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Gone Clio with Attorney Jason Kohlmeyer

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:40:02 +0000

Listen as Clio co-founder and CEO Jack Newton talks with special guest, Jason Kohlmeyer, a founding attorney of Rosengren Kohlmeyer Law Office in Mankato, Minnesota, who transitioned from a Minnesota-large law firm to his own small law practice. You’ll hear Jack and Jason talk about transitioning to his own firm, and how #cloudcomputing helps make his firm efficient.

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A Chat with American Bar Association President: Bill Robinson

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:45:57 +0000

From court underfunding, to transparency in legal education to technology, there are many hot-button issues facing the legal profession today. Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Head of Midwest Operations for Ringler, welcome William T. (Bill) Robinson III, the 2011-2012 President of the American Bar Association, to discuss some of these important initiatives, the impact of the down economy on the legal system and the ABA’s goals for the future.

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Using Technology to Provide Better Client Service

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:17:56 +0000

Looking for innovative, practical solutions to improve client services? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Catherine Sanders Reach, Director at the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Resource Center, to highlight the many ways you can use technology to provide better client service. Catherine discusses Google tools and resources, information about credit card transaction services for lawyers, programs that would allow a client to “log in” and see the status of their case, and much more.

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So You Want to Be a Legal Technologist

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:19:43 +0000

Over the last few years, legal technology has become a field, even a career for some. You will often hear the term “legal technologist” used to describe those in this field. How does someone get started in legal technology and what does it take to be considered a legal technologist? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the history of legal technologists, how to get started in the field, and what they wish they would have known when they started out. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.

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Alternative Law Office Arrangements

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:39:24 +0000

How do you create a successful virtual law practice? In this May edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association welcomes Attorney Andrea J. Hable, to talk about her unique practice. Andrea discusses her alternative office arrangements, harnessing technology, dual admittance, differing fee structures and much more.

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Managing a Law Firm as a Business

admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:58:05 +0000

Economic factors have fundamentally changed the way lawyers do business. It is much more competitive in the legal profession now and some even say the end has come for the billable hour! Host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes James W. Jones, Co-managing director and senior vice president of Hildebrandt Baker Robbins, to discuss recent trends in the legal marketplace. Jim talks about technology, outsourcing, competition among firms and the skills that law grads will need to be successful, as law firms evolve their business models.

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The Ringler Productivity Manager (RPM)

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:46:11 +0000

The Ringler Productivity Manager (RPM) is a new, efficient platform that the whole company can use to quote all the life companies. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes guests, Ringler Associate’s RPM guru, Bill Wakelee and Ringler Associate, Cindy Chanley, to take a look at how this new technology is changing the face of structured settlements. Larry, Bill and Cindy explore the ins and outs of RPM, how it benefits colleagues and clients and share their personal experiences with RPM.

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Maximizing Popular Applications for Legal & ABA TECHSHOW 2011 Preview

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:06:54 +0000

How important is it for lawyers to stay on top of technological developments? Very. On the Legal ToolKit, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, welcomes Paul J. Unger, an attorney and partner with Affinity Consulting Group and the Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2011, to talk about how attorneys can get the most out of some popular computer applications and to do a quick preview of the upcoming ABA TECHSHOW 2011. Legal ToolKit is brought to you by Catuogno Court Reporting.

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To Cloud or Not to Cloud: That is the Question for Start-up Firms

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:50:08 +0000

You’re starting a new firm, or you want to revamp your existing firm’s technology. What approaches and strategies make the most sense for the 10-20 lawyer firm in 2011? Is the “cloud” part of your firm’s immediate future? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at some of the technology options for smaller firms, the long term strategies and short-term tactics that should be considered, and the role cloud computing can play in today’s legal technology environment. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio and Firm Manager.

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What Attorneys Wish Their Paralegals Knew – and Vice-Versa

admin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:22:30 +0000

On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Kim Walker, a senior litigation paralegal with the firm of Berger & Montague, P.C. in Philadelphia, to talk about her recent Law.com article, “What Do Attorneys Wish Their Paralegals Knew?” Lynne, Vicki and Kim discuss how paralegals can improve their legal technology skills, maintain the highest level of professionalism in the office, and communicate more effectively with their supervising attorneys. They also share what they wish attorneys knew, emphasizing how attorneys can better utilize paralegals in the practice of law.

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