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Kennedy-Mighell Report

The Kennedy-Mighell Report is a legal technology podcast with an Internet focus. Award-winning legal technologists Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell bring an in-depth analysis of the latest advancements in legal technology, and discuss best practices for making the most of existing tools and educate lawyers to use tech to improve services, interactions with clients, and overall workflow.

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Test drive real software you’ll use in your legal practice with Tom and & Dennis’s video expansion to the podcast.

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Jun 4, 2021

Essential Summer Reading Lists for 2021

In keeping with tradition, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their top book recommendations for the summer!

May 21, 2021

How COVID Changed Our Cybersecurity Landscape

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell examine today’s cyber threats and give their take on why rapid evolution in cybercrime tactics leaves many law firms in a precarious position.

May 7, 2021

Blog? Law Review? Something Else? — Publishing Options for Legal Scholars

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell examine existing legal publishing and the need for innovative new platforms for legal content.

Apr 23, 2021

Alternative Legal Careers — New and Different Ways to Use Your Law Degree

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the many ways law degrees can pivot toward unique new professional opportunities.

Apr 9, 2021

Second Brain Project: Sharing, Part 1

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss their unique perspectives on the “sharing” pillar of their Second Brain projects.

Mar 26, 2021

Reflections on ABA TECHSHOW 2021

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss their experiences at this year’s entirely virtual TECHSHOW.

Mar 12, 2021

APIs for the Win!

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the vast potential of APIs in the world of legal.

Feb 26, 2021

Second Brain Project: Action, Part 1

Dennis and Tom hash out plans and the challenges to be overcome in making their Second Brain projects ready for action.

Feb 12, 2021

The Latest Trends in Collaboration Technologies

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell hash out how lawyers are really doing in their use of collaboration tools and offer guidance for making smarter choices.

Jan 29, 2021

Niche Social Media Platforms — Trend of the Future?

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell explain how niche social media platforms can provide users with more meaningful, purposeful interactions.

Jan 15, 2021

Second Brain Project: Organization, Part 2

And the winner is… Notion! Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell explain why they’ve picked this particular tool for their knowledge management project, the Second Brain.

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.

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