Jonathon Israel

Jonathon Israel

Host of The Florida Bar Podcast

Jonathon Israel is the director of LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of the Florida Bar. He joined the Florida Bar in 2001, starting his career in the Information Technology Department and working his way up. The Practice Resource Center presents CLE/law practice management programs and provides guidance, information resources, and general assistance to Florida Bar members and their staff regarding all areas of law office management, including the use of technology in the practice of law.

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Recent Episodes
November 11, 2019

A Conversation About Professionalism

Panelists Ashlea Edwards, Judge Paul Huck, Judge Nelly Khouzam, and Kara Rockenbach discuss current issues surrounding lawyer professionalism.

June 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Blockchain and its Role in Litigation Today and Tomorrow

Zachary Catanzano, Daniel Maland, and Darren Spielman discuss blockchain and other developing technologies in the context of current and future litigation.

June 27, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Practicing Better with the Technologies of Today and Beyond

Following their panel at the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention, guests Janette Smith, Christine Senne, and Anessa Allen Santos discuss how the Florida Bar is promoting better tech use.

June 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

Amy Borman and Murray Silverstein explain the Florida Bar’s e-filing portal, how it works, and how attorneys can properly e-file their documents.

June 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Integrating AI into Law Firms

Eric Ostroff talks about the impact artificial intelligence will have on the legal profession.

June 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Cryptocurrencies in the Legal Industry

Drew Hinkes and David Silver talk about how lawyers can and should interact with cryptocurrency.

June 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Will Smart Contracts Outsmart Lawyers?

Anessa Santos and Scott AllendeVaux discuss blockchains and smart contracts as well as address problems within the legal profession.

November 30, 2017

Year End Insurance Planning for Law Firms

Member Benefits CEO Chip Trefry talks about end of the year insurance planning for lawyers.

September 28, 2017

Bar Complaints: Understanding the Process and How to Avoid Them

Shanell Schuyler discusses common complaints her office receives and how lawyers can avoid being the cause of these complaints.

September 26, 2017

Clio Cloud 2017: Implementing Bitcoin in the Legal Industry

In this report from the 2017 Clio Cloud conference, Joshua Lenon discusses using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the practice of law.

August 28, 2017

The Power and Practice of Mindfulness

In this legal podcast, Scott Rogers talks about using mindfulness as a way to maintain well-being as a lawyer.

June 26, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Social Media Ethics

This episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar covers social media and the ethical considerations lawyers need to make when using it.

June 23, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: E-Discovery Resources and Digital Evidence

This podcast from 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention discusses electronic discovery and digital evidence.

June 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Leveraging Your Homepage

This episode from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention dives into the advantages of making a website homepage more relatable.

June 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Apps for Practicing Law in the 21st Century

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention talks about new apps created specifically for lawyers.

June 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Technology for Today’s Lawyers

This episode from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention covers the benefits of having a secure client portal as part of your law firm website.

June 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Every Firm is a Target for Cyber Security Breaches

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention covers data security breaches and the legal implications of such a breach.

June 22, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Insuring Against Cybersecurity Risks and Privacy Perils

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention discusses the importance of cyber and data protection.

June 5, 2017

2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention

Melanie Griffin, chair of the Annual Convention Committee, talks about what this year’s convention will look like including technology CLEs, president showcase seminars, and networking opportunities.

May 25, 2017

Four Law Firm Business Challenges and Analytics-Based Solutions

This legal podcast covers the four common business issues law firms struggle with.

April 27, 2017

What it Really Means to be a Virtual Lawyer

A podcast about what a virtual law practice is, the drivers in the switch to online services, and the learning requirements of making yours a virtual practice.

March 28, 2017

Keeping up with Ediscovery

Electronic discovery expert William Hamilton talks about using ediscovery and how the legal industry is adapting to growing technology.

February 28, 2017

Secure and Efficient Legal Tech

Rick Georges, a solo practitioner practicing in St. Petersburg, Florida, talks about how he uses technology to run his business effectively and cheaply.

January 30, 2017

The Automated Law Firm: Tech that Saves You Time and Money

Lawyer and tech expert Andrew LeGrand explains how to use apps and automation to optimize your law firm efficiency.

December 27, 2016

Why Efficient Lawyers Use Artificial Intelligence

Noory Bechor explains how artificial intelligence will continue to make lawyers more efficient without replacing their jobs.

November 29, 2016

The Florida Bar Tech Show: Riding the Technology Wave

Jennifer Kuyrkendall explains why office mangers, paralegals, law students, and lawyers should attend the upcoming Florida Bar Tech Show.

October 25, 2016

The History and Advantages of E-Filing

eFileMadeEasy President Dario Diaz talks about the history of e-filing, Metadata, and tips to help attorneys improve their e-filing process.

September 30, 2016

No Law Firm is Too Small for Cyber Security

Al Saikali talks about helping lawyers assess their security risk and why cyber security is important even for the smallest firms.