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File Notes
by VXT
File Notes is a limited podcast series with the best legal professionals in the world discussing their career journeys, lessons learned, and diving deep into their areas of expertise. Our aim is to uncover insights that might help upcoming legal professionals think about their own careers and practical advice that they can use in their day-to-day lives.The File Notes Podcast is brought to you by VXT, the leading VoIP phone system for legal professionals.
Episodes
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How OneLaw built a cult following with New Zealand law firms
From helicopter pub crawls in Southland to getting kicked out of university, building a computer business, selling it to a global giant, moving to Malaysia, then abandoning an entire market after discovering firms ran two sets of books, Doug Thomson’s journey eventually led him home to build...
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Building Your Unique Legal Brand
Nick Abrahams has had one of the most unconventional careers in law. From starting a comedy club in Tokyo to attending film school in Los Angeles, helping run a dot-com during the boom (and bust), then returning to the law to become a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, Nick has built a powerful…
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Hunter Steele on Why He Built Smokeball for Small Law
Hunter Steele grew up surrounded by small law. Now, as the founder and CEO of Smokeball, he’s built a legal tech company that helps small firms get more work done in less time. From his early days shadowing his father in a three-person law firm to knocking on doors in Naperville, Illinois, Hunter...
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How Actionstep Went from 80 to 225+ Employees in Just 2 Years with CEO Early Stephens
Early Stephens didn’t think legal tech would be exciting. Now, as CEO of Actionstep, he’s leading one of the fastest-scaling legal tech companies. From his early days in tech to learning from industry legends like Dave Duffield, Early has built his career around strategy, competition, and making...
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The Law Society Rejected Juno Legal. Now It’s Growing FAST!
Helen Mackay, founder ofJuno Legal, joins us to talk about why she built a different kind of law firm. After working in-house for Nestlé and Novartis in London and later leading IPOs as a General Counsel in New Zealand, Helen saw firsthand that traditional law firms weren’t designed for lawyers…
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Blowing the Whistle on Theranos
Mary Inman, a leading expert in whistleblower law with over 30 years of experience, joins us to share her incredible journey. As the founder of Whistleblow Law, Mary has dedicated her career to championing those who expose fraud and corporate misconduct. She’s played pivotal roles in high-profile...
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5 Steps to Implement Software at ANY Law Firm
David Lisitsa, founder and director of NewLaw and an expert in legal technology, walks us through the essential steps to implement a legal tech stack tailored to your firm’s needs. From understanding your firm’s requirements to evaluating different software, implementing and training, and...
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What I learned running a law firm as junior lawyer
Caralee Fontenele shares her incredible journey from starting law school in her 30s to taking over a law firm with significant debt and transforming it into a thriving seven-figure practice. Her story highlights determination, smart decision-making, and a passion for helping other law firm owners...
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Building Clio's $3 billion legal tech empire with Jack Newton
Jack Newton, CEO of Clio, shares the pivotal moments and strategic insights that propelled Clio from an ambitious startup to a global leader in legal technology. From pioneering cloud-based legal practice management software to reshaping the way law firms operate, Jack’s story is a masterclass in...
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The One Mistake That’s Costing Law Firms New Clients - Clio Legal Trends Report
Missed calls could be costing your law firm more than you think. Recent data from Clio’s Legal Trends Report shows how poor client communication is driving potential clients away—and it's more common than you'd expect. William Burry, CRO of VXT, joins Sophie to discuss these findings and explore...
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Building Venture Funds in Silicon Valley
Shane Goudey takes us on a journey through Silicon Valley's venture fund landscape, from the rise and fall of the dot-com boom to navigating the economic downturns that have since followed. Growing up in Wyoming and influenced by his attorney mother, Shane's path into venture law was anything but...
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Client Experience Starts with the First Call - Key Takeaways from Filevine's LEXSummit
From people wearing fishbowls on their heads to legends in the legal industry like Jake Gyllenhaal and Camille Vasquez, Filevine’s LEXSummit had it all. But one thing stood out: the phones never stop ringing for personal injury attorneys. So, what happens when first impressions fall through?…
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BONUS: What happened at ALPMA 2024?
The ALPMA Legal Conference just wrapped up in Brisbane, and VXT was right there in the thick of it. Here's what we learned: Clio’s poised to make a big impact in APAC—watch this space. Actionstep owned the floor with mid-sized firms, while Smokeball took over the smaller ones. Yes, there was a...
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A Crash Course in Law Firm Marketing
In this episode, we delve into the importance of branding and digital marketing for law firms with marketing expert Ava Emdadian. Ava shares her career journey from technology marketing to founding Legal Galaxy Marketing, focusing on the unique needs of law firms. Key topics discussed include the...
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Breaking Busy Culture in Legal: Technology and the New Generation
In this episode of the File Notes podcast, host Sophie Svenson chats with Mollie Tregillis about the evolution of the legal industry amid rapid technological advancements and generational shifts. Mollie shares her unique career journey—from earning a media communications and law degree to leading…
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AI in Action: Real-World Success Stories with Sam Burrett
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Burrett, the AI lead at Minter Ellison, one of Australia’s most innovative law firms. Sam takes us on a journey through his unique role, blending his background in law and philosophy to shape the future of legal tech. We chat about the real impact of AI tools...
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AI & Legal Operations with Robyna May
Robyna May takes us through her unique journey from aspiring journalist to a leading expert in legal operations innovation at Verlata Consulting. Robyna delves into the critical role of technology democratization in law firms, showcasing how tools like VXT, Power BI, and generative AI are...
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The Imminent Cyber Attack on Lawyers
When it comes to cyber attacks on law firms, it's not a question of if, but when. This sobering reality sets the stage for an insightful episode featuring Annie Haggar, who delves into the critical world of cybersecurity for legal professionals. In this discussion, Annie highlights the potential...
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Tech-Driven Law Firm Growth with Ryan McKeen
Ryan McKeen, founder of Connecticut Trial Firm, shares his journey from aspiring teacher to becoming a successful personal injury lawyer renowned for his firm's remarkable $100 million jury verdict in the Mikey Cruz case. Ryan discusses the pivotal role of technology in transforming law firms…
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Becoming & Being a Law Firm CEO with Cameron Madgwick
In this episode, Cameron Madgwick shares his unplanned and diverse career journey, detailing his transitions in and out of the legal industry and his eventual rise to CEO of Gibson Sheet. Cameron begins by discussing his early career at Russell McVeagh and his subsequent roles with New Zealand...
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Practical Advice for Lawyers: Burnout Prevention with Amy Leong
Amy Leong is a lawyer, podcaster, and advocate for female legal professionals to burn bright, not out. Amy shares her personal account of experiencing burnout, anxiety, and depression in what she thought was her dream job. She discusses the warning signs she ignored, the importance of a…
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Breaking the mould: leaving a major firm to start your own with Scott Moran
Scott Moran shares his journey of making the hard decision to leave Duncan Cotterill, one of New Zealand’s largest law firms, after 28 years to establish his own boutique law firm, Moran Law. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from opening the Duncan Cotterill office in Wellington…
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Renika Siciliano on Negotiating Treaty Settlements with the Crown
In this episode, we sit down with Renika Siciliano, the Executive Director of McCaw Lewis. Renika leads the firm's exceptional and passionate lawyers in the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and workplace law areas. Renika provides legal and strategic advice to clients across Aotearoa, New Zealand and has...
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Building and scaling a successful law firm with Joshua Reimer
Joshua Reimer In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Reimer, the managing director and founder of Johnston Reimer Lawyers, for an insightful conversation about building and scaling a successful law firm from the ground up. Starting with just a small corner office 8 years ago, Joshua and his…
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Navigating international trade in the current geopolitical climate with Sarah Salmond
In this episode, we speak with Sarah Salmond, a commercial lawyer and Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts. Sarah found her calling in the world of international trade through a chance encounter while waitressing. Sarah gives us an insider's view of her intriguing journey, from her first exposure to...
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Bob Ambrogi: The Legal Journalist You Need to Know
Robert Ambrogi In this episode, Luke sits down with Bob Ambrogi, a notable figure bridging law, journalism, and legal tech. Bob shares his journey, which began with a professor's advice to study law for a deeper understanding of journalism. This advice set him on a path that merged legal…
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Matthew Vaughan on cloud transformation: a masterclass in legacy migration
Episode 13 Your host for this episode is Luke Campbell. Matthew Vaughan In this episode, we delve into legal technology trends with Matthew Vaughan, the Chief Information Officer at Tompkins Wake law firm in New Zealand. Join us as Matthew sheds light on the firm's recent transition from…
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Overcoming big law burnout with Colin Levy
Your host for this episode is Sophie Svenson and Luke Campbell. Colin Levy Colin Levy, a prominent figure in the legal tech field, has a compelling story that weaves together his lively upbringing in Boston with his current roles as Director of Legal at Malbec, a legal tech company…
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Candid Conversations: Maria Sopoaga on Legal Inclusivity
Episode 11 with Maria Sopoaga. Your host for this episode is Sophie Svenson and Ella Cleary. In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Maria, as she shares her inspiring journey navigating the legal landscape. Join us as Maria candidly shares the reality of inequality and the lack…
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Josh Seidenfeld on being a Lawyer in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Episode Ten Your host for this episode is Sophie Svenson and Ella Cleary. Josh Seidenfeld In this episode, we sit down with Josh Seidenfeld, a partner at Cooley, a prominent Silicon Valley law firm deeply entrenched in the startup ecosystem. Join us as Josh unravels his captivating journey…
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Law Firm Loyalty: To Stay or Stray from Your Current Firm?
Episode Nine Your host for this episode is Sophie Svenson and Ella Cleary. Anna Ryan In this episode, we speak with Anna Ryan, the brilliant mind and seasoned competition law expert at Lane Neave, one of New Zealand's top law firms. Anna takes us through her career and shares insights and...
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Founding an Emerging Technologies Law Firm after a Decade-long Legal Hiatus
Episode Eight Your host for this episode is Luke Campbell and Ella Cleary. Natasha Blycha In this episode, we're joined by Natasha Blycha, a globally recognized expert in smart contracts and distributed ledger technology. Ranked in the Chambers 2023 FinTech Legal Practice Area, Natasha is…
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Nicola Tiffen on Exposing Visa Scams in London
Episode Seven Your host for this episode is Sophie Svenson and Luke Campbell. Nicola Tiffin is a trailblazer in immigration law and partner at a major New Zealand law firm, Duncan Cotterill. Recently recognized by NZ Lawyer’s 2023 list of 26 ‘Most Influential Lawyers’, Nicola has over 20 years…
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Starting your Own Law Firm with Angus Grayson
Your host for this episode is Sophie Svenson. Angus Grayson is the visionary behind HouseMe Legal, a legal practice revolutionizing the home-buying experience for first-time buyers in Auckland. Angus has successfully crafted a legal practice that uses technology to deliver efficient and…
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Anastasiya Gamble's story of trying to become partner whilst her family dodges bombs in Ukraine
Episode Five Your host for this episode is Luke Campbell and Ella Cleary. In this episode of File Notes, we embark on a captivating narrative that unfolds the life of Anastasia Gamble, a woman whose journey from the heart of Ukraine to becoming a partner at Simpson Grierson in 2022 is marked by...
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Jordan Cole on the No-Surprises Approach to Influencing Partners at a Law Firm
Make sure you Subscribe to FileNotes on the VXT website for exclusive subscriber only content in your inbox. In this episode, we dive into the intriguing career journey of Jordan Cole, the Operations Director at MinterEllisonRuddWatts, a leading law firm in New Zealand. Starting with a…
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Hayden Wilson on litigating against political leaders in New Zealand
Your host for this episode is Luke Campbell and Ella Cleary. Hayden Wilson is the New Zealand chair and partner at Dentons, the largest global law firm in the world. Hayden has practiced law for more than 20 years with particular expertise in public, regulatory and commercial litigation. Hayden...
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Sam Nickless: Where Oxford, McKinsey, and Law Collide
Enclosed in this file: Sam Nickless's unconventional journey from a non-legal career to the forefront of legal innovation. Your host for this episode is Luke Campbell. Sam Nickless is the CEO of Gilbert + Tobin, one of Australia's largest and most innovative law firms. Nine years ago, after…
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New Zealand to the Caymans and back: Jeremy Muir's Legal Journey
Enclosed in this file: Jeremy Muir's early career, overcoming personal challenges and practical steps to becoming a partner at a large law firm. Jeremy Muir is widely recognised as New Zealand's foremost lawyer in crypto with broader expertise across financial services, FinTech and investments....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
File Notes is a limited podcast series with the best legal professionals in the world discussing their career journeys, lessons learned, and diving deep into their areas of expertise. Our aim is to uncover insights that might help upcoming legal professionals think about their own careers and practical advice that they can use in their day-to-day lives.The File Notes Podcast is brought to you by VXT, the leading VoIP phone system for legal professionals.
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