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Dennis has been ever the optimist about all things GenAI, and Tom was perhaps a bit more skeptical, but have they both changed their tunes? The guys hash out their current perspectives and share how they are applying GenAI in both their work and personal lives. They also caution lawyers to really learn the ins and outs of GenAI tech so they can use it ethically and effectively in legal practice.
Later, Dennis and Tom answer a question from ChatGPT about whether they might like to do a live episode of the podcast!
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #362
A Segment: Changing Directions on Generative AI?
B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT
Parting Shots:
Ten exercises you should do whether you are 25 or 75: https://twitter.com/chrisboettcher9/status/1768951396064182350/?rw_tt_thread=True
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI - https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick-ebook/dp/B0CM8TRWK3 -
A trusted depth of data helps genAI infuse into the legal world more effectively and accurately, but not all genAI is up to scratch. Dennis and Tom talk with Emily Colbert about current AI uses in legal, with particular focus on the integration of AI into the Practical Law tool from Thomson Reuters. Emily discusses the importance of human experts and trusted content in developing genAI and what industry leaders are doing to drive efficiency and find new integrations for AI that support business growth and improved legal practice.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Emily Colbert leads global product management for the Practical Law, Checkpoint and Regulatory Intelligence product lines at Thomson Reuters.
Links Mentioned:
Gemini by Google
MoreUsefulThings.com by Ethan Mollick -
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Creative thinking and design elements can help you elevate your legal practice and develop more meaningful solutions for clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Tessa Manuello to discuss her insights on legal technology with a particular focus on creative design adaptations for lawyers. Tessa discusses the tech learning process for attorneys and explains how a more creative approach for both learning and implementing tech can help lawyers make better use of current tools, AI included.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Tessa Manuello is founder and CEO of Legal Creatives, an internationally recognized speaker, and a leading expert in the world of legal design. -
The core of what Quinten Steenhuis does at Suffolk University’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab is find new ways to help poor people gain access to legal help to work toward closing the justice gap. Dennis and Tom talk with Quinten about his work in this space to learn more about legal tech’s uses and potential for solving large-scale problems in the justice system. Quinten explains specific tech developed at the Lab, talks about tech competence and education amongst attorneys and law students, shares his favorite collaboration tools, and much more. Quinten also digs into the best current uses of AI and automation and their many possibilities for solving more problems for lawyers.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Quinten Steenhuis is Practitioner in Residence at Suffolk University Law School and founder of Lemma Legal.
Links Mentioned:
Namedrop.io
Copilot
Microsoft 365
Introducing AI Prompt Worksheets for the Legal Profession by Jennifer Wondracek -
Temptation to immediately buy all the new, shiny, ever-evolving technology can be very difficult to overcome. If you struggle with restraint in your tech purchases, Dennis and Tom are here to help. The guys talk through how to assess your true needs, allocate your tech budget, and make smarter technology purchases.
Later, the guys answer the question: What under-used tech could bring more productivity to your legal practice? It’s not rocket science—Dennis and Tom point out the tools you already have (but don’t use) and highlight the many automation time-savers that can benefit your practice.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #358
A Segment: Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome
Apple Vision Pro - https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/
Rabbit R1 - https://www.rabbit.tech/
OnePlus Open - https://www.oneplus.com/us/open
Pixel Fold - https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_fold?pli=1&hl=en-US
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid - https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24030533/lenovo-ces-laptops-legion-thinkpad-thinkbook
EpicBoom - https://us.ultimateears.com/products/epicboom
B Segment: A Question from ChatGPT
Parting Shots:
Perplexity.ai - https://www.perplexity.ai/
RSS Anything - https://rss.diffbot.com/ -
Reducing the risk of legal malpractice is important to every attorney, and Carmin Ballou is an expert on the subject, along with a broad knowledge of the latest tools and innovations in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome Carmin to their Fresh Voices series to learn about tech that can help attorneys reduce risk in their law firms. They discuss data governance, cybersecurity and privacy practices, artificial intelligence, and more.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Carmin Ballou is vice president of data analytics and innovation at Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society.
Show Notes:
Skills.Law
Microsoft Copilot
Snagit -
Anyone can and will make predictions about the coming year, but Dennis and Tom tend to shy away from the crystal ball in favor of resolutions and goal setting. The guys discuss last year’s resolutions and their success or lack thereof on each one. Then, they jump into the now and share what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Spoiler alert: AI is front and center.
Speaking of AI, in their second segment, ChatGPT asks a question! How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and what are the implications for litigation strategies? Dennis and Tom discuss.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #356
A Segment: Our 2024 Technology Resolutions
B Segment: Question from our ChatGPT Listener: How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and what are the implications for litigation strategies?
Pre/Dicta: https://www.pre-dicta.com/
Lex Machina: https://lexmachina.com/
Solomonic: https://www.solomonic.co.uk/
Parting Shots:
The Best Smartphone Camera 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRoTOE3FqT0&t=314s
Anker Power Bank: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VPHVT2Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
The Truth about Being the Stupidest in the Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLzo_oNVho -
The year-end tradition returns! Dennis and Tom welcome Debbie Foster for their annual Pardon the Interruption episode. This year, the trio play “Toss-Up”––debating opposing sides on legal tech issues, “What’s the word?”––a fill-in-the-blank for trending tech topics, and “Hot or not?”––categorizing the coolness of 2023’s legal tech trends. As yet undefeated in this yearly battle, will Tom retain his champion status for another year? Listen in to find out.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Debbie Foster is the managing partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations. -
What does it really take to make document automation work well? Many firms are intimidated by the initial heavy lifting in document automation, but it’s worth the effort! Catherine Bamford is an absolute expert on the subject, along with other legal practice automations that bring huge time savings to modern law firms. Catherine joins Dennis and Tom to share her expertise on current trends in automation, knowledge management, collaboration, and more.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #354
A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legaltech - Catherine Bamford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-bamford-bamlegal/
BamLegal: https://www.bamlegal.co.uk/
DocAutoDatabase: https://www.docautodatabase.com/
B Segment: Continued discussion with Catherine Bamford
Parting Shots:
Notes in Google Search Labs: https://blog.google/products/search/notes-google-search-labs-experiment/ -
Another fresh voice! If we don’t have diverse groups in the legal world, we may miss the mark on many issues facing the profession. Flo Nicholas of DEI Directive joins Dennis and Tom to offer her perspectives on legal technology and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices benefit the legal community. Flo offers up her expertise in these areas and explains the current trends in plain language to help listeners gain a clearer understanding of the scope and positive impacts of intentional DEI. She also talks about her unique career path and what led her to her current work in data-driven diversity.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Flo Nicholas is co-founder and chief operating officer at DEI Directive.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #353
A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legaltech - Flo Nicholas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonboringlawyer/
DEI Directive: https://www.deidirective.com/
B Segment: Continued discussion with Flo Nicholas
Parting Shots:
Be proactive with technology!
Getting a rental car? Don’t download your information.
Go ahead and rearrange your office. -
The AI hype cycle is pretty much all Dennis and Tom (and everybody else) hears about these days, so what happened to the other “hot” tech we were excited about barely a year ago? After a little digging, the guys find out that other tech does, in fact, still exist! They talk through current happenings in crypto, blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse, and more. And, since AI is still a pretty big deal, they also offer up resources to help listeners keep up with the rapidly changing AI landscape.
Later, it kinda feels like every tech podcast is interviewing AI vendors these days, but is this trend just resulting in lame, ultra-redundant content? Dennis and Tom discuss.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #352
A Segment: Whatever Happened to the Last Game-Changing Technologies in Law
How to Talk to an AI - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/how-to-talk-ai-chatbot-chatgpt/
How to Improve Your Company’s Use of AI with a structured approach to prompts: https://hbr.org/2023/11/improve-your-companys-use-of-ai-with-a-structured-approach-to-prompts
AI Time to Impact - https://aittention.beehiiv.com/
The Batch - https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/
B Segment: Why are Legal Tech Podcasts only interviewing AI Vendors?
Parting Shots:
James Keane Memorial Award Nominations are open - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0LSmgDrMan6OCVtjVkgFqDaFAFMESxgo_E1fg8Q45XuQK9Q/viewform?pli=1
ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum - https://www.amazon.com/ODISTAR-Endurance-Cordless-Rotatable-Keyboard/dp/B07Q128V6W?th=1 -
Note-taking is typically a significant part of a lawyer’s life—in meetings, research, client conversations, and more. There are numerous ways to approach this simple task, but is there a *best* way? Dennis and Tom examine several note-taking methods to unearth the most advantageous techniques for your practice.
Later, the guys address a listener question on sketchy links and unsubscribe options in emails. Dennis and Tom love answering your queries! To submit your own technology question, call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #351
A Segment: Notes, Notes Everywhere…and Not One Note to Use
Building a Second Brain
The PARA Method
B Segment: A Question from a Listener
Parting Shots:
Elgato Prompter
Whole Earth Index -
Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are busily announcing their latest products, and Dennis and Tom are a little underwhelmed. But, rather than ignoring the new stuff altogether, the guys lean into their tech-infused ennui and ponder the reasons behind their “meh” responses. They discuss the latest products from Big Tech, talk about product improvements, and give thoughts on how AI is continuing to influence just about everything in tech these days.
Later, Dennis and Tom examine several concerning developments at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. They shed light on the harmful impacts of AI manipulation and its effects on other areas of technology and cybercrime.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #350
A Segment: Is There Anything New in Tech?
Apple 15 Event Announcements - · https://www.theverge.com/23869728/apple-iphone-15-event-announcements-watch-ultra-airpods-pro-usb-c
Everything Amazon Announced at its 2023 Devices and Services Event - o https://www.engadget.com/everything-amazon-announced-at-its-2023-devices-and-services-event-194621706.html
Google Pixel 8 Launch Event Biggest Announcements - o https://www.theverge.com/23902026/google-pixel-8-launch-event-biggest-announcements-watch-buds-pro
Microsoft Surface-Copilot Event Biggest Announcementso https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23882074/microsoft-surface-copilot-event-2023-biggest-announcements
B Segment: AI and CyberSecurity
Indirect Prompt Injection - https://cmte.ieee.org/futuredirections/2023/04/07/a-new-threat-indirect-prompt-injection/
Parting Shots:
Beeper - https://www.beeper.com/
How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should) - https://www.howtogeek.com/714981/how-to-delete-your-old-online-accounts-and-why-you-should/
Personal Quarterly Offsite - https://www.denniskennedy.com/blog/2023/10/my-productive-personal-offsites-course-price-cut/ -
Dennis and Tom’s second brains are still evolving, and the guys have updates to share on both their current progress and future goals. Listen in for their latest thoughts on tools for this project and new uses for AI.
Later on, listen in for a round of “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down,” focused on whether the world needs an AI version of Dennis. Thoughts?
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #349
A Segment: An Update on our Second Brain Project
Marie Poulin - https://mariepoulin.com/
Mem - https://get.mem.ai/
B Segment: Thumbs Up or Down: an AI Dennis?
Parting Shots:
Secure Our World https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world -
Technology adeptness doesn’t have to look exactly the same from law firm to law firm. Kristin Hodgins joins Dennis and Tom to share her thoughts on the latest trends in legal technology and effective approaches to tech competence. She also discusses her career path, the distinction between access to justice and access to legal services, ChatGPT, and much more.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Kristin Hodgins is project manager and product owner at Xcential Legislative Technologies.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #348
A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech: Kristin Hodgins
B Segment: Continued Discussion with Kristin Hodgins
Parting Shots:
Design of Everyday Things: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/840.The_Design_of_Everyday_Things?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jbaeZOMsdZ&rank=1
This is Service Design Doing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37935807-this-is-service-design-doing?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_28
Ultimate Ears EpicBoom: https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/epicboom-bluetooth.html
Dennis Kennedy: Adding a “Group Advisory Layer” to Your Use of Generative AI Tools Through Structured Prompting: https://www.denniskennedy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/445/2023/09/KIPL-White-Paper-on-Guided-Advisory-Layer-1.0-September-2023-FINAL.pdf
More from the Fresh Voices series:
Nick Rishwain
Amani Smathers
Ivy Grey
Tiffany Graves
Natalie Knowlton
Chase Hertel
Kristen Sonday
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Is our current approach to legal tech education helping or hurting lawyers? Dennis and Tom think through this question out loud, pondering whether lawyers can truly learn what they need to know through the typical legal tech conference session or CLE class. The guys might not agree, but they hash out their thoughts on learning opportunities, tech engagement, new approaches to tech-ed resources, and more.
Later, time for another round of Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down! Dennis reveals his latest scheme for creating better legal profession standards for technology competence, placing both Tom and himself on a “task force” of sorts. Does Tom want to join in on this tech-competence dictatorship? Tune in to find out.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
As Dennis mentioned, be sure to check out episodes from the Fresh Voices Series:
Nick Rishwain
Amani Smathers
Ivy Grey
Tiffany Graves
Natalie Knowlton
Chase Hertel
Kristen Sonday
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #347
A Segment: Learning at Legal Tech Conferences
B Segment: Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Parting Shots:
Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/
Displaying and Evidencing Contract Terms in a Post-Visual Era” - https://www.michiganstatelawreview.org/vol-20222023/2023/4/6/displaying-and-evidencing-contract-terms-in-a-post-visual-era;
LTRC Roundtable Discussion: Phishing and Email Scams - https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2023/08/ltrc-roundtable-discussion-phishing-and-email-scams/ -
Nick Rishwain joins the guys as another fresh voice on the current happenings in legal technology. Nick shares his approach to helping attorneys understand and make the most of legal tech and discusses areas where competence still has a long way to go. Later, Dennis & Tom pick his brain on AI, blockchain, collaboration, exciting new startups, social media, and much more.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Nick Rishwain is Vice President of business development and relations at Experts.com.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #346
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #346
A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech - Nick Rishwain
Experts.com
B Segment: More with Nick Rishwain
Parting Shots:
Experts.com
Readwise Reader
Getting Things Done Method
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A new Kennedy-Mighell Report game has begun. The premise? Dennis has a whole lot of ideas, and Tom just loves pointing out their flaws. The guys introduce a new segment called “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?” Dennis, in his ever-springing optimism, shares his latest notions, and Tom uses his practical, skeptical reasoning to determine whether they have merit or need to be thrown out the window.
And, there’s no time like summertime to return to Dennis and Tom’s “Hot or Not?” segment. So, should you revise your law firm’s strategic plan in view of new AI developments? The guys talk about whether tech-focused planning should be the hottest thing on your to-do list.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #345
A Segment: Ideas Ideas Ideas
Time for a new MacBook Air?
Is Microsoft Copilot worth the price tag?
Ask Me Anything Webinars on Zoom
New Signal-Tracking for Legal Trends?
Privacy Certifications - CIPP, etc.
New Law School Tech?—Climate Technology Law
Are Substack Newsletters a good way to monetize content?
B Segment: Hot or Not: Law Firm Strategic Planning
Parting Shots:
Wonderboom 3 Bluetooth Speaker
PatternBuilder MAX demo from NetDocuments -
What makes it so difficult for some lawyers to embrace technology? Fear, confusion, and that feeling that they just can’t ever catch up create a wall that many attorneys can’t seem to break down. Dennis and Tom bring on Amani Smathers, another “fresh voice,” to learn how she encourages technology adoption among legal professionals. She also covers the AI hype, her favorite collaboration tools, her unique niche in legal tech, and more!
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Power Automate’s Copilot
Casetext’s CoCounsel -
Despite Tom’s attempted prohibition of ChatGTP on this podcast, it’s weaseled its way in once again. The guys take a hard look at where ChatGPT is really at right now, discussing both its capabilities and its limitations as of yet. Dennis shares insights from the hundreds of experiments he’s tried with ChatGPT and explains where this tech still falls short in its results. They also discuss generative AI in the legal profession and whether its current uses are cause for concern or optimism. Later, are the guys officially calling it quits with Twitter? Dennis & Tom talk through the latest Twitter annoyances; new social media possibilities like Bluesky, Mastodon, and new-to-scene Threads; and where they think the future of these platforms is headed. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Mentioned in this Episode:Google Magic EraserKMR Episode: Demand-Side Sales with Bob Moesta — How Quitting Selling Helps You Create a Better Client Experience Dennis’ Latest Articles: Legaltech Hub KMR Episode: Hypes and Lows: Breaking Down the Technology Hype Cycle
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