Legal Late Night

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia explains how to predict your law firm's financial future and explores the cutting edge of AI-driven patent law.

First, Jared shares his favorite year-end activity: Revenue Projections. He breaks down exactly how to reverse-engineer your financial goals by analyzing average case values, setting "stretch goals," and using data to spot dangerous trends in your business before they spiral.

Then, we are joined by Massyl Mallem, CEO and Co-Founder of PatentPlus AI. Massyl, a chemical engineer turned legal tech founder, explains why "humans are bad at patent searching" and how his autonomous AI system, AutoPat, is winning competitions by invalidating "troll patents" that human experts couldn't crack. He also introduces the "10-80-10 Rule" of AI automation: humans handle the strategy (first 10%) and the decision-making (last 10%), while AI does the heavy lifting in the middle.

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Con Man." Jared tests Massyl's local knowledge of the "shittiest of the New England states"—Connecticut. From "package stores" to the Hartford Whalers, find out if Massyl is a true nutmegger or just a poser.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: How to Make More Money

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia dives into the dark side of holiday cinema, explores the intersection of law and theater, and gets schooled on Broadway musicals.

First, Jared presents his list of Weird Christmas Movie Characters, from Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo (South Park) and the Heat Miser (The Year Without a Santa Claus) to the deeply disturbing Flasher Gremlin and the "penis cancer in human form" insult from The Holdovers.

Then, we are joined by the father-daughter duo Keith Shannon (Paralegal Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College) and Kara Shannon (NYC Actor). They discuss their own podcast, Fourth Row Center, and the unique challenges of their respective industries. Keith explains why paralegals might actually have more job security than lawyers in the age of AI, while Kara reveals why the acting community is fiercely anti-AI.

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program where the Shannons take over! They grill Jared with Broadway Trivia, forcing him to guess which musicals are real (is Bat Boy: The Musical a thing?) and even tricking him into singing a show tune.

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Learn more about Kara Shannon on Backstage.
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Take a very brief tour of Jared's favorite show tunes in this week's playlist!
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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: Weird Christmas Characters

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia explores the dark storytelling of 1970s folk music, the cutting edge of AI legal research, and the ultimate battle of the "Steves."

First, Jared debuts a new segment: Artist Profiles. He dives deep into the discography of Harry Chapin, the "Geoffrey Chaucer of 70s pop." Jared analyzes Chapin's "story songs" like Cat's in the Cradle and Taxi, and makes a case for why the 12-minute epic Sniper (about the 1966 UT Austin shooting) is his masterpiece.

Then, we are joined by Steve Tover, CEO of LexSphere and AnyLaw. Steve breaks down the massive consolidation in the legal research market (Fastcase, vLex, Clio) and what it means for small firms. He discusses the rise of AI-enabled legal research, why current AI is the "worst we will ever see," and how new hallucination checkers are essential for lawyers. He also answers the burning question: Is AI a bubble?

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Too Many Steves." Jared forces Steve to choose between famous pairs of Steves, from Steve Jobs vs. Wozniak to Steve Martin vs. Stevie Nicks.

Learn more about Steve Tover at Lexsphere.com.

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• (00:00) - Intro & New Segment: Artist Profiles

Welcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia tackles the necessary evil of meetings, the rise of the "social media legal influencer," and the burning questions everyone wants to know about their lawyer.

First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm meetings. He argues that while everyone hates them, they are essential for managing teams. He breaks down the only three meetings your firm needs: the Daily Standup, the Case Review(modernized with software!), and the Metrics Meeting.

Then, we are joined by Haitham Amin, Principal Attorney at Amin Law in San Francisco. Haitham shares his journey from a public defender representing unlicensed painters to building a thriving private practice in Family Law and Personal Injury. He discusses how he hired his first associate (profitably!), his aggressive use of AI to streamline tasks and remove emotion from communications, and his side hustle as a content creator who writes, directs, and produces his own viral legal skits.

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "People Also Also Ask." Jared quizzes Haitham on the weirdest Google search queries associated with his name and the legal profession, including the existence of the "Magic 5 Lawyers" and whether Kim Kardashian is actually an attorney.

Learn more about Haitham Amin at Amin Law and check out his Youtube for some of his videos.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Meeting About Meetings

Welcome back to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia covers everything from the cutting edge of AI to the absurdity of internet shopping.

First, Jared dives into his monologue on the new wave of AI-enabled web browsers like ChatGPT's Atlas and Perplexity. He explores the massive potential for creating agents across your web-based work, but also warns lawyers about the serious data security risks of exposing client info in an "AI-enabled environment."

Then, we are joined by Ruby Powers, founder of Powers Law Group and Powers Strategy Group. Ruby shares her incredible journey from starting a firm during the Great Recession to owning her own office building (which she calls her "Orchard"). She discusses the chaotic state of immigration law, her new focus on habeas corpus cases, and her strategies for law practice management, including her new book and the "Power Up Your Practice" podcast. She also gives a candid take on why law students and attorneys are still hesitant to adopt AI tools in their daily work.

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: "Just How Broke Am I?" Jared and Ruby play a game where they guess the prices of the internet's weirdest products, from a toothpick crossbow and a two-person mozzarella costume to a real-life diesel-powered battle robot.

Learn more about Ruby Powers at Powers Law Group and Powers Strategy Group.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Rise of AI-Enabled Web Browsers

In this episode, we're going international (sort of) with a double feature from the Great White North.

First, Jared delivers a fiery monologue on DC Bar Ethics Opinion 391. He breaks down why the Bar is finally cracking down on lawyers making deals with the government that limit their practice. Jared connects the dots to "Trump's dirty deals" and explains why attorneys need to stand up for the rule of law against fascism.

Then, we are joined by Stuart Rudner, managing partner of Rudner Law, and Mark Robins, CEO of Lawyer Locate. They discuss:

• Why Canada is not the "51st State" when it comes to employment law.
• Mark's past life as a Private Investigator riding around doing surveillance at age 10.
• The origin story of Stuart's podcast, Fire Away (and why his daughter gets credit for his book title).
• Why lawyers need to stop obsessing over perfection and "just do it" when it comes to content.
• Mark's heated rant on why trying to measure exact ROI for legal social media is often a "scam".

Finally, stick around for the Counter Program: Match Game Canada Edition. Jared quizzes Stuart and Mark on famous Canadians—from Bret "The Hitman" Hart to William Shatner—and their favorite NHL teams.

Learn more about Stuart Rudner on his website or catch his podcast on YouTube
And connect with Mark Robins through LawyerLocate.ca or LegalTube.ca and his podcast.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: DC Bar Ethics Opinion 391

First, Jared shares his monologue on Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. He breaks down why he's a "True Swifty," critiques the Jack Antonoff production, and presents his complete Top 12 Track Ranking—from his least favorite song about the Blake Lively drama to his #1 pick, the title track.

Then, Daleele Alison, CEO of Rooks DM, joins the show. Daleele explains his company's goal ("to go far") and how they help law firms tackle pain points like onboarding and data collection by implementing AI and automation. He stresses his "process first, technology second" philosophy and gives a rundown of the Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate) that firms underutilize.

Finally, Michelle Falanga, an Emmy-winning voiceover actress, shares her unique career path, which involved 23 years of improv and murder mystery shows. Michelle discusses her favorite niche projects (like narrating Drum Corps world championships), her thoughts on AI voice cloning, and the emotional "gut punch" of having clients replace her with AI.

Learn more about Daleele and RooksDM.
And follow Michelle's career on her website.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: Jared, The True Swifty

Jared is joined by Jonathon Fishman, CEO & Co-founder of LeanLaw, to talk about law firm finances, retention, and defunct holidays.

First, Jared shares his monologue on law firm retention strategies. He argues that the market is too tight to run your firm on "vibes" and offers seven tips to keep your best people, including the need for transparent incentives, financial clarity, and more frequent payouts. He also offers a strong argument for why lawyers love bullsh*t titles.

Then, Jonathon Fishman discusses the founding of LeanLaw and its mission to help small firms be better businesses. He delves into his three major areas of focus: the power of LeanLaw's deep QuickBooks integration for compensation tracking, how to stop "revenue leakage" in your firm, and his strong take on trust accounting, which he argues should drive the universal adoption of evergreen retainers.

Finally, stick around for our fun and utterly unhinged Counter Program segment, "Holidays on Holiday." Jonathon is quizzed on whether bizarre, defunct holidays—like the "Festival of the Whispering Wax" and "Old Clem's Night"—are real or fake.

For more on Jonathon Fishman and LeanLaw, check out LeanLaw here.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: How to Keep Your Best Employees

Welcome back, late nighters! Make sure the kids are asleep, because we're going hard this week.  Or kinda of micro-hard, specifically.  This week, Jared is joined by Ben Schorr, Innovation Strategist at Affinity Consulting, who spent nine years working at Microsoft.

First, Jared shares his monologue on the seminal sci-fi anthology series, The Twilight Zone. He discusses creator Rod Serling's history as a WWII paratrooper and his commitment to addressing taboo subjects like fascism and war. Jared then lists his Top 10 Twilight Zone Episodes—from "Time Enough at Last" to "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"—without spoilers, of course!

Then, Ben Schorr takes us deep into the world of Microsoft. He clarifies the confusing reality of Microsoft 365 Copilotlicensing and explains why lawyers are slow to ditch desktop apps. Ben shares his thoughts on the broader AI landscape, advising lawyers to be monogamous with their two or three best tools to avoid "tech paralysis". He also offers clear answers on the difference between OneDrive ("me files") and SharePoint ("we files").

Finally, stick around for our Counter Program segment, "Ben Rates the 80s." Ben shares stories from his early career, including working for Alex Trebek, and then rates 80s staples like hair styles, movie soundtracks (hello, Top Gun!), his favorite movie (Real Genius!), and which defunct store he misses most.

Be sure to connect to with Ben Schorr on LinkedIn.
And learn more about Affinity Consulting.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Fifth Dimension of The Twilight Zone

Welcome to our first ever episode recorded LIVE in front of an audience! Host Jared Correia, on stage at Filevine's Lex Summit user conference, is joined by a massive panel from Filevine to discuss the future of legal tech and the genius of Jim Carrey.

First, Jared shares his monologue on his worst-ever LinkedIn messages, naming and shaming spammers who used terrible emojis, asked for sex toy sales, and didn't even bother to read his title. He argues that his inbox is the "10th circle of hell."

Then, Dr. Cain Elliott, Filevine's Chief Legal Futurist, joins us to discuss his "skunkworks" development team, the "too many outputs" problem with AI, and the strong suite of AI products they offer, including their proprietary Deposition AI. He also reveals the single most overlooked technology application for lawyers: Process Mining.

Finally, we're joined by Erik Bermudez and Mary Lyon for a panel review of the classic 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. The panel debates who is "dumb" and who is "dumber," who the MVP is, the best one-liners, and the surprising amount of the movie that was filmed in Utah. Dr. Cain also shares an insane piece of Filevine history: the company's first office had a double toilet with no dividing wall.

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• (00:00) - Intro & Monologue: The Hellscape of the LinkedIn Inbox