What does it really take to make document automation work well? Many firms are intimidated by the initial heavy lifting in document automation, but it’s worth the effort! Catherine Bamford is an absolute expert on the subject, along with other legal practice automations that bring huge time savings to modern law firms. Catherine joins Dennis and Tom to share her expertise on current trends in automation, knowledge management, collaboration, and more. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

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Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #354

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legaltech - Catherine Bamford

B Segment: Continued discussion with Catherine Bamford

Parting Shots:

• Notes in Google Search Labs: https://blog.google/products/search/notes-google-search-labs-experiment/

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Another fresh voice! If we don’t have diverse groups in the legal world, we may miss the mark on many issues facing the profession. Flo Nicholas of DEI Directive joins Dennis and Tom to offer her perspectives on legal technology and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices benefit the legal community. Flo offers up her expertise in these areas and explains the current trends in plain language to help listeners gain a clearer understanding of the scope and positive impacts of intentional DEI. She also talks about her unique career path and what led her to her current work in data-driven diversity. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

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Flo Nicholas is co-founder and chief operating officer at DEI Directive. 

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #353

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legaltech - Flo Nicholas

B Segment: Continued discussion with Flo Nicholas

Parting Shots:

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The AI hype cycle is pretty much all Dennis and Tom (and everybody else) hears about these days, so what happened to the other “hot” tech we were excited about barely a year ago? After a little digging, the guys find out that other tech does, in fact, still exist! They talk through current happenings in crypto, blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse, and more. And, since AI is still a pretty big deal, they also offer up resources to help listeners keep up with the rapidly changing AI landscape. 

Later, it kinda feels like every tech podcast is interviewing AI vendors these days, but is this trend just resulting in lame, ultra-redundant content? Dennis and Tom discuss. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

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Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #352

A Segment: Whatever Happened to the Last Game-Changing Technologies in Law

B Segment: Why are Legal Tech Podcasts only interviewing AI Vendors?

Parting Shots:

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Note-taking is typically a significant part of a lawyer’s life—in meetings, research, client conversations, and more. There are numerous ways to approach this simple task, but is there a *best* way? Dennis and Tom examine several note-taking methods to unearth the most advantageous techniques for your practice. 

Later, the guys address a listener question on sketchy links and unsubscribe options in emails. Dennis and Tom love answering your queries! To submit your own technology question, call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #351

A Segment: Notes, Notes Everywhere…and Not One Note to Use

B Segment: A Question from a Listener

Parting Shots:

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Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are busily announcing their latest products, and Dennis and Tom are a little underwhelmed. But, rather than ignoring the new stuff altogether, the guys lean into their tech-infused ennui and ponder the reasons behind their “meh” responses. They discuss the latest products from Big Tech, talk about product improvements, and give thoughts on how AI is continuing to influence just about everything in tech these days. 

Later, Dennis and Tom examine several concerning developments at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. They shed light on the harmful impacts of AI manipulation and its effects on other areas of technology and cybercrime. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

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Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #350

A Segment: Is There Anything New in Tech?

B Segment: AI and CyberSecurity

• Indirect Prompt Injection - https://cmte.ieee.org/futuredirections/2023/04/07/a-new-threat-indirect-prompt-injection/

Parting Shots:

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Dennis and Tom’s second brains are still evolving, and the guys have updates to share on both their current progress and future goals. Listen in for their latest thoughts on tools for this project and new uses for AI. 

Later on, listen in for a round of “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down,” focused on whether the world needs an AI version of Dennis. Thoughts? 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

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Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #349

A Segment: An Update on our Second Brain Project

B Segment: Thumbs Up or Down: an AI Dennis?

Parting Shots:

• Secure Our World https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world

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Technology adeptness doesn’t have to look exactly the same from law firm to law firm. Kristin Hodgins joins Dennis and Tom to share her thoughts on the latest trends in legal technology and effective approaches to tech competence. She also discusses her career path, the distinction between access to justice and access to legal services, ChatGPT, and much more. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Kristin Hodgins is project manager and product owner at Xcential Legislative Technologies.  

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #348

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech: Kristin Hodgins

B Segment: Continued Discussion with Kristin Hodgins

Parting Shots:

More from the Fresh Voices series: 

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Is our current approach to legal tech education helping or hurting lawyers? Dennis and Tom think through this question out loud, pondering whether lawyers can truly learn what they need to know through the typical legal tech conference session or CLE class. The guys might not agree, but they hash out their thoughts on learning opportunities, tech engagement, new approaches to tech-ed resources, and more. 

Later, time for another round of Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down! Dennis reveals his latest scheme for creating better legal profession standards for technology competence, placing both Tom and himself on a “task force” of sorts. Does Tom want to join in on this tech-competence dictatorship? Tune in to find out. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

As Dennis mentioned, be sure to check out episodes from the Fresh Voices Series:

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #347

A Segment: Learning at Legal Tech Conferences

B Segment: Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down

Parting Shots:

LTRC Roundtable Discussion: Phishing and Email Scams - https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2023/08/ltrc-roundtable-discussion-phishing-and-email-scams/

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Nick Rishwain joins the guys as another fresh voice on the current happenings in legal technology. Nick shares his approach to helping attorneys understand and make the most of legal tech and discusses areas where competence still has a long way to go. Later, Dennis & Tom pick his brain on AI, blockchain, collaboration, exciting new startups, social media, and much more. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Nick Rishwain is Vice President of business development and relations at Experts.com.

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #346

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #346

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech - Nick Rishwain

• Experts.com

B Segment: More with Nick Rishwain

Parting Shots:

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A new Kennedy-Mighell Report game has begun. The premise? Dennis has a whole lot of ideas, and Tom just loves pointing out their flaws. The guys introduce a new segment called “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?” Dennis, in his ever-springing optimism, shares his latest notions, and Tom uses his practical, skeptical reasoning to determine whether they have merit or need to be thrown out the window.

And, there’s no time like summertime to return to Dennis and Tom’s “Hot or Not?” segment. So, should you revise your law firm’s strategic plan in view of new AI developments? The guys talk about whether tech-focused planning should be the hottest thing on your to-do list. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #345

A Segment: Ideas Ideas Ideas

B Segment: Hot or Not: Law Firm Strategic Planning

Parting Shots:

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