🎙️ Ep. 102: From Chatbots to Generative AI – Tom Martin explores LawDroid's legal tech advancements with AI.

12/10/24 • 21 min

Welcome back previous podcast guest Tom Martin, the CEO and Founder of LawDroid, a legal tech pioneer revolutionizing law firms with AI-driven solutions!

Today, Tom explains how LawDroid has evolved from classical AI to incorporating natural language and generative models. He highlights its hybrid platform, AI receptionists, and automation features. He discusses AI-driven legal research and document management, stressing accuracy through retrieval-augmented generation. Tom advises lawyers to see AI as a collaborator, not an infallible tool, and to manage expectations about its capabilities.

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

What are the top three ways generative AI has transformed LawDroid's offerings and operations?
What are the three most critical security concerns legal professionals should consider when using AI-integrated products like LawDroid? For each situation, provide strategies to address these concerns.
What are the top three things lawyers should not expect from products like LawDroid?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:31] Tom's Current Tech Setup

[05:59] LawDroid's Evolution and AI Integration

[08:36] AI-Driven Features in LawDroid

[09:47] Security Concerns in AI-Integrated Legal Products

[12:45] Addressing Security and Reliability in LawDroid

[16:33] LawDroid's Legal Research and Document Management

[18:21] Expectations and Limitations of Legal AI

[20:51] Contact Information

Resources:

Connect with Tom:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomasgmartin
Website: lawdroidmanifesto.com/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

ChatGPT: chatgpt.com/
Claude: claude.ai/
LawDroid CoPilot: lawdroid.com/copilot/
LawDroid: lawdroid.com/
Notebook LM: notebooklm.google/
Perplexity AI: perplexity.ai/
PipeDrive: pipedrive.com/

Welcome back previous podcast guest Tom Martin, the CEO and Founder of LawDroid, a legal tech pioneer revolutionizing law firms with AI-driven solutions!

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

What are the top three ways generative AI has transformed LawDroid's offerings and operations?
What are the three most critical security concerns legal professionals should consider when using AI-integrated products like LawDroid? For each situation, provide strategies to address these concerns.
What are the top three things lawyers should not expect from products like LawDroid?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:31] Tom's Current Tech Setup

[05:59] LawDroid's Evolution and AI Integration

[08:36] AI-Driven Features in LawDroid

[09:47] Security Concerns in AI-Integrated Legal Products

[12:45] Addressing Security and Reliability in LawDroid

[16:33] LawDroid's Legal Research and Document Management

[18:21] Expectations and Limitations of Legal AI

[20:51] Contact Information

Resources:

Connect with Tom:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomasgmartin
Website: lawdroidmanifesto.com/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

ChatGPT: chatgpt.com/
Claude: claude.ai/
LawDroid CoPilot: lawdroid.com/copilot/
LawDroid: lawdroid.com/
Notebook LM: notebooklm.google/
Perplexity AI: perplexity.ai/
PipeDrive: pipedrive.com/

Previous Episode

🎙️ Ep 101, Unpacking Tech Travel Tips with Globetrotting Pro, Pete Harman, your essential guide toward connectivity on the go!

Our next guest is Pete Harmon. Pete is not just a veteran and an experienced pilot for a major air delivery service with decades of travel experience but also the co-host of the long-running "Mac Geek Gab" podcast and the creator of "So There I Was," an aviation-focused storytelling podcast. In this episode, Pete shares his wealth of knowledge on staying connected while traversing the globe. His insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals who need to maintain seamless communication and productivity, whether they're traveling locally, across state lines, or internationally. From essential gadgets to connectivity hacks, Pete's tips will help you navigate the digital landscape of modern travel with confidence.

To cap off our episode, Pet shares a riveting war-era anecdote about a pilot blinded in action who ingeniously used his plane's mechanical technology to rescue an injured marine 20 miles away!

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

What are the top three tech tips for getting on and using the internet during your national and international travels?
What are your favorite top three war stories regarding computer tech issues on the road?
What are the top three tech gadgets you bring besides your phone, laptop, or tablet when traveling?

B1 What are Pete’s top three favorite non-tech gadgets he brings on travel?

B2. What are Pete's top three tips or suggestions about going through security with tech?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:42] Pete's Tech Setup

[05:57] Top 3 Tech Tips for Staying Connected While Traveling

[17:52] War Stories and Tech Mishaps

[26:50] 3 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for Travel

[32:11] Favorite Non-Tech Gadgets for Travel

[42:22] Connect with Pete

Resources:

Connect with Pete:

Mac Geek Gab: macgeekgab.com/
So There I Was: sothereiwas.us/

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

AirFly Pro: twelvesouth.com/products/airfly
Anker 100W Cube Charger: anker.com/products/a2343-100w-usb-c-charger
Anker Slim Flat Laptop Charger: anker.com/collections/for-laptops
Audio-Technica USB Microphone: audio-technica.com/en-eu/microphones/wired/type/usb
GL-MT3000 Travel Router: gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000/
Pokefi Portable WiFi: mypokefi.com/
Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Speaker: ultimateears.com/en-us

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

AT&T: att.com/international/
Channels DVR: getchannels.com/dvr-server/
Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/
NeverSSL – neverssl.com/
OpenVPN – openvpn.net/
SiriusXM: siriusxm.com/
Synology NAS: synology.com/en-au/support/nas_selector
T-Mobile: t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/international-roaming-plans
TuneIn: tunein.com/
Verizon: verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/
WireGuard VPN– wireguard.com/

Next Episode

🎙️ Ep. 103: Mastering Briefs – How TypeLaw Transforms Legal Writing and Compliance.

In this episode, Chris Dralla, co-founder & CEO of TypeLaw, shares his journey from the legal profession to developing the AI-powered platform that assists with court brief formatting and compliance. He discusses the platform's features, including citation checking, table of contents creation, and dynamic editing.

Chris explains how TypeLaw helps save lawyers 20-40 hours per brief by handling technical aspects and ensuring compliance with local court rules. This allows lawyers to focus on more meaning tasks. He also emphasizes the platform's security measures, compatibility with multiple document formats, and adaptability to evolving legal requirements. Additionally, Chris touches on customer support and the future of digital legal documentation.

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

What are the top three key benefits of using TypeLaw's brief editing features, and how does it compare to traditional word processing software for legal documents?
What are the top three security concerns lawyers should consider when using a product like TypeLaw?
How does TypeLaw ensure compliance with local court rules across different jurisdictions, and how frequently are these rules updated in the system?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:43] Chris's Current Tach Setup

[11:38] Key Benefits of TypeLaw's Brief Editing vs. Traditional Word Processors

[16:27] How TypeLaw Boosts Efficiency for Lawyers

[23:08] Top 3 Security Concerns for Lawyers Using

[37:15] How TypeLaw Stays Compliant with Local Court Rules

[42:40] Contact Information

Resources:

Connect with Chris: