Podcast
The Digital Edge
The Digital Edge
The Digital Edge
Listen & Subscribe

The Digital Edge

About

The Digital Edge, hosted by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and Jim Calloway, provides listeners with tips and tools for career success, as well as cutting-edge technology news. Nelson and Calloway invite noted authors, speakers, and legal technologists to discuss topics at the intersection of law and technology.

More Episodes
Oct 30, 2023

ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – A Preview from the Co-Chairs

TECHSHOW will be here before we know it, and there’s no time like the present to get your tickets! To get an idea of what attendees can expect, Jim Calloway and Sharon...

Sep 28, 2023

What Generative AI Means for the Law Firm Business Model

Is AI finally going to be the undeniable and absolute conqueror of the billable hour? Though many have called for its demise for years, the billable hour still has a substantial foothold...

Aug 17, 2023

Sharing Files With Clients: Security and File Management

Lawyers are often confused about the best and safest ways to share files with clients. Are standalone file sharing tools best? Should every lawyer have a client portal? Is email okay? Sharon...

Jul 27, 2023

Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365!

Copilot is your upcoming digital assistant in pretty much all the Microsoft applications you use day-to-day. So, what do you need to know about utilizing this technology in your legal practice? Sharon...

Jun 22, 2023

Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable

Copyright law is buzzing with the rising possibilities of AI-related legal matters. Is this a major concern in our current era of blossoming AI technologies? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Vedia...

May 25, 2023

Lawyers Are Hopping Aboard the AI Train – and It’s Gathering Speed

Lately, AI developments have been top of mind for just about everybody—lawyers included. And with AI’s potential to solve all kinds of workflow problems and majorly improve access to justice, the excitement...

Apr 27, 2023

The AI Revolution in Law Practice: A Conversation with Attorney Greg Siskind

Pain points in your legal practice might just be easily solved with a little automation. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson chat with Greg Siskind about his firm’s leading-edge relationship with AI and...

Mar 16, 2023

Legal Service Productization for Lawyers

Turning a legal service into a product has already been proven to be both profitable for lawyers and a huge help in increasing access to justice. So, how do you join this...

Feb 16, 2023

An Interview with ChatGPT on the Future of Law Practice

Is ChatGPT ready to pass the bar? Maybe not quite, but it’s learning rapidly and might just become a tool lawyers use on a daily basis in the future. Sharon and Jim...

Jan 26, 2023

The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers

Office 365 is so very helpful in so many ways, but most of us are really underutilizing its capabilities. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Danielle DavisRoe about ten simple tips...

Dec 22, 2022

ABA TECHSHOW 2023: An Interview with Co-Chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis

TECHSHOW 2023 is right around the corner! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with co-chairs Jeannine Lambert and Gyi Tsakalakis about the offerings at the upcoming conference. This year, the conference will...

Nov 24, 2022

‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2022

Your favorite nerdy-lawyer wishlist is back yet again! Tune in for Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson’s top picks for the gift-giving season. Happy Holidays! Tech Toys 2022: FlexiSpot EN1 Standing Desk Pixel,...

Oct 27, 2022

Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes

Shawn Holahan knows how disasters can affect your practice first hand. Experiencing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, she learned that when a disaster happens, confusion reigns, but having a disaster plan in...

Sep 22, 2022

Law Firms Stunned by Cyber Insurance Premiums, Security Requirements, and Exclusions

In August, Lloyds of London announced that beginning in 2023 all of its insurer groups will exclude “catastrophic” state-backed attacks from their cyber insurance policies. And, unfortunately, this is just one of...

Aug 25, 2022

Your Law Firm Cookbook: How and Why

Why does your law firm need documented standard operating procedures? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway find out with guest Catherine Sanders Reach. Catherine outlines the common problems that arise when operating procedures...

Jul 21, 2022

What’s New in Law Practice Management Software?

Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors....

Jun 16, 2022

Professor Kenton Brice on Training the Next Generation of Lawyers and the Future of Legal Tech

Today’s law students grew up side by side with technology and typically view it as an integral part of their lives and futures as lawyers. As such, today’s law schools are working...

May 26, 2022

Cyber Insurance for Law Firms: Skyrocketing Prices and Less Coverage

If you’ve struggled to afford cyber insurance, you’re not alone. In the past year, prices rose by 30 to 40 percent, and some law firms, especially solos and smalls, were forced to...

Apr 28, 2022

How to Build a Successful Solo Law Practice

When starting your own law firm, you don’t know what you don’t know! Thankfully, those who have gone before have plenty of tips for avoiding common mistakes. One such lawyer, Mark Bassingthwaighte,...

Mar 24, 2022

What Do Women Lawyers Really Want from Their Law Firms?

Is there potential for a mass exodus of women from the legal profession? Multiple studies have shown that the pandemic was harder on women, with increased home responsibilities falling disproportionately upon them...

Feb 24, 2022

ABA TECHSHOW 2022: An Interview with Co-Chairs Brooke Moore and Ivan Hemmans

Brooke and Ivan give an inside look at the exciting tracks and sessions available for TECHSHOW 2022 attendees.

Jan 20, 2022

Remote Litigation Tips: A View From the Bench with Judge John Tran

Judge John Tran offers his tips for lawyers for becoming competent and comfortable with technology in remote proceedings.

Dec 23, 2021

The Future of Digital Court Reporting

Tony Sirna gives an overview of the evolution of digital court reporting and the improvement it has brought about in court proceedings.

Nov 24, 2021

‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2021

Merry Tech Toys season! Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson share their top wishlist picks for the holidays.

Oct 28, 2021

A Conversation with LawPay’s CEO – and Introducing ClientCredit

Dru Armstrong offers insights on how payment platforms make life easier for attorneys.

Sep 30, 2021

New Horizons for the ABA Journal

Judge Herbert Dixon discusses plans for the future of the ABA Journal.

Aug 26, 2021

The Rise of Re-Regulation in the Legal Industry

Jordan Furlong explains current legal re-regulation trends and offers guidance for legal professionals as they navigate this new wave of industry changes.

Jul 29, 2021

Overcoming Trust Account Management Challenges

Nota CEO Paul Garibian talks through best practices for managing IOLTA accounts.

Jun 24, 2021

The Southern Poverty Law Center: A View From the Inside

Natalie Kelly shares insights on the important work of the Southern Poverty Law Center and her role in modernizing its legal operations.

May 27, 2021

10 Features of Microsoft 365 That Lawyers Love

Ben Schorr digs into 10 features of Microsoft 365 that lawyers find particularly well-suited to the unique needs of legal practice.

Apr 22, 2021

Managing Your Law Firm Through Change

Mary Vandenack shares how her firm navigated pandemic-era changes and her tips for shifting your business model to accommodate the needs of your clients.

Mar 25, 2021

Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms

Jack Newton shares insights on Clio’s first solo-focused trends report and offers tips for how to stay competitive in the midst of pandemic-era changes in solo practice.

Feb 25, 2021

How to Win Clients Online for Free!

Nothing in life is free… or is it? Gyi Tsakalakis shares no-cost methods for improving your online presence to gain more clients.

Jan 26, 2021

ABA TECHSHOW 2021 Goes Virtual!

ABA TECHSHOW co-chairs Allan Mackenzie and Roberta Tepper offer a sneak peek at the content and events coming to this year’s fully online conference.

Dec 24, 2020

What’s on the Horizon for Law Firms in 2021?

Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson give their take on which of the many pandemic-related changes will most likely impact the future of the legal profession.

Nov 23, 2020

‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2020

Tech Toys are back! Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson share their favorite wishlist picks for the 2020 holiday season.

Oct 22, 2020

Arizona First State to Approve Non-Lawyer Ownership of Law Firms

Arizona Vice Chief Justice Ann Timmer gives an overview of the state’s reforms allowing lawyers and non-lawyers to share fees.

Sep 28, 2020

Supreme Court of Virginia’s Lawyers’ Wellness Initiative: A Rousing Success!

Margaret Ogden, wellness coordinator at the Supreme Court of Virginia, shares insights into new initiatives focused on attorney mental health and wellbeing.

Aug 27, 2020

COVID-19 is Brutal to Young Lawyers

Young lawyer Graham Bryant shares the struggles of his demographic as they cope with the hardships of the pandemic.

Jul 23, 2020

Best Practices for Audio and Video Evidence: Avoid Mistakes in Court!

A/V forensics expert David Notowitz discusses strategies for enhancing your presentations of audio and video evidence in court.

Jun 25, 2020

A Legal Podcast About Legal Podcasting

Bob Ambrogi, Joe Patrice, and Tom Mighell join Sharon and Jim to discuss their experiences in the world of legal podcasting.

May 18, 2020

Professor Richard Susskind Discusses Online Courts

Professor Richard Susskind shares insights on how the pandemic will impact the future of online legal and court services.

Apr 27, 2020

Risky Business: How Lawyers are Navigating Through COVID-19 and the Rocky Economy

Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway offer guidance for weathering COVID-19 and its economic impacts on the legal profession.

Mar 24, 2020

Tech Toolbox: What’s Right for Your Practice?

Richard Ferguson offers tips for selecting the right technology tools for your law firm.

Feb 28, 2020

The Best Lawyer You Can Be: A Guide to Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness

Stewart Levine discusses his ABA-published book about practical strategies for increasing lawyer well-being.

Jan 16, 2020

Law in the Age of the Consumer: It’s the Model That Matters

Erin Levine offers insights on how to meet the changing needs of modern legal consumers.

Dec 23, 2019

A Preview of ABA TECHSHOW 2020

ABA TECHSHOW 2020 co-chairs Heidi Alexander and Catherine Sanders Reach share insights.

Nov 12, 2019

‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2019

Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway share their list of must-have tech toys for 2019!

Oct 16, 2019

What Lawyers Need to Know to Succeed in the Marketplace

Katy Goshtasbi shares strategies for clearly defining your values in order to effectively grow your brand.

Sep 27, 2019

Cybersecurity Basics for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer

John Simek offers essential cybersecurity tips for solo and small firm lawyers.

Your Hosts
Sharon D. Nelson

Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. is president of the digital forensics, managed information technology and cybersecurity firm Sensei...

Jim Calloway

Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Management Assistance Program, Jim Calloway is a recognized speaker on legal...

Newsletter

Notify me when there’s a new episode!