I spoke with the founder of a document assembly program about the latest software upgrades in the space.

Episode Highlights

05:40 - Eric Burdon’s document drafting woes

09:47 - Genesis of Office and Dragons

18:52 - Importance of tailored document automation

21:22 - Limitations and role of AI in law

23:30 - Ensuring accuracy with AI-assisted processes

28:17 - Future of document assembly and legal tech

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia

• [email protected] 

• https://redcavelegal.com/ 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia 

• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal 

• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ 

• Connect with Samuel Smolkin

• [email protected] 

• https://www.officeanddragons.com/ 

• https://www.litera.com/ 

I talked with an implementation consultant about how to best leverage your law firm CRM.

Episode Highlights

03:32 - Wendy Wylde’s approach to problem-solving.

05:26 - Transition from Lawmatics to independence.

06:33 - From chemistry teacher to legal tech consultant.

09:36 - Importance of starting with simple automations.

11:02 - Overcoming resistance to automation in law firms.

13:47 - Documenting processes for a predictable outcome.

16:46 - The significance of CRMs for law firms.

19:04 - Using data for better firm reporting.

21:40 - Business versus legal-specific CRMs.

23:35 - Standard operating procedures as business assets.

25:05 - Potential AI innovations in CRMs.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia

• [email protected] 

• https://redcavelegal.com/ 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia 

• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal 

• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ 

• Connect with Wendy Wylde

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-wylde/ 

• https://matterflowadvisors.com/ 

I spoke with an attorney about how AI is changing, and will continue to change, the practice of law.

Episode Highlights 03:29 - Trust issues with AI at law firms. 05:50 - Tribal law insights. 08:36 - AI in law: Career impact. 11:06 - Challenges of upskilling with AI. 14:10 - Data preparation importance. 18:34 - Dangers of premature regulation. 23:18 - AI agents in legal practice. 26:41 - Potential destabilization by AI.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Justin Cary
• https://dwmlaw.com/
• [email protected]
• https://dwmlaw.com/profile/justin-b-cary/ 

I spoke with a personal injury attorney, who has started a technology-first law practice.

Episode Highlights 04:26 - Discussion on AI tools for document referencing. 07:00 - Rob discusses starting a successful law practice. 10:28 - Experimenting with legal tech as a new law firm. 11:59 - Efficient management of PI medical records. 13:34 - Use of AI in settlement demands. 16:10 - Deposition software evolution. 20:46 - Market opportunity for case strength analysis software. 22:32 - Discussion on managing practice in different states.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]  
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Rob Hartigan
• https://lionhartlaw.com/  

I spoke with an expert in the technology space about how law firms can better leverage AI for a competitive advantage.

Episode Highlights 02:14 - Defining this week’s challenge: AI effectiveness in law firms. 03:50 - Guest introduction: Kim Bookout, Director at Opus2. 05:10 - Opus2’s approach to AI integration. 09:40 - Legal Week insights: AI adoption trajectory. 12:00 - Lawyer’s biggest AI fear: confidentiality breach. 14:22 - Practical AI use in personal life for beginners. 19:14 - Low-risk AI use in law: summarizing deposition transcripts. 22:23 - Urgency of adopting AI in law practices. 23:23 - Will AI replace lawyers? Kim’s perspective. 26:56 - Using AI to enhance, not replace, legal expertise.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal 
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Kim Bookout
• [email protected]
• https://www.opus2.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bookout-496a8193/  

I talked with a legaltech journalist about the many ways in which artificial intelligence will impact the legal vertical.

Episode Highlights 01:04 - Unique tech solutions for law firms. 01:43 - Generative AI’s impact on law practice. 03:00 - Stephen Embry joins as guest expert. 05:55 - Threat to the traditional law firm model. 09:40 - Shifting from billable hours to value-based fees. 14:51 - Tech Law Crossroads blog origin. 18:19 - Stephen’s South by Southwest experience. 21:08 - Valuing law work by outcome, not hours. 24:14 - Law automation: Replacing non-productive work. 27:40 - The challenge of AI in trial law.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Stephen Embry
• https://www.techlawcrossroads.com/  

I talked with an expert in the space about how to create + keep updated a law firm website.

Episode Highlights

01:21 - Real-life law firm scenarios. 02:04 - Building and maintaining law firm websites. 05:50 - Subscription model for websites. 06:56 - Website as a service (WaaS) strategy. 07:50 - Transitioning from trades to tech. 13:03 - Modern website design trends. 15:08 - Dealing with outdated websites. 16:12 - AI’s impact on SEO and content quality. 18:59 - The shift to quality content emphasis. 20:39 - AI in automating client onboarding. 25:11 - Convincing skeptics of AI benefits. 27:55 - Importance of personal branding online. 31:50 - Ensuring website security and compliance.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Michael Pratt
• [email protected]
• https://getwaas.io/ 

I spoke with general counsel and a legal operations professional about how those two disparate sets of professionals can work better together!

Episode Highlights

04:22 - Miscommunication: every problem looks like a nail. 06:06 - Bridging gaps with strategic operations. 18:36 - Origin story of Link and L Suite. 28:50 - Reality check: Legal Ops vs tools mismatch. 37:36 - AI’s seismic impact in legal operations. 41:06 - Legal professionals’ growing interest in AI tools. 42:04 - Changing attitudes towards AI in law. 44:42 - Empathy and networking as keys to success.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Stephanie Corey and Shaun Sethna
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• https://uplevelops.com/
• https://www.lsuite.co/
• https://linkforlegal.com/  

I spoke with two experts in the legaltech space about the value of unified software platforms for attorneys.

Episode Highlights 03:17 - Overwhelmed by numerous tech solutions. 05:09 - Impact of AI on tech-business convergence. 06:06 - The cable-cutting analogy for software solutions. 07:16 - Merging law firms’ tech stacks. 08:54 - Change management: making tough decisions proactively. 10:29 - Humor on leap year births. 16:57 - Data silos in law firms and inefficiency. 18:02 - Email is not a storage solution. 20:02 - Importance of auditing tech tool usage. 21:54 - Importance of tool adoption and training across generations. 24:20 - Evaluation process when choosing a unified software platform. 31:34 - Potential of diffusion models for AI in legal tech. 37:06 - AI’s power is maximized within a platform. 38:11 - Legal tech should enhance predictability and efficiency.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Cain Elliott and Keegan Chapman
• https://www.filevine.com/
• [email protected]
• [email protected]  

I spoke with an expert in the contract lifecycle management software space, about how the software helps lawyers. 

Episode Highlights 02:52 - Problem of the Week: Missing Contract Deadlines 04:43 - Guest Introduction: Kristen Riviello 05:49 - Automating the Contract Process 07:54 - Definition: Contract Lifecycle Management 09:55 - Importance of Post-Contract Execution Management 11:34 - Benefits of Contract Management Software 16:00 - Integration with Other Tools 22:19 - Adoption of Automation in Law Firms 26:44 - Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Contract Management 33:40 - Developing AI Features for Contract Management 35:57 - Chatbots and AI: Enhancing Legal Processes

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• [email protected]
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Kristin Riviello
• https://www.cobblestonesoftware.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-riviello/