Meet Jayne Reardon, a nationally renowned expert on legal ethics and professionalism who provides ethics, risk management, and regulatory advice to lawyers and legal service providers. Jayne is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases in state and federal courts across Illinois and on appeal up to the United States Supreme Court. She also sits on the national roster of the American Arbitration Association for Commercial and Consumer Arbitration. Moreover, she is a certified neutral in the Early Dispute Resolution Process. Jayne's experience includes service as Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, an organization dedicated to promoting ethics and professionalism among lawyers and judges, and disciplinary counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.

In today's conversation, Jayne explores ethical concerns for lawyers using AI, focusing on ABA Model Rules. She also discusses billing ethics, advising transparency in engagement letters and time tracking. Furthermore, Jayne highlights online civility, warning against impulsive posts and labeling, and real-life cases to underscore the importance of ethical vigilance in AI-integrated legal practice.

Join Jane and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are your top three warnings to lawyers about using AI in line with the ABA model rules of ethics?
2. Some lawyers are creating DIY services online through chatbots, AI for clients, through chatbots and AI for clients to handle their legal affairs. What are the top three ethical concerns these lawyers should be wary of when creating these services?
3. What are your top three suggestions about lawyers being civil to one another and others online?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:11] Jayne's Current Tech Setup

[04:50] Handling Tech Devices and Daily Usage

[08:51] Ethical Considerations for AI in Legal Practice

[19:21] Ethical Considerations for AI-Assisted Services

[26:37] Civility in Online Interactions

[30:58] Connect with Jayne

Resources:

Connect with Jayne:

• E-mail: jayne.reardon@fisherbroyles.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaynereardon/

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• AirPods: apple.com/airpods/
• Apple Watch: apple.com/watch/
• iPad: apple.com/ipad/
• iPhone: apple.com/iphone/
• Mac: apple.com/mac/
• PC (Windows device): microsoft.com/en-us/windows

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• LexisNexis AI: lexisnexis.com/en-us/gateway.page
• Westlaw AI: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/westlaw-edge

* the “W-Calendar” program I refered to apparently is no longer an active software program available for purchase.

This week’s episode features Ruby Powers, a board-certified immigration attorney, author, speaker, small business owner, law practice management consultant, and podcaster. She is the founder of Powers Law Group, a Houston-based, full-service immigration law firm. She provides comprehensive services such as family immigration, employment-based immigration, consular processing, asylum, deportation, and waivers of inadmissibility. She joined us today from Salt Lake City, Utah just after the 2024 Lex Summit to talk about her current tech setup and share some suggestions for those transitioning to a new LPM.

In addition to her current tech setup and suggestions for new LPM transitions, she explains what security measures she’s taken while traveling internationally and also while border-crossing.

Join Ruby and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three pieces of tech, whether it be hardware or software, that you think every attorney should have to power up their practice?
2. You recently transitioned your LPM. What are your top three suggestions to lawyers when they're making this transition?
3. What are your top three pieces of tech, hardware, software or utility that a lawyer should expect from their LPM?

In our conversation, we cover:

[01.27] Tech Setup – Ruby’s current tech setup.

[04.30] Power up – Ruby’s best three tech pieces that every attorney should have.

[07.40] Security – Ruby explains how she maintains security while traveling internationally.

[08.43] Client data protection – Ruby explains how she secures client data when crossing the border.

[10.25] LPM Transition – Tuo three suggestions when transitioning to a new legal project management.

[15.00] The top three pieces of technology, hardware, software, or utilities that lawyers should expect from their legal project management software

Resources:

Connect with Ruby

• LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/
• Website -
  • powersstrategygroup.com/
  • rubypowers.com/
• Power Up Your Practice: Create the Law Firm and the Life You Deserve By Ruby Powers - amazon.com/Power-Up-Your-Practice-Deserve/dp/B0DJB1FL5R
• Power Up Your Practice Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ruby-powers2

Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast

• HP Computers - hp.com/us-en/shop/cat/laptops
• Jabra Headset - jabra.com/en-apac/
• Samsung Android - samsung.com/us/smartphones/
• Yeti Microphone - blueyetimicrophone.com/

Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast

• ChatGPT - chatgpt.com/
• Dropbox - dropbox.com/
• f.lux - justgetflux.com/
• FileVine - filevine.com/
• Moment - momentcrm.com/

Andrea Sager, Founder and CEO of Legalpreneur, is revolutionizing legal services for small business owners and attorneys. With experience as a BigLaw attorney, small business owner, and small business attorney, Andrea combines her passion for empowerment with expertise, ranking 27th among 40,000 trademark attorneys in the U.S., driving accessible, innovative legal solutions.

Throughout our conversation, Andrea explains why lawyers should trademark their work. Also, she provides essential podcasting tech tips and discusses strategies to stay compliant with State Bar rules and avoid UPL.

Join Andrea and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three reasons a lawyer needs to trademark their business, blog, or podcast?
2. What are your top three tech tips (hardware and software) to make your podcast stand out?
3. What are your top three tips for ensuring a lawyer does not encroach on State Bar scrutiny with UPL (Unauthorized Practice of Law), etc.?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:08] Andrea's Current Tech Setup

[07:08] Top 3 Reasons Lawyers Should Trademark Their Business, Blog, or Podcast

[10:53] Tech Tips for Podcasting

[14:46] Ensuring Compliance with State Bar Rules

[19:53] Connect with Andrea

Resources:

Connect with Andrea:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrea-sager
• Website: andreasager.com/
• Website: thelegalpreneur.com/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• MyCase: mycase.com/
• Marketcircle Daylite: marketcircle.com/
• Riverside: riverside.fm/
• WooCommerce: woocommerce.com/

In today’s fast-paced world, smart technology has become an essential part of our daily lives, revolutionizing how we manage our homes and workplaces. Integrating smart technology makes daily chores easier and offers strong security measures to safeguard our homes and private data. From smart locks and thermostats to integrated security systems, these advancements provide unparalleled convenience, efficiency, and protection.

Today, we are joined by Alexander Paykin. He is a commercial litigator, real estate litigator, business lawyer, complex transaction attorney, and the managing director and sole owner of The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C. He is a successful advocate for many complex topics because of his varied life experiences, which have enabled him to comprehend other cultures, mentalities, and points of view. Mr. Paykin's firm is designed as a high-tech, client-centered law firm that focuses on providing efficient services in litigation and complex transactions involving business/commerce, finance, and real estate. On behalf of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and other attorney associations and groups, Mr. Paykin often instructs fellow attorneys in continuing legal education (CLE) seminars. In the first part of our conversation with him, he explains how he uses technology to enhance his overall quality of life.

IN OUR CONVERSATION WE COVER:

[01.35] Tech setup – Alexander explains his current tech setup and why he recommends investing in a secondary screen.

[07.46] Data management – Alexander explains his data management and backup strategy.

[12.58] Encrypted backups – Alexander explains their backup strategy to protect against ransomware and data loss.

[18.31] Alexander explains why he uses two smartphones.

[22.16] Safety & Security – Michael explains his approach, which combines practicality with security, showing how to keep essentials organized while minimizing risks.

[25.32] What’s in Alex’s wallet?

[30.12] Technology and daily life – Alexander explains their comprehensive smart home and office setup, focusing on convenience and security.

RESOURCES

Connect with Alexander

• LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/alexanderpaykin/
• Website - paykinlaw.net/

EQUIPMENT MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

• Big Skinny Wallets - bigskinny.net/
• Google Nest Hub Max - store.google.com/product/google_nest_hub_max
• Google Nest Security Products - https://store.google.com/gb/category/connected_home
• Google Pixel 8 - store.google.com/product/pixel_8
• SCOTTeVest - https://www.scottevest.com/
• XPS Laptop Computers - dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/scr/laptops/appref=xps-product-line

In the legal landscape, the adoption of new technologies offers remarkable benefits. Tools like AI-driven document drafting systems empower attorneys to efficiently create complex legal documents without needing advanced technical skills. Embracing these kinds of technologies will save time and allow legal professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.

Troy Doucet is a top-rated litigation attorney, legal tech innovator, and the founder of AI.Law, a legal document drafting system. Having studied economics in college and built a prestigious practice as a litigation lawyer, he has a unique viewpoint on the revolutionary possibilities of artificial intelligence. His knowledge of the litigation process is currently being directed toward creating artificial intelligence to increase accessibility to the legal system. Troy frequently lectures about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal sector and how it will fundamentally change the way lawyers provide services. Troy has taught multiple programs on consumer law, real estate law, and AI.

Troy and I discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three things AI.Law can do either faster or better than an attorney who does not use AI.Law?
2. What are three ways AI dot law prevents hallucinations, and what are the top three things attorneys should do when using AI to help draft their documents, prevent you to prevent hallucinations?
3. What inspired you to create AI.Law?

In our conversation, we cover:

[01.29] Tech setup – Troy’s current tech setup.

[02.44] AI.Law – Troy explains how AI.Law works on mobile devices.

[05.00] Learning obstacles – Troy shares how he shifted from Android to Apple.

[08.41] The benefits – The advantages of using AI.Law.

[11.44] Computer proficiency – Troy explains why lawyers don’t need advanced technical skills to use AI.Law.

[13.52] Efficiency – Troy explains how AI.Law can save time and allows legal professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.

[18.25] Hallucinations – A guide to minimize hallucinations.

[21.09] Other AIs – Troy talks about the AI products he uses other than AI.Law.

[22.17] The inspiration – Troy explains what inspired him to create AI.Law.

[26.00] Terms of Services – The terms of services people should look out for when using AI.

[29.48] The usage of AI – The importance of choosing the AI that will work best for you.

[33.40] Do It Yourself – Troy explains his take on lawyers using AI as a DIY service.

[38.29] Emotional component – How AI can help people in unexpected situations in life.

Resources:

Connect with Troy

• LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/tdoucet/
• Website – ai.law/

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Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast

• HyperX Vision S Webcam – hyperx.com/products/hyperx-vision-s-webcam?variant=43855670411421
• Infinite RS desktop - us.msi.com/Desktop/Infinite-RS-14th
• iPhone 15 - apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15
• LG TV - lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/smart-tvs/oled48c36la/

Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast

• AI.law - ai.law/
• MacRumors - macrumors.com/

In a world where video content reigns supreme, lawyers can elevate their DIY videos with expert tips while avoiding common mistakes, making their marketing strategies more impactful. Companies like Mosaic Media Films can further enhance attorney videos, ensuring captivating, high-converting content that solidifies a law firm's digital presence and client engagement.

Meet Mark Wonderlin, the founder of Mosaic Media Films. With a creative approach to business videos, Mark helps companies create content that captivates and converts, driving traffic and boosting sales. His expertise lies in aligning video strategies with clients' marketing goals.

Join Mark and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three reasons professionals like lawyers need video on their web pages, social media, marketing, etc?
2. What are the top three ways lawyers can improve their DIY videos?
3. Without naming names, what are the top three mistakes you've seen professionals like lawyers make in their videos?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:30] Mark's Tech Setup

[11:16] Top Three Tips for DIY Videos

[14:15] Top 3 Reasons Lawyers Need Video in Their Digital Marketing Strategy

[16:11] Top 3 Tips for Lawyers to Enhance Their DIY Videos

[21:58] Top 3 Ways Companies Like Mosaic Can Enhance Attorneys' Video Content

[27:33] Top 3 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Their Videos

[32:35] Learn More About Mosaic Media Films

Resources:

Connect with Mark:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markwonderlin/
• Free Resources: mosaicmediafilms.com/resources/
• Website: mosaicmediafilms.com/

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• DJI Mic: dji.com/global/mic
• Hollyland Mics: store.hollyland.com/collections/hollyland-microphones
• Mac Studio: apple.com/mac-studio/
• Razer Kiyo Pro: razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-pro
• Samsung Curved LCD Monitor: samsung.com/levant/monitors/curved/
• Sennheiser Lavalier Microphone: sennheiser.com/en-us/catalog/products/microphones/xs-lav/xs-lav-usb-c

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• Parallels:parallels.com
• Parsec: parsec.app/