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The Kennedy-Mighell Report

Legal Talk Network

Hear how technology can help attorneys, legally speaking, with two of the top legal technology experts. Authors and lawyers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell host this Legal Talk Network show.

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52:04

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah Glassmeyer

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2024/05/03

What if, instead of tech competence being this scary, overwhelming thing, we showed lawyers how to engage with technology in a more lighthearted, even playful, way? The reality is—tech competency doesn’t have an endpoint, but the process of continuous learning shouldn’t be dull and confusing. Sarah Glassmeyer joins Dennis and Tom to talk about her perspectives on technology education for attorneys, the latest trends in the legal tech world and new AI developments, and growing your knowledge of

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46:18

Second Brain Project: The Daily Me

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2024/04/19

The second brain is a source of carefully curated information, but what’s the best way to access and interact with that wealth of content day to day? Dennis and Tom unpack the concept of “The Daily Me”—customized daily news—and whether it could be a solution for keeping up with content stored in a second brain. In their next segment, the guys prompt ChatGPT to ask them a question. This time, this leads them to ponder the 18-year evolution of the podcast and potential updates to freshen up the

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45:11

Changing Directions on Generative AI?

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2024/04/05

Dennis has been ever the optimist about all things GenAI, and Tom was perhaps a bit more skeptical, but have they both changed their tunes? The guys hash out their current perspectives and share how they are applying GenAI in both their work and personal lives. They also caution lawyers to really learn the ins and outs of GenAI tech so they can use it ethically and effectively in legal practice. Later, Dennis and Tom answer a question from ChatGPT about whether they might like to do a live episode

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32:39

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Emily Colbert

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2024/03/22

A trusted depth of data helps genAI infuse into the legal world more effectively and accurately, but not all genAI is up to scratch. Dennis and Tom talk with Emily Colbert about current AI uses in legal, with particular focus on the integration of AI into the Practical Law tool from Thomson Reuters. Emily discusses the importance of human experts and trusted content in developing genAI and what industry leaders are doing to drive efficiency and find new integrations for AI that support business

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46:01

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Tessa Manuello

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2024/03/08

Creative thinking and design elements can help you elevate your legal practice and develop more meaningful solutions for clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Tessa Manuello to discuss her insights on legal technology with a particular focus on creative design adaptations for lawyers. Tessa discusses the tech learning process for attorneys and explains how a more creative approach for both learning and implementing tech can help lawyers make better use of current tools, AI included. As always, stay tuned

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49:18

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Quinten Steenhuis

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2024/02/23

The core of what Quinten Steenhuis does at Suffolk University’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab is find new ways to help poor people gain access to legal help to work toward closing the justice gap. Dennis and Tom talk with Quinten about his work in this space to learn more about legal tech’s uses and potential for solving large-scale problems in the justice system. Quinten explains specific tech developed at the Lab, talks about tech competence and education amongst attorneys and law students,

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40:17

Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome

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2024/02/09

Temptation to immediately buy all the new, shiny, ever-evolving technology can be very difficult to overcome. If you struggle with restraint in your tech purchases, Dennis and Tom are here to help. The guys talk through how to assess your true needs, allocate your tech budget, and make smarter technology purchases.Later, the guys answer the question: What under-used tech could bring more productivity to your legal practice? It’s not rocket science—Dennis and Tom point out the tools you already

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37:13

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Carmin Ballou

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2024/01/26

Reducing the risk of legal malpractice is important to every attorney, and Carmin Ballou is an expert on the subject, along with a broad knowledge of the latest tools and innovations in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome Carmin to their Fresh Voices series to learn about tech that can help attorneys reduce risk in their law firms. They discuss data governance, cybersecurity and privacy practices, artificial intelligence, and more. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip,

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43:32

Dennis & Tom’s 2024 Tech Resolutions

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2024/01/12

Anyone can and will make predictions about the coming year, but Dennis and Tom tend to shy away from the crystal ball in favor of resolutions and goal setting. The guys discuss last year’s resolutions and their success or lack thereof on each one. Then, they jump into the now and share what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Spoiler alert: AI is front and center. Speaking of AI, in their second segment, ChatGPT asks a question! How can artificial intelligence be used to predict legal outcomes and

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40:29

Pardon the Interruption: 2023 Edition

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2023/12/29

The year-end tradition returns! Dennis and Tom welcome Debbie Foster for their annual Pardon the Interruption episode. This year, the trio play “Toss-Up”––debating opposing sides on legal tech issues, “What’s the word?”––a fill-in-the-blank for trending tech topics, and “Hot or not?”––categorizing the coolness of 2023’s legal tech trends. As yet undefeated in this yearly battle, will Tom retain his champion status for another year? Listen in to find out. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots,

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42:39

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Catherine Bamford

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2023/12/15

What does it really take to make document automation work well? Many firms are intimidated by the initial heavy lifting in document automation, but it’s worth the effort! Catherine Bamford is an absolute expert on the subject, along with other legal practice automations that bring huge time savings to modern law firms. Catherine joins Dennis and Tom to share her expertise on current trends in automation, knowledge management, collaboration, and more. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots,

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47:07

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Flo Nicholas

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2023/12/01

Another fresh voice! If we don’t have diverse groups in the legal world, we may miss the mark on many issues facing the profession. Flo Nicholas of DEI Directive joins Dennis and Tom to offer her perspectives on legal technology and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices benefit the legal community. Flo offers up her expertise in these areas and explains the current trends in plain language to help listeners gain a clearer understanding of the scope and positive impacts of intentional

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43:13

AI Takeover—Did Generative AI Kill Off Pre-Existing...

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2023/11/17

The AI hype cycle is pretty much all Dennis and Tom (and everybody else) hears about these days, so what happened to the other “hot” tech we were excited about barely a year ago? After a little digging, the guys find out that other tech does, in fact, still exist! They talk through current happenings in crypto, blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse, and more. And, since AI is still a pretty big deal, they also offer up resources to help listeners keep up with the rapidly changing AI landscape. Later, it

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45:54

Notes, Notes Everywhere…and Not One Note to Use

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2023/11/03

Note-taking is typically a significant part of a lawyer’s life—in meetings, research, client conversations, and more. There are numerous ways to approach this simple task, but is there a *best* way? Dennis and Tom examine several note-taking methods to unearth the most advantageous techniques for your practice. Later, the guys address a listener question on sketchy links and unsubscribe options in emails. Dennis and Tom love answering your queries! To submit your own technology question, call their

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47:22

Nothing New Under the Sun—So What’s New in Tech?

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2023/10/20

Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are busily announcing their latest products, and Dennis and Tom are a little underwhelmed. But, rather than ignoring the new stuff altogether, the guys lean into their tech-infused ennui and ponder the reasons behind their “meh” responses. They discuss the latest products from Big Tech, talk about product improvements, and give thoughts on how AI is continuing to influence just about everything in tech these days. Later, Dennis and Tom examine several concerning

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44:02

Revisiting the Second Brain Project

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2023/10/06

Dennis and Tom’s second brains are still evolving, and the guys have updates to share on both their current progress and future goals. Listen in for their latest thoughts on tools for this project and new uses for AI. Later on, listen in for a round of “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down,” focused on whether the world needs an AI version of Dennis. Thoughts? As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology

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34:23

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kristin Hodgins

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2023/09/22

Technology adeptness doesn’t have to look exactly the same from law firm to law firm. Kristin Hodgins joins Dennis and Tom to share her thoughts on the latest trends in legal technology and effective approaches to tech competence. She also discusses her career path, the distinction between access to justice and access to legal services, ChatGPT, and much more. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a

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39:56

Learning Legal Technology—What Needs to Change?

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2023/09/08

Is our current approach to legal tech education helping or hurting lawyers? Dennis and Tom think through this question out loud, pondering whether lawyers can truly learn what they need to know through the typical legal tech conference session or CLE class. The guys might not agree, but they hash out their thoughts on learning opportunities, tech engagement, new approaches to tech-ed resources, and more. Later, time for another round of Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down! Dennis reveals his latest scheme for

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44:20

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nick Rishwain

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2023/08/25

Nick Rishwain joins the guys as another fresh voice on the current happenings in legal technology. Nick shares his approach to helping attorneys understand and make the most of legal tech and discusses areas where competence still has a long way to go. Later, Dennis & Tom pick his brain on AI, blockchain, collaboration, exciting new startups, social media, and much more. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast

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44:25

Dennis’ Latest Legal Tech Notions—Thumbs Up or Thumbs...

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2023/08/11

A new Kennedy-Mighell Report game has begun. The premise? Dennis has a whole lot of ideas, and Tom just loves pointing out their flaws. The guys introduce a new segment called “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?” Dennis, in his ever-springing optimism, shares his latest notions, and Tom uses his practical, skeptical reasoning to determine whether they have merit or need to be thrown out the window. And, there’s no time like summertime to return to Dennis and Tom’s “Hot or Not?” segment. So, should you revise

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