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Please enjoy this blog post co-authored by Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School and Co-founder, Gardner & Co. and Csilla Ilkei, Insights Director, Gardner & Co. Sharing knowledge isn’t just good for your law firm: it’s good for you, too. Our decade-plus of research at Harvard and with countless law firms backs this up. We’ll show you the evidence for smarter collaboration’s benefits and dig into the barriers that make it so difficult. From there we’ll offer data-backed advice for busting these barriers (and preventing them in the first place). Financial outcomes of knowledge sharing Collaboration hinges on collaborators’ ...
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We have an attorney who is interested in utilizing the Remarkable tablet. However, like many of you, we share concerns regarding its security and device management, or the lack thereof. Are any of you currently supporting the Remarkable tablet within your organization? If so, could you please share the security measures you have implemented? Additionally, are there any comparable tablets you are using for note-taking purposes that have proven to be acceptable and offer better security and management? I would imagine most are using the iPad and Apple Pencil. Much appreciated! Danny
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Hi ILTAns! This post has new data about legal applications and enterprise software used in #legaltech, including 1Password, KnowBe4, Ironclad, Vanta, Drata, and Microsoft. There is nothing commercial in this content. Pure data and #dataviz . Enjoy! Okta has application usage data which you simply will not find anywhere else. This year's report draws data from their anonymized 18,800 global customer base. Okta is a leader in identity and access management products. You may download the full "Okta Businesses at Work 2024" report here . Growth in app categories: Legal software is the leader in customer growth Okta kicks off this year's report ...
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Hi ILTAns, this post focuses on data and #dataviz about enterprise applications from the new Okta report, from Ironclad and LexisNexis to Microsoft, Vanta, and Drata. There is no product promotion in this post. :) Okta has application usage data which you simply will not find anywhere else. This year's report draws data from their anonymized 18,800 global customer base. Okta is a leader in identity and access management products. You may download the full "Okta Businesses at Work 2024" report here . Growth in app categories: Legal applications are the leader in customer growth Okta kicks off this year's report with a spotlight on Legal ...
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(Chicago, IL) March 18, 2024 — In celebration of Women's History Month, ILTA is pleased to announce our 2024 Influential Women in Legal Tech list. This list recognizes five outstanding women leaders in the global legal technology community based on their mentorship history and level of impact on Legal Technology. "We received over 120 nominations and over 80 applications. With help from members, business partners, and staff judges, we selected a truly inspirational group of women to highlight this month," says Jeanne Martinez, ILTA's Director of Membership and Volunteer Operations and head of the 2024 Influential Women in Legal Tech awards. "These ...
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Please enjoy this blog authored by Brendan W. Miller , Former AmLaw 100 Partner, Turned Legal Innovation Leader. Change is the inevitable constant in life. Truly transformative change can be inspiring, refreshing, status-changing, and rewarding, but it can also be scary, risky, and disruptive. AI anyone?!? The legal industry has garnered the reputation—sometimes earned, sometimes not—for being resistant to changes to established norms and practices. But that perception has evolved, as more legal teams and the clients they serve have seen the benefits of embracing innovation that improves the delivery of legal services, especially in the face of disruptive ...
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(Chicago, IL) February 26, 2024 — ILTA is pleased to announce Joe Sullivan and Lily Yeoh will be the main stage Keynotes for ILTA EVOLVE 2024 . Joe Sullivan, former CSO at Facebook, Uber, and Cloudflare, brings unmatched cybersecurity expertise. Appointed by President Obama as a Commissioner for Enhancing National Cybersecurity, his influence extends to shaping national security policy. With a background as a federal prosecutor and leadership roles at eBay and PayPal, Joe supports cybersecurity initiatives as CEO of Ukraine Friends and President of Joe Sullivan Security. Lily Yeoh, Founder and CEO of C1Risk, pioneers' cybersecurity solutions. ...
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Local bar associations stand as foundational pillars within the legal community, offering attorneys a myriad of opportunities for growth, connection, and contribution. These associations, often operating at the grassroots level, serve as more than just professional clubs; they are conduits for enriching careers, fostering relationships, and cultivating a sense of purpose beyond the confines of the courtroom. For attorneys embarking on their legal journey or seasoned professionals seeking to expand their network, joining and actively engaging with a local bar association can be transformative. It presents an avenue not just for professional advancement but also ...
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Efficient case file organization is the bedrock of success in the legal profession. From the initial intake to the final resolution, a well-structured case file streamlines workflows and ensures accuracy, accessibility, and efficacy throughout the legal process. Attorneys daily navigate a sea of documents, facts, claims, and details. A disorganized case file can lead to oversights, misplaced information, and unnecessary delays. Hence, this article outlines the pivotal elements for a meticulously organized case file. Overview of the 6 Critical Components Checklist This guide will explore six fundamental components pivotal to a well-organized ...
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A Glimpse into the Future Using Google NotebookLM Introduction In an era where technology continually reshapes professional landscapes, the legal sector stands on the brink of a transformative breakthrough. Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in the form of tools like Google NotebookLM, presents an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine how attorneys work. This article aims not to recommend Google NotebookLM specifically but to use it as a lens through which we can view potential AI-enhanced workflows in legal practices. Understanding Google NotebookLM in the Legal Context Google NotebookLM emerges as a beacon ...
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AI LLM vs Jazz LMM Large 'Language' Models vs Large 'Musical' Models Imagine a dimly lit jazz club, where a saxophonist weaves a tapestry of melodies, each note a spontaneous yet coherent part of a larger musical story. Now, juxtapose this with the intricate workings of an artificial intelligence (AI) model, churning through data, predicting the next word in a sentence with uncanny accuracy. At first glance, these two worlds - jazz improvisation and AI prediction - seem worlds apart. However, delve deeper, and you'll discover striking parallels in the learning processes of human minds and artificial neural networks. A jazz musician must develop a "Large Musical ...
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Ten years ago, Aileen Lee, the founder of seed stage VC firm, Cowboy Ventures, studied the characteristics of VC-backed companies. In the 2013 report, “ Welcome to the Unicorn Club ,” Lee coined term “Unicorn” to describe those privately held startups with a $1 Billion or greater valuation. Unicorns were off to the races. Now, ten years later Aileen Lee and her “Cow-lleagues” have taken another deep dive into VC-backed startups. They have just published, “Welcome Back to the Unicorn Club: 10 Years Later.” And, yes, after a pandemic and years of near-zero interest rates, things have changed. The slide version of the report is 54 slides long, mostly graphs. ...
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AI - ChatGPT vs Open Source Artificial Intelligence This article provides an example of how working with Un censored and Unrestricted LLMs can be preferable for law firms in certain use case scenarios , highlighting the benefits of using uncensored, unaligned Large Language Models (LLMs) installed on a local machine for legal work in a large law firm. The term used to describe Uncensored and Unrestricted AI models is "Unali gned". Unaligned means that the output of the AI is not "aligned" with the bias of any particular country. For example, in the USA AI models are often aligned in such a way that minimizes the risk of being ...
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(Chicago, IL) January 26, 2024 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) proudly announces the launch of a new 2-day conference, ILTA EVOLVE , April 29 – May 1, 2024. ILTA EVOLVE is ILTA's newest high-profile conference that will dive deep into the industry's latest challenges and trends. Two focus areas will be chosen each year based on industry demand, challenges, and trending changes. 2024 ILTA EVOLVE is all about Generative Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. "ILTA EVOLVE is targeted at legal technology professionals and members of the broader legal profession, almost all of whom are dramatically impacted by technology and the process ...
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On this date, 11 years ago, I shared a blog post about how we chose an eDiscovery platform for Vorys. It seems that our decision in 2013 was a wise one, as Viewpoint and Conduent have been serving our firm very well for over a decade! The world is a different place today and many of the tools we investigated in 2013 are no longer in existence. I also had the advantage of using Bing AI and Chat GPT to assist with this writing! :) Vorys began a firm-wide initiative in 2023 to move our key platforms to the cloud. This meant that we had to find a new cloud-based eDiscovery platform that could replace Viewpoint. First Things First Before ...
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Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of: Glenn Fischer, Global Director of Information Governance, Mayer Brown LLP Information Governance (IG) is a firm-wide approach to the management and protection of all data related to a firm and its clients, ensuring the information assets are handled securely and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the creation, storage, use, and disposal of data, as well as the use of appropriate technology and training to make certain all information is handled properly. For law firms, IG is crucial for compliance, competitive advantage, ...
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The legal technology landscape is vast and offers time, risk and cost saving solutions for a growing range of legal service categories. Clients know what is available on the market and understand how the use of solutions can benefit them in terms of efficiency and therefore value. While the demand for visibility in delivering services increases, clients want to know what products their law firms are using (or at least what they have access to) and are often direct in requesting specific technologies. Requests invariably arise in a number of different ways and through different channels. Clients may ask that technology solutions they are familiar with, and possibly ...
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The catchy take-away from the Thomson Reuters “ 2024 Report on the State of the US Legal Market ” is that law firm leaders who don’t respond to the shifts in the legal market in the past 15 years may share a destiny with Pan Am. The US airline, Pan Am, was the largest international carrier in the mid-20th century. Pan Am filed for bankruptcy in 1991, after decades of tremendous growth in air travel. For those who recall Pan Am, it’s a vivid illustration. You will see the tie-in below. Looking at today’s legal market, the Thomson Reuters report is full of data and graphs which quantify recent trends. Key Trends: There is a shift from the “Transactional ...
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(Chicago, IL) January 10, 2024 — The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces the Women Who Lead (WWL) event – Catalyst: Women Leading Change ILTA is pleased to announce the in-person event - Catalyst: Women Leading Change , on March 21, 2024, at Vinson & Elkins for the New York City main stage. This nation-wide event is designed to offer in-person simulcast locations in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Francisco to increase networking. This one-day event will focus on change and disruption. Change for both our professional and personal lives and the disruption and developments in Ai. Elevate your skills and ...
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Has anyone found a simple way to block a Sender via Outlook without having the message hit the Junk Email folder first? We recently migrated away from our third-party secure mail gateway vendor, Mimecast, which allowed users to easily block Senders. We are now using Exchange Online with Microsoft Outlook. Using Rules also seems too cumbersome for users. Open to other suggestions.
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