Technology in law, Online Dispute Resolution.
Dannielle Simms of SimmsLawGroup.com joined the show to discuss the increasing reliance on AI in legal proceedings, particularly among pro se litigants. We explore the challenges faced by individuals representing themselves in court, the dangers of relying on AI-generated content, and the responses from courts, including new regulations and potential sanctions. The conversation emphasizes the […]
This past Monday evening, I had the opportunity to present at the 13th Annual Conflict Resolution Month speaking series hosted by Sam Houston State University’s Student Legal and Mediation Services. This important initiative, celebrated in October, is a time to promote and raise awareness of mediation and other peaceful means of resolving disputes. It was […]
In a recent episode, I sat down with Dr. Alberto Elisavetsky (LinkedIn), a global leader in Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and the application of AI in conflict resolution, particularly within Latin America. Dr. Elisavetsky, who humbly requested that I call him Alberto, is the founder and president of ODR Latino America, and director of a […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a common practice now when I attend law or mediation conferences, I pack my vlogging gear and take the LMIPodcast on the road. This was no different when attending the 25th International Forum on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR 2025) this week, held at the historic Old Royal Naval College in London. Documenting my educational […]
In Episode 309, I interviewed Ivan Alexandrovich about Vana (Vanas.Space), a powerful tool designed to enhance Gmail for legal professionals. Ivan, a law student and tech innovator, created Vana to solve his mother’s need for a streamlined communication and document management system within Gmail. He explained that Vana integrates SMS texting, phone calls, Google Drive […]
