The Kennedy-Mighell Report
by Legal Talk Network
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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Elizabeth Botsford
Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Elizabeth Botsford
About this podcast
Hear how technology can help attorneys, legally speaking, with two of the top legal technology experts. Authors and lawyers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell host this Legal Talk Network show.
Episodes
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- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Elizabeth Botsford · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 430Why does the legal industry need its own Large Language Model for professional legal work? Dennis and Tom welcome Elizabeth Botsford to explore what goes into the training for a…
- Grab Bag Q&A – Tech Habits, Latest Tools, AI, & More! · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 429After a run of excellent guests on the pod, Dennis and Tom take a moment to catch up with each other—answering questions on recent trends, tech experimentation, new habits…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kaichen Xu · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 428Many of AI’s impacts are still difficult for us to understand within existing legal service frameworks, but its relentless progress cannot be ignored. To develop a deeper…
- How Your Personal Prompting Style Affects Your AI Experience · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 427Philosophies and approaches to AI use differ vastly amongst its users, and Dennis and Tom are no exception. While Dennis imagines “panning for gold” with a high-level thought…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Ariana Paulino · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 426For a unique perspective on legal technology, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell welcome law librarian Ariana Paulino. Ariana shares her insights on engaging with today’s leading…
- Should You Be Wearing AI? · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 425New, wearable AI technology products are entering the market in a steady stream, but should any of us be rushing to get these new, shiny tech toys? Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell…
- AI’s Role at Your Law Firm: Ethical Delegation to AI Assistants · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 424This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. AI assistants can be incredibly helpful to attorneys, but what exactly can and should these tools be doing for your law firm? Dennis…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Adriana Linares · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 423Adriana has trained lawyers through legal tech developments for decades, so she’s pretty much seen it all! Dennis and Tom pick her brain on the trajectory of AI tools, technology…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Julia Montgomery · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 422Lawyers are a unique group often characterized as being hyper-resistant to change, but is that really true? As technology changes, lawyers must adapt, but it is important to…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Christian Puzder · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 420Good lawyers are good delegators—and those lawyers shouldn’t be afraid to start delegating to their AI tools! This time on the Kennedy-Mighell Report, Dennis and Tom welcome…
- Legal Technology Literacy and Leadership · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 420Today’s law students are entering a profession being reshaped by AI, making technology literacy more important than ever. What does it mean to build a legal career and…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Debbie Foster · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 419When lawyers understand the value technology brings to their lives, it becomes exponentially easier to help them adopt new tools, and the best leaders in legal will help their…
- The Expanding Minefield of Legal AI · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 418Some of the lesser-known problems in our AI tools may actually pose the greatest dangers to legal professionals. Dennis and Tom take a hard look at AI shortcomings like semantic…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Anastasia Boyko · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 417As a longtime innovator in legal business ecosystems, Anastasia Boyko has deep insights on operations, technology, and helping law firms make smart decisions that drive growth…
- “60 Tips” Rapid-Fire CLEs – Slow Death or New Potential? · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 416CLE sessions featuring “60 Tips in 60 Minutes” have long been a conference staple, but has this format outlived its usefulness? Sometimes they’re great fun, sometimes too-slow…
- Adventures in AI: Design, Detectives, & Drift with Dennis & Tom · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 415Dennis and Tom compare notes on their current AI projects, discussing what has recently captured their attention and which discoveries have been worth further exploration. Dennis…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Tom Martin · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 414AI’s rapid development has resulted in some pretty frenetic responses from the populace–lawyers included! Some have dreaded its advance, fearing losses or misuse. Others are…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Erika Pagano · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 413The constant growth and change in legal tech can be challenging, but learning about it in simple, relatable ways can help attorneys everywhere engage effectively. Dennis and Tom…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Thomas Officer · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 412The quality and foresight of a law firm's technology often reflect the tech competence of its leader, but that’s not how it should be! Proper tech use can and should be a part of…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Megan Morrison and Laith Quasem · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 411Being curious and adaptable is essential for legal professionals in today’s quickly changing technology landscape. For extra-fresh tech perspectives from young attorneys, the…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Chantal McNaught · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 410The tensions between the practice and business of law have long been a touchy subject, but lawyers must wrestle with these challenges to thrive in the profession. Dennis and Tom…
- This is Your Second Brain on AI | Rebroadcast · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 409Are the guys on the verge of a major Second Brain breakthrough, hand in hand with AI? Dennis and Tom reexamine their ongoing Second Brain projects, discussing nagging questions…
- Dennis & Tom’s 2026 Tech Resolutions · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 408Dennis and Tom continue their proud tradition of pondering the panorama of timely tech happenings and sharing personal resolutions for learning and development. But first, they…
- Pardon the Interruption: 2025 Edition · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 407Another year gone! With 2025 rapidly bidding us adieu, Dennis, Tom, and their good pal Debbie Foster send us off with their annual Kennedy-Mighell edition of Pardon the…
- When Does AI Content Use Cross the Line? · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 406Many are relying heavily on genAI to create their content—whether it be emails, marketing copy, social posts, or a seeming myriad of other applications. But, is this overreliance…
- Building an AI Chief of Staff · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 405What if you had an AI that not only assisted you, but acted as a highly trained source of strategic support in your day-to-day work? Dennis and Tom explore the idea of creating…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Mary Mack · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 404AI, GenAI, agentic AI—what’s the difference between these forms of artificial intelligence? Dennis and Tom welcome Mary Mack of EDRM to talk through the latest in AI developments…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Michael Kraft · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 403When teaching technology, empathy and patience are key to helping the learner engage and understand tech’s necessary role in legal practice. Dennis and Tom talk with Michael…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with April Dawson · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 402AI is disrupting every facet of the law, and understanding how to engage with AI technologies is essential for all attorneys and law students. Dennis and Tom talk with April…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Marc Lauritsen · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 401Is true technology competence possible? The speed at which technology advances is now impossible to stay completely ahead of, but as lawyers, a commitment to lifelong learning…
- 400! Celebrating the Kennedy-Mighell Report’s Quadricentennial · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 400Debbie Foster hosts this edition of the Kennedy-Mighel Report to talk with Dennis and Tom about their 19 years and 400 episodes of podcasting! They talk through the past…
- This is Your Second Brain on AI · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 399Are the guys on the verge of a major Second Brain breakthrough, hand in hand with AI? Dennis and Tom reexamine their ongoing Second Brain projects, discussing nagging questions…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Bridget McCormack · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 398Is AI the technology that will finally force lawyer tech competence? With rapid advances and the ability to address numerous problems and pain points in our legal systems, AI…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Bridgette Carr · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 397What we do as lawyers and judges is deeply human and deeply connected to our communities—so how does technology fit into that perspective? Dennis and Tom welcome Bridgette Carr…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kimberly Bennett · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 396Subscription and flat fee legal services have endless potential for modern law practice, and with legal tech by your side, you can scale with this fresh billing model. Dennis and…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Mathew Kerbis · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 395New approaches to legal service delivery are propelling us into the future. Don’t get left behind! AI and automations are making alternative service delivery easier and more…
- On the Go: Your Tech-Enhanced Summer Vacation · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 394Summer is the perfect time for travel, and the right tech tools can help you get even more enjoyment out of your wanderings! Dennis & Tom talk through a comprehensive list of…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah McCormick · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 393Legal practice technologies help you provide better, more efficient services for your clients, but how do you leverage them to improve your practice? Dennis & Tom talk with Sarah…
- Back to Basics: Understanding AI Tools from the Ground Up · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 392Much of our AI exposure comes from the media headlines highlighting its best and worst-case scenarios, but does that give attorneys an accurate view of AI’s uses and…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nikki Shaver · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 391Determining which legal technology is best for your law firm can seem like a daunting task, so Legaltech Hub does the hard work for you! In another edition of Fresh Voices…
- What’s Happening in LegalTech Other than AI? · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 390Of course AI will continue to make waves, but what other important legal technologies do you need to be aware of in 2025? Dennis and Tom give an overview of legal tech tools—both…
- Maximizing Microsoft Copilot in Your Legal Practice · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 389Copilot is a powerful tool for lawyers, but are you making the most of it within your Microsoft apps? Tom Mighell is flying solo at ABA TECHSHOW 2025 and welcomes Microsoft’s own…
- The Right Way to Choose Your AI Tools · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 388Not a week goes by without another new AI tool hitting the market, and this flood of product choices can be incredibly overwhelming for any consumer, lawyers included. So, how do…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amy Brookbanks and Michael Kennedy of Addleshaw Goddard · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 387Legal teams work best when their operations run smoothly and efficiently, and developing innovations must be kept in mind as teams hone their legal operations strategies. Dennis…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Jason Tashea, Georgetown's Judicial Innovation Fellowship Founding Director · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 386Courts matter, and the rule of law is essential to the success of our judicial system. However, collectively, we often do not fully understand the impact of courts on the…
- Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Peter Duffy, TITANS Founder and CEO · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 385Sooner than later, those without competent AI use will be viewed as backwards or even bizarre, so lawyers must strive to work with AI now to keep up with its developments. With…
- Talking TECHSHOW 2025 · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 384According to Tom, ABA TECHSHOW is one of the most accessible conferences out there! They strive to make technology approachable for all levels of experience—whether you’re a…
- AI's Role in Shaping Tomorrow's Lawyers: The Lessons Law Students Are Learning · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 383Artificial intelligence has masses of potential for improving the legal world, and we should certainly expect it to become integral to the practice as we move into the future…
- Dennis & Tom’s 2025 Tech Resolutions · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 382New year, new goals! Dennis and Tom share their tech resolutions for the upcoming year and take a look back to see how they did on their goals from 2024. As might be expected, AI…
- Pardon the Interruption: 2024 Edition · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 381It’s tradition, y’all! Dennis, Tom, and Debbie Foster are together again for their year-end Pardon the Interruption podcast episode. Beginning with “Toss-Up”, they take on…
