Copyright law is buzzing with the rising possibilities of AI-related legal matters. Is this a major concern in our current era of blossoming AI technologies? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Vedia Jones-Richardson to get her expert opinion on a variety of legal questions arising from the “creative expressions” of generative AI. They review the current landscape of AI’s copyright connections, get explanations on what is and isn’t protected, and discuss notable cases that have explored the infringement and copyright implications of AI-created materials. Vedia Jones-Richardson is a Principal with Olive and Olive, PA, where she leads the trademark and copyright practice group.

Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable

Lately, AI developments have been top of mind for just about everybody—lawyers included. And with AI’s potential to solve all kinds of workflow problems and majorly improve access to justice, the excitement around it does have real merit. However, concerns about accuracy, security, and the current lack of regulation are just as pressing as the excitement surrounding the AI bandwagon. To address all these issues and more, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome John Simek to unpack the latest AI trends and their implications for lawyers. John W. Simek is vice president of the digital forensics, managed information technology and cybersecurity firm Sensei Enterprises.

Lately, AI developments have been top of mind for just about everybody—lawyers included. And with AI’s potential to solve all kinds of workflow problems and majorly improve access to justice, the excitement around it does have real merit. However, concerns about accuracy, security, and the current lack of regulation are just as pressing as the excitement surrounding the AI bandwagon. To address all these issues and more, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome John Simek to unpack the latest AI trends and their implications for lawyers. John W. Simek is vice president of the digital forensics, managed information technology and cybersecurity firm Sensei Enterprises.

Lawyers Are Hopping Aboard the AI Train – and It’s Gathering Speed

Pain points in your legal practice might just be easily solved with a little automation. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson chat with Greg Siskind about his firm’s leading-edge relationship with AI and automation technologies. Greg’s simple, straightforward insights help listeners understand the ethics of AI use in law and how to leverage it to improve your firm’s workflows and client experiences.Greg Siskind is a founder of Siskind Susser, a national immigration firm based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Pain points in your legal practice might just be easily solved with a little automation. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson chat with Greg Siskind about his firm’s leading-edge relationship with AI and automation technologies. Greg’s simple, straightforward insights help listeners understand the ethics of AI use in law and how to leverage it to improve your firm’s workflows and client experiences.Greg Siskind is a founder of Siskind Susser, a national immigration firm based in Memphis, Tennessee.

The AI Revolution in Law Practice: A Conversation with Attorney Greg Siskind

Turning a legal service into a product has already been proven to be both profitable for lawyers and a huge help in increasing access to justice. So, how do you join this new wave and productize your services? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Dorna Moini about strategies for creating a legal product for your target market, pricing recommendations for today’s clients, and future outlooks as legal products change the way we deliver services in the profession.Dorna Moini is the CEO and founder of Gavel, a no-code platform for building document automation and client-facing legal products.

Turning a legal service into a product has already been proven to be both profitable for lawyers and a huge help in increasing access to justice. So, how do you join this new wave and productize your services? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Dorna Moini about strategies for creating a legal product for your target market, pricing recommendations for today’s clients, and future outlooks as legal products change the way we deliver services in the profession.Dorna Moini is the CEO and founder of <a href="http://www.gavel.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavel</a>, a no-code platform for building document automation and client-facing legal products.

Legal Service Productization for Lawyers

Is ChatGPT ready to pass the bar? Maybe not quite, but it’s learning rapidly and might just become a tool lawyers use on a daily basis in the future. Sharon and Jim are joined by Julie Bays to find out ChatGPT’s current capabilities in answering questions about legal practice and the law. Listen in to find out what ChatGPT has to say about access to justice, legal ethics, growing your law firm, and more.Julie A. Bays is the practice management advisor of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Is ChatGPT ready to pass the bar? Maybe not quite, but it’s learning rapidly and might just become a tool lawyers use on a daily basis in the future. Sharon and Jim are joined by Julie Bays to find out ChatGPT’s current capabilities in answering questions about legal practice and the law. Listen in to find out what ChatGPT has to say about access to justice, legal ethics, growing your law firm, and more.Julie A. Bays is the practice management advisor of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

An Interview with ChatGPT on the Future of Law Practice

Office 365 is so very helpful in so many ways, but most of us are really underutilizing its capabilities. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Danielle DavisRoe about ten simple tips for getting more out of your Office 365 experience. Check out Danielle’s LinkedIn post, The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers, for insights that will save you time and boost your productivity.Danielle DavisRoe is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group.

Office 365 is so very helpful in so many ways, but most of us are really underutilizing its capabilities. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Danielle DavisRoe about ten simple tips for getting more out of your Office 365 experience. Check out Danielle’s LinkedIn post, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-most-popular-office-365-tips-lawyers-danielle-davisroe/?trackingId=0XojQhEXSfyO8N8KiBQ7aA%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers</a>, for insights that will save you time and boost your productivity.Danielle DavisRoe is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group.

The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers

TECHSHOW 2023 is right around the corner! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with co-chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis about the offerings at the upcoming conference. This year, the conference will be an entirely in-person event, so don’t miss the return of Taste of TECHSHOW, crowd favorite Start-Up Alley, the new Visionaries of Legal Tech panel discussion, and much more. Find out more and register (and snag the early bird discount before January 18th!) at: techshow.com.Jeannine Lambert is the executive director of Centers &amp; Programming at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law.Gyi Tsakalakis is a former lawyer and the founder of AttorneySync, an online legal marketing agency, to help lawyers be where their clients are looking.

TECHSHOW 2023 is right around the corner! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with co-chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis about the offerings at the upcoming conference. This year, the conference will be an entirely in-person event, so don’t miss the return of Taste of TECHSHOW, crowd favorite Start-Up Alley, the new Visionaries of Legal Tech panel discussion, and much more. Find out more and register (and snag the early bird discount before January 18th!) at: <a href="https://www.techshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">techshow.com</a>.Jeannine Lambert is the executive director of Centers &amp; Programming at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law.Gyi Tsakalakis is a former lawyer and the founder of AttorneySync, an online legal marketing agency, to help lawyers be where their clients are looking.

ABA TECHSHOW 2023: An Interview with Co-Chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis

Your favorite nerdy-lawyer wishlist is back yet again! Tune in for Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson’s top picks for the gift-giving season. Happy Holidays!Tech Toys 2022: FlexiSpot EN1 Standing Desk Pixel, World’s First Lego-compatible Mechanical Keyboard Apple AirTag Raptic Link + Lock for AirTag Slide | Portabl Technics EAH-A800 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones  SanDisk 64GB iXpand Flash Drive Luxe Anker PowerConf S330 USB Speakerphone Conference Speaker Microphone LED Rechargeable Book Light for Glasses Solar Power Bank Ember Mug 2  GoPro HERO10 Black Timbuk2 Closer Laptop Briefcase Pocketalk Classic Language Translator Device  Bird Buddy with Solar Roof UBeesize 67'' Phone Tripod Stand &amp; Selfie Stick Tripod TEAMOR Full-Body Shiatsu Massage Chair Nemo Personal Submarine Unitree Go1 MoonBikes

Your favorite nerdy-lawyer wishlist is back yet again! Tune in for Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson’s top picks for the gift-giving season. Happy Holidays!Tech Toys 2022:<ul> <li><a href="https://www.flexispot.com/electric-height-adjustable-desk-en1-48?value=cbr4830ms-en1w_v2&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwteOaBhDuARIsADBqRejhacRZdF8DOrxMSE_HBOWnkImWZwD3LW6xnObPp4_gOpYPMG53kR4aAkvBEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexiSpot EN1 Standing Desk</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melgeek.com/pages/melgeekpixel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixel, World’s First Lego-compatible Mechanical Keyboard</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-AirTag-4-Pack/408992127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple AirTag</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Raptic-Link-Lock/447514465?athbdg=L1400" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raptic Link + Lock for AirTag</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.portabl.com/products/slide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slide | Portabl</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/technics-eah-a800-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones/-/A-86095190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Technics EAH-A800 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JCX12SK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SanDisk 64GB iXpand Flash Drive Luxe</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Anker-PowerConf-S330-USB-Speakerphone-Conference-Speaker-Microphone-for-Home-Office/489862765" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anker PowerConf S330 USB Speakerphone Conference Speaker Microphone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014K05KAA?tag=genius-landing-us-20&amp;geniuslink=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LED Rechargeable Book Light for Glasses</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Power-Charger-Flashlight-Splashproof/dp/B07FDXDB3W/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=DkoXG&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&amp;pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&amp;pf_rd_r=9R00DMM85CM7Y3FHJ47X&amp;pd_rd_wg=dFkvD&amp;pd_rd_r=6ac9fcdf-1c38-4bcb-a2a7-360a4a1a47fc&amp;ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi&amp;th=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solar Power Bank</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/ember-mug-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ember Mug 2 </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO10-Black-Waterproof-Stabilization/dp/B09QD75B95/ref=sr_1_3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoPro HERO10 Black</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.timbuk2.com/products/1810-closer-laptop-briefcase" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timbuk2 Closer Laptop Briefcase</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pocketalk-Classic-Language-Translator-Device/dp/B0979RWN4K/ref=sr_1_201_sspa?crid=3D1LWV5XQUYWY&amp;keywords=high%2Btech%2Bgadgets&amp;qid=1665167054&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjczIiwicXNhIjoiNy41MyIsInFzcCI6IjYuMDMifQ%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=high%2Btech%2Caps%2C83&amp;sr=8-201-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&amp;th=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocketalk Classic Language Translator Device </a></li> <li><a href="https://mybirdbuddy.com/collections/frontpage/products/bird-buddy-with-solar-roof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird Buddy with Solar Roof</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6KM95D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UBeesize 67'' Phone Tripod Stand &amp; Selfie Stick Tripod</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/TEAMOR-Full-Body-Shiatsu-Massage-Chair/dp/B0B4K7XSPM/ref=sr_1_170_sspa?crid=10WQYFMVA61YV&amp;keywords=expensive+stuff&amp;nav_sdd=aps&amp;qid=1666810852&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjgwIiwicXNhIjoiNy4xOSIsInFzcCI6IjYuMzEifQ%3D%3D&amp;refinements=p_36%3A2661616011&amp;rnid=2661611011&amp;s=apparel&amp;sprefix=expens&amp;sr=1-170-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEAMOR Full-Body Shiatsu Massage Chair</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-personal-submarine-yacht-nemo-8-hours-underwater-2022-9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nemo Personal Submarine</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.unitree.com/products/unitreeyushutechnologydog-artificial-intelligence-companion-bionic-companion-intelligent-robot-go1-quadruped-robot-dog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unitree Go1</a></li> <li><a href="https://moonbikes.com/en-US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MoonBikes</a></li></ul>

‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2022

Shawn Holahan knows how disasters can affect your practice first hand. Experiencing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, she learned that when a disaster happens, confusion reigns, but having a disaster plan in place can help your law firm survive. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson get Shawn Holahan’s top tips for disaster planning in legal practice. Shawn emphasizes the importance of keeping your plan simple and explains “No Tech” Binders and the pre-disaster steps all lawyers should take.

Shawn Holahan knows how disasters can affect your practice first hand. Experiencing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, she learned that when a disaster happens, confusion reigns, but having a disaster plan in place can help your law firm survive. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson get Shawn Holahan’s top tips for disaster planning in legal practice. Shawn emphasizes the importance of keeping your plan simple and explains “No Tech” Binders and the pre-disaster steps all lawyers should take.

Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes

The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast hosted by Sharon Nelson, president of Sensei Enterprises, and Jim Calloway, Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program. Each month, Nelson and Calloway invite noted legal technologists, authors, and lecturers to address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.

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There are many exciting new Apple products available now or launching in the near future. Many lawyers love to use Apple products in their practice and personal lives and are often eager to learn about the newest change in the technology or services. The iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iOS 8 were released in September 2014, Apple Pay launches in October 2014, and the Apple Watch is set to be released in the spring of 2015. If attorneys want to know about what's new, there is one lawyer who is an expert on all Apple products: Jeff Richardson. On this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview attorney and iPhone J.D. blog writer Jeff Richardson about the new Apple products and services, what he recommends for lawyers, and predictions for the future of technology. Richardson starts by describing the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, differences from previous iPhones, and size and storage recommendations for lawyers using a smartphone in their practice. He gives some suggestions for essential accessories including a case, external battery, additional cables, and bluetooth headphones. Richardson then describes new iOS 8 features such as predictive text and interactive notifications, how the Apple Watch will change the future of wearable technology, and what Apple Pay means for consumers and vendors. Although Apple is always coming out with new products, it is a particularly exciting time for lawyers and technology. Jeff Richardson is a partner in the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese LLP. His practice focuses on defending companies sued in class actions and complex litigation, as well as appellate litigation. Richardson publishes iPhone J.D., the oldest and most comprehensive website for attorneys who use iPhones and iPads. Special thanks to our sponsor, ServeNow.

There are many exciting new Apple products available now or launching in the near future. Many lawyers love to use Apple products in their practice and personal lives and are often eager to learn about the newest change in the technology or services. The iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iOS 8 were released in September 2014, Apple Pay launches in October 2014, and the Apple Watch is set to be released in the spring of 2015. If attorneys want to know about what's new, there is one lawyer who is an expert on all Apple products: Jeff Richardson. On this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview attorney and iPhone J.D. blog writer Jeff Richardson about the new Apple products and services, what he recommends for lawyers, and predictions for the future of technology. Richardson starts by describing the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, differences from previous iPhones, and size and storage recommendations for lawyers using a smartphone in their practice. He gives some suggestions for essential accessories including a case, external battery, additional cables, and bluetooth headphones. Richardson then describes new iOS 8 features such as predictive text and interactive notifications, how the Apple Watch will change the future of wearable technology, and what Apple Pay means for consumers and vendors. Although Apple is always coming out with new products, it is a particularly exciting time for lawyers and technology. Jeff Richardson is a partner in the New Orleans office of Adams and Reese LLP. His practice focuses on defending companies sued in class actions and complex litigation, as well as appellate litigation. Richardson publishes iPhone J.D., the oldest and most comprehensive website for attorneys who use iPhones and iPads. Special thanks to our sponsor, ServeNow.

Lawyers Love New Apple Products: iPhone 6, Apple Pay, and Apple Watch

Evernote

As a lawyer, managing research, marketing, and even organizing your thoughts can potentially result in chaos. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Heidi Alexander about Evernote and how it can help lawyers stay organized. They discuss what Evernote is, what sets it apart from other note-taking programs, and examples of how lawyers are currently using it in their own practices. Heidi Alexander, is the director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program (MassLOMAP). Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, Scorpion, Answer1, and Clio.

As a lawyer, managing research, marketing, and even organizing your thoughts can potentially result in chaos. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Heidi Alexander about Evernote and how it can help lawyers stay organized. They discuss what Evernote is, what sets it apart from other note-taking programs, and examples of how lawyers are currently using it in their own practices. Heidi Alexander, is the director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program (MassLOMAP). Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>, <a href="http://info.scorpion.co/online-reviews-podcast?redirect_referrer=http%3a%2f%2flegaltalknetwork.com%2fpodcasts%2fdigital-edge%2f2016%2f01%2faba-techshow-2016-interview-chair-steve-best%2f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scorpion</a>, <a href="https://www.answer1.com/?utm_source=LegalTalk&amp;utm_medium=profile&amp;utm_campaign=sponsor_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Answer1</a>, and <a href="https://www.clio.com/?utm_campaign=Clio_Podcast&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_source=legaltalknetwork&amp;utm_content=the_digital_edge&amp;utm_term=mar_22_2017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clio</a>.

Evernote for Lawyers: Manage Your Research, Marketing, and Process

Many attorneys now use PowerPoint in trial to preview, highlight, and sum up the evidence for their arguments and organize their presentations. Effective PowerPoints garner the attention of court personnel and jury members and enhance their overall presentation. However, ineffective PowerPoints can be confusing, difficult to read, or distract the audience from the presentation's overall objective. Attorney and legal technology consultant Paul Unger argues that only with the proper skills and learning can a lawyer create an informative and engaging PowerPoint presentation that will be a useful tool in the courtroom. In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview Unger about the best practices in using PowerPoint in the courtroom. Unger emphasizes simplicity, professionalism, and making PowerPoint a tool that reinforces the content rather than providing it. According to research Unger has done, audiences who are distracted by bullet points and excess text are unlikely to remember much of the slide's content or even the presenting lawyer's main point. He recommends that the PowerPoint slides provide only headlines and pictures that are held together by the attorney's narrative. Unger's experience in PowerPoint and legal technology comes from being an attorney and founding principal of Affinity Consulting Group, a nationwide consulting company providing legal technology consulting, continuing legal education, and training. He specializes in trial presentation and litigation technology, document and case management, and paperless office strategies. To learn more, pick up a copy of his book, PowerPoint in One Hour for Lawyers, at the ABA bookstore. Special thanks to our sponsor, ServeNow.

Many attorneys now use PowerPoint in trial to preview, highlight, and sum up the evidence for their arguments and organize their presentations. Effective PowerPoints garner the attention of court personnel and jury members and enhance their overall presentation. However, ineffective PowerPoints can be confusing, difficult to read, or distract the audience from the presentation's overall objective. Attorney and legal technology consultant Paul Unger argues that only with the proper skills and learning can a lawyer create an informative and engaging PowerPoint presentation that will be a useful tool in the courtroom. In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview Unger about the best practices in using PowerPoint in the courtroom. Unger emphasizes simplicity, professionalism, and making PowerPoint a tool that reinforces the content rather than providing it. According to research Unger has done, audiences who are distracted by bullet points and excess text are unlikely to remember much of the slide's content or even the presenting lawyer's main point. He recommends that the PowerPoint slides provide only headlines and pictures that are held together by the attorney's narrative. Unger's experience in PowerPoint and legal technology comes from being an attorney and founding principal of Affinity Consulting Group, a nationwide consulting company providing legal technology consulting, continuing legal education, and training. He specializes in trial presentation and litigation technology, document and case management, and paperless office strategies. To learn more, pick up a copy of his book, PowerPoint in One Hour for Lawyers, at the ABA bookstore. Special thanks to our sponsor, ServeNow.

Tips and Tricks for Lawyers Using PowerPoint in Trial Presentations

In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview technologist and Microsoft expert Ben Schorr about the price, benefits, and downfalls of Windows 10 and what lawyers specifically need to know. Topics Include:  What happened to Windows 9 The start menu and live tiles on desktops without touch screens Microsoft Edge versus Internet Explorer The quality of Cortana Rumors of peer-to-peer networks and bandwidth use New and existing hardware and software compatibility Whether lawyers should download the operating system and when How much Windows 10 costs?

In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview technologist and Microsoft expert Ben Schorr about the price, benefits, and downfalls of Windows 10 and what lawyers specifically need to know. Topics Include: <ul> <li>What happened to Windows 9</li> <li>The start menu and live tiles on desktops without touch screens</li> <li>Microsoft Edge versus Internet Explorer</li> <li>The quality of Cortana</li> <li>Rumors of peer-to-peer networks and bandwidth use</li> <li>New and existing hardware and software compatibility</li> <li>Whether lawyers should download the operating system and when</li> <li>How much Windows 10 costs?</li></ul>

Windows 10: What Lawyers Need to Know

The ABA TECHSHOW is an annual legal technology conference in Chicago, sponsored by the Law Practice Division of the ABA. The goal of the conference is to educate lawyers, legal professionals, and law firm employees on using technology in their practice. The 2015 conference will be held April 16th through the 18th, and will feature many new and recurring educational topics that are trending in legal technology. Want to find out if this conference will benefit your practice? In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview the Chair of the ABA TECHSHOW Board, Brett Burney, about the 2015 conference, what attendees can expect, and why attendance is useful to almost anyone working in the legal field. The people who should attend, Burney says, are solo and small firm lawyers, government lawyers, members of corporate legal departments, and big firm lawyers. Additionally, law firm employees such as paralegals, legal assistants, CIOs, IT professionals, law firm administrators, office administrators, litigation support professionals, and many others will benefit from the educational value of the ABA TECHSHOW. He talks about this year's legal technology topics such as cloud computing, a paperless office, digital security, and many others, and how the board selects speakers of quality and relevance. Burney discusses how having vendors and exhibitors at the conference can help users, why a legal professional should attend for the first time, and what's new and cool for the 2015 conference. The ABA TECHSHOW comes highly recommended by past attendees for legal professionals at any level of tech experience, from novice to expert. Brett Burney is the Chair of this year's ABA TECHSHOW Board and is also the Principal of Burney Consultants LLC. He focuses the bulk of his time consulting on e-discovery and litigation support topics. He also works with lawyers who want to integrate Macs, iPhones, and iPads into their practice. Burney is a frequent contributor to Legal Technology News and speaks around the country on litigation support, e-discovery, Mac and iOS-related topics.

The ABA TECHSHOW is an annual legal technology conference in Chicago, sponsored by the Law Practice Division of the ABA. The goal of the conference is to educate lawyers, legal professionals, and law firm employees on using technology in their practice. The 2015 conference will be held April 16th through the 18th, and will feature many new and recurring educational topics that are trending in legal technology. Want to find out if this conference will benefit your practice? In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview the Chair of the ABA TECHSHOW Board, Brett Burney, about the 2015 conference, what attendees can expect, and why attendance is useful to almost anyone working in the legal field. The people who should attend, Burney says, are solo and small firm lawyers, government lawyers, members of corporate legal departments, and big firm lawyers. Additionally, law firm employees such as paralegals, legal assistants, CIOs, IT professionals, law firm administrators, office administrators, litigation support professionals, and many others will benefit from the educational value of the ABA TECHSHOW. He talks about this year's legal technology topics such as cloud computing, a paperless office, digital security, and many others, and how the board selects speakers of quality and relevance. Burney discusses how having vendors and exhibitors at the conference can help users, why a legal professional should attend for the first time, and what's new and cool for the 2015 conference. The ABA TECHSHOW comes highly recommended by past attendees for legal professionals at any level of tech experience, from novice to expert. Brett Burney is the Chair of this year's ABA TECHSHOW Board and is also the Principal of Burney Consultants LLC. He focuses the bulk of his time consulting on e-discovery and litigation support topics. He also works with lawyers who want to integrate Macs, iPhones, and iPads into their practice. Burney is a frequent contributor to Legal Technology News and speaks around the country on litigation support, e-discovery, Mac and iOS-related topics.

ABA TECHSHOW 2015: Don’t Miss It!

Katy Goshtasbi shares strategies for clearly defining your values in order to effectively grow your brand.

What Lawyers Need to Know to Succeed in the Marketplace

68-73% of lawyers use iPhones and those aren’t the only Apple products pervading the legal industry. The use of iPads for law has also become more and more common. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Brett Burney about the latest Apple products and how they can serve lawyers. From face ID to the benefits of iOS 11, they share which Apple tools will save lawyers time and effort in their business. They also discuss the top apps that attorneys who use Apple products should download. Check out links to those apps below. Brett Burney is Principal of Burney Consultants LLC and is active in the Mac-using lawyer community, working with lawyers who want to integrate Macs, iPhones, and iPads into their practice. Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, Scorpion, Answer1, and Clio.

68-73% of lawyers use iPhones and those aren’t the only Apple products pervading the legal industry. The use of iPads for law has also become more and more common. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Brett Burney about the latest Apple products and how they can serve lawyers. From face ID to the benefits of iOS 11, they share which Apple tools will save lawyers time and effort in their business. They also discuss the top apps that attorneys who use Apple products should download. Check out links to those apps below. Brett Burney is Principal of Burney Consultants LLC and is active in the Mac-using lawyer community, working with lawyers who want to integrate Macs, iPhones, and iPads into their practice. Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>, <a href="http://info.scorpion.co/online-reviews-podcast?redirect_referrer=http%3a%2f%2flegaltalknetwork.com%2fpodcasts%2fdigital-edge%2f2016%2f01%2faba-techshow-2016-interview-chair-steve-best%2f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scorpion</a>, <a href="https://www.answer1.com/?utm_source=LegalTalk&amp;utm_medium=profile&amp;utm_campaign=sponsor_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Answer1</a>, and <a href="https://www.clio.com/?utm_campaign=Clio_Podcast&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_source=legaltalknetwork&amp;utm_content=the_digital_edge&amp;utm_term=mar_22_2017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clio</a>.

The Apple Product Cheat Sheet for Lawyers

In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview Judy Perry Martinez, chair of the ABA Presidential Commission on the Future of Legal Services. Martinez discusses specific actions the commission is taking to find solutions, including grassroots meetings across the country, a national summit, public hearings, and lawyer education. She explains how discussions with lawyers, judges, technology innovators, law students, academics, and law librarians bring awareness to issues in the changing legal landscape and encourages solution ideas. These changes present challenges and opportunities for lawyers today, but those who do not jump on board will likely be left behind.

In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview Judy Perry Martinez, chair of the ABA Presidential Commission on the Future of Legal Services. Martinez discusses specific actions the commission is taking to find solutions, including grassroots meetings across the country, a national summit, public hearings, and lawyer education. She explains how discussions with lawyers, judges, technology innovators, law students, academics, and law librarians bring awareness to issues in the changing legal landscape and encourages solution ideas. These changes present challenges and opportunities for lawyers today, but those who do not jump on board will likely be left behind.

The ABA Commission on the Future of Legal Services

Over the past 100 years technology has made enormous leaps toward improving the ease of everyday living for the average citizen. This progress has also been reflected in the legal profession as tech becomes more integrated into the working lives of lawyers. However, in what ways has technology improved the profession and how can technological advancements aid us in the future? In this special centennial episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway sit down with ABA President-Elect Linda Klein to reflect on how technology has improved the practice of law throughout their careers. The hosts open by taking some time to reflect on the last 100 episodes of the podcast and Linda shares her memory of having the Digital Edge be the very first podcast she ever listened to. She then muses over being introduced to technology early in her career and how tech started to influence and improve the way she practiced law. Within these reflections, Linda provides some insight into why she thinks it is important for lawyers to give back to their communities and tips on how tech can help fit everything into one’s busy life. The group then focuses on ABA initiatives centered around positively influencing the rapid change happening in the legal profession spurred by globalization and technology. Linda then looks toward the future and discusses goals that she has for her presidency relating specifically to technology and the practice of law. Linda A. Klein is president-elect of the American Bar Association.  She is also a senior managing shareholder at Baker Donelson, recently completing a 6 year term on the Firm's Board of Directors. Her practice includes most types of business dispute resolution, including contract law, employment law and professional liability.     Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, CloudMask, and  Scorpion.

Over the past 100 years technology has made enormous leaps toward improving the ease of everyday living for the average citizen. This progress has also been reflected in the legal profession as tech becomes more integrated into the working lives of lawyers. However, in what ways has technology improved the profession and how can technological advancements aid us in the future? In this special centennial episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway sit down with ABA President-Elect Linda Klein to reflect on how technology has improved the practice of law throughout their careers. The hosts open by taking some time to reflect on the last 100 episodes of the podcast and Linda shares her memory of having the Digital Edge be the very first podcast she ever listened to. She then muses over being introduced to technology early in her career and how tech started to influence and improve the way she practiced law. Within these reflections, Linda provides some insight into why she thinks it is important for lawyers to give back to their communities and tips on how tech can help fit everything into one’s busy life. The group then focuses on ABA initiatives centered around positively influencing the rapid change happening in the legal profession spurred by globalization and technology. Linda then looks toward the future and discusses goals that she has for her presidency relating specifically to technology and the practice of law. Linda A. Klein is president-elect of the American Bar Association.  She is also a senior managing shareholder at Baker Donelson, recently completing a 6 year term on the Firm's Board of Directors. Her practice includes most types of business dispute resolution, including contract law, employment law and professional liability.   Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>, <a href="http://www.cloudmask.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CloudMask</a>, and <a href="http://info.scorpion.co/online-reviews-podcast?redirect_referrer=http%3a%2f%2flegaltalknetwork.com%2fpodcasts%2fdigital-edge%2f2016%2f01%2faba-techshow-2016-interview-chair-steve-best%2f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scorpion</a>.

How Technology Has, and Will, Impact the Practice of Law

Brooke Moore discusses the benefits of moving to a virtual law practice and shares useful tactics for setting up a web-based firm.

Building a Cutting Edge Virtual Law Firm

And we’re back with another year of gift ideas for the tech savvy lawyer. Whether you are looking for a Star Wars drone for… ahem… your children, a computer or printer that you can fit in your pocket, or a whiskey glass to bring to Mars, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway have the inside tip. Tune in to this episode of The Digital Edge for another year of tech toys for your friends, your family, or yourself. Special thanks to our sponsor, ServeNow. Products Mentioned: The New Apple TV: More memory, new interface, search with Siri, and since our fingers are tired of clicking, now with swipe! The Surface Pro 4: Lighter than ever (1.69lbs) and 9 hours of battery Intel Compute Stick: A fully functioning computer in a small stick Microsoft Surface Book: High performance laptop Polaroid Zip Mobile Printer: Instant photo printer that fits in your pocket .law: A domain only available to qualified lawyers FurniQi Wireless Charging Bamboo Side Table: Bamboo side table with two charging pucks in the bottom Amazon Echo: Alexa is always listening and can play music, answer questions, and control smart devices. Next stop, smart houses? Swarovski USB Stainless Steel Bracelet: For the lady lawyer in your life (depending on which lady lawyer is in your life) Roku 4K Video Streamer: 2500+ channels on demand and, more importantly, a lost remote finder Ring Zero: The world’s smallest input device Bosch eBike: Electronic motor assisted biking Panono: 360 degree panoramic photography ball (camera) Mycestro wearable mouse: Ergonomic and controlled with natural gestures AKGQ701 Headphones: “The Holy Grail of Headphones” Zero Gravity Whiskey Glass: To avoid spilling your whiskey once space travel becomes a thing Steakchamp Thermometer: Cook your steak the way you like it every time Star Wars Speros BB8: The Star Wars drone with an adaptive personality Pet Cube: Play with your pets at home while you are at work Darth Vader and R2D2 Handheld Showerhead Bonus: Which of these products isn’t available to the public yet?

And we’re back with another year of gift ideas for the tech savvy lawyer. Whether you are looking for a Star Wars drone for… ahem… your children, a computer or printer that you can fit in your pocket, or a whiskey glass to bring to Mars, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway have the inside tip. Tune in to this episode of The Digital Edge for another year of tech toys for your friends, your family, or yourself. Special thanks to our sponsor, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>. Products Mentioned: <a href="http://www.apple.com/tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Apple TV</a>: More memory, new interface, search with Siri, and since our fingers are tired of clicking, now with swipe! <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/devices/surface-pro-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Surface Pro 4</a>: Lighter than ever (1.69lbs) and 9 hours of battery <a href="http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/compute-stick/intel-compute-stick.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intel Compute Stick</a>: A fully functioning computer in a small stick <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/devices/surface-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Microsoft Surface Book</a>: High performance laptop <a href="http://www.polaroid.com/zip-instant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polaroid Zip Mobile Printer</a>: Instant photo printer that fits in your pocket <a href="https://www.join.law/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.law</a>: A domain only available to qualified lawyers <a href="http://www.cnet.com/products/fonesalesman-furniqi-wireless-charging-side-table/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FurniQi Wireless Charging Bamboo Side Table</a>: Bamboo side table with two charging pucks in the bottom <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Echo</a>: Alexa is always listening and can play music, answer questions, and control smart devices. Next stop, smart houses? <a href="https://www.swarovski.com/Web_US/en/5064566/product/Supreme_USB_Bracelet,_stainless_steel,_S.html?origin=RecommendationBox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swarovski USB Stainless Steel Bracelet</a>: For the lady lawyer in your life (depending on which lady lawyer is in your life) <a href="https://www.roku.com/products/roku-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roku 4K Video Streamer</a>: 2500+ channels on demand and, more importantly, a lost remote finder <a href="http://logbar.jp/ring/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ring Zero</a>: The world’s smallest input device <a href="http://www.bosch-ebike.de/en/home/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bosch eBike</a>: Electronic motor assisted biking <a href="https://www.panono.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panono</a>: 360 degree panoramic photography ball (camera) <a href="http://www.mycestro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mycestro wearable mouse</a>: Ergonomic and controlled with natural gestures <a href="http://lifehacker.com/ive-found-my-holy-grail-of-headphones-the-akg-q701-1734730242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AKGQ701 Headphones</a>: “The Holy Grail of Headphones” <a href="http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2015/09/04/space-glass-zero-gravity/#.VkEctRCrRE4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zero Gravity Whiskey Glass</a>: To avoid spilling your whiskey once space travel becomes a thing <a href="https://www.steakchamp.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steakchamp Thermometer</a>: Cook your steak the way you like it every time <a href="http://store.sphero.com/products/bb-8-by-sphero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Wars Speros BB8</a>: The Star Wars drone with an adaptive personality <a href="https://petcube.com/?utm_expid=83446833-9.vgShad6YSRmc5zuDbBYnxw.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pet Cube</a>: Play with your pets at home while you are at work <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/s/oxygenics-star-wars-showerhead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darth Vader and R2D2 Handheld Showerhead</a> Bonus: Which of these products isn’t available to the public yet?

‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2015

With the data breaches and ransomware that has plagued law firms (and other companies) of all sizes recently, clients and firm managers alike are seeking more advanced data security. Certifications like the ISO 27001 provide guidelines and standards for how to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information your firm holds. But what does implementing the high level of cybersecurity mean practically, how much will it cost, and what if a solo or small law firm can’t afford it? In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview John Simek about the International Standards Organization (ISO) 27001 certification, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) small business standards, and other news concerning law firm cybersecurity. Topics include:  Updates, guidelines, and costs of getting the ISO 27001 certification NISTIR 7621 Revision 1: absolutely necessary, highly recommended, and advanced cybersecurity actions Helpful resources for small firms Client wishes and data breaches in 2015 How to implement an incident response plan (IRP) Email encryption and Opinion 648 of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics Protection from ransomware Passwords, multi-factor authentication, and biometrics Changing defaults and patching applications  John Simek is the vice president of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. in Fairfax, Virginia, which offers IT, information security, and digital forensics services for law firms and other businesses. John is a co-author of the book “Encryption Made Simple for Lawyers,” published by the American Bar Association in 2015 and a co-author of the second edition of “Locked Down: Practical Information Security for Lawyers” which will be published in March of 2016. John is one of the country’s leading cybersecurity experts for law firms.

With the data breaches and ransomware that has plagued law firms (and other companies) of all sizes recently, clients and firm managers alike are seeking more advanced data security. Certifications like the ISO 27001 provide guidelines and standards for how to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information your firm holds. But what does implementing the high level of cybersecurity mean practically, how much will it cost, and what if a solo or small law firm can’t afford it? In this episode of The Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway interview John Simek about the International Standards Organization (ISO) 27001 certification, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) small business standards, and other news concerning law firm cybersecurity. Topics include: <ul> <li>Updates, guidelines, and costs of getting the ISO 27001 certification</li> <li>NISTIR 7621 Revision 1: absolutely necessary, highly recommended, and advanced cybersecurity actions</li> <li>Helpful resources for small firms</li> <li>Client wishes and data breaches in 2015</li> <li>How to implement an incident response plan (IRP)</li> <li>Email encryption and Opinion 648 of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics</li> <li>Protection from ransomware</li> <li>Passwords, multi-factor authentication, and biometrics</li> <li>Changing defaults and patching applications</li> </ul> John Simek is the vice president of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. in Fairfax, Virginia, which offers IT, information security, and digital forensics services for law firms and other businesses. John is a co-author of the book “Encryption Made Simple for Lawyers,” published by the American Bar Association in 2015 and a co-author of the second edition of “Locked Down: Practical Information Security for Lawyers” which will be published in March of 2016. John is one of the country’s leading cybersecurity experts for law firms.

What’s Hot in Cybersecurity for Law Firms

In this edition of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway invite Ernie Svenson, commonly known as "Ernie the Attorney," to discuss his recently published ABA book Acrobat in One Hour for Lawyers and unveil all the abilities, outside of just viewing, that PDFs offer. Topics include the benefits of the professional version versus the standard version, specific features for lawyers such as bookmarking, Bates stamping, redaction, quick tips, and more. Svenson started his career at mid-sized New Orleans law firm where he learned how to do more with less, and at less cost. This made an easy transition to a solo firm where he continued working on the same kinds of commercial litigation cases he handled at his former firm. He then started PaperlessChase.com to help share what he learned from using technology in his law practice.

In this edition of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway invite Ernie Svenson, commonly known as "Ernie the Attorney," to discuss his recently published ABA book Acrobat in One Hour for Lawyers and unveil all the abilities, outside of just viewing, that PDFs offer. Topics include the benefits of the professional version versus the standard version, specific features for lawyers such as bookmarking, Bates stamping, redaction, quick tips, and more. Svenson started his career at mid-sized New Orleans law firm where he learned how to do more with less, and at less cost. This made an easy transition to a solo firm where he continued working on the same kinds of commercial litigation cases he handled at his former firm. He then started <a href="http://PaperlessChase.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PaperlessChase.com</a> to help share what he learned from using technology in his law practice.

Acrobat Tips and Tricks for Lawyers

Lance Johnson, contributing features editor of the ABA’s Law Practice magazine, gives an overview of recent articles in the magazine’s Big Ideas Issue.

The ”Big Ideas” of Law Practice - and Emerging Practice Areas

Starting, or running, a law firm requires legal know how and business acumen. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund Practice Management Advisor Sheila Blackford about her advice for attorneys seeking to better manage their client trust accounts. Sheila Blackford is an attorney and practice management advisor for the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund. She helps lawyers learn to set up and manage their client trust accounts and authored “Trust Accounting for Lawyers in One Hour.” Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, CloudMask, and  Scorpion.

Starting, or running, a law firm requires legal know how and business acumen. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund Practice Management Advisor Sheila Blackford about her advice for attorneys seeking to better manage their client trust accounts. Sheila Blackford is an attorney and practice management advisor for the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund. She helps lawyers learn to set up and manage their client trust accounts and authored “Trust Accounting for Lawyers in One Hour.” Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>, <a href="http://www.cloudmask.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CloudMask</a>, and <a href="http://info.scorpion.co/online-reviews-podcast?redirect_referrer=http%3a%2f%2flegaltalknetwork.com%2fpodcasts%2fdigital-edge%2f2016%2f01%2faba-techshow-2016-interview-chair-steve-best%2f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scorpion</a>.

Trust Accounting for Lawyers

Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Larry Port and Dave Maxfield, authors of The Lean Law Firm, about what running a lean law firm looks like and the first steps to adopting lean techniques. They also address common misperceptions about the methodology and share some key takeaways of the book, such as seeing your law firm as a system and having the bravery to experiment.

The Lean Law Firm

No lawyer should assume their firm's technology is secure. Hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Lucian Pera about the ethics of lawyers using the cloud and how they can use it with confidence. They break down the different cloud providers, the dangers that can potentially crop up when using the cloud, and the importance of having a technology mentor that lawyers can turn to with questions whenever they need it.

The Cloudy Ethics of Cloud Computing

The large volume of data that many law firms handle makes utilizing cloud computing services a very enticing prospect. What ethical standards should lawyers expect these companies to abide by? What should lawyers look for in a cloud computing provider? In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway speak with Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton and Rocket Matter founder and CEO Larry Port about cloud computing and the new cloud security standards for legal professionals released by the Legal Cloud Computing Association. Larry explains what the LCCA is and how it formed out of a need to educate lawyers about what is happening in the cloud. Jack provides some insight into the creation of the security standards, such as terms of service privacy policies and encryption, and states that with these standards as a baseline lawyers will be able to more easily assess if a cloud computing provider is adhering to certain ethical standards. Larry also lists a few factors lawyers should consider, like where the SaaS data center is located, and the four things (vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and aesthetic code and dynamic code reviews) that the standards require in security testing. They both end the interview with an analysis of in-transit and at rest encryption and the benefits and drawbacks of zero knowledge level security. Jack Newton is the founder and CEO of Clio and recently joined the board of the International Legal Technology Standards Organization (ILTSO). He also co-founded and is acting president of the Legal Cloud Computing Association (LCCA). Jack received his master of science in computing science from the University of Alberta. Larry Port is the founder and CEO of Rocket Matter and is a speaker and award winning writer at the crossroads of the legal profession, cutting edge technology, and law firm marketing. He was named to the 2012 Fastcase 50 and received his master of computer science with an emphasis in distributed systems from New York University. Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, CloudMask, and  Scorpion.

The large volume of data that many law firms handle makes utilizing cloud computing services a very enticing prospect. What ethical standards should lawyers expect these companies to abide by? What should lawyers look for in a cloud computing provider? In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway speak with Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton and Rocket Matter founder and CEO Larry Port about cloud computing and the new cloud security standards for legal professionals released by the Legal Cloud Computing Association. Larry explains what the LCCA is and how it formed out of a need to educate lawyers about what is happening in the cloud. Jack provides some insight into the creation of the security standards, such as terms of service privacy policies and encryption, and states that with these standards as a baseline lawyers will be able to more easily assess if a cloud computing provider is adhering to certain ethical standards. Larry also lists a few factors lawyers should consider, like where the SaaS data center is located, and the four things (vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and aesthetic code and dynamic code reviews) that the standards require in security testing. They both end the interview with an analysis of in-transit and at rest encryption and the benefits and drawbacks of zero knowledge level security. Jack Newton is the founder and CEO of Clio and recently joined the board of the International Legal Technology Standards Organization (ILTSO). He also co-founded and is acting president of the Legal Cloud Computing Association (LCCA). Jack received his master of science in computing science from the University of Alberta. Larry Port is the founder and CEO of Rocket Matter and is a speaker and award winning writer at the crossroads of the legal profession, cutting edge technology, and law firm marketing. He was named to the 2012 Fastcase 50 and received his master of computer science with an emphasis in distributed systems from New York University. Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>, <a href="http://www.cloudmask.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CloudMask</a>, and <a href="http://info.scorpion.co/online-reviews-podcast?redirect_referrer=http%3a%2f%2flegaltalknetwork.com%2fpodcasts%2fdigital-edge%2f2016%2f01%2faba-techshow-2016-interview-chair-steve-best%2f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scorpion</a>.

What Lawyers Should Know About Cloud Computing Security Standards

The legal industry has operated as a seller’s market for so long that some lawyers don’t know how to handle the recent trend towards accommodating clients. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Jordan Furlong about what has driven the shift to a consumer-focused market, the new players that are breaking onto the scene as a result, and how law firms, both big and small, should react to the changes. Their conversation also includes three ways to respond to these market forces as well as how client services, competition, and culture should affect potential business strategies. Jordan Furlong is a speaker, author, and legal market analyst who forecasts the impact of changing market conditions on lawyers and law firms.

The legal industry has operated as a seller’s market for so long that some lawyers don’t know how to handle the recent trend towards accommodating clients. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Jordan Furlong about what has driven the shift to a consumer-focused market, the new players that are breaking onto the scene as a result, and how law firms, both big and small, should react to the changes. Their conversation also includes three ways to respond to these market forces as well as how client services, competition, and culture should affect potential business strategies. Jordan Furlong is a speaker, author, and legal market analyst who forecasts the impact of changing market conditions on lawyers and law firms.

Is Law Really A Buyer's Market? And If So, Now What?

Introducing technology to legal education could be the key to inspiring innovation in the legal industry. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Darin Fox about how he sees technology functioning in legal education. They discuss the program Darin oversees at the University of Oklahoma, how the recession affected the use of legal technology, and potential future uses of courtroom technology. Darin Fox is an associate dean at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He oversees the law library, information technology, and the school’s law practice technology training program, called the Digital Initiative Project. Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, Scorpion, Answer1, and Clio.

Introducing technology to legal education could be the key to inspiring innovation in the legal industry. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Darin Fox about how he sees technology functioning in legal education. They discuss the program Darin oversees at the University of Oklahoma, how the recession affected the use of legal technology, and potential future uses of courtroom technology. Darin Fox is an associate dean at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He oversees the law library, information technology, and the school’s law practice technology training program, called the Digital Initiative Project. Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="http://www.serve-now.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ServeNow</a>, <a href="http://info.scorpion.co/online-reviews-podcast?redirect_referrer=http%3a%2f%2flegaltalknetwork.com%2fpodcasts%2fdigital-edge%2f2016%2f01%2faba-techshow-2016-interview-chair-steve-best%2f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scorpion</a>, <a href="https://www.answer1.com/?utm_source=LegalTalk&amp;utm_medium=profile&amp;utm_campaign=sponsor_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Answer1</a>, and <a href="https://www.clio.com/?utm_campaign=Clio_Podcast&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_source=legaltalknetwork&amp;utm_content=the_digital_edge&amp;utm_term=mar_22_2017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clio</a>.

Teaching the Technology of Law Practice to Law Students

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