Podcasts

Is This How the World Ends? Artificial Intelligence and American Security

 Brigadier General Patrick Huston discusses common myths about AI and its role in our national security and military.

Autonomous killer robots have certainly grabbed a lot of screen time over the years, but is our world really going to end in an AI-fueled war? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Brigadier General Patrick Huston to discuss his role at the Pentagon and dispel some of the most common myths about AI and its military applications. As a self-described “near pacifist,” General Huston shares his perspective on the military’s commitments to ethical and legal development of AI defenses and emphasizes the importance of creating partnerships between the government and the best and brightest AI experts in private industry.

Brigadier General Patrick Huston is the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Military Law and Operations in the Pentagon, where he is keenly focused on privacy and the legal and ethical development of AI, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies.

Special thanks to the sponsor PInow.

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Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms

Jack Newton shares insights on Clio’s first solo-focused trends report and offers tips for how to stay competitive in the midst of pandemic-era changes in solo practice.

For the first time ever, Clio has released a special trends report focused specifically on solo law firms! To talk about how this report came about and the helpful data it has to offer solo attorneys, Sharon Nelson and guest host John Simek welcome Clio’s CEO Jack Newton. Jack shares some of the most surprising insights gleaned from their solo survey, discusses pandemic-era changes in the behaviors of solos and their clients, and gives his take on what solo firms might do to become more agile and improve their revenue.

Jack Newton is CEO and co-founder of Clio.

Special thanks to the sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.

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Cybersecurity Priorities for President Biden

Lawyer and cybersecurity expert Stewart Baker examines the President’s current plans for our nation’s most pressing cyber concerns.

Robust and proactive cybersecurity is more critical than ever in our world, and today’s government leaders must have effective plans for protecting against cyber attacks. So, how is President Biden doing so far? Digital Detectives  Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Stewart Baker to discuss the President’s progress on current cybersecurity issues. Drawing from his many years of experience in government, law, and cybersecurity, Stewart outlines some of the existing problems and potential threats our nation is facing and critiques the president’s approach to these complex matters.

Stewart Baker practices law at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, DC, and served as the first assistant secretary for policy at the Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009.

Special thanks to the sponsor PInow.

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How to Win Clients Online for Free!

Nothing in life is free… or is it? Gyi Tsakalakis shares no-cost methods for improving your online presence to gain more clients.

Making smart choices online can help lawyers gain exposure and relationships that connect them with new clients. How? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome legal marketer Gyi Tsakalakis to discuss his top tips for effective, no-cost online client development. While money certainly can (and sometimes should!) be spent on marketing, Gyi stresses that some of the best ways to gain clients won’t cost you anything but time.

Gyi Tsakalakis is a former lawyer and the founder of AttorneySync, an online legal marketing agency that helps lawyers be where their clients are looking.

Special thanks the our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.

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Occam’s Razor — A SolarWinds Perspective for Law Firms

Jeffrey Wells explains the SolarWinds hack and cybersecurity questions law firms should be asking in the wake of this massive attack.

Third party providers are often indispensable to law firms, but how can you know whether these working relationships could put you at risk for a security breach? With thousands of organizations still reeling from the recent SolarWinds attack, John and Sharon welcome technologist and cybersecurity expert Jeffrey Wells to discuss this event and what legal professionals can do to evaluate and improve their own security.

Jeffrey R. Wells is the co-chair of the Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy team at Clark Hill.

Special thanks to the sponsor PInow.

Listen to the entire podcast here. 

Security Assessments and Penetration Testing for Law Firms

Sharon Nelson and John Simek offer insights into which types of security testing lawyers should consider for their law firms.

What exactly are security evaluations and penetration tests? What’s the difference? Do you actually need to have these done in your law firm? Discovering vulnerabilities and taking steps to keep sensitive data secure should be highly important to all lawyers, and doing so may be simpler than you thought. The Digital Detectives hosts John Simek and Sharon Nelson discuss the elements of these evaluations, break down costs, and share what lawyers should do to ensure their firm’s security.

Special thanks to the sponsor PInow.

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ABA TECHSHOW 2021 Goes Virtual!

ABA TECHSHOW co-chairs Allan Mackenzie and Roberta Tepper offer a sneak peek at the content and events coming to this year’s fully online conference.

What will an online ABA TECHSHOW look like for attendees? Jim and Sharon welcome this year’s co-chairs, Allan Mackenzie and Roberta Tepper, to hear all about the reinvention of TECHSHOW 2021 in the virtual realm. With a 5-day schedule this year (March 8-12), attendees can look forward to having access to all sessions, a larger speaking faculty than ever before, and a variety of social and networking opportunities. Register now at: https://www.techshow.com/pricing/.

Allan Mackenzie is a veteran of the legal technology world and co-chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2021.

 Roberta Tepper is the lawyer assistance programs director at the State Bar of Arizona and co-chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2021.

Special thanks to the sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.

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What’s on the Horizon for Law Firms in 2021?

Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson give their take on which of the many pandemic-related changes will most likely impact the future of the legal profession.

It might be a risky time to predict the future, but Jim and Sharon have decided to give it a whirl! Based on shifts they’ve seen throughout the legal community during 2020, they offer their thoughts on what lawyers should keep in mind as the new year begins. With topics ranging from the movement away from physical office space to cloud-based lawyering to the rise of ransomware, and more, Jim and Sharon talk about which changes they think will stick and what impacts we may see throughout the profession.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.

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Clio’s Legal Trends Report 2020: A Look Into the Future of Law

 Clio COO George Psiharis talks through this year’s trends and the sweeping transformative effect COVID-19 has had on the legal profession.

The legal world has made more forward progress since the start of the pandemic than many expected it could do in a decade. Lawyers formerly resistant to technology suddenly found themselves with no choice but to adapt and embrace digital-friendly legal practice. For a closer look at how these changes are playing out in the profession, Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with George Psiharis about Clio’s 2020 Legal Trends Report. They discuss who is weathering pandemic-era shifts most effectively, the mass movement to cloud-based services, the importance of focusing on customer experience, and which COVID-era changes will likely carry on beyond the pandemic.

George Psiharis is chief operating officer at Clio.

Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2020

Tech Toys are back! Digital Edge podcast hosts, Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson share their favorite wishlist picks for the 2020 holiday season.

It’s time for Jim and Sharon’s favorite podcast of the year – Tech Toys for the Holidays! In keeping with tradition, The Digital Edge hosts offer up their favorite practical and not-so practical tech toys, this year with plenty of remote work and COVID-related gift ideas in the mix. Pick up some wishlist inspiration for yourself and your favorite lawyer-nerds – a handy UVC sterilizer, the latest LegalBoard Wireless, ideas for your home workspace, a portable bug zapper (wait, what?), and so much more! Happy Holidays!

Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.

Want to hear about all the cool tech toys? Listen now!