The Tech Savvy Lawyer

By: Michael D.J. Eisenberg
  • Summary

  • The Tech Savvy Lawyer interviews Judges, Lawyers, and other professionals discussing utilizing technology in the practice of law. It may springboard an idea and help you in your own pursuit of the business we call "practicing law". Please join us for interesting conversations enjoyable at any tech skill level!
    © ℗ 2020 Michael D.J. Eisenberg
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Episodes
  • Episode #92: Finding the Right Crossroads for AI Use, Success, and the Law, Troy Doucette of AI.Law.
    Jul 9 2024

    In the legal landscape, the adoption of new technologies offers remarkable benefits. Tools like AI-driven document drafting systems empower attorneys to efficiently create complex legal documents without needing advanced technical skills. Embracing these kinds of technologies will save time and allow legal professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.

    Troy Doucet is a top-rated litigation attorney, legal tech innovator, and the founder of AI.Law, a legal document drafting system. Having studied economics in college and built a prestigious practice as a litigation lawyer, he has a unique viewpoint on the revolutionary possibilities of artificial intelligence. His knowledge of the litigation process is currently being directed toward creating artificial intelligence to increase accessibility to the legal system. Troy frequently lectures about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal sector and how it will fundamentally change the way lawyers provide services. Troy has taught multiple programs on consumer law, real estate law, and AI.

    Troy and I discuss the following three questions and more!

    1. What are the top three things AI.Law can do either faster or better than an attorney who does not use AI.Law?
    2. What are three ways AI dot law prevents hallucinations, and what are the top three things attorneys should do when using AI to help draft their documents, prevent you to prevent hallucinations?
    3. What inspired you to create AI.Law?

    In our conversation, we cover:

    [01.29] Tech setup – Troy’s current tech setup.

    [02.44] AI.Law – Troy explains how AI.Law works on mobile devices.

    [05.00] Learning obstacles – Troy shares how he shifted from Android to Apple.

    [08.41] The benefits – The advantages of using AI.Law.

    [11.44] Computer proficiency – Troy explains why lawyers don’t need advanced technical skills to use AI.Law.

    [13.52] Efficiency – Troy explains how AI.Law can save time and allows legal professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.

    [18.25] Hallucinations – A guide to minimize hallucinations.

    [21.09] Other AIs – Troy talks about the AI products he uses other than AI.Law.

    [22.17] The inspiration – Troy explains what inspired him to create AI.Law.

    [26.00] Terms of Services – The terms of services people should look out for when using AI.

    [29.48] The usage of AI – The importance of choosing the AI that will work best for you.

    [33.40] Do It Yourself – Troy explains his take on lawyers using AI as a DIY service.

    [38.29] Emotional component – How AI can help people in unexpected situations in life.

    Resources:

    Connect with Troy

    • LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/tdoucet/
    • Website – ai.law/

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    Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast

    • HyperX Vision S Webcam – hyperx.com/products/hyperx-vision-s-webcam?variant=43855670411421
    • Infinite RS desktop - us.msi.com/Desktop/Infinite-RS-14th
    • iPhone 15 - apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15
    • LG TV - lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/smart-tvs/oled48c36la/

    Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast

    • AI.law - ai.law/
    • MacRumors - macrumors.com/

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    38 mins
  • 🎙️ Episode 91: How Lawyers Could 📈 Improve Their 📹 Online Videos with Mark Wonderlin! 🎬
    Jun 25 2024

    In a world where video content reigns supreme, lawyers can elevate their DIY videos with expert tips while avoiding common mistakes, making their marketing strategies more impactful. Companies like Mosaic Media Films can further enhance attorney videos, ensuring captivating, high-converting content that solidifies a law firm's digital presence and client engagement.

    Meet Mark Wonderlin, the founder of Mosaic Media Films. With a creative approach to business videos, Mark helps companies create content that captivates and converts, driving traffic and boosting sales. His expertise lies in aligning video strategies with clients' marketing goals.

    Join Mark and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

    1. What are the top three reasons professionals like lawyers need video on their web pages, social media, marketing, etc?
    2. What are the top three ways lawyers can improve their DIY videos?
    3. Without naming names, what are the top three mistakes you've seen professionals like lawyers make in their videos?

    In our conversation, we cover the following:

    [01:30] Mark's Tech Setup

    [11:16] Top Three Tips for DIY Videos

    [14:15] Top 3 Reasons Lawyers Need Video in Their Digital Marketing Strategy

    [16:11] Top 3 Tips for Lawyers to Enhance Their DIY Videos

    [21:58] Top 3 Ways Companies Like Mosaic Can Enhance Attorneys' Video Content

    [27:33] Top 3 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Their Videos

    [32:35] Learn More About Mosaic Media Films

    Resources:

    Connect with Mark:

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markwonderlin/
    • Free Resources: mosaicmediafilms.com/resources/
    • Website: mosaicmediafilms.com/

    Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

    • DJI Mic: dji.com/global/mic
    • Hollyland Mics: store.hollyland.com/collections/hollyland-microphones
    • Mac Studio: apple.com/mac-studio/
    • Razer Kiyo Pro: razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-pro
    • Samsung Curved LCD Monitor: samsung.com/levant/monitors/curved/
    • Sennheiser Lavalier Microphone: sennheiser.com/en-us/catalog/products/microphones/xs-lav/xs-lav-usb-c

    Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

    • Parallels:parallels.com
    • Parsec: parsec.app/
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    32 mins
  • Episode #90: How Lawyers Can Balance Work and Personal Tech: Insights from Paul Secunda on Privacy and Productivity!
    Jun 11 2024
    Emerging technologies simplify many aspects of life, but they also make it increasingly challenging to safeguard privacy in both personal and professional settings. As a lawyer, it is essential for you to stay informed about how to protect privacy by utilizing the appropriate tools and equipment. Paul Secunda joined us today to talk about protecting your privacy, building open communication between employer and employee, tech tips to focus on your work, and more. Paul Secunda is a partner at Walcheske Luzi LLC. He leads the ERISA litigation unit, which focuses on retirement, medical, and disability class action litigation. He also serves as a consultant, testifying expert, and mediator in the fields of employee benefits and workplace law. Paul is a former labor and employment law professor with 18 years of experience at two law schools, focusing on employment law and employee benefits. Throughout his career, Paul has been engaged in litigating, teaching, and writing about workplace law, handling tasks from reviewing employee handbooks to managing complex class action lawsuits and submitting amicus briefs to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Paul’s expertise spans employee rights and the practical application of technology in both professional and personal contexts. Join Paul and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! What are the top three tech tips you would advise any lawyer to maintain a separation from work and personal time?What are the top three tech rights an employee has when it comes to utilizing a personal tech device for a BYOD firm?What are your top three tech tips to ensure focus at work, to help prevent necessary work during personal time? In our conversation, we cover: [01.28] Tech Setup - Paul’s current tech setup. [09.00] The Balance – Balancing technology as a small law firm. [10.00] Tech tips – Paul shares some tech tips for separating personal and professional life. [11.40] Clients - How to work with overbearing clients? [13.26] Superiors – Paul explains how you can handle your superiors. [16.38] Open Communication – The importance of open communication between employer and employee. [20.06] Tech Rights – Paul explains how employee privacy rights differ significantly between public and private workplaces. [25.44] Tracking Software – Paul explains why he would advise against letting your employer put tracking software in your computer. [29.52] Focusing on work – Paul shares three tech tips you can use to focus on your work and prevent working on your personal time. Resources: Connect with Paul LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/paul-secunda-a17228/Website - walcheskeluzi.com/ Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast Fujitsu Scanners - thescannershop.com/fujitsu-scanners/HP Printers - hp.com/us-en/shop/mdp/printers/laserjet-proiPhone 15 Pro - apple.com/iphone-15-pro/MacBook Air - apple.com/macbook-air/ Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast Adobe Acrobat Reader - get.adobe.com/reader/Clio - clio.com/Sanebox - sanebox.com/TurboScan - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piksoft.turboscanWordPerfect - wordperfect.com/en/ Transcript 00:00:00] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Episode 90, Balancing Your Use of Technology Between Your Work and Home with Labor and Employment Lawyer, Paul Secunda. [00:00:19] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Paul is a former Labor and Employment Law professor with 18 years of experience at two different law schools specializing in ERISA and Employee Benefits Law. He is now an attorney with Woltersky Luzzi, LLC. Paul's legal career has been devoted to litigating, teaching, and writing about workplace law issues, handling all aspects of the employment relationship, from reviewing employee handbooks and summary plan descriptions, to litigating complex class action cases, and submitting amicus briefs to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. [00:00:46] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Paul caught my attention with his law journal article, The Employee Right to Disconnect, after I come across California's recent Employee Right to Disconnect bill. This bill would require employers to create a written policy guaranteeing California employees the right to disconnect from work communications during non working hours. [00:01:01] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Join Paul and me as we discuss how employees, including lawyers, have rights and practical uses of technology in both their workplace and their private lives. Enjoy! [00:01:09] #Add Read #1: Consider giving us a five star review on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcast feeds. [00:01:09] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Have you been enjoying the techsavvylore. page podcast? Consider giving us a five star review on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcast feeds. [00:01:21] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: Paul, welcome to the podcast. [00:01:23] Paul Secunda: Thank you for having me. [00:01:24] Michael D.J. Eisenberg: I appreciate you being ...
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    36 mins

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