Jenifer Swallow on LawTech, AI, and Access to Justice

▶️ Lawyers and small firm owners, here’s the truth for 2025: The goal isn’t just visibility. 👉 Sure, influencers chase likes, reach, and clicks in the attention economy. 👉 But trusted voices? They play in the trust economy. They shape conversations, offer perspective, and measure success by impact, not impressions.That’s where small and mid-sized law firms need to focus. We dive into this in the first episode of The Nexter AI Podcast 🎙️ Episode 1: The Quiet Shift in Small Law – What Clients Actually Want in 2025 👤 Guest: Jane Wainwright – People-Centered Legal Consultant & Former Law Firm Partner Hosted by Dr. Siamak Goudarzi, lawyer, academic, and AI governance expert, this podcast goes beyond the hype to tackle real challenges lawyers face: ✔ Winning clients in a crowded market ✔ Using AI responsibly ✔ Building careers on trust, not just visibility In law, being known is nice… but being trusted? That’s what truly builds careers, clients, and meaningful change. 🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e-TD4mR3 Do you see the shift too?

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE🎙️ Legal Tech Revolution: Essential AI & Technology Strategies for Modern Law Firms Listen now 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gNEPJ4qM The legal landscape is transforming faster than ever, and firms that don't adapt risk losing clients to tech-savvy competitors. This session cuts through the hype to deliver actionable intelligence on AI and emerging technologies that are already reshaping how successful firms operate. Learn to identify game-changing tools, avoid costly implementation mistakes, and position your firm to better serve your clients. -- Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.

Episode 90: AI Is the Leverage: How Automation Is Rewriting the Economics of Law with Richard Tromans Ted Theodoropoulos is joined by Richard in a new episode of Legal Innovation Spotlight! In this episode, Richard shares insights on how to: - Understand the economic impact of AI on legal service delivery - Identify the barriers that prevent law firms from fully embracing innovation - Recognize how automation and data are reshaping law firm strategy - Explore the lessons learned from early attempts at legal technology adoption - Prepare for the next industrial revolution in legal services driven by AI Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

How is AI reshaping the M&A landscape? In the latest IBA Corporate Law and M&A Committee podcast, Our Partner, Adina Shapiro, who is also a member of the IBA LPD AI Working Group, moderates a fascinating discussion with leading voices in legal technology. Together with Noah Waisberg and Stephen Solursh, she explores how innovation and AI are transforming transactional practices, from due diligence to deal execution, and what the future may hold for M&A and private equity professionals. Listen to the episode here:  https://lnkd.in/ek3sNQM8

Episode 92: AI Hallucinations, Legal Risk, and the Limits of Automation in Law with Raymond Blyd, CEO at Sabaio Ted Theodoropoulos is joined by Raymond in a new episode of Legal Innovation Spotlight! In this episode, Raymond shares insights on how to: - Understand why AI valuations are soaring and what drives “crazy” multiples - Explore the potential and limits of one-person billion dollar law firms - Navigate the funding landscape as debt and capital flows shift in legal tech - Address the challenge of AI hallucinations in high-stakes legal work - Balance efficiency gains with the irreplaceable role of human legal judgment Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

As law firms adopt AI and emerging technologies at record speed, one question keeps surfacing: How do we evolve without losing the human connection that defines the legal profession? In the latest episode of the On Record PR Podcast, International Faculty members Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr explore what every law firm leader needs to know right now about the intersection of AI, trust, and relationships. 💡 Key insights shared in this episode from their observations at the Women Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference include: • Why clients now hire for judgment, not just answers • How to use AI responsibly without eroding trust • Relationship rituals that strengthen retention and culture 🎧 Listen to the full episode by following the link the comments. #LawFirmLeadership #LegalInnovation #ClientExperience #PublicRelations #AIinLaw

Day 1 of #ClioCon2025 did not dissapoint. Jack and the team dropped a lot of information about new releases, product changes and improvements in the Clio environment. One of the biggest takeaways is that the AI Enabled Law Firm will win the day in the near future. Check out the video of Stephanie A. Everett chatting with Jack Newton about how firms can plan for this and be ready for the future. Stay tuned to the Lawyerist Podcast for the full episode of this conversation in a few weeks.

In this week’s Naming in the AI Age podcast, NameStormers COO Ashley Elliott breaks down why proper trademark use is just as crucial as registration. 👉 Key takeaways: - Always use trademarks as adjectives, not nouns or verbs - Misuse can cause genericide (think Escalator, Aspirin) - The way you first use your name shapes customer behavior Your brand is one of your most valuable assets—protect it early, protect it well. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/egnX25yq Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ehqqqScR Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. We always recommend consulting an IP attorney. #TrademarkTips #BrandProtection #NameStormers #AustinTX

M&A agreements: 60 hours to minutes. Here’s how AI is changing how legal work gets done in M&A: In my recent conversation with Syeda Nazifa Nawroj, a Silicon Valley-based M&A attorney and author of Sell Your Startup, we explored how Artificial Intelligence is transforming her law practice. Syeda makes it clear. AI isn't replacing legal strategy or human judgment. But it is raising the bar for speed and efficiency. A few takeaways from the podcast: ↳ AI has reduced contract turnaround from 60 hours to a fraction of that time ↳ It can search historical clauses across databases in 3 seconds instead of 3 hours ↳ It is enabling firms to offer fixed pricing for repeatable legal work ↳ But strategy, issue spotting, and client service are still very human tasks This is not about cutting corners. It is about using the right tools for the right tasks. For founders and operators thinking about M&A, this shift could make legal work faster and more streamlined. Full podcast link in the comments. #StartupLaw #AIinLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #LegalTech #SellYourStartup #FounderInsights #Podcast

AI is transforming M&A legal work—turning 60-hour contract reviews into minutes. ⏱️ It speeds up research, enables fixed pricing, and boosts efficiency—but strategy and judgment remain human. ⚖️ The takeaway: AI doesn’t replace lawyers, it supercharges their impact. 🚀 #LegalTech #AIinLaw #MandA #Efficiency