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The Digital Edge
by Legal Talk Network
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.
Episodes
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INTRODUCING: For the Innocent Season 3 | Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, and More
Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have…
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INTRODUCING: Leading the Bar
Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP’s Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop...
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2023
We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting this episode, and it’s Sharon and Jim’s favorite podcast of the year — Tech Toys for the Holidays! Tune in for their specially crafted wishlist for all the technology enthusiasts in your life. This edition of The Digital Edge will be Sharon and Jim’s final...
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ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – A Preview from the Co-Chairs
TECHSHOW will be here before we know it, and there’s no time like the present to get your tickets! To get an idea of what attendees can expect, Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with co-chairs Cynthia Thomas and Sofia Lingos about the 2024 conference theme and special events. TECHSHOW is for...
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What Generative AI Means for the Law Firm Business Model
Is AI finally going to be the undeniable and absolute conqueror of the billable hour? Though many have called for its demise for years, the billable hour still has a substantial foothold in much of the industry, but AI might just change all that. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Jordan...
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Sharing Files With Clients: Security and File Management
Lawyers are often confused about the best and safest ways to share files with clients. Are standalone file sharing tools best? Should every lawyer have a client portal? Is email okay? Sharon Nelson and John Simek have an in-depth conversation with Roberta Tepper about everything you need to know...
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Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365!
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...
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Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable
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...
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Lawyers Are Hopping Aboard the AI Train – and It’s Gathering Speed
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…
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The AI Revolution in Law Practice: A Conversation with Attorney Greg Siskind
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…
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Legal Service Productization for Lawyers
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...
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An Interview with ChatGPT on the Future of Law Practice
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…
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The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers
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...
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ABA TECHSHOW 2023: An Interview with Co-Chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis
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...
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2022
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...
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Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes
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...
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Law Firms Stunned by Cyber Insurance Premiums, Security Requirements, and Exclusions
In August, Lloyds of London announced that beginning in 2023 all of its insurer groups will exclude “catastrophic” state-backed attacks from their cyber insurance policies. And, unfortunately, this is just one of many on a growing list of potential exclusions for insurers worldwide, even though...
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Your Law Firm Cookbook: How and Why
Why does your law firm need documented standard operating procedures? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway find out with guest Catherine Sanders Reach. Catherine outlines the common problems that arise when operating procedures are lacking and explains how to create a ‘law firm cookbook’—plus, which...
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What’s New in Law Practice Management Software?
Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss all the latest trends and happenings…
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Professor Kenton Brice on Training the Next Generation of Lawyers and the Future of Legal Tech
Today’s law students grew up side by side with technology and typically view it as an integral part of their lives and futures as lawyers. As such, today’s law schools are working to support students through more robust legal technology training and development. Digital Edge hosts Sharon Nelson…
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Cyber Insurance for Law Firms: Skyrocketing Prices and Less Coverage
If you’ve struggled to afford cyber insurance, you’re not alone. In the past year, prices rose by 30 to 40 percent, and some law firms, especially solos and smalls, were forced to cancel or downgrade coverage in the wake of sudden price hikes. Additionally, inadequate cybersecurity in a firm may...
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How to Build a Successful Solo Law Practice
When starting your own law firm, you don’t know what you don’t know! Thankfully, those who have gone before have plenty of tips for avoiding common mistakes. One such lawyer, Mark Bassingthwaighte, joins Sharon and Jim to share insights from The ALPS Guide to Getting Started Solo. Drawing from…
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What Do Women Lawyers Really Want from Their Law Firms?
Is there potential for a mass exodus of women from the legal profession? Multiple studies have shown that the pandemic was harder on women, with increased home responsibilities falling disproportionately upon them and often leading to a continued need to work remotely, even after their law firms...
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ABA TECHSHOW 2022: An Interview with Co-Chairs Brooke Moore and Ivan Hemmans
TECHSHOW is coming up March 2-5 in Chicago! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome this year’s co-chairs Brooke Moore and Ivan Hemmans to learn more about the in-person and virtual offerings for conference-goers. Visit techshow.com to register! Brooke Moore is the legal editor for Legal Templates...
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Remote Litigation Tips: A View From the Bench with Judge John Tran
The pandemic forced the use of virtual technology into the courts, but there is still plenty of room for growth. Though there has certainly been some struggle throughout the transition, the profession as a whole is already seeing many benefits from new remote-based procedures. Judge John Tran…
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The Future of Digital Court Reporting
Digital court reporting has been invaluable throughout the pandemic, and new tech in this area continues to help court proceedings run more smoothly. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Tony Sirna about how AI can work hand-in-hand with digital reporters, how these tech and human elements…
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2021
Tech Toys are back! Jim and Sharon ring in the holidays with an abundance of gift recommendations for the tech-lovers in your life. Tune in for their curated list of practical and not-so-practical wishlist picks. Happy Holidays! Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications, Blackletter...
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A Conversation with LawPay’s CEO – and Introducing ClientCredit
Payment platforms can be a lifesaver for law firms big and small. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson get to know Dru Armstrong, recently appointed CEO of LawPay, and talk with her about how payment platforms help lawyers get paid faster, improve client relationships, manage trusts, and much more.…
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New Horizons for the ABA Journal
Judge Herbert Dixon, newly elected chair of the ABA Journal Board of Editors, joins Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway to discuss the publication’s plans for the future. They take a look at the longstanding importance of the ABA Journal and its efforts to reach the profession as a whole, and Judge...
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The Rise of Re-Regulation in the Legal Industry
New developments surrounding re-regulation in the legal industry have left some lawyers uncertain about what these changes mean for the future of the profession. Digital Edge hosts Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson bring on legal analyst Jordan Furlong to hash out trends in legal re-regulation…
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Overcoming Trust Account Management Challenges
Managing IOLTA accounts is challenging for both new and established law firms, so what can they do to make sure all their ducks are in a row? Sharon and Jim welcome Paul Garibian of Nota to talk through common mistakes lawyers make, the serious consequences of mismanaging these accounts, and the...
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The Southern Poverty Law Center: A View From the Inside
Natalie Kelly shares insights on the important work of the Southern Poverty Law Center and her role in modernizing its legal operations. Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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10 Features of Microsoft 365 That Lawyers Love
Ben Schorr digs into 10 features of Microsoft 365 that lawyers find particularly well-suited to the unique needs of legal practice. Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Managing Your Law Firm Through Change
Mary Vandenack shares how her firm navigated pandemic-era changes and her tips for shifting your business model to accommodate the needs of your clients. Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms
Jack Newton shares insights on Clio’s first solo-focused trends report and offers tips for how to stay competitive in the midst of pandemic-era changes in solo practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to Win Clients Online for Free!
Nothing in life is free… or is it? Gyi Tsakalakis shares no-cost methods for improving your online presence to gain more clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABA TECHSHOW 2021 Goes Virtual!
ABA TECHSHOW co-chairs Allan Mackenzie and Roberta Tepper offer a sneak peek at the content and events coming to this year’s fully online conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What’s on the Horizon for Law Firms in 2021?
Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson give their take on which of the many pandemic-related changes will most likely impact the future of the legal profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2020
Tech Toys are back! Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson share their favorite wishlist picks for the 2020 holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Arizona First State to Approve Non-Lawyer Ownership of Law Firms
Arizona Vice Chief Justice Ann Timmer gives an overview of the state’s reforms allowing lawyers and non-lawyers to share fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Supreme Court of Virginia’s Lawyers’ Wellness Initiative: A Rousing Success!
Margaret Ogden, wellness coordinator at the Supreme Court of Virginia, shares insights into new initiatives focused on attorney mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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COVID-19 is Brutal to Young Lawyers
Young lawyer Graham Bryant shares the struggles of his demographic as they cope with the hardships of the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Best Practices for Audio and Video Evidence: Avoid Mistakes in Court!
A/V forensics expert David Notowitz discusses strategies for enhancing your presentations of audio and video evidence in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Legal Podcast About Legal Podcasting
Bob Ambrogi, Joe Patrice, and Tom Mighell join Sharon and Jim to discuss their experiences in the world of legal podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Professor Richard Susskind Discusses Online Courts
Professor Richard Susskind shares insights on how the pandemic will impact the future of online legal and court services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Risky Business: How Lawyers are Navigating Through COVID-19 and the Rocky Economy
Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway offer guidance for weathering COVID-19 and its economic impacts on the legal profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Toolbox: What’s Right for Your Practice?
Richard Ferguson offers tips for selecting the right technology tools for your law firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Best Lawyer You Can Be: A Guide to Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness
Stewart Levine discusses his ABA-published book about practical strategies for increasing lawyer well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Law in the Age of the Consumer: It’s the Model That Matters
Erin Levine offers insights on how to meet the changing needs of modern legal consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Preview of ABA TECHSHOW 2020
ABA TECHSHOW 2020 co-chairs Heidi Alexander and Catherine Sanders Reach share insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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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