Practice Pulse

Practice Pulse
Podcast Description
Elevate your law practice with the State Bar of Wisconsin's Practice Pulse podcast, hosted by Practice Management Advisor Brent Hoeft. This resource delivers expert insights and practical strategies from legal industry leaders to help you run a more efficient and successful firm—whether you're starting your own practice, improving operations, enhancing client relationships, implementing new technology, or designing a practice that aligns with your professional goals in today's legal landscape.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics essential for modern legal practice, including legal technology, operational efficiency, client relationship management, and innovative billing structures, with episodes like the inaugural interview with Damien Riehl of vLex focusing on the intersection of legal research and AI technology.

Elevate your law practice with the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Practice Pulse podcast, hosted by Practice Management Advisor Brent Hoeft. This resource delivers expert insights and practical strategies from legal industry leaders to help you run a more efficient and successful firm—whether you’re starting your own practice, improving operations, enhancing client relationships, implementing new technology, or designing a practice that aligns with your professional goals in today’s legal landscape.

In the inaugural episode of the Practice Pulse Podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, host Brent Hoeft interviews Damien Riehl from vLex about the transformative impact of AI on legal research. They discuss the evolution of legal research tools, the integration of AI in legal practices, and the potential shift from billable hours to flat fee structures. The conversation highlights the importance of leveraging technology to enhance legal services and improve efficiency, while also addressing ethical considerations and the future of legal workflows.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Legal Tech and AI 02:49 The Evolution of Legal Research 05:53 vLex and Fastcase: Merging for Better Access 08:35 AI Integration in Legal Research 15:06 Ethics and Security in AI Usage 17:25 Enhancing Legal Services with AI 19:28 Billing Considerations 23:24 Better Legal Services through AI 27:29 AI in Legal Research: Workflows and Integration 30:21 Future of AI in Legal Research 32:37 Takeaway Tip
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