The Kennedy-Mighell Report

Blogs were a colorful, dynamic part of the internet in their heyday, but how do they fit into our world today? Dennis and Tom take a hard look at the latest trends in legal blogs and whether this form of social media/information sharing is still successfully maintaining its corner of internetland. They discuss their own blogging habits, or lack thereof, and offer their thoughts on common trends in modern blogging. 

Later, ChatGPT asks the guys what the biggest issues in legal tech are today, and they both agree that mediocre tech education and training are the frontrunners. Lawyers need to keep up with technology trends, and robust learning is essential.

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 #367

A Segment: The Current State of Legal Blogging

•  LexBlog Network: https://www.lexblog.com/browse-the-community-by-subject/ 

B Segment: ChatGPT asks us a question

Parting Shots:

There’s a new iPad on the market… Do lawyers need it? New, shiny tech is always a temptation for Dennis and Tom, and right now they’re mulling over this latest Apple offering and whether its potential uses for attorneys make it worth the investment. They discuss reviews, new upgrades, uses in legal practice, laptop/phone/tablet comparisons, and more. 

In their second segment, Chat GPT asks the guys: Will they use AI to write a new intro to the podcast? Well, Suno, a new tool, might just be the thing for the job. 

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 #366

A Segment: Is there a New iPad in your Legal Toolbox?

B Segment: We Answer a Question from our ChatGPT Audience

• Suno - https://suno.com/ 

Parting Shots:

For tech trends from an in-house perspective, Dennis and Tom welcome Dennis Garcia of Microsoft to their Fresh Voices series. In-house teams are riding the new wave of AI technologies along with the rest of us, but there are unique aspects to their roles in the legal world. Dennis Garcia discusses his team’s approach to AI and other emerging tools, ethical responsibilities for tech competence, collaboration in legal tech, 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.

Links Mentioned:

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

LinkedIn

Microsoft Copilot

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #365

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Dennis Garcia

B Segment: Continued conversation with Dennis Garcia

Parting Shots:

What if, instead of tech competence being this scary, overwhelming thing, we showed lawyers how to engage with technology in a more lighthearted, even playful, way? The reality is—tech competency doesn’t have an endpoint, but the process of continuous learning shouldn’t be dull and confusing. Sarah Glassmeyer joins Dennis and Tom to talk about her perspectives on technology education for attorneys, the latest trends in the legal tech world and new AI developments, and growing your knowledge of technology by building on small skills, one at a time. 

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.

Sarah Glassmeyer is director of data curation for Legaltech Hub.

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #364

A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah Glassmeyer

B Segment: Continued conversation with Sarah Glassmeyer

Parting Shots:

The second brain is a source of carefully curated information, but what’s the best way to access and interact with that wealth of content day to day? Dennis and Tom unpack the concept of “The Daily Me”—customized daily news—and whether it could be a solution for keeping up with content stored in a second brain. 

In their next segment, the guys prompt ChatGPT to ask them a question. This time, this leads them to ponder the 18-year evolution of the podcast and potential updates to freshen up the intro.  

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 #363

A Segment: Second Brain Project: The Daily Me

B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT

Parting Shots:

PowerOutage.us: https://poweroutage.us

Dennis has been ever the optimist about all things GenAI, and Tom was perhaps a bit more skeptical, but have they both changed their tunes? The guys hash out their current perspectives and share how they are applying GenAI in both their work and personal lives. They also caution lawyers to really learn the ins and outs of GenAI tech so they can use it ethically and effectively in legal practice. 

Later, Dennis and Tom answer a question from ChatGPT about whether they might like to do a live episode of the podcast! 

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 #362

A Segment: Changing Directions on Generative AI?

B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT

Parting Shots:

A trusted depth of data helps genAI infuse into the legal world more effectively and accurately, but not all genAI is up to scratch. Dennis and Tom talk with Emily Colbert about current AI uses in legal, with particular focus on the integration of AI into the Practical Law tool from Thomson Reuters. Emily discusses the importance of human experts and trusted content in developing genAI and what industry leaders are doing to drive efficiency and find new integrations for AI that support business growth and improved legal practice.  

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.

Emily Colbert leads global product management for the Practical Law, Checkpoint and Regulatory Intelligence product lines at Thomson Reuters.

Links Mentioned:

Gemini by Google

MoreUsefulThings.com by Ethan Mollick

Creative thinking and design elements can help you elevate your legal practice and develop more meaningful solutions for clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Tessa Manuello to discuss her insights on legal technology with a particular focus on creative design adaptations for lawyers. Tessa discusses the tech learning process for attorneys and explains how a more creative approach for both learning and implementing tech can help lawyers make better use of current tools, AI included. 

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.

Tessa Manuello is founder and CEO of Legal Creatives, an internationally recognized speaker, and a leading expert in the world of legal design.

The core of what Quinten Steenhuis does at Suffolk University’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab is find new ways to help poor people gain access to legal help to work toward closing the justice gap. Dennis and Tom talk with Quinten about his work in this space to learn more about legal tech’s uses and potential for solving large-scale problems in the justice system. Quinten explains specific tech developed at the Lab, talks about tech competence and education amongst attorneys and law students, shares his favorite collaboration tools, and much more. Quinten also digs into the best current uses of AI and automation and their many possibilities for solving more problems for lawyers. 

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.

Quinten Steenhuis is Practitioner in Residence at Suffolk University Law School and founder of Lemma Legal. 

Links Mentioned:

Namedrop.io

Copilot

Microsoft 365

Introducing AI Prompt Worksheets for the Legal Profession by Jennifer Wondracek

Temptation to immediately buy all the new, shiny, ever-evolving technology can be very difficult to overcome. If you struggle with restraint in your tech purchases, Dennis and Tom are here to help. The guys talk through how to assess your true needs, allocate your tech budget, and make smarter technology purchases. 

Later, the guys answer the question: What under-used tech could bring more productivity to your legal practice? It’s not rocket science—Dennis and Tom point out the tools you already have (but don’t use) and highlight the many automation time-savers that can benefit your practice. 

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 #358

A Segment: Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome

B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT

Parting Shots: