Different students host the show every season as they laugh, cry, and cringe with guests as they talk about their high school experiences and other random nonsense.
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The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast hosted by Sharon Nelson, president of Sensei Enterprises, and Jim Calloway, Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program. Each month, Nelson and Calloway invite noted legal technologists, authors, and lecturers to address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2023
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We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting this episode, and it’s Sharon and Jim’s favorite podcast of the year — Tech Toys for the Holidays! Tune in for their specially crafted wishlist for all the technology enthusiasts in your life. This edition of The Digital Edge will be Sharon and Jim’s final podcast. We are so thankful for their many years of ca…
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ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – A Preview from the Co-Chairs
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TECHSHOW will be here before we know it, and there’s no time like the present to get your tickets! To get an idea of what attendees can expect, Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with co-chairs Cynthia Thomas and Sofia Lingos about the 2024 conference theme and special events. TECHSHOW is for anyone and everyone in the world of legal—lawyers, stud…
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What Generative AI Means for the Law Firm Business Model
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Is AI finally going to be the undeniable and absolute conqueror of the billable hour? Though many have called for its demise for years, the billable hour still has a substantial foothold in much of the industry, but AI might just change all that. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Jordan Furlong about how AI promises to change not just billin…
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Sharing Files With Clients: Security and File Management
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Lawyers are often confused about the best and safest ways to share files with clients. Are standalone file sharing tools best? Should every lawyer have a client portal? Is email okay? Sharon Nelson and John Simek have an in-depth conversation with Roberta Tepper about everything you need to know about ethical, secure file sharing solutions. Roberta…
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Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365!
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Copilot is your upcoming digital assistant in pretty much all the Microsoft applications you use day-to-day. So, what do you need to know about utilizing this technology in your legal practice? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Ben Schorr to discuss the many lawyer-specific Copilot possibilities, from meeting notes, to case summaries, email dr…
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Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable
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Copyright law is buzzing with the rising possibilities of AI-related legal matters. Is this a major concern in our current era of blossoming AI technologies? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Vedia Jones-Richardson to get her expert opinion on a variety of legal questions arising from the “creative expressions” of generative AI. They review th…
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Lawyers Are Hopping Aboard the AI Train – and It’s Gathering Speed
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Lately, AI developments have been top of mind for just about everybody—lawyers included. And with AI’s potential to solve all kinds of workflow problems and majorly improve access to justice, the excitement around it does have real merit. However, concerns about accuracy, security, and the current lack of regulation are just as pressing as the exci…
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The AI Revolution in Law Practice: A Conversation with Attorney Greg Siskind
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Pain points in your legal practice might just be easily solved with a little automation. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson chat with Greg Siskind about his firm’s leading-edge relationship with AI and automation technologies. Greg’s simple, straightforward insights help listeners understand the ethics of AI use in law and how to leverage it to improve…
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Turning a legal service into a product has already been proven to be both profitable for lawyers and a huge help in increasing access to justice. So, how do you join this new wave and productize your services? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Dorna Moini about strategies for creating a legal product for your target market, pricing recommend…
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An Interview with ChatGPT on the Future of Law Practice
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Is ChatGPT ready to pass the bar? Maybe not quite, but it’s learning rapidly and might just become a tool lawyers use on a daily basis in the future. Sharon and Jim are joined by Julie Bays to find out ChatGPT’s current capabilities in answering questions about legal practice and the law. Listen in to find out what ChatGPT has to say about access t…
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The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers
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Office 365 is so very helpful in so many ways, but most of us are really underutilizing its capabilities. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Danielle DavisRoe about ten simple tips for getting more out of your Office 365 experience. Check out Danielle’s LinkedIn post, The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers, for insights that will sa…
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ABA TECHSHOW 2023: An Interview with Co-Chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis
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TECHSHOW 2023 is right around the corner! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with co-chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis about the offerings at the upcoming conference. This year, the conference will be an entirely in-person event, so don’t miss the return of Taste of TECHSHOW, crowd favorite Start-Up Alley, the new Visionaries of Legal Tec…
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2022
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Your favorite nerdy-lawyer wishlist is back yet again! Tune in for Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson’s top picks for the gift-giving season. Happy Holidays! Tech Toys 2022: FlexiSpot EN1 Standing Desk Pixel, World’s First Lego-compatible Mechanical Keyboard Apple AirTag Raptic Link + Lock for AirTag Slide | Portabl Technics EAH-A800 Wireless Noise-Can…
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Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes
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Shawn Holahan knows how disasters can affect your practice first hand. Experiencing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, she learned that when a disaster happens, confusion reigns, but having a disaster plan in place can help your law firm survive. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson get Shawn Holahan’s top tips for disaster planning in legal practice. Sha…
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Law Firms Stunned by Cyber Insurance Premiums, Security Requirements, and Exclusions
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In August, Lloyds of London announced that beginning in 2023 all of its insurer groups will exclude “catastrophic” state-backed attacks from their cyber insurance policies. And, unfortunately, this is just one of many on a growing list of potential exclusions for insurers worldwide, even though premium prices have continued to climb. So, is cyberse…
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Why does your law firm need documented standard operating procedures? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway find out with guest Catherine Sanders Reach. Catherine outlines the common problems that arise when operating procedures are lacking and explains how to create a ‘law firm cookbook’—plus, which tools will help—to cultivate dynamic efficiency in your…
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What’s New in Law Practice Management Software?
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Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss all the latest trends and happenings (including the Affinipay’s MyCase acquisition) with industry e…
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Professor Kenton Brice on Training the Next Generation of Lawyers and the Future of Legal Tech
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Today’s law students grew up side by side with technology and typically view it as an integral part of their lives and futures as lawyers. As such, today’s law schools are working to support students through more robust legal technology training and development. Digital Edge hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Kenton Brice about his invo…
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Cyber Insurance for Law Firms: Skyrocketing Prices and Less Coverage
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If you’ve struggled to afford cyber insurance, you’re not alone. In the past year, prices rose by 30 to 40 percent, and some law firms, especially solos and smalls, were forced to cancel or downgrade coverage in the wake of sudden price hikes. Additionally, inadequate cybersecurity in a firm may lead to a denial of coverage altogether. So, what’s g…
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How to Build a Successful Solo Law Practice
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When starting your own law firm, you don’t know what you don’t know! Thankfully, those who have gone before have plenty of tips for avoiding common mistakes. One such lawyer, Mark Bassingthwaighte, joins Sharon and Jim to share insights from The ALPS Guide to Getting Started Solo. Drawing from his own experience, Mark lays out the key steps new sol…
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What Do Women Lawyers Really Want from Their Law Firms?
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Is there potential for a mass exodus of women from the legal profession? Multiple studies have shown that the pandemic was harder on women, with increased home responsibilities falling disproportionately upon them and often leading to a continued need to work remotely, even after their law firms reopened. These shifts have had major impacts on gend…
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ABA TECHSHOW 2022: An Interview with Co-Chairs Brooke Moore and Ivan Hemmans
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TECHSHOW is coming up March 2-5 in Chicago! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome this year’s co-chairs Brooke Moore and Ivan Hemmans to learn more about the in-person and virtual offerings for conference-goers. Visit techshow.com to register! Brooke Moore is the legal editor for Legal Templates LLC and founding attorney of MyVirtual.Lawyer, an on…
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Remote Litigation Tips: A View From the Bench with Judge John Tran
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The pandemic forced the use of virtual technology into the courts, but there is still plenty of room for growth. Though there has certainly been some struggle throughout the transition, the profession as a whole is already seeing many benefits from new remote-based procedures. Judge John Tran joins Jim and Sharon to talk about the advancement of co…
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Digital court reporting has been invaluable throughout the pandemic, and new tech in this area continues to help court proceedings run more smoothly. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Tony Sirna about how AI can work hand-in-hand with digital reporters, how these tech and human elements aid in both in-person and virtual proceedings, and what…
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2021
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Tech Toys are back! Jim and Sharon ring in the holidays with an abundance of gift recommendations for the tech-lovers in your life. Tune in for their curated list of practical and not-so-practical wishlist picks. Happy Holidays! Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications, Blackletter Podcast, Scorpion, and Smokeball.…
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A Conversation with LawPay’s CEO – and Introducing ClientCredit
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Payment platforms can be a lifesaver for law firms big and small. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson get to know Dru Armstrong, recently appointed CEO of LawPay, and talk with her about how payment platforms help lawyers get paid faster, improve client relationships, manage trusts, and much more. They also discuss LawPay’s upcoming offering, ClientCred…
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Judge Herbert Dixon, newly elected chair of the ABA Journal Board of Editors, joins Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway to discuss the publication’s plans for the future. They take a look at the longstanding importance of the ABA Journal and its efforts to reach the profession as a whole, and Judge Dixon gives a few sneak peeks at what may be coming dur…
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The Rise of Re-Regulation in the Legal Industry
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New developments surrounding re-regulation in the legal industry have left some lawyers uncertain about what these changes mean for the future of the profession. Digital Edge hosts Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson bring on legal analyst Jordan Furlong to hash out trends in legal re-regulation, dispel myths, and explain the underlying intent behind it…
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Overcoming Trust Account Management Challenges
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Managing IOLTA accounts is challenging for both new and established law firms, so what can they do to make sure all their ducks are in a row? Sharon and Jim welcome Paul Garibian of Nota to talk through common mistakes lawyers make, the serious consequences of mismanaging these accounts, and the best practices lawyers need to know. Paul Garibian is…
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The Southern Poverty Law Center: A View From the Inside
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Natalie Kelly shares insights on the important work of the Southern Poverty Law Center and her role in modernizing its legal operations.Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.By Legal Talk Network
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10 Features of Microsoft 365 That Lawyers Love
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Ben Schorr digs into 10 features of Microsoft 365 that lawyers find particularly well-suited to the unique needs of legal practice.Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.By Legal Talk Network
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Mary Vandenack shares how her firm navigated pandemic-era changes and her tips for shifting your business model to accommodate the needs of your clients. Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.By Legal Talk Network
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Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms
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Jack Newton shares insights on Clio’s first solo-focused trends report and offers tips for how to stay competitive in the midst of pandemic-era changes in solo practice.By Legal Talk Network
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Nothing in life is free… or is it? Gyi Tsakalakis shares no-cost methods for improving your online presence to gain more clients.By Legal Talk Network
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ABA TECHSHOW co-chairs Allan Mackenzie and Roberta Tepper offer a sneak peek at the content and events coming to this year’s fully online conference.By Legal Talk Network
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What’s on the Horizon for Law Firms in 2021?
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Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson give their take on which of the many pandemic-related changes will most likely impact the future of the legal profession.By Legal Talk Network
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2020
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Tech Toys are back! Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson share their favorite wishlist picks for the 2020 holiday season.By Legal Talk Network
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Arizona First State to Approve Non-Lawyer Ownership of Law Firms
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Arizona Vice Chief Justice Ann Timmer gives an overview of the state’s reforms allowing lawyers and non-lawyers to share fees.By Legal Talk Network
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Supreme Court of Virginia’s Lawyers’ Wellness Initiative: A Rousing Success!
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Margaret Ogden, wellness coordinator at the Supreme Court of Virginia, shares insights into new initiatives focused on attorney mental health and wellbeing.By Legal Talk Network
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Young lawyer Graham Bryant shares the struggles of his demographic as they cope with the hardships of the pandemic.By Legal Talk Network
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Best Practices for Audio and Video Evidence: Avoid Mistakes in Court!
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A/V forensics expert David Notowitz discusses strategies for enhancing your presentations of audio and video evidence in court.By Legal Talk Network
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Bob Ambrogi, Joe Patrice, and Tom Mighell join Sharon and Jim to discuss their experiences in the world of legal podcasting.By Legal Talk Network
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Professor Richard Susskind Discusses Online Courts
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Professor Richard Susskind shares insights on how the pandemic will impact the future of online legal and court services.By Legal Talk Network
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Risky Business: How Lawyers are Navigating Through COVID-19 and the Rocky Economy
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Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway offer guidance for weathering COVID-19 and its economic impacts on the legal profession.By Legal Talk Network
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Tech Toolbox: What’s Right for Your Practice?
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Richard Ferguson offers tips for selecting the right technology tools for your law firm.By Legal Talk Network
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The Best Lawyer You Can Be: A Guide to Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness
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Stewart Levine discusses his ABA-published book about practical strategies for increasing lawyer well-being.By Legal Talk Network
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Law in the Age of the Consumer: It’s the Model That Matters
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Erin Levine offers insights on how to meet the changing needs of modern legal consumers.By Legal Talk Network
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ABA TECHSHOW 2020 co-chairs Heidi Alexander and Catherine Sanders Reach share insights.By Legal Talk Network
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2019
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Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway share their list of must-have tech toys for 2019!By Legal Talk Network
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Lunch Table Talk : Season 3 Premiere Episode 1 (Glenn Degrossa & Ella McGrade)
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On the Season 3 Premiere of Lunch Table Talk, returning host Daniel Ramirez joined by CoHost Ella McGrade talk to Glenn Degrossa about all things rock, Sci Fi, and of course that luscious hair of his.By Enrico Cecchi & Jon Boateng
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