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Kennedy-Mighell Report

The Kennedy-Mighell Report is a legal technology podcast with an Internet focus. Noted legal technologists Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell bring listeners an in-depth analysis of the latest advancements in legal technology, in addition to best practices for utilizing existing tools. The duo aims to educate lawyers on how technology can be used to improve services, interactions with clients, and overall workflow.

Call (720) 441-6820 and leave a message on Dennis and Tom’s Tech Questions Hotline.

Jan 1, 2021

Cheers to a New Year! — Dennis & Tom’s 2021 Resolutions

Happy New Year! Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their tech- and podcast-related goals for 2021.

Dec 18, 2020

Pardon the Interruption: 2020 Edition

For their annual year-end recap, Dennis and Tom look back on the craziness of 2020 with returning guest Debbie Foster.

Dec 4, 2020

Will We All Be Video Stars? — Exploring the COVID-Era Video Surge

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell examine the growing use of video and whether lawyers should take advantage of this trend.

Nov 20, 2020

Second Brain Project: Organization, Part 1

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the top tools under consideration for effective and efficient data organization in their Second Brain project.

Nov 6, 2020

All-In on Virtual Reality: VR Tech & Its Many Potential Applications in the Legal Field

Dennis and Tom discuss the exciting ways VR technology has been used in legal matters and its potential to become an essential tool in the practice of law.

Oct 23, 2020

Microsoft Teams: Tips for Law Firms from Karuana Gatimu

Karuana Gatimu shares how Microsoft Teams is well-equipped to serve the unique needs of law firms.

Oct 9, 2020

Demand-Side Sales with Bob Moesta — How Quitting Selling Helps You Create a Better Client Experience

Bob Moesta discusses his book, “Demand-Side Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress,” and challenges lawyers to rethink their perspective on selling legal services.

Sep 25, 2020

New Take On an Old Question: Should Lawyers Learn to Code?

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell dig into the potential uses lawyers may find in low-code/no-code applications.

Sep 11, 2020

Community Building: How Collaboration Can Help Lawyers Carry the Profession Forward

Gina Bianchini discusses opportunities for reinventing the legal profession through the creation of online communities.

Aug 28, 2020

Second Brain Project: Capture, Part 2

Dennis and Tom share the content capture tools currently under consideration for their Second Brain project.

Aug 14, 2020

Lifelong Learning: Building Your Firm’s Skills for the Future

Kelly Palmer shares tactics for developing a culture of continuous learning in your law firm.

Jul 31, 2020

Smart Collaboration with Dr. Heidi Gardner

Dr. Heidi Gardner shares insights from her research on collaboration.

Jul 17, 2020

Second Brain Project: Capture, Part 1

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss their steps toward organizing the “capture” element of their Second Brain project.

Jul 3, 2020

Where the Heck Are We? — 2020 Mid-Year Reflections

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss what they’ve learned so far in 2020.

Jun 19, 2020

Eureka! — The Beginnings of Dennis & Tom’s Second Brain Project

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss their latest endeavor—capturing information with a second brain.

Jun 5, 2020

Moving from Idea to Action

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their favorite strategies for sharing and developing new ideas.

May 22, 2020

Top Tips & Tools for Better Online Presentations

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share strategies for crafting a better online presentation experience for your audience.

May 8, 2020

Video & Audio Quality Matter — Make Your Remote Work More Professional

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share tips for improving your audio and video capabilities while working from home.

Apr 24, 2020

Wellness Tech: Self-Care While Sheltering in Place

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share wellness tech tips and lighting recommendations for online meetings.

Apr 10, 2020

Good Tech Spending Decisions in Tough Economic Times

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer tips for making wise tech choices and saving money.

Mar 27, 2020

A Remote Working Guide to COVID-19 and Beyond

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer guidance for lawyers struggling with the shift to online work.

Mar 13, 2020

Key Takeaways from TECHSHOW 2020

Dennis & Tom share highlights from the 2020 ABA TECHSHOW.

Feb 28, 2020

Coronavirus Looms – Can Technology Replace Travel?

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the evolution of remote collaboration tools and offer tips for the best ways to use them.

Feb 14, 2020

All Things Microsoft! — Tools & Tips for Lawyers with Ben Schorr

Ben Schorr shares insights for lawyers on how to get the most out of Microsoft tools.

Jan 31, 2020

20 Tech Tips in 20 Minutes and Takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show

Dennis and Tom share their most current tech tips and thoughts on the trends at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show.

Jan 17, 2020

Dennis & Tom’s 2020 Resolutions

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their 2020 goals for technology and podcasting.

Jan 3, 2020

Pardon the Interruption – 2019 Edition

Through a round of Pardon the Interruption inspired games, hosts Dennis and Tom look back on 2019 with the help of return guest Debbie Foster.

Dec 20, 2019

Make LinkedIn Work for You: Tips for Legal Professionals from Allison Shields & Dennis Kennedy

Allison Shields and Dennis Kennedy offer strategies for career-enhancing LinkedIn use.

Dec 6, 2019

Even More Cool Tools!

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell bring listeners a brand new list of cool tools just in time for the holidays!

Nov 22, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Cool Tool? (Rebroadcast)

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about cool tools— the tools they can’t live without.

Nov 8, 2019

Highlights from the Association of Corporate Counsel 2019 Annual Meeting

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the hottest topics from the 2019 ACC Annual Meeting.

Oct 25, 2019

“Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law” with Dennis Kennedy

Dennis Kennedy shares concepts from his new book, “Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law: A Practical Guide for Law Firms, Law Departments, and Other Legal Organizations.”

Oct 11, 2019

Did Social Media Kill Blogs?

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss trends in the blogging world and whether blogs remain a relevant content medium for lawyers.

Sep 27, 2019

Legacy Technologies: Knowing the Right Time to Move On

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell caution lawyers against hanging on to old technologies that could pose risks to their firms.

Sep 13, 2019

Cyber “Insecurity”: Why You Need to Rethink your Security Practices

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the legal industry’s growing cybersecurity issues and the vital things lawyers should do to improve their security practices.

Aug 30, 2019

The Coming of the 5G Networking Standard

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss what lawyers need to know about the current state of 5G technology.

Aug 16, 2019

The Unconference—A Viable Conference Alternative?

Dennis Kennedy & Tom Mighell discuss the pros and cons of unconferences and whether they could replace traditional conference structures.

Jul 30, 2019

The Rewarding Practice of Personal Quarterly Off-Sites

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell explore the benefits of implementing personal quarterly off-sites.

Jul 5, 2019

Exploring Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends Report

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell explore the 2019 Internet Trends report created by venture capitalist Mary Meeker.

Jun 21, 2019

The Essential Summer Reading List: Best Beach Reads for Lawyers

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell’s share their summer reading lists, discuss thoughts on how reading is changing and whether it's affects the reader’s experience (i.e. digital, audio, or paper).

Jun 7, 2019

Deep Fakes: Preparing Lawyers to Combat Counterfeits

Fake photos, fake video, and fake audio, how the deep fake phenomenon impacts the practice of law.

May 24, 2019

Taking Back Control: Managing Your Tech Addiction the Smart Way

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their thoughts on why a tech detox, even just for the duration of a vacation, is overkill compared to addressing the problem with digital mindfulness.

May 6, 2019

A Global Legal Tech Space: Aiming for a Truly Collaborative Online Community

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer their ideas for bringing the legal tech community together in a collaborative online space.

Apr 19, 2019

Emojis and Gifs: Pictorial Language Implications in Law

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss emojis and gifs and the implications of their use in the legal profession.

Apr 5, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Cool Tool?

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about cool tools— the tools they can’t live without.

Mar 22, 2019

Technology Competence Perspectives

Debbie Foster talks about her perspective on the current state of lawyers and technology.

Mar 5, 2019

The Future of Legal Tech Conferences

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of legal tech conferences and the need for balance between highly innovative content and essential training content at tech conferences.

Feb 15, 2019

Best Practices for Measures and Metrics in Law Firms

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss measures and metrics and how lawyers can use them to better their practices.

Feb 4, 2019

Quantum Computing — How Will it Affect the Legal Profession?

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss what lawyers need to know about quantum computing.

Jan 18, 2019

Exploring the Definition of “Legal Technology”

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell decipher the meaning of “legal technology” in 2019 as well as legal tech vs. illegal tech.

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Dennis Kennedy

Dennis Kennedy is an award-winning leader in applying the Internet and technology to law practice. A published...

Tom Mighell

Tom Mighell has been at the front lines of technology development since joining Cowles & Thompson, P.C....

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