When I ran across a recent study by the Blickstein Group of COOs in law firms I wondered if things had changed from the days when equity partners pretty much decided everything. If they had COOs, too often they ignored them or treated them as 2nd class citizens.
After reading the study, it’s clear that…
We’ve all been to them: presentations you think will be substantive. But when they start, you’re told the session will be interactive with table exercises. Most of us immediately start plotting the easiest path to an exit. Having recently been to one just like that, it started me thinking about the difficulties in getting lawyers…
Ever wonder why there aren’t more specialized legal tech platforms for criminal defense lawyers? I was never one but have some ideas after talking to a few. It’s a question of priorities. And money. Here are my thoughts for Above the Law.
What does Major League Baseball banning AI in the dugout have to do with legal? It turns out it’s a lot. Read my post for Above the Law to find out
Will vibe coding for and by lawyers be the next big thing? Here’s my post for Above the Law
Here’s my wrap up of the AALL conference that closed earlier this week. Low key but that’s precisely what made it so good. My post for Above the Law.
Sometimes at legal conferences put on by organizations like AALL, I come across something new and innovative. Such was the case when I stumbled into a session put on by Courtroom View Network. CVN says it has videoed thousands of trials and then indexed them so you can pull up exactly what you want…
Instead of a celebrity in a white chair talking about themselves, the opening keynote at AALL 2026 featured Federal district Judge Micah Smith talking about what he called “Aloha leadership”. Leadership based on empathy and care for others that creates lasting impact.
He also talked about why judges and lawyers with lifetime tenure or a…
According to recent studies, law firms have an AI problem on both sides of the business.
Not only are they slow to use AI and automation to serve clients as demonstrated by a recent Deloitte Legal study, but according to a new BigHand study, they’re also failing to use it to run their practices. Poor…
Deloitte Legal’s new survey reveals the continuing gap between what legal departments want and expect from outside counsel when it comes to AI and what they are getting.
Legal departments will be insourcing more and demanding lower fees from law firms.And alternative ways to price and value legal services in the age of AI. Billable…
On of my favorite legal tech conferences is put on by American Association of Law Libraries and kicks off Saturday in Cleveland. This year’s theme focuses on leading with Aloha: leading with empathy, collaboration, and integrity in challenging world. There’s plenty of Aloha type sessions and lots of practical content as well. Here’s my take…
If you (or your client) thinks what is said to a chatbot is private, think again. Under the Stored Communications Act, the government can get a search warrant and force the AI provider to produce your AI conversations. And there is not a damn thing you can do about it. Whatever you say to AI…
Here’s my recent post on Above the Law on fractional GCs. It can be a solution for businesses that don’t need and can’t justify full time in house counsel. And for lawyers with judgment and experience and who can use AI effectively, it’s an attractive option. A potential win-win.
It goes without saying that our court reporting systems is in crisis. There is a shortage of qualified reporters, on the one hand, and a demand to use technology to create transcripts cheaper and faster on the other. Perhaps we need new ways of thinking about the role to preserve the value court reporters bring.…
A recent Clio survey suggests that while solos and small firms are using AI, they are not using it effectively or profitably. Nor have many changed their billing model. As a result, they may be ripe for disruption. Here’s my post for Above the Law.
New Thomson Reuters survey confirms what has long been the case. In-house counsel want better use of technology and innovation from their outside counsel, but don’t seem to be demanding it. Here’s my thoughts for Above the Law on the survey and a look at why in-house counsel aren’t more demanding.
