The Digital Edge

We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting this episode, and it’s Sharon and Jim’s favorite podcast of the year — Tech Toys for the Holidays! Tune in for their specially crafted wishlist for all the technology enthusiasts in your life. This edition of The Digital Edge will be Sharon and Jim’s final podcast. We are so thankful for their many years of camaraderie, great conversations, and help in keeping us up with the latest in legal tech. Goodbye and happy trails to our dear friends. We wish you the best in years to come! 2023 Tech Toys: * Permission Slip by Consumer Reports [https://permissionslipcr.com/] * Weatherman Umbrella [https://www.amazon.com/Weatherman-Umbrella-Collapsible-Teflon-Coated-Withstand/dp/B082RR3VM8]   * Echo 2 Smartpen - Livescribe [https://us.livescribe.com/products/echo-2%E2%84%A2-smartpen] * Pocket Tripod - Wallet-Sized Phone Stand [https://pocket-tripod.com/] * MW08 | Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Master & Dynamic [https://www.masterdynamic.com/products/mw08-active-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earphones] * Surface Arc Mouse - Microsoft [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8mrmszc6vxkc]  * Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook [https://www.amazon.com/Rocketbook-Smart-Reusable-Notebook-Eco-Friendly/dp/B07ZHYX4M5] * Shokz OpenRun Headphones | REI Co-op [https://www.rei.com/product/211113/shokz-openrun-headphones] * Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 [https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-140-degree-Detection-Recording-Signature/dp/B09FWH6CQK] * Razer Kiyo Pro Streaming Webcam: Full HD [https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Kiyo-Streaming-Webcam-High-Performance/dp/B08T1MWX6J] * Smart Garage Control | myQ [https://www.myq.com/products/smart-garage-control] * Handheld Portable Clothes Steamer [https://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Handheld-Clothing-Wrinkles-Garments/dp/B0BNTMRRSL]  * ChatGPT Version 4.0 [https://openai.com/gpt-4] * Flash Drive for iPhone [https://a.co/d/icKNO5t]  * Leather Tech Organizer - Satchel & Page [http://satchel-page.com/products/tech-organizer?variant=42704590274712]  * Handheld Digital Microscope [https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/Handheld-Digital-Microscope-Microscopes-Equipment/dp/B0BPCBWB9M] * Core Meditation Trainer: Meditation Device for Relaxation & Stress Relief [https://www.amazon.com/Core-Meditation-Trainer-Relaxation-Wellness/dp/B08N9Y2J2F]  * Camera Detector C10 Pro – Professional Bug RF Detector, Hidden Camera Finder, Anti Spy Sweeper, GPS Tracker, Listening Device, Cell Phone Scanner [https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Detector-C10-Pro-Professional/dp/B0C9HSKFTG] * Illuminate History With Our Titanic Wreckage Epoxy Resin Art - Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1565501071/illuminate-history-with-our-titanic] * Star Trek-Like 'AI Pin' - PCMag [https://www.pcmag.com/news/star-trek-like-ai-pin-launches-next-week-for-699]

TECHSHOW will be here before we know it, and there’s no time like the present to get your tickets! To get an idea of what attendees can expect, Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with co-chairs Cynthia Thomas and Sofia Lingos about the 2024 conference theme and special events. TECHSHOW is for anyone and everyone in the world of legal—lawyers, students, judges, paralegals, tech innovators, and more! To learn more and reserve your spot, go to: https://www.techshow.com [https://www.techshow.com].  Cynthia Thomas is the proprietor of PLMC & Associates, a consultancy firm specializing in law firm management. Sofia Lingos is the founding and managing attorney of Trident Legal, a Boston based law firm that provides innovative transactional legal services

Is AI finally going to be the undeniable and absolute conqueror of the billable hour? Though many have called for its demise for years, the billable hour still has a substantial foothold in much of the industry, but AI might just change all that. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Jordan Furlong about how AI promises to change not just billing, but law firm business practices across the board. Jordan explains AI’s potential to spur a variety of new innovations in legal practice and what lawyers should do to stay abreast of new developments.  Jordan Furlong is an internationally renowned legal sector analyst, author, speaker, and consultant deeply invested in a better future for the legal profession and the society it serves.

Lawyers are often confused about the best and safest ways to share files with clients. Are standalone file sharing tools best? Should every lawyer have a client portal? Is email okay? Sharon Nelson and John Simek have an in-depth conversation with Roberta Tepper about everything you need to know about ethical, secure file sharing solutions.  Roberta Tepper is the Chief Member Services Officer at the State Bar of Arizona.

Copilot is your upcoming digital assistant in pretty much all the Microsoft applications you use day-to-day. So, what do you need to know about utilizing this technology in your legal practice? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Ben Schorr to discuss the many lawyer-specific Copilot possibilities, from meeting notes, to case summaries, email drafts, and more. They also discuss its current reliability, a privacy overview, and Ben’s top tips for getting the most out of Copilot in your Microsoft apps. Ben M. Schorr is a senior content designer at Microsoft.