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The Tech Savvy Lawyer

The Tech Savvy Lawyer

By: Michael D.J. Eisenberg
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 The Tech Savvy Lawyer interviews Judges, Lawyers, and other professionals discussing utilizing technology in the practice of law. It may springboard an idea and help you in your own pursuit of the business we call "practicing law". Please join us for interesting conversations enjoyable at any tech skill level!© ℗ 2020 Michael D.J. Eisenberg Politics & Government
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  • 🎙️Ep. 118: Essential Legal Tech Competency - Colin S. Levy on Building Foundational Technology Skills for Modern Lawyers!

    🎙️Ep. 118: Essential Legal Tech Competency - Colin S. Levy on Building Foundational Technology Skills for Modern Lawyers!
    Aug 19 2025
    My next guest is Colin Levy, General Counsel at Malbek. Colin is a leading voice in legal innovation. During our interview, he shares practical insights on building foundational legal tech skills for modern lawyers. During the conversation, Colin outlines the top three steps every lawyer should take to develop legal tech competency, regardless of their technical background. He emphasizes the ethical responsibilities that lawyers face when utilizing AI, particularly the risks associated with unchecked reliance on generative tools and the need to acknowledge potential inaccuracies. Colin also shared some great tips on how to better utilize legal professionals' use of Microsoft Word to improve efficiency and save time (and money💰). In discussing the adoption of new technology, he underscores the importance of defining problems, clarifying desired outcomes, and fully leveraging existing tools before selecting new solutions strategically. Join Colin and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! Based on his extensive experience interviewing legal tech leaders and your role as general counsel at Malbek, Colin provides the top three foundational steps every lawyer should take today to build their legal tech competency, regardless of their current technical skill level?Colin shares three specific ways lawyers can immediately improve their document drafting efficiency using existing technology tools, and how this foundational competence connects to more advanced legal tech adoption?Colin has conducted hundreds of interviews with legal tech leaders and now serves as general counsel for a CLM company. He has seen both the vendor and practitioner perspectives. Clin shares his top three strategic considerations lawyers should evaluate when selecting and implementing new technology solutions to ensure they actually improve client service delivery and practice efficiency rather than just adding complexity. In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:28] Colin's Tech Setup [11:14] The Three Core Steps to Legal Tech Competency [13:17] AI Tools and Ethical Considerations [17:29] Improving Document Drafting Efficiency [23:15] Strategic Considerations for Technology Selection Resources: Connect with Colin: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinslevy/Schedule Time with Colin: calendly.com/colin-levy/30minWebsite: colinslevy.com/ Mentioned in the episode: The Legal Tech Ecosystem: https://www.colinslevy.com/books#:~:text=More...-,The%20Legal%20Tech%20Ecosystem,-Innovation%2C%20AdvancementHandbook: https://www.colinslevy.com/books#:~:text=Handbook%20of%20Legal%20Tech Hardware mentioned in the conversation: Apple iPhone: https://www.apple.com/iphone-15-pro/Apple Mini: https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/Apple Studio Displays: apple.com/studio-display/Blue Yeti Microphone: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-premium-usb-microphoneiContact Pro Camera: https://icontactcamera.comMicrosoft Surface Pro: microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-pro Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation: Claude: claude.ai/Google Drive - https://drive.google.comMalbek CLM: malbek.io/Microsoft Outlook - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlookMicrosoft Teams - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareMicrosoft Word - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/wordPerplexity: perplexity.ai/Zoom - https://zoom.us
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    24 mins
  • 🎙️ Ep. 117: Legal Tech Revolution,  How Dorna Moini Built Gavel.ai to Transform the Practice of Law with AI and Automation

    🎙️ Ep. 117: Legal Tech Revolution,  How Dorna Moini Built Gavel.ai to Transform the Practice of Law with AI and Automation
    Aug 5 2025
    Dorna Moini, CEO and Founder of Gavel, discusses how generative AI is transforming the way legal professionals work. She explains how Gavel helps lawyers automate their work, save time, and reach more clients without needing to know how to code. In the conversation, she shares the top three ways AI has improved Gavel's tools and operations. She also highlights the most significant security risks that lawyers should be aware of when using AI tools. Lastly, she provides simple tips to ensure AI-generated results are accurate and reliable, as well as how to avoid false or misleading information. Join Dorna and me as we discuss the following three questions and more! What are the top three ways generative AI has transferred Gavel's offerings and operations? What are the top three most critical security concerns legal professionals should be aware of when using AI-integrated products like Gavel?What are the top three ways to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated results, including measures to prevent false or misleading information or hallucinations? In our conversation, we cover the following: [01:16] Dorna's Tech Setup and Upgrades [03:56] Discussion on Computer and Smartphone Upgrades [08:31] Exploring Additional Tech and Sleeping Technology [09:32] Generative AI's Impact on Gavel's Operations [13:13] Critical Security Concerns in AI-Integrated Products [16:44] Playbooks and Redline Capabilities in Gavel Exec [20:45] Contact Information Resources: Connect with Dorna: Instagram: instagram.com/dorna_at_gavelLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/documentautomation/Website:gavel.io/ Websites & SaaS Products: Apple Podcasts — Podcast platform (for reviews)ChatGPT — AI conversational assistant by OpenAIGavel — AI-powered legal automation platform (formerly Documate)Gavel Exec — AI assistant for legal document review and redlining (part of Gavel)MacRumors — Apple news and product cycle informationNotion — Workspace for notes, databases, and project managementSlack — Team communication and collaboration platform Hardware: Apple iPhone 15 — Smartphone Apple Mac Mini — Compact desktop computer Apple Mac Studio — Desktop computer Apple MacBook Pro — Laptop computer Eight Sleep — Smart mattress and sleep technology Other: Apple Business Account — For business purchases and trade-ins
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    21 mins
  • 🎙️ Ep. #116: Free Versus Paid Legal AI: Conversation with DC Court of Appeals Head Law Librarian Laura Moorer

    🎙️ Ep. #116: Free Versus Paid Legal AI: Conversation with DC Court of Appeals Head Law Librarian Laura Moorer
    Jul 22 2025

    Laura Moorer, the Law Librarian for the DC Court of Appeals, brings over two decades of experience in legal research, including nearly 14 years with the Public Defender Service for DC. In this conversation, Laura shares her top three tips for crafting precise prompts when using generative AI, emphasizing clarity, specificity, and structure. She also offers insights on how traditional legal research methods—like those used with LexisNexis and Westlaw—can enhance AI-driven inquiries. Finally, Laura offers practical strategies for utilizing generative AI to help lawyers identify and locate physical legal resources, thereby bridging the gap between digital tools and tangible materials.

    Join Laura and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

    • What are your top three tips when it comes to precise prompt engineering, your generative AI inquiries?
    • What are your top three tips or tricks when it comes to using old-school prompts like those from the days of LexisNexis and Westlaw in your generative AI inquiries?
    • What are your top three tips or tricks using generative AI to help lawyers pinpoint actual physical resources?

    In our conversation, we cover the following:

    [00:40] Laura's Current Tech Setup

    [03:27] Top 3 Tips for Crafting Precise Prompts in Generative AI

    [13:44] Bringing Old-School Legal Research Tactics to Generative AI Prompting

    [20:42] Using Generative AI to Help Lawyers Locate Physical Legal Resources

    [24:38] Contact Information

    Resources:

    Connect with Laura:

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-moorer
    • Email: lmoorer@dcappeals.gov
    • Instagram: instagram.com/dccalibby/

    Mentioned in the episode:

    • Libby Visits the DC Courts
    • 🔗 https://perma.cc/HXA9-NR8B is an archive of http://intranet.gov/attachment/782039870000/1800539/Libby%20visits%20the%20DC%20Courts%20Story%20BookRS.pdf?type=1 from Wednesday 02, July 2025

    Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

    • AT&T Internet: att.com/internet/
    • Bloomberg Law: pro.bloomberglaw.com/
    • Fastcase: fastcase.com/
    • Internet Archive: archive.org/
    • LexisNexis: lexisnexis.com/en-us
    • Spectrum Internet: spectrum.com/internet
    • vLex: vlex.com/
    • Westlaw: legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/westlaw
    • WorldCat: worldcat.org/
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    21 mins
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