In 2015, I participated in creating a Texas child support calculator that I placed for sale on the Apple App Store. That project took many weeks during which I worked with a developer to produce a working app prototype. This prototype provided accurate calculations to help lawyers, judges, and parents who needed a mobile-friendly tool […]
EP319 Immigration & International Law Roundup with Andy Semotiuk
Immigration lawyer and international law expert Andy Semotiuk of the PaceLawFirm.com returned to the LMIPodcast this week to discuss his Forbes article on the G7 Meeting and catch us up on the latest in global conflicts. **EDITOR’S NOTE UPDATE: This recording took place before the United States launched airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, June 21, […]
EP318 Don’t Let Your Divorce Become a Disaster, With Joe Dillon
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Joe Dillon of EquitableMediation.com, a seasoned mediator with 28 years of experience, including 17 years in private divorce practice. Joe, who also holds an MBA in finance, brings a unique and invaluable perspective to divorce mediation, especially concerning the financial intricacies of property division, child […]
Top 10 NotebookLM Benefits for Lawyers and Mediators
I’ve discovered a tool that helps me manage vast amounts of law information from multiple sources. After ChatGPT introduced the broader public to generative AI, Google’s powerful and free-to-access NotebookLM is introducing professionals, students, and researchers to new ways AI can empower their work. As a big follower of the building a second brain movement, […]
Compiling Spreadsheets with AI Using NotebookLM – For Lawyers & Mediators
For any family lawyer or mediator practicing in Harris County, Texas, the routine is all too familiar. You have a hearing in the 308th, are assigned a mediation in the 246th, and a new client whose matter is in the 507th. Each court has its own distinct set of local rules, policies, and procedures. For […]
The Implications of Veo 3 for Lawyers & Mediators – Marketing, Training, & Drawbacks
Read this article on LinkedIn. While society starts to really take in the changes AI is bringing into our world, companies like Google and OpenAI are rapidly expanding toward achieving AGI. One area where the skills of AI agents are rapidly overtaking humans is in video creation. This 8-second clip below was created on my […]
EP317 Mediating Online Reviews, with Cortney Ketchum of TheReviewMediator.com
We delved a bit last week into the social phenomenon known as social proof, which examines how consumers rely on others’ public opinion about a particular good or service before selecting the good or service. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the “review industry” built up on the internet over the last few decades. […]
EP316 Recent Developments in Immigration & Global Conflicts, With Andy Semotiuk
I caught up with immigration lawyer and Forbes contributor Andy Semotiuk to discuss the latest developments in US immigration law and international conflicts, specifically focusing on the situation in Ukraine. Andy highlighted a significant US Supreme court decision affecting over 500,000 immigrants under humanitarian parole programs. We also touched on the cancellations of Temporary Protected […]
EP315 The Service Paradox: How Clearing Your Conflict Better Serves Others, With Dana Garnett
During the Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Garnett, a seasoned conflict resolution strategist and coach at Mindful Strategy. This episode is a reconnection of sorts. Dana has been a speaker at the Texas Association of Mediators annual conference, an event I’ve attended. Our conversation revolved around professional conflict resolution […]
Google I/O’ 25 Keynote Takeaway for Lawyers and Mediators
Greetings Lawyers and Mediators! Every year, I tune into Google I/O to see the latest technological advancements in Mountain View. After my morning court hearing today, I got a chance to watch this year’s major announcements during Google’s opening keynote address. I’ve visited Google’s campus in the past and hope one day I can attend […]










