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The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast hosted by Sharon Nelson, president of Sensei Enterprises, and Jim Calloway, Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program. Each month, Nelson and Calloway invite noted legal technologists, authors, and lecturers to address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.

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The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology is a podcast hosted by Sharon Nelson, president of Sensei Enterprises, and Jim Calloway, Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program. Each month, Nelson and Calloway invite noted legal technologists, authors, and lecturers to address a different topic related to lawyers and technology.

    ‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2023

    ‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2023

    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


    Weatherman Umbrella  

    Echo 2 Smartpen - Livescribe

    Pocket Tripod - Wallet-Sized Phone Stand

    MW08 | Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Master & Dynamic


    Surface Arc Mouse - Microsoft  

    Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook

    Shokz OpenRun Headphones | REI Co-op

    Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

    Razer Kiyo Pro Streaming Webcam: Full HD

    Smart Garage Control | myQ


    Handheld Portable Clothes Steamer 

    ChatGPT Version 4.0


    Flash Drive for iPhone 


    Leather Tech Organizer - Satchel & Page 

    Handheld Digital Microscope


    Core Meditation Trainer: Meditation Device for Relaxation & Stress Relief 

    Camera Detector C10 Pro – Professional Bug RF Detector, Hidden Camera Finder, Anti Spy Sweeper, GPS Tracker, Listening Device, Cell Phone Scanner

    Illuminate History With Our Titanic Wreckage Epoxy Resin Art - Etsy

    Star Trek-Like 'AI Pin' - PCMag

    • 21 min
    ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – A Preview from the Co-Chairs

    ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – A Preview from the Co-Chairs

    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. 
    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

    • 33 min
    What Generative AI Means for the Law Firm Business Model

    What Generative AI Means for the Law Firm Business Model

    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.

    • 32 min
    Sharing Files With Clients: Security and File Management

    Sharing Files With Clients: Security and File Management

    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.

    • 26 min
    Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365!

    Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365!

    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.

    • 23 min
    Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable

    Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable

    Copyright law is buzzing with the rising possibilities of AI-related legal matters. Is this a major concern in our current era of blossoming AI technologies? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Vedia Jones-Richardson to get her expert opinion on a variety of legal questions arising from the “creative expressions” of generative AI. They review the current landscape of AI’s copyright connections, get explanations on what is and isn’t protected, and discuss notable cases that have explored the infringement and copyright implications of AI-created materials. 
    Vedia Jones-Richardson is a Principal with Olive and Olive, PA, where she leads the trademark and copyright practice group.

    • 26 min

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