Panache Software Panachecast

Video Link: https://youtu.be/bVD4NHg2DrkWe caught up with Katharina Bisset, a genuine legal tech expert, based in Austria.  Having spent part of her career in IT and now a practicing attorney, Katharina is so enthusiastic about tech that she co-founded Nerds of Law with Michael Lanzinger.Nerds of Law offers legal tech consulting services.  They have a blog and a podcast, and are even developing their own software.We discussed the Austrian legal market, it’s challenges with comparatively restrictive regulation, opportunities for legal tech providers, and changes coming in the legal tech scene there.  Brexit, COVID-19, Mac vs Windows, process improvement: just a few things you can expect us to cover in this episode.If you want to support our open source project and become a member of our community, please join us at www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Con

Video Link: https://youtu.be/wSGPomzPKAEThis week we were honoured to be joined by Christina Blacklaws, the former President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Watch the episode for tips on how to have a successful career, some insights into what’s next in LawTech, and an enlightening discussion about the all-important issue of bias in law and how we can help to address that. Please visit the Women in Law Pledge and download the documents kindly provided by Christina.If you want to support our open source project and become a member of our community, please join us at www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comLinks--------Women in Law Pledge https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/campaigns/women-in-leadership-in-law/tools/the-women-in-law-pledgeWomen in Law Pledge guidancehttps://4793568b-c331-4918-aa8e-12ce92bc25e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/479356_1b6aa8f9ab984dad9ab82c9ba0a80cc5.pdf Women in Leadership in law: toolkith

Catherine Bamford was our guest on the Panachecast.  Catherine is a lawyer turned LegalTech guru with unbelievable insight into Legal Tech and especially document automation.  If you’re considering automation, listen to the show for several tips and to hear about some exciting new companies in this space.Check out Bam Legal (www.bamlegal.co.uk) and Catherine’s profiles (http://www.bamlegal.co.uk/) (https://twitter.com/BamLegal) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-bamford-ab085b49/).If you want to support our open source project and become a member of our community, please join us at www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSpecial mentions for:Clarilis (https://www.clarilis.info/)Docassemble (https://docassemble.org/)Contract Mill (https://contractmill.com/).  Legal Geek Mentor Scheme (https://www.linkedin.com/company/legalgeek/) (https://twitter.com/wearelegalgeek)Ivy Wong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivywong26/) (https://twitter.com/operationivy_)Dana Denise Smith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddenissmith/) (https:

Welcome to the Panachecast.This week we have a star-studded line up with three outstanding guests.Catherine MacDonagh, author of Lean Six Sigma for Law Firms and the founder and CEO of the Legal Lean Sigma Institute.Fred Esposito, COO of Rivkin Radler and financial, strategic and operatonal management executive.  Fred’s work has been published by the American Bar Association, Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg.Mo Zain Ajaz, COO for Legal and GC at National Grid, recognised by the FT for his work in-house work, and founder of Lex360.http://legalleansigma.com/http://legalleansigma.com/certifications-and-programs/upcoming-courses/Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/panachesoftware)

Welcome to the twenty third episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news.With everyone currently working remotely Neill took the opportunity to get Bill Novomisle, General Manager at Korum Legal (https://www.korumlegal.com/), onto the show to discuss innovation, process improvement, technology, and much more, within the legal industry.Korum is “Your gateway to Asia” offering flexible, on-demand legal consultants, and advising on legal process and technology.  Lawyers and technologists looking to expand to Asia should speak to Korum.As Bill explains in our interview “implementation is easy, adoption is hard.”  How should firms implement new technology?  How does technology help deliver a better service?  Can your LegalTech be monetised?Bill has some answers.  He is a former litigator turned legal operations specialist.  After working in private practice in New York, with experience as a pricing director, Bill transitioned to in-house roles at TD Bank an

Welcome to the twenty second episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.We were over the moon (pun intended) to host Edmond Boulle of Orbital Witness on our show.  Ed, a former barrister, and his co-founder Will, a former economist, created a LegalTech startup while working in the space industry. In our discussion with Ed, we delve into how Orbital Witness got started, the key role that the accelerator/incubator scene played in their success and some key partnerships they have made along the way. Orbital Witness is an exciting company.  They are on a mission to provide information about properties in a new way and to offer something more than just raw data.  The ability to quickly get a risk profile on a property has the potential to be a game-changer.Whether you’re are developer or investor, a banker, surveyor or lawyer, anyone with an interest in property transactions should acquaint themselves with Orbital Witness.  Start by watching ou

Welcome to the twenty first episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.It's long overdue (this was recorded earlier in the year), but in this quick episode we sit down to discuss our participation at the end of last year in the DIT (Department for International Trade) LegalTech Mission to Austria and Switzerland.  We talk about the events we attended, the opportunities in Europe that there are for LegalTech start-ups, along with some of the barriers to entry that people may not be aware of.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/panachesoftware)

Episode 20 - Interview with BristowsWelcome to the twentieth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we were very pleased to welcome Chris Holder and Vikram Khurana from Bristows LLP to the show to talk about how AI is sometimes misrepresented and how companies can cut through some of the buzz words when they are looking at procuring new software solutions and how those solutions may be used.  We also discuss machine learning and how organisations can make use of the large quantities of data they are now generating.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/panachesoftware)

Episode 19 - Interview with Robert MowbrayWelcome to the nineteenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we have another guest on the show, Robert Mowbray from Taylor Mowbray (http://www.taylormowbray.com/).  Taylor Mowbray offer numerous Business Improvement services for your firm and we talk to Robert about how he got started in the industry and some of the key aspects firms can look at to improve their business, and the service they provide to their clients.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/panachesoftware)

Panachecast Episode 17 - October 7th 2019Video: https://youtu.be/iECga3W4C64Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we discuss the FTs 50 most innovative law firms list, provide some details of the latest Bristol and Bath LegalTech meetup and then discuss if university courses labelled as LawTech are just a gimmick.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:1:05 - We'll be at the Legal Geek London conference, say hello to grab a free Panache Software pin (https://www.legalgeek.co/conference/)4:10 - Law firms make dash for digital (FT 50 most innovative law firms) (https://www.ft.com/content/ff98e9b0-bf54-11e9-89e2-41e555e96722)17:25 - Bristol & Bath LegalTech meet u

Panachecast Episode 16 - September 16th 2019Video: https://youtu.be/T6JtGzekXkoWelcome to the sixteenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we discuss the lessons learned by Farrer & Co from their move to Iaas in Azure, the release of Pactum's new AI Negotiator, and an update on pricing in Legal Project Management.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:5:15 - Farrer & Co: Lessons learned from shift to IaaS in Azure (https://www.legaltechnology.com/latest-news/farrer-co-lessons-learned-from-shift-to-iaas-in-azure/)21:04 - Pactum's AI Negotiator Wants to Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse (https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2019/09/12/pactums-negotiation-tool-wants-to-know-

Panachecast Episode 15 - September 4th 2019Video: https://youtu.be/vgUg_UljjX4Welcome to the fifteenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we discuss whether BT we will sell there legal software division Tikit, if Law firm subsidiaries drive legal innovation, the recent webinar from the Land Registry on Tokenisation, and provide an introduction to Pricing in Legal Project Management.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:4:10 - BT eyes £80m sale of legal software division Tikit (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/bt-eyes-£80m-sale-of-legal-software-division-tikit/ar-AAFk4gg?ocid=spartanntp)11:45 - Mythbusters: Do Law Firm Subsidiaries Drive Legal Innovtion? (https://www.accdocket.com/article

Panachecast Episode 14 - July 29th 2019Video: https://youtu.be/JxLhwLBFDf8Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we cover the acquisition of HighQ by Thomson Reuters and Wavelength by Simmons & Simmons.  We also discuss Mark Cohen's latest article in Forbes where he outlines why collaboration in the legal industry matters.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:0:50 - The Prime Minister drops by5:15 - Acquisitions everywhere (https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/blogs/thomson-reuters-makes-transformational-highq-acquisition-as-contractpodai-raises-55m/) (http://www.simmons-simmons.com/en/news/2019/07-july/230719-simmons-and-simmons-acquires-legal-engineering-firm-wave

Panachecast Episode 13 - July 22nd 2019Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week, in the second part of our regular series on Legal Project Management, we detail how you can break down all the steps that make up a transaction.  We also look at why Legal technology may not be the holy grail of innovation, and why David Holme from Exigent thinks some of the current funding of legal start-ups may be throwing money at the wall and hoping for the best.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:4:10 - Legal technology - the holy grail of innovation? (https://www.law.com/legal-week/native/?mvi=31c223e0798747bd96e39e4b86ef37be)11:25 - “There is too much money being thrown against the w

Panachecast Episode 12 - July 1st 2019Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week, in the first of a regular series, we provide some easy steps to use so you get started with Legal Project Management and explain why you should start looking into it, even if you're a small firm.  We also look at why Blake Morgan has consolidated all its Practice Management Systems into Peppermint CX, and discuss whether DIY Wills are actually to blame for a 30% increase in probate claims.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:6:35 - Blake Morgan consolidates PMS into Peppermint CX (https://www.legaltechnology.com/latest-news/blake-morgan-consolidates-pms-into-peppermint-cx/)16:00 - 30% incre

Panachecast Episode 11 - June 19th 2019Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's weekly round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we look at whether AI is just an Excel spreadsheet on steroids, 9 technology procurement tips for corporate legal teams, and PwC unveiling the first cohort of scale ups in LawTech programme.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:5:21 - AI or Excel on steroids? The ethics of AI as a tool, and its future regulation (https://www.legaltechnology.com/latest-news/ai-or-excel-on-steroids-the-ethics-of-ai-as-a-tool-and-its-future-regulation/)19:55 - 9 technology procurement tips for corporate legal teams (https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bdb464ab-13c5-48f6-a94f-d62e3dea8567)36:48 - P

Panachecast Episode 10 - June 3rd 2019Welcome to the tenth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's weekly round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we look at how HM Land Registry can use Blockchain to underpin the property market, The FT's top 10 Legal Tech companies, and 7 signs your law firms technology is outdated.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:3:53 - Could blockchain be the future of the property market? (https://hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/2019/05/24/could-blockchain-be-the-future-of-the-property-market/) (https://www.orbitalwitness.com/) (Digital Street Year 3 registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAERVB7AhAzFRsTxka3pgvxccCLJI1ad26bzue_tNV5UVKbw/viewform)11:15 - Legal tech uses AI to help business to

Panachecast Episode 9 - May 30th 2019Welcome to the ninth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's weekly round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.This week we look at how you can create an interactive chat bot, based on an existing FAQ page, without any code using Microsofts QnA Maker.  We run through an example of how this could be used to meet SRA price transparency requirements.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:3:05 - Demo27:15 - DiscussionLinks:Panache Software: http://www.panachesoftware.comQnA Maker: https://www.qnamaker.ai/Microsoft Cognitive Services: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/cognitive-services/BotBuilder Samples: https://github.com/microsoft/BotBuilder-SamplesLegal Geek (Legal Design): https://www.legalgeek.co/learn

Panachecast Episode 8 - May 20th 2019Welcome to the eighth episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's weekly round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:1:35 - Previous episode recap5:45 - Winners of the Global Legal Hackathon (https://globallegalhackathon.com/)16:15 - Slater and Gordon in Microsoft first (https://www.legaltechnology.com/latest-news/slater-and-gordon-in-world-microsoft-first/) (https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/may/03/uk-call-centre-to-trial-four-day-week-for-hundreds-of-staff)35:03 - Deloitte Legal collaborates with UiPath as Bucharest touted to become low cost legal tech hub (https://www.legaltechnology.com/latest-news/deloitte-legal-collaborates-with-uipath-as-bucharest-touted-to-become-low

Panachecast Episode 7 - April 29th 2019Welcome to the seventh episode of the Panachecast, Panache Software's weekly round-up and analysis of the latest LegalTech news and events.Support us at http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftwareSubscribe to the Podcast version at http://www.buzzsprout.com/264387Also available via the Apple Podcast app, spotify, tunein, stitcher and other podcast providers.Contact us at panachecast@panachesoftware.comTime stamps:2:10 - Get your own Panache Software T-Shirt (http://www.patreon.com/panachesoftware)3:58 - Legal Tech in conveyancing (https://www.legalgeek.co/startup-map/)19:20 - Solicitors lost £600k from client’s house sale in scam (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/solicitors-lost-600k-from-client-s-house-sale-in-scam-8mfph2srt) (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/)30:40 - Law’s Emerging Elite: Enterprise Legal Service Providers (https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcohen1/2019/03/21/laws-emerging-elite-enterprise-legal-service-providers-part-1/)(https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcohen1