Kevin O'Keefe

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With a simple picture of Perry Mason saying “Hmm… I should have a blog,” “Real Lawyers Have Blogs” was born. Post-LexisNexis, armed with lessons from my first company, Prairielaw.com, and driven by a passion to help lawyers harness the internet for building a name and building a business , I stumbled upon blogging.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Lawyers, in particular, have played a critical role in solidifying and protecting rights, like in the landmark Bostock v. Gavin Alexander Gavin Alexander is a founding member of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s standing committee on lawyer well-being and serves as the director of wellness at Jackson Lewis P.C.,

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Whether you are a lawyer, paralegal, law student, professor, or simply passionate about the law, our webinar series offers something for everyone. Learn From Industry Experts: Hear directly from seasoned practitioners, thought leaders, and legal technology specialists. Why Join Our Webinars?

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Artificial Lawyer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Artificial Lawyer spoke to Kira Unger Sderlind, CEO and co-founder, to hear about the move. Deciding to pivot is a big decision for any business, but PocketLaw chose to do it. The company, which h

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Kevin O'Keefe

MARCH 7, 2024

How can you motivate some of the more hesitant lawyers in your firm to contribute to a group blog they’ve committed to? I was part of a blog strategy discussion with a 150-lawyer firm where the blog is set to feature multiple authors. I welcome hearing other strategies or experiences. Have you faced a similar challenge?

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Kevin O'Keefe

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Preceding Mark Briton’s Tuesday talk on why lawyers should be optimistic about AI is a panel discussion on ChatGPT, AI and the Future of Law. Lawyers who hear that they should fear AI for any number of reasons, from eliminating their jobs to ethical violations. Caring lawyers should take his message to heart when it comes to AI.

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Trellis.Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing.

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Kevin O'Keefe

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

have come together to launch The American Legal Blogger , a brand-new publication aimed at spotlighting your legal insightful blogs, the dedication of lawyer authors, and the distinction of the firms publishing the blogs. I’d welcome hearing your story. The ABA Journal and LexBlog, Inc. Have a legal blog not in the publication?

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Kevin O'Keefe

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What a crazy story hearing that Satya had no inclination there was a rift between Sam and the OpenAI board – and to this day he has not talked to anyone on the board as to why they fired Sam. Incredible interview of Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella by Emily Chang of Bloomberg.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

You hear it being used for law firm marketing, for litigation, for expert witnesses, and other infinite possibilities. Additional Benefits for Lawyers Get a Free Profile in the Justia Lawyer Directory: If you’re a lawyer who hasn’t taken advantage of obtaining a free Justia Lawyer Directory Profile, now’s the time to do so.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 16, 2023

This resource covers topics such as the various types of agencies, the steps for making regulations, and the administrative hearing process. Formal rulemaking generally involves a hearing on the record, including the presentation of evidence. Informal rulemaking can proceed more efficiently because it does not involve a hearing.

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Artificial Lawyer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Previously we looked at what Linklaters is doing with generative AI, today we hear from Shilpa Bhandarkar, who is co-head of the Client Solutions and.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 24, 2022

Whether it’s optimizing SEO and brand personality or evaluating PR and social media trends, this show has something for every lawyer and law firm. Tune in to hear the how-now with the who’s-who! Each episode features notable guest experts who share the latest tips and tricks for taking your firm to the next level. Enjoy responsibly .

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It was founded by three friends (a lawyer, a law professor, and a legal tech entrepreneur) and is truly a grassroots effort with a big heart. FOMO: You know you’re gonna regret it when you see the pictures and hear the stories of those who attended. Don’t miss out! This event will not be televised.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Law students and young lawyers often ask more seasoned lawyers what it takes to be a great lawyer. Being intellectually curious is a skill that can easily set baby lawyers apart from their contemporaries. This Common Faulty Presumption Can Stunt Your Growth as a New Lawyer.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JULY 27, 2023

When questioned, the lawyer indicated he used ChatGPT to help with the research and drafting process and was “unaware its contents could be false.” The subsequent sanctions hearing incited debates across the legal community. Should lawyers steer clear of AI tools in their practices? month on an annual membership plan or $19.99/month

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Kevin O'Keefe

JUNE 14, 2023

It was crazy enough to hear that lawyers were dumb enough to cite cases pulled from ChatGPT without ever reading them. Things only get wilder in the lawyers’ defense of sanctions. Another lawyer subject to sanctions said he trusted Schwartz and didn’t read the cases. Lawyer stupidity is. the Judge asked.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

ClearBrief integrates into Microsoft Word to align with lawyers’ existing workflows. By leveraging AI to handle tedious tasks like cite-checking, lawyers can focus their time on high-value analysis and strategy. So but I hear we have another Schwartz. I’m in West Texas. I’m in Houston, and then I’m in Washington, DC.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Use Shorter Words Considering the frequency with which judges and lawyers review legal documents daily, try to prepare concise briefs and clearly communicate your arguments. Do you require additional evidence or support for the heading? Have you provided appropriate citations to legal authority for each position?

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TechLaw Crossroads

MARCH 4, 2024

At LegalWeek and TechShow, the clear message was that Gen AI will disrupt legal as nothing before and that lawyers and law firms are rushing to adopt and use the technology like nothing ever before. After all, these are the soldiers with boots on the ground, lawyers who actually practice and try cases.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If AI is to enhance access to justice, it will not be only by increasing lawyer productivity, but also by directly empowering consumers. If lawyers are more productive, goes their reasoning, they will be able to serve more clients and therefore narrow the justice gap. A related issue is training for lawyers and legal professionals.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 29, 2021

But danger lurks behind certain technology, or the way lawyers and staff might use it. What are some scary things WFH has revealed about lawyers’ tech habits? He is the author of several books including “Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers,” “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook” and “OneNote in One Hour.”

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Legal Talk Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

That assortment of tracks catered to a variety of lawyers in attendance, whether they wanted to enhance their use of Clio’s practice management platform or sought information on running better legal practices. The latest @goclio Legal Trends Report reveals a troubling truth about lawyers [link] @atlblog pic.twitter.com/V4GYjNrnIp.

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Legal Talk Network

JULY 2, 2021

On Thinking Like a Lawyer , Joe Patrice, Kathryn Rubino, and Chris Williams review Above the Law’s law school rankings. Mighell explains how lawyers, traditional late adopters, now have a perfect opportunity to create innovative solutions. Listening, hearing then taking action.

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Global LegalTech Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2024

A lawyer with 15 years of experience in Corporate and M&A, nowadays he is CEO and co-founder of Bigle , a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software. So by creating the GLTH and setting up a group of advisors, we thought that this would help lawyers, because we know they are sometimes a little bit lost. But they have a family.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 24, 2022

It may seem obvious, but during COVID, I’ve observed that successful lawyers have confidence while those who are not successful — or don’t feel successful — lack confidence. It is your choice whether to obsess on inner criticism or remember that the legal profession is challenging and complex and that few people get to be lawyers.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 26, 2019

During our two days of audio coverage from the meeting for the State Bar of Texas Podcast , we recorded 14 episodes and heard from 26 participants, including State Bar of Texas President Randy Sorrels, State Bar of Texas Young Lawyers Association President Victor Flores, and Houston Bar Association President Benny Agosto.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It seems every day we hear about another cyber-attack data breach or company getting hacked. Cyber-attacks are becoming so common now that we’re starting to become desensitized to hearing about them. You’ll hear many lawyers say, “Our practice is too small to get hacked.” So let’s learn some basic defense techniques.

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Legal Talk Network

DECEMBER 10, 2020

On Legal Talk Today , host Laurence Colletti speaks with labor and employment lawyer Christine Bestor Townsend to break down which employers are likely to require vaccines, who can say no, what accommodations might look like, and the templates firms can develop to help clients navigate this uncharted territory. 30+ baseball caps. A reindeer.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Looking back, I definitely remember how much lawyer mentorship was preached to me when I was a law student and a young lawyer. Three Ways to Make the Most of Lawyer Mentorship Relationships. The post Young Lawyers: Making the Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationships appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

It was bound to happen sooner or later: Two lawyers face sanctions for filing a brief laden with bogus cases hallucinated by ChatGPT. But is this a story about the failings of AI or is it about the failings of the lawyers? But, to me, the cautionary tale here is not about technology, but about lawyer competence.

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Clio

MAY 2, 2024

Lawyer stress levels are through the roof. Over two-thirds of lawyers endure mental health issues , an estimated 93% of junior lawyers feel stressed at work, while 40% say they’ve become more stressed since the onset of the pandemic. Unfortunately, lawyer burnout is more prevalent than ever. What is stress?

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Members of the public/profession were encouraged to give feedback regarding the proposed changes to areas like unauthorized practice of law, fee sharing, advertising/solicitation, and non-lawyer ownership of legal practices. Stay tuned to hear what President Carlson plans to do when his “Big Sky Presidency” comes to an end.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In my previous life as a Chief Practice Management Officer at a 1,200-lawyer firm, I had hired NextGenLPM because I viewed them as the best option for LPM training, primarily because they provided in-line coaching with real client engagements. Lawyers must scope out each project, or set of projects, at the beginning. [1]

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 29, 2024

So many people would come seeking general legal information that the lawyers would not be able to get to all the people who had come specifically for conservatorship help. But the effectiveness of these clinics was sometimes hampered by their congestion.

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Kevin O'Keefe

MAY 4, 2023

Conversational, insightful, effective, inspirational, creative and summarization are the words you tend to hear in discussions of AI in the law. Their press release lead off with the statement, “New LexisNexis platform delivers secure generative AI tools that fuel efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable results for lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 5, 2022

A lawyer sets clients at ease by effectively communicating, which means client email that is prompt, informed, easy to read and proactive. For most lawyers fresh out of law school, it’s going to be a bit before they’re arguing in a courtroom or negotiating in a boardroom on behalf of a client. Let’s break that down in more detail.

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