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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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Powerful Leaders. No Apologies.

Debbie Foster & Beth Thompson

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Powerful Leaders, No Apologies is a show about women who are owning their power and changing the world. Hosted by legal industry leaders Debbie Foster and Beth Thompson, each episode features a fierce, fabulous female lawyer, law firm leader, technology executive, or influencer that is claiming her seat at the table, unapologetically. You will be inspired and encouraged by the stories, and you will get actionable leadership tips you can put into place, right away.
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During these challenging and uncertain times, the Orthodox Union hosts a daily Tehillim and Chizuk call with a short inspirational lesson from a synagogue rabbi, followed by the recitation of tehillim, psalms. This 15-minute call takes place Monday through Friday at 1:00 pm ET. The call-in numbers are 773-377-9170 or 480-210-2150. For your convenience, click here to access the readings, with translation that will take place during the call. As a merit for those who are ill, to honor someone ...
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I spoke with Aaron Lee, the co-founder and CEO of Smith.ai, a company that provides 24/7 answering services through phone or chat for small to midsize businesses using a combination of AI and human support, including law firms, among others. We discussed why the legal industry has embraced AI, ways to make lawyers more comfortable with AI, balancin…
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Debbie Foster interviews Felice Duffy, founder of Duffy Law LLC, about her journey from fighting for gender equity in sports to leading her own law firm specializing in Title IX cases. Felice shares her inspiring story of breaking barriers, advocating for women's rights, and navigating her career with resilience and integrity. Check out the show no…
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I spoke with John Scott, an accounting partner with Anders CPAs and Advisors and the Legal Niche Leader at Summit VCFO Services by Anders. We discussed the most important financial metrics for growing a law firm, best practices for maximizing the leverage model, and how law firms take advantage of dynamic forecasting.…
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Debbie Foster engages with Christy Burke, a trailblazer in the legal tech industry. From early experiences in her family's business to founding her own successful PR and marketing agency, Christy shares invaluable insights and anecdotes, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of legal tech entrepreneurship. Check out the show notes for this…
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I spoke with Taylor Willingham, the owner of Willingham Law Firm, an estate planning, probate, and elder practice, and WG Title, a title company, both based in McKinney, Texas. We discussed the most compelling issues in elder law, common mistakes people make in retirement planning, and how the field of elder law is changing.…
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I spoke with Rich Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of New Era ADR, a technology company that increases predictability in the legal dispute process. We discussed the emerging technologies affecting the dispute resolution process, the role that chatbots and generative AI applications serve in ADR, and the skills required of modern neutrals.…
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During the 2024 Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Conference, I had the privilege of speaking to the following leaders for this #ALA2024 #Mixtape: ⭐ Jonathon Fishman, CEO, LeanLaw - Legal Billing Software ⭐ Debbie Foster, CEO, Affinity Consulting Group ⭐ Laura Leopard, Founder and General Manager, Leopard Solutions ⭐ Patricia Ann Nag…
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I spoke with Nicki Kastellorizios-Lee, an IT Communications Manager at Perkins Coie in Chicago. We discussed best practices for approaching digital transformation in law firms, the technology messaging challenges and ethical considerations for attracting the attention of modern legal professionals, and how IT leaders can empower the communications …
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I spoke with Dr. Collin Starkweather, the Chief Data Scientist at Luminos.AI, a spinoff of Luminos.Law, where he was formerly Director of Data Science, and Dr. Izzy Nelken, a financial mathematician and the founder of Super Computer Consulting, which develops tools for securities pricing and valuation. We discussed how lawyers can determine whether…
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Debbie talks with Kim Wolfe as she shares her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse leader in the legal tech industry. With candid insights, she reveals how she navigated corporate challenges, overcame personal adversities, and unlocked the secrets to transformative leadership. From her experiences surviving 9/11 to her…
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I spoke with Dru Armstrong, the CEO of AffiniPay, a leader in payments and software for legal and other professionals. We discussed the intersection of fintech and legal tech, how generative AI can support legal payments, best practices for incorporating different tools into a holistic platform while maintaining customer satisfaction, and how the l…
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During the 2024 Corporate Legal Operations Consortium Global Institute, I had the privilege of speaking with the following industry leaders for the #CGI2024 mixtape. 😀 Thanks to participants: Jon Bartman of the Law Tech Consultancy Andy Burtis of Axiom Ryan Frye of ModeOne Technologies Heather Jacobson of Axiom Advice & Counsel Christopher Kruse of…
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I spoke with David Stanton, a Litigation Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. We discussed the rapid pace of digital transformation, use cases for generative AI, the challenges associated with deploying emerging technology, creating a generative AI timeline, and whether generative AI and LLMs will replace technology-assisted review workflows…
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In this first episode of Season 2, Debbie brings back the first guest from Season 1, Amanda Koplos. Amanda shares the transformative power of vulnerability in building trust and fostering authentic connections within teams. Through her experiences, Amanda emphasizes the importance of embracing self-doubt and leveraging it as a catalyst for personal…
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I spoke with Ian Campbell and Emily Johnston, the Chief Marketing Officer and Product Manager for Incident Response, respectively, for iCONECT, a developer of e-discovery software. We discussed the convergence of e-discovery and cybersecurity, best practices for adapting e-discovery software to support adjacent disciplines, and how development team…
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I spoke with Aaron Crews, the Chief Product and Innovation Officer and Head of Enterprise at UnitedLex, a provider of alternative legal services. We discussed UnitedLex's unique approach to e-discovery, the evolution of AI in legal, where law firms and legal departments are succeeding with innovation, and how leadership is changing.…
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I spoke to FX Leduc, co-founder and CEO of davinci, an AI tool that uses generative AI to draft patents and office action answers. We discussed how davinci improves the process of drafting patents and office action responses, best practices for law firms interested in leveraging AI, and how the application of AI in legal is evolving.…
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