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Ideas, Guidance & Perspective

Ideas, Guidance & Perspective

Ideas, Guidance & Perspective

Sharing insights with industry leaders shaping the next generation of legal and professional services

Sharing insights with industry leaders shaping the next generation of legal and professional services

Sharing insights with industry leaders shaping the next generation of legal and professional services

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The Cloud Comes of Age in Legal

February 21st, 2019 → 7:00 am @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Jack Newton, the co-founder and CEO of Clio, a leading practice management software platform at Legaltech 2019.

We discussed the genesis of Clio, its tenth anniversary, the launch of Clio Grow, how companies can simultaneously manage growth while maintaining a unique culture, how expectations of legal technology have changed over the past decade, and the future of legal technology.

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Reinventing Client Communication With Text Messaging

November 9th, 2018 → 6:11 pm @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Allison Josephy Key, the sales lead for ZipWhip, a platform that allows law firms and their clients to leverage the firm’s existing telephone infrastructure and interact through text messaging.

We discussed how Zipwhip works, the features in its platform that are most appealing to legal professionals, how users can leverage this technology to enhance their marketing and business development, the advantages of communicating through text over phone and email, and how this level of communication is evolving within the legal profession.

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Reinventing the Way Lawyers Communicate

March 14th, 2018 → 7:40 am @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Keith Lee, a lawyer, author, and blogger in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been blogging at Associates Mind for eight years and recently created LawyerSmack, a private community for attorneys interested in discussing practice-related issues with their peers in real time.

We discussed the genesis of LawyerSmack, how it works, the community’s most active groups, what is driving its popularity, the surprising benefits of its creation, and what its growth indicates about the changing nature of communication in the legal profession.

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How to Find and Pursue Your Passion in the Law

December 15th, 2017 → 3:20 pm @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Gabe Galanda, the co-founder and managing lawyer of Galanda Broadman, an Indian Country law firm, with headquarters in Seattle.

We discussed his background and the genesis of Galanda Broadman, how he identified his preferred practice area, his approach to case selection, his firm’s commitment to addressing tribal disenrollment, how he divides his time between business development and practicing law, and his recommendations for lawyers seeking to build a practice or students interested in striking out on their own.

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The Journey from Litigator to Legal Document Marketplace Founder

December 12th, 2017 → 11:45 am @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Somya Kaushik, a litigator turned legal tech entrepreneur, who is the founder of Esq.Me, a legal document marketplace where lawyers can buy and sell their documents nationwide.

We discussed the genesis of Esq.me, the company’s mission, how it helps lawyers, the challenges associated with the transition from practicing law to starting a legal tech company, how legal technology has changed the legal landscape, and advice for law students graduating in 2018.

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Developing and Deploying Technology to Transform a Law Firm

November 30th, 2017 → 9:23 am @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Alex Hamilton, the founder and CEO of Radiant Law, a UK-based law firm that helps clients with high volumes of commercial contracts by combining processes, technology, and human judgment. Alex was previously a partner and co-chair of the global technology transactions group at Latham & Watkins in London.

We discussed the genesis of Radiant Law, how it differs from a traditional law firm, ways that the firm’s team develops and deploys technology, its culture, and why the delivery of managed legal services has become so popular.

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The Benefits of a Digital Safety Deposit Box

November 27th, 2017 → 1:39 pm @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Josh Leavitt, the CEO of ZokuVault, a virtual safety deposit box and estate planning portal, which helps families plan, organize, and share valuable documents.

We discussed the genesis of ZokuVault, how it works, ways that it differs from cloud-based document storage tools, and how a tool like ZokuVault reflects the impact of technology on the practice of law.

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The Benefits of Lean Law Firm Training

November 3rd, 2017 → 7:50 am @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Doug Striker, the president and CEO of Savvy Training & Consulting, which helps law firms optimize their existing technology through training. Prior to founding Savvy Training & Consulting, Doug served as the chief operating officer for a mid-sized law firm.

We discussed the genesis of Savvy Training & Consulting, how a law firm implements lean training, best practices for firms that are struggling with productivity, the most popular training programs, and potential changes in this sector.

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Strategies for Succeeding as a Solo

October 20th, 2017 → 3:23 pm @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Nancy Mertzel, former chair of Herrick, Feinstein’s intellectual property group, who recently founded Mertzel Law PLLC, a boutique IP law firm.

We discussed the genesis of Mertzel Law, the greatest challenges to brand protection in today’s competitive marketplace, the unique obstacles that former large firm attorneys face in launching solo practices, the key qualities for success in today’s environment, and advice for new lawyers entering the profession seeking to achieve work-life balance.

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Empowering Practice Management to Improve Operations

September 11th, 2017 → 11:57 am @ Ari Kaplan

I spoke with Larry Port, the founder and CEO of Rocket Matter, a leading practice management and time and billing software tool for law firms.

We discussed how changes in the way lawyers practice are driving the evolution of the company’s technology, its new Atlas Gold edition and redesigned mobile application, the importance of calendaring rules and security to law firm operations, and where the legal industry is headed.

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About Reinventing Professionals

The business of providing professional advice is changing. Today, anyone can go online and access a wealth of information about any topic, from legal and medical advice to financial planning and accounting suggestions. This blog is designed to offer ideas, guidance, and perspectives on how to effectively navigate a perpetually shifting professional landscape, with a unique focus on the legal industry and the technology that is driving its evolution.

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