On the Road with Legal Talk Network

The past year brought yet more happenings in discovery with shifts in technology and communication creating new challenges. To examine the newest case law and outline upcoming cases, panelists David Horrigan, Scott Milner, Jessica Tseng Hasen, Justice Tanya Kennedy, and Nirav Shah discuss highlights from their session. They explain the latest updates, emphasize the importance of tech competence, and discuss notable cases’ impacts on data law. David Horrigan is Relativity’s discovery counsel and legal education director. Scott A. Milner is a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockus. Jessica Tseng Hasen is Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP. Justice Tanya Kennedy is an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department of the New York State Supreme Court. Nirav Shah is the eDiscovery Manager for The Home Depot.

The legal world and its tech space have seen huge impacts from generative AI in the short time that it has been monopolizing our attention. However, in the midst of this rapidly evolving tech are many questions about safe, effective uses that truly solve problems for legal professionals. Ed Watts talks with Jamie Brown and Isha Morathe about current and hopeful deployments of GenAI to advance the profession, and then also address concerns over bias, security, and more. Jamie Brown is Vice President of Global Advisory Services at Lighthouse Isha Marathe is a Legal Technology Reporter at Legaltech News for ALM Media.

Effective processes for discovery, data handling, collaboration, and everything else your case requires are essential to the life of a litigator. Karolina Sikorska talks with Elan Hersh about his session addressing the growing data demands in litigation. He discusses his personal experience and shares methods and tools to help litigators tap into the full value of available technologies. Karolina Sikorska is a sales manager at InfoTrack. Elan Hersh is a Partner at Akerman LLP in its Litigation Practice Group and also leads Akerman’s eDiscovery Services team.

The Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules has recently released proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. What do attorneys need to know? Robert Levy, Jeffrey McKenna, Wendy Butler Curtis, and Chris Hurlebaus share insights from their panel discussion about the proposed changes’ impacts on legal professionals, including issues of privacy, cybersecurity, case management, filing deadlines, and more. Links: Lawyers for Civil Justice Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Robert Levy is an attorney in the Law Department of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Jeffrey McKenna is a Senior Privacy and eDiscovery Attorney in Orrick’s Chambers-recognized eDiscovery & Information Governance practice based in San Francisco. Wendy Butler Curtis is Chief Innovation Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Chris Hurlebaus a Principal Technologist at Microsoft.

AI is certainly a disruptor in the legal profession, and as such, there is a huge need for deep learning and new implementation of AI tools in legal practice. Bridget McCormack, Linda Beyea, and Diana Didia share their insights on AI solutions that address problems and pain points for lawyers and their clients. They discuss products developed at the American Arbitration Association and their all-in approach to leveraging AI’s potential in legal. Bridget McCormack is President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution. Linda Beyea is the Vice President of Innovation at the American Arbitration Association. Diana Didia is the Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Innovation Officer at American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution

Clio recently published its report showing specific trends for mid-sized law firms. Karolina Sikorska welcomes Joshua Lenon to get an overview of the findings of this latest report as outlined in his Legalweek session. Joshua explains challenges for mid-size firms and tips for overcoming them, including revenue lockup, billing and payments, technology adoption, AI, and more. Links: clio.com/enterprise clio.com/ltr Karolina Sikorska is a sales manager at InfoTrack. Joshua Lenon is Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, and has worked on the front lines of legal technology innovation for more than a decade, helping to educate legal professionals on how they can better use technology to run their firms more efficiently and effectively.

Looking ahead, Dan Lear talks with Stephanie Wilkins about what evolutions the next 5-10 years may bring to the legal profession. Stephanie explains the focus of her panel discussion, particularly discussing AI’s current and potential applications in the legal world as it moves from theoretical to practical uses. Dan Lear is vice president of partnerships at InfoTrack. Stephanie Wilkins is the Editor-in-Chief of Legaltech News at ALM.

After a long fight for freedom following his wrongful conviction at just 16, exoneree Brian Banks focuses his efforts toward raising awareness and inspiring others. Host Michael Semanchik talks with Brian about his keynote speech at ClioCon 2023. Brian shares his story and offers insights on how resilience and perseverance can help us through difficult times. Brian Banks is a former football player turned keynote speaker, life coach, and passionate advocate for criminal justice reform.

Being organized and efficient with your law firm’s finances gives you peace of mind and increases your profits. Host Phil Brown talks with Jayden Doyé and Alex MacGillivray about strategies lawyers can tailor to the financial needs of their law firms. They discuss budgeting, tracking income and expenses, billing software, working with an accountant, and much more. T. Jayden Doyé is president of Prestige Accounting Solutions LLC. Alex MacGillivray is the Vice President, Corporate Controller at Clio.

Optimizing your use of LinkedIn can help you grow your legal business and make great industry connections. Alison Demelis shares insights for putting your best foot forward on LinkedIn. Alison walks lawyers through the ideal LinkedIn profile and also offers tips for building your reputation, exuding authenticity, and forging meaningful relationships with peers. Alison Demelis is head of Enterprise Sales Canada and has quickly become a pivotal member of the LinkedIn Family.