I spoke with Pat Utz, the Co-Founder and CEO of Abstract, an AI policy intelligence platform for legislation and regulation. We discussed how Abstract sources its information, how customers use it to understand state and federal regulations, the unique type of intelligence it provides, and the importance of guardrails when relying on the output of AI-assisted technology.
I spoke with Alex Sappington, the Co-CEO of PageVault, a tool for capturing online content in a legally defensible manner. We discussed PageVault’s launch of Stencil, the problem Stencil solves for trademark teams, how PageVault’s work in litigation strengthens its role in trademarks, and where Stencil fits within the broader array of legal technology tools.
I spoke with Matteo Pagani, the Founder and CEO of Co-Flo Enterprise, an iManage strategic technology partner. We discussed how corporate legal teams are effectively leveraging document management, the importance of operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled legal department, and how AI is affecting the ways enterprises use and access their data.
I spoke with James Barclay, the CEO of Passle, a legal-tech company that supports lawyer-authored thought leadership and helps firms use content for revenue growth. We discussed why cross-selling is important for law firms, how CrossPitch AI differs from traditional KM/experience-management tools, the benefits of integrating laterals and other attorneys into the cross-selling process, and where thought leadership creates the most leverage for cross-selling.
I spoke with Melanie Herschorn, the founder of Big Impact Books, a publisher and book marketing strategist who helps attorneys and professionals become authors and recognized experts in their field. We discussed the greatest opportunities for lawyers to leverage a book to grow their practice, how lawyers can balance their client work with the demands of writing and promoting a book, and the effect of AI on publishing.
I spoke with Brandie Knox, the Principal & Creative Director of Knox Design Strategy, a consultancy that partners with law firms on branding, user experience, and user interface design. She is also the Founder & CEO of Moxx, a digital case notebook that helps litigators streamline case preparation and collaboration. We discussed best practices in legal to leverage design to stand out, and how the intersection of design, strategy, and technology is shaping the future of legal practice.
I spoke with Calum Cook, a Growth Executive with Avvoka, a document automation platform. We discussed how the expectations of software have changed, best practices for enhancing the user experience, and the distinction between generative AI and document automation.
I spoke with Adrienne Lester, the Senior Director of Business Services at ShareFile. We discussed the trends driving the need for more content collaboration and real-time engagement, how ShareFile helps law firms keep pace with changes in the practice of law, where legal professionals are leveraging technology to support their compliance requirements, and how lawyers are taking advantage of virtual data rooms and client portals.
I spoke with James Sherer, a partner at BakerHostetler, who serves as the co-leader of the Emerging Technology team of the firm’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group, and Ross Guberman, the Founder and CEO of LawCatch, the developer of BriefCatch, a software platform designed to elevate legal writing, which has recently introduced new generative AI features for lawyers and legal professionals. We discussed how client expectations of communication with their lawyers have changed, the key to drafting effective AI guidelines, and how law firms are taking advantage of AI-empowered tools.