The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology
By ABA Law Practice Management Section
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Podcast Description
The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast sponsored by the Law Practice Management Section of the American Bar Association. Each month, noted legal technologists and authors/lecturers Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.
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43rd Edition: 24 Favorite Websites | ABA TECHSHOW 2011 closed with a crowd in attendance for 60 Sites in 60 Minutes. Jim and Sharon joined colleagues ABA TECHSHOW 2010 chair Paul Unger and TECHSHOW planning board member Erik Mazzone for this lively presentation. Jim and Sharon just couldn't get enough of talking about interesting and fun websites for lawyers so they decided to discuss some of the websites here, beginning with a "missing site" that was mysteriously omitted from the original 60 Sites presentation. | 5/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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42nd Edition: New Book Release - iPad in One Hour for Lawyers | Jim and Sharon discuss a New Book Release - iPad in One Hour for Lawyers | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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41st Edition: Contemplating the Future of Law Practice | Jim and Sharon discuss a number of trends that impact the future of the legal profession. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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40th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW - 25th Anniversary | Past ABA TECHSHOW Chairs Jim and Sharon welcome Paul Unger, Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2011, for a preview of the exciting 25th anniversary of bringing lawyers and technology together! | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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38th Edition: Google for Lawyers | Jim and Sharon welcome author experts Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch to discuss their recent (and extremely successful) book, Google for Lawyers: Essential Search Tips and Productivity Tools. | 12/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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37th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays | 'Tis the season to be a techie as Jim and Sharon highlight tools - and most importantly, toys - for everyone's holidays. | 11/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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36th Edition: Anatomy of a Law Firm Audit | Jim and Sharon take a look at the little-discussed topic of law practice management audits. Hopefully you will never have an audit ordered on you or your law practice. But what can you learn from the items that an auditor might examine that will help you be a better lawyer? | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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35th Edition: Metadata - What You Can't See Can Hurt You | Jim and Sharon discuss the importance understanding metadata. With the amount of misinformation and lack of knowledge about metadata, it is important for legal professionals to understand how misuse could ultimately affect their businesses. | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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34th Edition: 2010 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report | Listen in as Jim and Sharon are joined by Catherine Sanders Reach – Director of the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center – to discuss some exciting and useful findings from the sixth volume of the Center's Survey Report. | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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33rd Edition: Virtual Lawyering Goes Mainstream | With 14% of attorneys reporting to the ABA that they are now engaged in the virtual practice of law, Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss how VLOs (virtual law offices) have gone mainstream. | 7/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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32nd Edition: Surviving the Law Practice Shark Tank - the Top 6 Mistakes That Can Kill You in Your Practice | Jim and Sharon welcome long-time friend and colleague Nerino Petro, as they discuss some of the greatest mistakes lawyers can make and how to avoid them. | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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31st Edition: Alternative Fee Arrangements: Is it Finally Time? | A long-standing source of debate, Jim and Sharon talk about the billable hour, its role in so many firms, and creative solutions to it - AFAs. | 5/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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30th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW 2010 - It's a Wrap | Jim and Sharon discuss some of the highlights of this year's ABA TECHSHOW. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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29th Edition: The Next Generation of Lawyers | Dennis Kennedy, respected legal technologist and author, chats with Jim and Sharon about how the practice of law is likely to change for the next generation of lawyers. | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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28th Edition: What's Hot in Technology for 2010 | We welcome back Jim as he and Sharon discuss some hot technologies that may change the business of practicing law in 2010 and beyond. | 2/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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27th Edition: Computer Forensic FAQs | Sharon Nelson (flying solo because Jim Calloway is under the weather) interviews John Simek, one the foremost experts on computer forensics, and gets answers to some of the computer forensics questions most frequently asked by lawyers. | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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26th Edition: Cloud Computering for Lawyers | Authors Erik Mazzone and Ben Schorr join Jim and Sharon to discuss the cloud computing title bout between the cloud curmudgeon and the cloud champion. | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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25th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays | Jim and Sharon prepare for the season of giving (and wanting!) with some great gift ideas for the tech lover in all of us. | 11/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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24th Edition: Find Info Like a Pro: Investigative Research on the Internet | Jim and Sharon welcome Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch to discuss their book (to be published later this year) "Find Info Like a Pro, Volume 1: Mining the Internet’s Publicly Available Resources for Investigative Research." | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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23rd Edition: Looking Ahead | Join Jim and Sharon for a look at trends for the future – the economy and its effect on the legal profession, technology, and more! | 9/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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22nd Edition: How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times - Marketing and Management | Following the informative discussion of Jim Calloway, Sharon Nelson, Ross Kodner's book "How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times," this edition of The Digital Edge, explores marketing and management tools for lawyers during a down economy. | 8/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21st Edition: How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times | Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson welcome guest Ross Kodner to discuss the economic downturn and its effect on lawyers. Stay tuned for Jim, Sharon, and Ross' book, How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times. | 7/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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20th Edition: How to Select an S.E.O. Company | Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss the importance of search engine optimization and share tips for selecting the right company to help put your Web site on the on the search engine map. | 6/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18th Edition: Practice Management | Jim Calloway and John Simek speak with Andy Adkins to discuss discuss his recently-published book, The Lawyer's Guide to Practice Management Systems Software, Second Edition. | 4/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17th Edition: Marketing in a Down Economy | This month Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss Marketing in a Down Economy on the Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology podcast. | 3/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16th Edition: Social Networking for Lawyers | Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss social networking for lawyers, focusing on the use of Twitter and Facebook. Social networking sites: http://twitter.com http://www.lextweet.com http://www.facebook.com http://www.linkedin.com http://www.plaxo.com Sharon’s Twitter address: http://twitter.com/sharonnelsonesq | 2/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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15th Edition: ABA TECHSHOW | Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway explain how ABA TECHSHOW is so much more than just a legal technology conference. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 1/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays | Jim Calloway’s Suggestions LiveScribe Pulse Smartpen http://www.livescribe.com/ Eye-Fi Wireless SD card http://www.eye.fi/ Optoma Pico Projector See David Pogue’s Review http://tinyurl.com/6rql4f Security Friendly laptop bags (e.g. Targus Zip-Through Corporate Traveler) See 8 Laptop Bags That Zip Through Airport Security http://pcworld.about.com/od/laptops/8-Laptop-Bags-That-Zip-Through.htm iPhone 3G or Blackberry Storm (Google ‘em) Eyeclops Night Vision Goggles Gizmodo Review http://gizmodo.com/5072778/lightning-review-eyeclops-night-vision-goggles Flip Video http://www.theflip.com/ Febot Battery charger http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/10/need-a-little-charge-stick-up-a-febot/ Geek Watch #1 E-ink display http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/a384 Geek Watch #2 USB Hidden Flash Drive http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/a8bc Geek watch #3 Digital photo Watch from Brookstone http://tinyurl.com/5g4tm7 And, finally, the gift that keeps on giving for your parents or other technology-challenged relatives – a universal remote control. What makes this special is that you come over and do all of the programming and training. (“See this is the TV button, this is cable and this is the VCR.”) Sharon Nelson’s Suggestions Data verification Kit (DVK-E2) The Canon EOS-1D Mark II http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04012903canondvke2.asp Asus EEE 1000H http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=164&l3=0&l4=0&model=2303&modelmen u=1 Ironkey http://www.ironkey.com iPod Touch http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/ Kingston DataTraveler 150 USB 32GB Flash Drive http://www.kingston.com/flash/datatraveler.asp All of the items below can be found at http://www.x-tremegeek.com Kiss-Me Personal Breath Odor Detector Roach-A-Rama Rex Plus, The Electronic Watchdog Mr. Clock Radio, Talking Robotic Clock Pair of Drinking Birds Fish School Training Kit | 12/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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13th Edition: Ball in Your Court - Craig Ball on EDD | A wealth of free electronic discovery resources may be found at Craig Ball’s website at www.craigball.com | 12/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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12TH EDITION: OUTSOURCING EDD REVIEW ABROAD | The ABA’s recent opinion on legal outsourcing, issued on August 5, 2008, may be found at http://www.abanet.org/cpr/08-451.pdf The amended complaint in the Newman case referenced in the podcast may be found at http://www.klgates.com/files/upload/eDAT_NMH_v_Bush_Amended_Complaint.pdf | 12/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Outlook 2007 with Ben Schorr | Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Ben Schorr, author of the newly released book,"The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007." | 9/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adobe Acrobat | A discussion on using Adobe Acrobat, featuring David Masters. | 9/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The ABC's of SEO | Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway share their expertise on the subject of Search Engine Optimization. SEO Podcast Online Resources The ABC’s of SEO, Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Lawyers' Websites Urban Dictionary entry for “Algoholic” (Just so you know we didn’t make it up!) | 7/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Courthouse Technology: Lawyers Go Hollywood | Jim and Sharon discuss courtroom technology and how to be your own Steven Spielberg at trial, storyboarding your case and showcasing technology. They go through the use of various kinds of technology explaining their uses and dangers and recounting stories from real-life trials. | 7/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ABA TECHSHOW 2008 - Preview Edition | Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway explain how ABA TECHSHOW is so much more than just a legal technology conference. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 1/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Legal Technology Year in Review | Jim Calloway and Sharron Nelson review some of the most notable technology software products of 2007. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 1/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tech Toys for the Holidays | Looking for the perfect tech gadget for a colleague or yourself? Sharon and Jim share a few of their favorite things for the holidays. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 11/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talking to Yourself: Is Speech Recognition Ready for Prime Time? | Computers that can be controlled by speech used to be a matter of science fiction. In the real world speech recognition software has matured slowly. There have been significant improvements in recent years, but is speech recognition practical for daily use in your law office? Jim and Sharon discuss the highs and lows of digital dictation. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 10/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ethics in the Electronic Era: Staying Out of the Briar Patch | Technology can make an attorney's repetitive tasks much easier, but it can also make their lives a lot more complicated. With all the advances in technology it is easy for lawyers to accidentally commit malpractice at the speed of light. In this month's edition of "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology" you'll learn ways to avoid the ethical briar patch. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 9/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Better than Batman’s Belt: Our Favorite Utilities | Holy downloadable data directors! In this edition of "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology" Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss their favorite software utilities. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 8/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Electronic Marketing: Harnessing the Web’s Whizbang | How do you help clients find their way to your doorstep? Use the Internet’s whizbang! This podcast contains many tips and strategies, including website development and search engine optimization, the purchase of keywords on search engines, directory listings (free and paid), electronic newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and much more. Find related links at Law Practice Today a webzine of the ABA Law Practice Management Section here. | 7/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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51st Edition - TECHSHOW 2012 | Sharon and Jim welcome Reid Trautz, the Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2012. Reid offers a preview of the conference, which will take place March 29-31 in Chicago, including new educational sessions, social events, the keynote by Ben Stein and discounted pricing. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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48th Edition: Favorite Social Media Tips | Sharon and Jim discuss their favorite tips for using social media, including ways to maximize your results while minimizing your time, privacy safeguards and stories from their own successful use of social media | Free | View In iTunes | |
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45th Edition: How to Start a Law Practice | Sharon and Jim interview Bill Gibson, noted author and lecturer and the President at the College of Law Practice Management about starting a law practice. Bill tells newly-minted lawyers what it is essential to have and to think about as you form your own practice and offers his very best tips and techniques. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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49th Edition: Tech Toys for the Holidays | This month Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson continue their annual tradition with Tech Toys for the Holidays 2011, the 49th edition of The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology podcast. They agree that this is their favorite podcast of the year and note that if any listeners want to send them any holiday presents, they are not hard to locate. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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50th Edition: Solo By Choice | Sharon and Jim welcome Carolyn Elefant, an attorney and the author of Solo by Choice: Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. Carolyn talks about how solos should market themselves through social media and in other ways, how they can stay current with technology and the budgetary and ethical implications of cloud computing for solos. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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44th Edition: Information Security for Lawyers | Information security for lawyers is major issue. Bedrocks of the attorney-client relationship are attorney-client privilege and confidentiality of client information. Jim and Sharon are joined by Dave Ries, who is a partner with the firm of Thorp, Reed and Armstrong, a former ABA TECHSHOW planning board member and an expert on information security for lawyers, to discuss this critical issue. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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47th Edition: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2010 | This month Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson interview Ben Schorr of Roland Schorr and Tower, who is the author of The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2010. Ben shares several tips and great information about all of Microsoft Office 2010. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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19th Edition: Essential Tips to Power Your Practice | Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson speak with Dan Pinnington and Reid Trautz to discuss discuss their recently-published book, The Busy Lawyer's Guide to Success: Essential Tips to Power Your Practice. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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46th Edition: All Things Apple for Lawyers | Hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Brett Burney, the principal of Burney Consultants and a nationally-recognized expert on Apple products about "All Things Apple for Lawyers." They discuss Brett's favorites among the Mac computer line as well as the iPhone and the iPad. | Free | View In iTunes |
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