The Geek In Review

Oct 28 2024 276 ep. 40 mins 40
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Welcome to The Geek in Review, where podcast hosts, Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert discuss innovation and creativity in legal profession.

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Tim Follett on Legal Data Visualization and Structure Flow

Oct 28 2024 39 mins  
This week we welcome Tim Follett, the founder and CEO of Structure Flow, a visual structuring tool designed specifically for lawyers. The conversation begins with a light-hearted discussion about recent events each attended. Greg shares his experience at the KM&I conference in New York, while Tim recounts his time at the Legal Geek conference in London. Marlene, not to be left

Designing the Future of Law: Inside Faegre Drinker's Legal Design Lab Relaunch

Oct 21 2024 60 mins  
This week, we talk with a team of innovation leaders from the law firm Faegre Drinker. The guests included Shawn Swearingen, Chief Innovation Officer; David Gross, Design Lab co-founder; and Ruben Gonzalez, Design Lab Director. The discussion centered around the relaunch of Faegre Drinker's Legal Design Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona, exploring its origins, evolution, and impact on leg

Bridging Legal Practice and AI: K&L Gates and AltaClaro Innovate Legal Training

Oct 14 2024 58 mins  
In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert are joined by Carolyn Austin, Director of Practice Innovation at K&L Gates; Brendan McDonnell, Partner at K&L Gates; and Abdi Shayesteh, CEO of AltaClaro. The conversation delves into innovative legal education strategies and the integration of generative AI in legal practice, highlighting how e

Inside MinterEllison: A Case Study in Copilot Adoption with Amber O'Meara and Tim Andrews

Oct 07 2024 46 mins  
This episode of "The Geek in Review" explores MinterEllison's strategic adoption of Microsoft Copilot, delving into the practical implications and challenges of implementing generative AI within the legal industry. Guests Amber O'Meara, Head of Innovation, and Tim Andrews, Director of IT Operations, discuss the firm's multifaceted approach to generative AI, emphasizing its potentia

Unveiling Lexis Protégé's Personalized AI Revolution With Serena Wellen

Sep 30 2024 55 mins  
This week, we welcome back Serena Wellen, Vice President of Product Management at LexisNexis Legal and Professional, to discuss the newly launched Lexis Protégé tool. This advanced AI assistant is designed to enhance legal professionals' workflows by personalizing responses based on individual user profiles, including practice areas, jurisdictions, and document management systems

From Innovation Theater to Real Change with InfoDash's Ted Theodoropoulos

Sep 23 2024 43 mins  
This week, we sit down with Ted Theodoropoulos, CEO of InfoDash and host of the Legal Innovation Spotlight podcast. Ted brings over 25 years of experience in legal technology and has been instrumental in developing platforms that enhance collaboration and knowledge management in law firms. During the conversation, Ted shares the origins of InfoDash, the challenges of transitionin

vLex’s Autumn ’24 Update: Show and Tell with Ed Walters

Sep 12 2024 37 mins  
This week we talk with Ed Walters from VLex to explore the Autumn 2024 release of VLex’s Vincent AI platform. Ed discusses a series of transformative updates that are turning Vincent AI from a legal research tool into a comprehensive platform that integrates drafting, transactional, and research tasks. These updates include new workflow tools, redlining capabilities, and an inn

Building Better Lawyers: Rachael Bosch on Brain-Based Coaching and Communication in Law Firms

Sep 09 2024 47 mins  
This week, we sit down with Rachael Bosch, the founder and managing director of Fringe Professional Development, to discuss the importance of communication and leadership development within the legal industry. Rachael, with her extensive background in law firm talent management and certifications from prestigious institutions like the NeuroLeadership Institute, Harvard Law School,

Transitioning Away from Your Multi-Million Dollar Practice: Douglas J. Wood

Sep 02 2024 33 mins  
In the legal profession, success is not solely about winning cases but also about building a sustainable practice that endures the test of time. Douglas J. Wood, a veteran entertainment and media lawyer, underscores this in his latest book, From Dawn to Dusk. Wood shares valuable insights on the importance of strategic planning for lawyers and offers advice on navigating the emot

AI, Market Dynamics, and the Future of Legal Services with Harbor's Zena Applebaum

Aug 26 2024 21 mins  
This week, we bring back our original TGIR podcast guest, Zena Applebaum. Zena is now the Senior Vice President of Market Development at Harbor, and we discuss the ongoing transformation driven by technological advancements and strategic shifts. Her insights provide a valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing legal professionals as they navigate these changes.