ABA TECHSHOW 2026 Recap: Our Favorite Conversations from the Floor

The best conversations from ABA TECHSHOW 2026, all in one place.

Gyi and Conrad hit the floor to talk with legal tech innovators, lawyers, and industry leaders about what’s actually working right now.

In this special recap episode of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing, we’re bringing you our favorite conversations from the floor of ABA TECHSHOW 2026.

From getting paid faster to using AI more effectively, these interviews highlight the ideas shaping the future of law firms.

In this episode:

• Why law firms struggle with collections (and how to fix it)
• How AI is saving hours in legal workflows
• Smarter estate planning through automation
• Building a brand that actually connects with clients
• Real-world insights from lawyers and legal tech founders

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Which conversation stood out most to you? Let us know in the comments.

Connect with our guests!
Matt Darner, Cofounder and CEO of CollBox
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdarner/
-Website: https://collbox.co/

Isabella Hughes, Cofounder of EstateMin
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-hughes-77719a250/
-Website: https://www.estatemin.com/

Majo Castro, Founder & Managing Attorney of Castroland Legal, PLLC
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majocastro/
-Website: https://www.castrolandlegal.com/

Mike Whelan, Host of the “AI in Practice” Podcast; CEO of Lawyer Forward
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewhelanjr/
-Podcast Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-in-practice/id1846506529

Wendy Meadows, Attorney & Mediator at Law Office of Wendy S. Meadows, LLC
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-s-meadows/
-Website: https://www.wendymeadowslaw.com/

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