Evolve The Law Podcast - A Catalyst For Legal Innovation

Sarah Schaaf is the founder and CEO of Headnote which revolutionizing payments in the legal community. Host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Sarah talk about validating a legal tech idea, raising venture capital and the future of Headnote. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://headnote.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkschaaf Show Notes The origin story of Headnote – how Sarah solved her own pain points Developing a tool like Venmo for lawyers - thinking of her solution as a “tool” vs. software Taking “awkward collections” off the client’s plate Sarah’s approach to design – ruthless focus on

For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center http://www.blackhillsip.com   Show Notes The Origin Story of Black Hills IP.  Explaining "fully automated docketing." On being a Director of AI.  Milena's journey through physics, patent law and Legal Tech. Milena on why not having a traditional legal education (i.e. a JD) is not a barrier to working in Legal Tech. Imagining the law jobs of the future - and the required skills. The typical Black Hills IP customer. Milena's favorite client success stories. How AI will actually impact the Legal industry.  Taking "the robot out of the human." How to solve legal problems

Erin Levine, CEO and Founder of Hello Divorce is a legal tech pioneer who combines technology, heart and good design to create client centric legal services. Erin speaks with host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) about the Hello Divorce platform and innovations in the divorce process. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com     Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://hellodivorce.com   Show Notes How being a witness and plaintiff as a teenager fueled her interest in law. Why family law helped create the big picture for her. Innovating to become the modern break up service. Thinking about the user experience along with the tech and design. How

Gyles Uhlenhopp, VP of Marketing at Black Hills IP sits down and talks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series! This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com     Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center http://www.blackhillsip.com   Show Notes How they are affecting the docketing process. Why intellectual property is ripe for legal tech innovation. A mantra they follow: Taking the robot out of the human. Their team is a mix of IP attorn

Nathan Wenzel, CEO of SimpleLegal talks with host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) talk about how they are simplifying legal spending and improving operational efficiencies.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com     Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://www.simplelegal.com   Show Notes How SimpleLegal got started. What customers are saying about SimpleLegal. The role of AI in legal tech. How SimpleLegal integrates with other platforms. VC interest in the legal tech space. Saturation in the legal tech marketplace.   Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Subscribe to the podcast on your f

Will Norton, Founder and CEO of SimplyAgree sits down and talks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series!  This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com     Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://www.simplyagree.com   Show Notes How SimplyAgree speeds up closings Pain points of the closing process Getting firms to understand the need for a new product Sales tactics for law firms Transitioning from law firm to legal tech founder

Basha Rubin, CEO of Priori Legal speaks with host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) about the data driven RFP process they have developed with their platform.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com     Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center https://www.priorilegal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/basharubin   Show Notes How Priori Legal got started. The WHY behind Priori. Basha describes her target customer and how Priori helps them. Their data driven RFP process. The role of data vs ai on their platform. Basha’s advice for legal tech entrepreneurs.   Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Subscribe

Justin Maxwell co-founder and Chief Design Officer of Smith.ai and Ian discuss how VR receptionists are changing the game for small and & solo legal practitioners. In this episode, Justin and host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) talk about the Smith.ai call routing and intake service and how Smith.ai is changing the game for small and & solo legal practitioners.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve the Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at evolve@abovethelaw.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to www.evolvelawnow.com/show https://Smith.ai https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmaxwell   Show Notes What is the Smith.ai VR receptionist and how does it help attorneys with all aspects of the client intake process? How can Smith.ai  “adapt” to your ex

Brian Morgan, Founder of Anva sits down and talks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series!  This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to tweet Ian Connett at https://twitter.com/QuantumJurist   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center http://anva.com   Show Notes Niche market of HOA law and how ANVA software helps Types of issues that arise in HOA law How ANVA tackles “form driven” tasks in HOA law What “ANVA” stands for – moving forward! Brian Morgan’s first experience wi

Jeff Eschbach, CEO of Page Vault speaks with Ian Connett and Dan Lear at the EL Summit in Chicago as a part of the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series!  This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to tweet Ian Connett at https://twitter.com/QuantumJurist   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information go to https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center Jeff Eschbach, CEO of Page Vault https://www.page-vault.com   Show Notes How Page Vault collects web content for lawyers The problem of “Fact Management Platforms” How customers are using Page Vault The impact of n

Mary Juetten has been the host of the Evolve Law podcast along with running Traklight and other projects. Together Mary and Ian talk about what she misses most from being the host of the show and where she is currently putting her time and energy.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Mary Juetten https://www.traklight.com http://nimbuslegal.co   https://www.frameworklegal.com   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes Traklights potential customers and how they determined that core group. How they have evolved with their product offering. Who they are

Welcome to the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series!  This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law.   For the latest topics, trends, and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation.  Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry.   Read the blog post at https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center/2018/05/17/evolve-law-summit-2018-investors-panel-podcast/   EL Summit Investor Panelists: Haley Altman, CEO, Doxly Jeroen Plink, Founder, Economy of One Mike Suchsland, Principal, Joplin Consulting Thornton McEnery, Executive Editor, Dealbreaker   Podcast Show Notes: What is needed for true disruption of the legal services industry. Advice to legal tech founders seeking capital infusion. On underestimating “chemistry” with your investor community. Having a business vs. having a “hobby.” H

Welcome to the Evolve Law Summit 2018 Podcast Series Series!  This is one of a series of live shows recorded at this year’s Evolve Law Summit in Chicago with Contributing Editor Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) and Dan Lear of Right Brain Law.   For the latest topics, trends, and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry.   Read the blog post at https://abovethelaw.com/legal-innovation-center/2018/05/17/evolve-law-summit-2018-strategics-panel-podcast/   EL Summit Strategic Panelists: Deb Tesser, Director of Special Projects, Above The Law Alma Asay, Chief Innovation Officer, Integreon Katie DeBord, Chief Innovation Office, Bryan Cave Carlos Gamez, Senior Director of Innovation, Thomson Reuters   Podcast Show Notes: Panelist’s takeaway thoughts from the Strategics Panel. On “having your cake and eating it too” and when to say NO! How law firms are now fostering innovation in legal

Bill O’Boyle, CEO of North State Consulting talks with Ian Connett about the dynamic of smaller companies working with larger organizations and how technology plays a role in that relationship.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Bill O’Boyle http://northstateconsultingllc.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-o-boyle   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes Bill’s background The origin story of North State Consulting. What most of his legal tech clients struggle with and the solutions created. Understanding your offering and comparing it to the mark

Jeff Kerr, CEO at CaseFleet talks with Ian Connett about their product and platform. They discuss how CaseFleet is a robust case chronology software that brings together the facts of your case. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Jeff Kerr https://www.casefleet.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/casefleet https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjeffkerr https://ballinyourcourt.wordpress.com   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes The origin story of CaseFleet Jeff’s background in computer science Understanding the CaseFleet product Where investment dollar

Mariam Ballard and Keri Norris with LegalShield sit down in person to talk with Mary Juetten about their product, technology and the upcoming Elevate event.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Mariam Ballard and Keri Norris https://www.legalshield.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamballard/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-norris-a7575047/   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes Backgrounds on Mariam Ballard and Keri Norris - 0:54 LegalShield is always looking for additional attorneys - 1:30 Recap of their Elevate event - 2:48 Understanding this

Gabriela Cubeiro, Director & Co-Founder at CASEpeer talks with Ian Connett about legaltech and the CASEpeer platform. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Gabriela Cubeiro https://www.casepeer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-cubeiro https://twitter.com/CASEpeer https://www.linkedin.com/company/casepeer-legal-software https://www.facebook.com/casepeer Call CASEpeer at 888-605-7337   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes The origin story of CASEpeer Working in the legal industry without a JD Understanding CASEpeer and what it does How the

Preethy Prakash, Director of Account Management and Corporate Counsel at eBrevia talks with Ian Connett. They discuss how their artificial intelligence makes contract review more accurate, efficient and cost effective.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show https://ebrevia.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebrevia https://twitter.com/eBrevia http://www.facebook.com/ebrevia   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes How eBrevia was founded - 1:24 eBrevia can make the contract accuracy review 10% more accurate than a manual review - 3:44 How bespoke works and how cli

David Bitton, CEO of PracticePanther talks with host, Ian Connett about PracticePanther’s business model and David’s favorite topic which is automation.   For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com   Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Guest https://www.practicepanther.com david@practicepanther.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bitton-1087206 For 60% off your first 2 months of service use coupon code: evolve   Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit   Show Notes How PracticePanther started and what they do - 0:54 Who are your primary customers - 2:58 The #1 thing customers love about their platform - 3:38

Vincent Brault is the Senior Vice President of Anaqua and talks with Ian Connett in this member spotlight. Find out more about what Anaqua does and hear his thoughts as a legaltech veteran and what the future might hold. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to the Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com Links and Resources from this Episode For additional information of this episode go to evolvelawnow.com/show Connect with Vincent http://www.anaqua.com http://www.anaqua.com/about-us/management-team https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-brault-0630641 https://quantumjurist.com/blog/2017/10/19/the-arrival-yyay4 https://quantumjurist.com/blog/2017/8/26/book-review-deep-thinking-by-garry-kasparov Evolve your legal practice with technology Access the Legal Tech Toolkit