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• From Bail Hearings to Blockchain Believer and Advocate: DeFi Education Fund's Amanda Tuminelli (CLO)(Replay)

  Amanda Tuminelli, Chief Legal Officer for the DeFI Education Fund, visited the podcast in September to discuss her crypto journey, her role with the organization and its objectives. Since then, she was promoted and is now the Executive Director of DEF which is a nonpartisan research and advocacy group working to explain the benefits of DeFi, achieve regulatory clarity for the future of the global digital economy, and help realize the transformative potential of DeFi for everyone. Amanda goes in depth into the DEF’s areas of focus: Research and Advocacy Policymaker Education Messaging for Crypto Companies Research about Blockchain Issues and Regulations Providing “Legal Firepower” to Crypto Causes; and DeFi Project Best Practices Amanda also discusses how lawyers can pursue a career in crypto and why that wasn’t the case a few years ago. It’s not only an option now because the industry is more mature, but also because of the openness of those in the crypto world and their desire for passionate individuals to join them. To get a job in crypto law, Amanda emphasizes the importance of understanding the technology and finding projects of interest.  So how did Amanda get to the DEF? She started out as a securities and white collar crime lawyer, but a case came along that would change her career trajectory. She was working for Kobre and Kim, a law firm focused on disputes and investigations, when the firm was hired by a client accused of running an illegal crypto mining scheme. To get up to speed on the case and get her client out of jail, she had to dive deep into learning about blockchain technology and that is when she caught the bug. A few years later, a friend and former college friend contacted her about joining the legal team at the DeFI Education Fund and she took them up on it. Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI

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• Building and Documenting Better Legal Workflows: Insights from Systemology Author David Jenyns

  In this episode, author of "Systemology" and business systems expert, David Jenyns, discusses the importance of systemizing business processes, even in the nuanced field of law. Jenyns debunks the myth that legal work is too bespoke to be systemized, explaining how just like any other business, documenting legal workflows unlocks scalability and creativity. He shares his journey from digital SEO agency owner to becoming a systems expert and outlines the seven steps of his Systemology framework. Key Topics: The importance of documenting processes in any business, including legal services. How systemization can create space for creativity in legal work. The Systemology framework and its seven steps: Define, Assign, Extract, Organize, Integrate, Scale, and Optimize.   The role of a "systems champion" in implementing a systems culture. Addressing common misconceptions about systemizing legal work. Practical tips for getting started with systemizing processes. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction and guest introduction: David Jenyns [00:02:00] David Jenyns's background and journey to systemology [00:08:00] The importance of a systems culture [00:12:00] Addressing the question: Why systemize? [00:15:00] Systemizing bespoke work, specifically in the legal field [00:20:00] The seven steps of Systemology [00:21:00] Step 1: Define [00:28:00] Step 2: Assign [00:30:00] Step 3: Extract [00:33:00] Step 4: Organize [00:37:00] Step 5: Integrate [00:46:00] Step 6: Scale [00:50:00] Step 7: Optimize [00:54:00] Where to start with systemizing processes [00:56:00] Conclusion Resources Mentioned: Systemology by David Jenyns System Hub software (systemhub.com) The E-Myth by Michael Gerber Technically Legal Podcast Systemology Podcast (Mentioned interview with Crow Estate Planning firm) Systemology Website: systemology.com Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI   Want to keep up to date about new episodes? Technically Legal Update List. Want to learn more about Percipient (percipient.co)? Follow Chad on Linkedin: Chad Main | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: Technically Legal | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on Instagram: Technically Legal | Instagram Follow the podcast on X: Technically Legal | X  

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• How a Legal Powerhouse Maintains Its Edge in an Evolving Tech World (Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO LexisNexis North America, UK & Ireland)

  A conversation with Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis, North America, UK, and Ireland. Fitzpatrick discusses how LexisNexis is integrating AI into its products to enhance legal practice. The discussion covers the company's approach to innovation, the role of AI in improving attorney efficiency and client outcomes, and the future of legal technology. Key topics include LexisNexis's AI assistant "Protégé," the company’s philosophy on AI, and the impact of AI on the legal profession. [0:09-1:43] Introduction to Sean Fitzpatrick and LexisNexis's focus on AI in legal tech. [2:05-4:37] Fitzpatrick's career journey at LexisNexis and the evolution of the company's technology. [7:48-8:20] LexisNexis's philosophy on AI: to make attorneys more efficient and drive better outcomes. [8:20-10:24] Overview of LexisNexis's AI tools, including Protégé and its features (drafting, Vault, etc.). [11:46-12:45] LexisNexis's partnership with OpenAI and its benefits. [15:14-16:01] The importance of data in AI and LexisNexis's approach to ensuring reliability and combating hallucinations. [16:30-17:37] Explanation of agentic AI and its significance for the legal field. [19:05-19:31] The role of document management systems (DMS) and LexisNexis's integration with them, including the acquisition of Henchman. [24:17-25:39] Discussion on the impact of AI on legal jobs and the belief that AI will augment, not replace, lawyers. [27:30-28:27] Fitzpatrick's prediction on the rapid advancement and adoption of generative AI in the legal industry.

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• Element Standard: Building Client Trust Through Litigation Transparency (Jaron Luttich - CEO)

  A conversation with Jaron Luttich, co-founder of Element Standard, a legal tech startup designed to bring transparency and organization to litigation. Jaron discusses how Element Standard's "CONTROLit" app and litigation cartography help litigators manage cases, improve client communication, and streamline internal processes. He highlights the disconnect between traditional legal practices and modern client expectations for transparency, drawing comparisons to consumer experiences like ride-sharing and package tracking. Jaron also addresses how the litigation management software can enhance associate training and provide valuable structured data for law firms. The company will be participating the ABA Techshow 2025 Startup Alley. Things We Talk About in this Episode elementstandard.com Jaron Luttich's LinkedIn profile CONTROLit™ by Element Standard - Legaltech Hub Element Standard's LinkedIn page.   Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI Want to keep up to date about new episodes? Technically Legal Update List. Want to learn more about Percipient (percipient.co)? Follow Chad on Linkedin: Chad Main | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: Technically Legal | LinkedIn Follow the podcast on Instagram: Technically Legal | Instagram Follow the podcast on X: Technically Legal | X  

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• Revolutionizing Dispute Resolution: AAA's Acquisition of ODR.com; The Future of AI-Powered Arbitration (Best of Replay)

  This episode involves two people with very distinguished careers. Bridget M. McCormack who now heads the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Colin Rule, the founder of ODR.com just acquired by The AAA. Bridget has served in just about every role you can in the legal industry. She started her legal career in legal aid and as a public defender handling trials and appeals. She then moved to teaching law school, first at Yale and then Michigan. After her stint as an educator, she decided she wanted to help foster even more change and won a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court where she ultimately ascended to the position of Chief Justice. Fast forward to 2023 and she took the helm of the AAA. One of Bridget’s biggest initiatives at AAA is bringing tech into the arbitration process and that is where Colin Rule comes in. He founded an online dispute resolution (ODR) company, about 15 years ago that ultimately became ODR.com which the AAA just announced it was acquiring. To say that Colin is an ODR OG is an understatement. He literally wrote the book on ODR way back in the early days of the internet. Ebay brought him on board in the early 2000s where he headed up the company’s ODR function. In this episode Bridget and Colin discuss:  AAA's acquisition of ODR.com: The strategic partnership between AAA and odr.com to revolutionize dispute resolution. AI's transformative role in dispute resolution: How AAA is using AI internally and through external tools to improve efficiency and accessibility. The future of dispute resolution: A vision for a more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly system that leverages technology and data.   Episode Credits Editing and Production: Grant Blackstock Theme Music: Home Base (Instrumental Version) by TA2MI

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