Welcome to "Notes to My Legal Self," a podcast where we dive deep into the intersection of law and technology. In this episode, we're exploring the intricate world of Data Provenance Standards with two seasoned experts in the field, Olga Mack and Kassi Burns. Get ready for a geeky yet enlightening conversation about data, AI, legal technology, and much more! Key Takeaways: Insight into Data Provenance Standards by the Data & Trust Alliance. How these standards, akin to food safety...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Season 6, where we delve deep into the AWS 'NOV 2023: ACCELERATING AI SKILLS' report. This episode stands out as we take a solo journey with our host, exploring the groundbreaking insights from this comprehensive study. The report, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and prepared by Access Partnership, sheds light on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors, focusing on the legal industry. Key Takeaways: ...

Welcome to another engaging episode of 'Notes to My Legal Self,' where we dive deep into the evolving landscape of tech and law. In Season 6, Episode 18, we're thrilled to have Kassi Burns join host Olga Mack as they explore the recent FTC developments affecting AI and consumer rights. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights for both legal professionals and tech enthusiasts. Key Takeaways: Understanding the FTC's new approach to AI-related products and services. ...

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 17 of "Notes to My Legal Self AI Insights." In this riveting episode, titled "Navigating the AI Legal Landscape: Florida vs. California," we dive into the complex world of AI regulation in the legal field. Join us as our host, Olga Mack, and special guest Kassi Burns explore the contrasting approaches of Florida and California in regulating lawyers' use of AI and Machine Learning. Key Takeaways: In-depth Analysis of AI in Legal Practice: Understand the...

In this thought-provoking Notes to My Legal Self AI Insights episode, we're dissecting the tumultuous shifts in corporate governance at OpenAI. Join us as we welcome Duane Valz, a seasoned Silicon Valley legal expert, to unravel the events leading to Sam Altman's unexpected departure and the broader implications for AI governance. Key Takeaways: The Evolution of OpenAI: A detailed exploration of OpenAI's transformation from a non-profit entity to a complex, venture-backed organization...

Welcome to Episode 15 of Season 6, where we delve into the transformative world of AI, sparked by the recent NIST workshop on AI safety and trustworthiness. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Olga Mack and Kassi Burns, an attorney with a decade of experience in AI and machine learning, joining us for a comprehensive discussion. Key Takeaways: Insight into marrying AI potential with ethical practices. Understanding the synergy between tech leaders and policymakers. Exploring...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Season 6, where the world of law meets cutting-edge AI technology! In this episode, titled "How to Use Agent GPT in Law: A Guide to Autonomous AI Agents", we dive deep into the integration of AI in the legal sphere with our special guests, Kassi Burns and Olga Mack. Kassi, a seasoned attorney with a decade of experience in AI and machine learning, joins us to share her insights into the evolving landscape of law and technology. Key Takeaways: Kassi Burns'...

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 13 of our podcast, where we delve into the captivating realm of AI and wearables. In this episode, titled "AI Pin: The Future of Technology and Law," we're joined by Kassi Burns, a seasoned attorney with a decade of experience in AI and Machine Learning. Key Takeaways: The AI Pin from Humane: We explore this groundbreaking innovation, which is leading the charge toward a screenless era, and its potential impact on daily life and technology interaction. Kassi...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 6, where we delve into the pivotal White House Executive Order on AI and its profound implications for businesses and clients. Joining us is Steven Kelts, a renowned lecturer from Princeton's University Center for Human Values and an ethics advisor at the Responsible A.I. Institute. Key Takeaways: Overview of the White House Executive Order on AI and its significance. The role of NIST's risk management framework in regulatory compliance. The impact of...

Rayan and Langston recently finished their undergrad at Stanford and are taking time off from their masters to work on PlaygroundRL. Together, they have worked at seven big tech firms, four startups, as well as three machine learning labs on campus. Rayan’s most recent publication presented a new evaluation metric for generated radiology reports. The attention for this paper led them to consider the commercial applications, of which legal seemed the most exciting. LLMs are taking the legal...

descrybe.ai is a new and free legal search engine built in Greater Boston by Richard DiBona and Kara Peterson, a husband and wife team who share an interest in technology, the law, and the democratization of information. As a software engineer, Rich brings deep experience in using emerging technology to solve complex problems and Kara is a communications expert with a special focus on social justice. In this podcast, we’ll be talking to Richard DiBona, a software engineer and co-founder of...

Nicole Black is a Rochester, New York attorney, author, journalist, and Senior Director, SME and External Education, at MyCase, legal practice management software. She is the nationally-recognized author of "Cloud Computing for Lawyers" (2012) and co-authors "Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier" (2010), both published by the American Bar Association. She also was the co-author of "Criminal Law in New York," a Thomson Reuters treatise. She writes regular columns for Above the Law, ABA...

An impressive background in legal innovation, Larry is a co-founder of the International Institute of Legal Project Management (IILPM). Pushing the boundaries of legal innovation has resulted in global recognition and accolades. Larry co-founded Lipscomb University‘s highly regarded Institute for Conflict Management and Vanderbilt Law School's Program on Law & Innovation. An advocate for improving legal service delivery through technology, Larry is a patent holder of legal technology...

Jacqueline Schafer is a career appellate litigator and the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, winner of Litigation Technology Product of the Year at Legalweek 2023. Schafer was named to the American Bar Association’s “2022 Women of Legal Tech” list, the 2022 Fastcase 50, Honoring ‘Innovators, Techies, Visionaries and Leaders’ in Law, and also received the 2021 Washington State Bar APEX Award for Legal Innovation for founding Clearbrief as well as for her 2020 law review article ("Harnessing AI...

Ms. Hoffman is an accomplished leader and expert in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain, with a distinguished career spanning industry and government. Prior to her current role, she served as the Chief Technology Leader of Legal Strategy and Operations at Dell Technologies and spent a decade at IBM in Digital Transformation and Strategy, including as Co-Leader of the Global Watson AI Legal Practice. Her expertise in AI and Blockchain has earned her invitations to speak...

Jey Kumarasamy is an associate at BNH.AI - a boutique D.C.-based law firm that specializes in AI and data analytics. Prior to this, Jey worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer in Toronto, Canada with a focus on technology transactions. He also has a technical background with software engineering experience in both the private and public sectors. Jey studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Toronto, and is a graduate of McGill University Faculty of Law. There is a lot...

Nicole Black is a Rochester, New York attorney, author, journalist, and Senior Director, SME and External Education, at MyCase, legal practice management software. She is the nationally-recognized author of "Cloud Computing for Lawyers" (2012) and co-authors "Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier" (2010), both published by the American Bar Association. She also was the co-author of "Criminal Law in New York," a Thomson Reuters treatise. She writes regular columns for Above the Law, ABA...

As our lives become increasingly intertwined with digital platforms and services, our digital assets have taken on greater significance. From cherished memories on social media to extensive digital libraries and online subscriptions, these assets need to be accounted for and properly managed after our passing. Without a comprehensive digital estate plan, our loved ones may face difficulties accessing, preserving, or distributing our digital legacies. Some of the questions we go over: How is...

Join us for an engaging conversation as we delve into the fascinating world of Legal Prompt Engineering with Dazza Greenwood. This thought-provoking session will explore the dynamic relationship between law and technology and how they intertwine to shape our rapidly evolving digital society. As technology continues to transform the way we live, work, and interact, understanding the legal implications and ensuring ethical and responsible practicesbecome paramount. Dazza brings his extensive...

In this engaging session, we will explore the evolving challenges and legal dilemmas surrounding the use of AI in client consent processes. As AI continues to revolutionize the legal industry, it brings both immense potential and complex ethical considerations. Aileen Schultz will discuss various aspects of this important topic, including: Defining the role of AI in client consent: We will examine how AI is currently being utilized in client consent processes, its advantages, and potential...

Ashlee Best is passionate about the future of work, humans and technology. She's an innovative legal operations leader with over 20 yrs of experience. Her mission is to transform how the legal ecosystem collaborates and delivers services to in-house legal teams & business stakeholders and she's experienced working with Fortune 500, Start-Ups, High Growth Tech Companies (PeopleSoft/Oracle, Zynga, Pandora, Dropbox, Asana) Welcome to today's podcast where we challenge the notion that...

Director of Legal Operations, Managing Attorney (ex Hasbro). Strategic legal operations for in house legal departments; design thinking; product counsel and bringing together 12 years in-house with experience and skill in game design and software development. Bo has just finished the first-phase of his legal-ops career after building Hasbro, Inc.’s legal operations from scratch. He did so while maintaining a rich legal practice in kids’ data privacy, digital product counsel (including for...

Laurie David-Henric joined her currently role for a Fortune 500 in June 2022. Laurie serves as the Head of Operations & Strategy for the Law, Compliance, Audit and Government Relations (LCAG) function, consisting of over 1,300 professionals across North America, Asia and Europe. In this role, Laurie leads the execution of LCAG’s global strategy and has responsibility for LCAG’s operations globally, including the prioritization and implementation of the group’s technology roadmap, the...

In the world of law, often known for its conservatism, Ramtin Taheri is revolutionizing the approach. Alongside co-founder Brian Potts, he's established a pioneering marketing agency connecting brands with social media influencers focused on lawyers and law students. Ramtin's agency breaks the mold by leveraging influencers specializing in legal content, bridging the gap between the legal field and modern digital trends. Their curated influencer group offers unique insights into effective...