On The Road With Legal Talk Network

An application programming interface (API) is a system that connects software applications to each other, providing more functionality for users. For example, a password manager might talk to a LinkedIn App, allowing for easy sign-in. So what does this technology mean for lawyers? At the 2015 Clio Cloud conference, Adriana Linares interviews panelists Dan Lear, Debbie Mignola, and Sam Redlich about their session titled ‘Clio as a Platform: Leveraging Clio’s API.’ Together, they discuss employing the API in your daily practice, using automation to improve client experience, and how long it will take lawyers to learn to use and implement the tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“As we know, knowledge is in people’s heads, so how do you manage that?” -Connie Crosby Legal Talk Network producer Laurence Colletti sits down with knowledge management consultant Connie Crosby, who presented at the 2015 Clio Cloud conference in Chicago. Her presentation, titled ‘How to Manage Your Knowledge and Experience,’ focused on information “trapped” in law firm employees’ heads and how to initiate your firm’s management process before you even think about including technology. In this Special Report, Connie suggests several ways lawyers can begin the process of knowledge and experience management, even for those who haven’t previously considered it. She talks about recording and manifesting precedent documents, emails and letters, research memoranda, and other information with potential future use. For those who are just starting, she recommends getting organized, making checklists, and discussing what information is valuable. Tune in to hear about implementing systems before you buy technology. Le

Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton sits down with Bob Ambrogi and Legal Talk Network’s producer Laurence Colletti at the third annual Clio Cloud Conference. Together they discuss the importance of delivering an effortless services vs. creating client delight for purposes of brand loyalty. In the interview, Jack shares insights about the evolving preference of clients to work more collaboratively with their attorneys and have less redundant interactions. The idea is to provide high quality service with less friction points at every step. In addition, Jack talks about the educational tracks offered at Clio Cloud Conference, which include Business of Law, Legal Technology, and Clio University. Tune in to hear about their seven year journey to become the company they are today and their new product releases designed to help attorneys grow their practices and bill clients more efficiently. Discussed in this Episode: Effortless Service vs. Client Delight Educational tracks at Clio Cloud Conference History of Cl

Legalzoom CEO John Suh joins Legal Talk Network producer Laurence Colletti to talk about efficient delivery of legal services and access to justice. They discuss the expensive albeit efficient delivery mechanisms in Biglaw and how those services are well designed for their high budget clientele. With 88% of their time spent on billable activities compared to 51% for solos, plenty can be learned from the Biglaw organizational model. In addition, with the growing number of pro-se clients unable to afford hourly rates, there appears to be great opportunity in law for those who can harness a better delivery methodology. Stay tuned as the discussion turns to the net promoter score and how it is being used to help lawyers provide higher quality legal services with greater client satisfaction. Attention spent on setting clear expectations, streamlining processes, and being accountable to clients will yield long term return on investment. In this interview, John recommends explaining cost drivers to clients, the non

Professor David Wilkins joins Victor Li, legal affairs writer for the ABA Journal, and Laurence Colletti, producer for Legal Talk Network for a discussion about ‘The Global Age of More for Less’. Specifically, they address how the legal industry will need to adapt to globalization, speed of technology, and changing client preferences. Today’s client has more information and is asking for greater value at lower cost. The old ways of building your legal practice are changing. It is no longer enough to simply charge more when you get better at what you do. In this new age of more for less, attorneys will have to find new ways to provide greater value at lower cost, while still making an adequate profit. Professor Wilkins advises that with difficulty comes great opportunities for those that are able to adapt to future market demands. Tune in to hear his ideas for harnessing technology, getting more out of employees, and working in networks so your legal practice can produce more for less. Learn more about your a

Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor at Slate sits down with Laurence Colletti, producer for Legal Talk Network. Together, they discuss the isolation of the Supreme Court and difficulty getting in front of that tribunal. Dahlia suggests that a certain type of lawyer with a certain type of case stands a much better chance of attaining an appearance for their client. In addition, Dahlia and Laurence talk about decorum within the court, political leanings of the justices, and whether or not the last session leaned left or right. Tune in to hear Dahlia’s predictions for the upcoming session as well as her favorite SCOTUS author. Discussed in this Episode: Isolation of the Supreme Court Decorum of the Court Adam Liptak Joan Biskupic Nina Totenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal interview their Vice President of Business Development, Hsiaolei Miller and Director of Research, Brian Dalton. Together, they discuss the rationale for helping small firms and solos, the migration from Goliaths to Davids, and the deep bench of APP’s Advisory Board. Tune in to hear about future resources to come, including podcasts, blog posts, social channels, and eBooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During Above the Law’s Academy for Private Practice, Legal Talk Network hosts Elie Mystal and Jared Correia interview Heather John from LawGo, Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University, and Joshua Lenon from Clio, about using branded networks and technology in general as a solo or small firm lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bennion, Jenna Cho, and Lisa Solomon talk with Thinking Like A Lawyer hosts Elie Mystal and Joe Patrice about which lawyers should blog and why, how social media can replace legal blogging, and how much personal information you should share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two part interview from Above the Law’s Academy for Private Practice conference, Joe Patrice talks to Jared Correia, Nikki Black, Carolyn Elefant, and Jennifer Ellis about ways lawyers can leverage technology for success. Together, they discuss billing, cloud computing, management resources, wearable technology, ethics, and the overall encouragement needed to start a solo practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Special Report, Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal talk with former editor in chief of Law Technology News Monica Bay. Together, they discuss her 30+ year collection of observations about the legal profession and technology, the shrinking prominence of equity partners, non-representation of clients in civil matters, and how things fall into place when you love what you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal talk with John Balestriere, Nicole Black, Rochelle Washington, and Gaston Kroub. Together, they discuss the art of outsourcing for receptionists, secretaries, payroll, and yes... even office space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fastcase founder Ed Walters goes introspective about saper vedere on this Special Report with Joe Patrice and Elie Mystal. Simply put, saper vedere means learning to see. In it, Ed recalls the lessons learned from his high school art teacher and applies them to legal practice. Attorneys should remember the viewpoint of others when they communicate or work. What’s meaningful to the client is often very different from what the lawyer believes. By learning to see the perspective of others, advocates will enhance the value of the services they provide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurence Colletti talks with Tom Bolt, Robert Hirshon, Chris Zampogna, and Fred Headon about their contributions and ideas for the ABA Presidential Commission on the Future of Legal Services Hearing. Together they discuss possible updates to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, non-tech innovations to help the practice of law, how small firms and paralegals are helping with access to justice, and suggestions from the Canadian Bar Association for maintaining a vibrant and relevant legal profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyer 2 Lawyer host Bob Ambrogi interviews Elisabet Hardy and Eric Suden from Thomson Reuters Elite at the Vantage Worldwide User Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss the Elite portfolio including 3E, Business Development Premier, Enterprise, ProLaw, and MatterSphere Matter Management, how these softwares have developed to become more standardized and integrated, and what’s coming in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Correia and Heidi Alexander, advisors at Mass. LOMAP and hosts of The Legal Toolkit, interview Connie Vecchione and James Bolan, experts on legal ethics in Massachusetts, about specific rules Massachusetts lawyers should review to ensure they don’t face malpractice and disciplinary issues. Tune in for specific advice that is easy to implement with regard to technological competence, online advertising, trust accounting, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American citizens who don’t speak fluent English or are illiterate face incredible disadvantages within civil, family law, and criminal courtrooms. Also, in many states juries are populated with exclusively English speaking citizens, which potentially misrepresents the peer group. Because of Gideon v. Wainwright, defendants in criminal cases have access to interpreters if necessary, but not necessarily in family law or civil cases. What are we as lawyers doing to rectify this problem? Legal Talk Network producer Laurence Colletti interviews Judge James Jordan, Judge Christopher P. Yates, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, and Justice Edward L. Chavez about language barriers in the United States courts at the 2015 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting. The judges discuss actions lawyers, ABA members, and law schools can take to change these access to justice issues for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurence Colletti interviews Professor Tracey Meares from Yale Law School, Professor Craig Futterman from the University of Chicago Law School, and Director Sean Smoot from the Police Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois. Together they discuss decreased crime rates, public perceptions, and the importance of accountability. Tune in to learn more about top stressors for officers as well as the pros and cons with body cams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurence Colletti discusses these issues and much more with Casey Trupin from Columbia Legal Services, Brandon Smith from Nelson Mullins, and Jeremy Rosen the Executive Director at the ACLU of Iowa. Together they talk about causes of homelessness, the homeless courts, and a focus on treatment rather than punishment. Tune in to learn about the cycle of poverty and how you can make a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurence Colletti interviews Cleveland Patterson, Scott Andreson, and Randy Kessler, panelists at the 2015 American Bar Association Annual Meeting. Together they discuss the history of domestic violence in the NFL starting with the Ray Rice case and the following media hype. Laurence, Cleveland, Scott, and Randy examine the punishment equivalency in the NFL, who should actually be responsible for punishment and rehabilitation, and whether the unions should be involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices