AI 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 Dawson about her experience researching and teaching about ethical, effective AI uses in the legal world while preserving vital learning skills for law students. They discuss AI challenges in law schools, AI governance considerations, new applications for AI in access to justice, and much more.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes:
NCCU’s 4th Annual Law and Technology Summit on October 17, 2025.
April Dawson on LinkedIn
Voice Memos organized by ChatGPT!
Trello (explained by ChatGPT!)
AI prompt – “What am I missing?”
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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Marc Lauritsen
Is 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 and a focus on the humanistic side of law can help us engage effectively. Dennis and Tom talk with Marc Lauristen about his work with legal technology, lawyers, and law students. They talk through the challenges and opportunities surrounding AI, ways to manage technology education and implementation in the profession, and why being a good human is essential in our efforts to blend legal practice and services with helpful technologies.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Marc Lauritsen is a Massachusetts lawyer and educator who helps people work more effectively through knowledge systems.
Show Notes:
Law Help Interactive
Capstone Practice Systems
Choiceboxer.com
Gary Marcus
The Return by Hisham Matar
Partiful
BenQ ScreenBar Pro LED Monitor Light Bar
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400! Celebrating the Kennedy-Mighell Report’s Quadricentennial
Debbie 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, present, and future of the podcast, discussing how they’ve remained in the space for so long, cringy and favorite moments from podcasts past, and what they’ve learned over many years together. They also talk about their future plans for the show and how new technology trends are influencing both the podcast and the broader legal profession.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes:
SaneBox – email helper
Superhuman.ai
Comet AI Browser – Dennis and Tom have invites!
WebSync full site importer for NotebookLM - Chrome Web Store
NotebookLM - Youtube Link (Source) Automator – extracts YouTube video lists and links and automates adding them to Notebook LM
Recomendo
Pro Tip: Pay the $20 a month for a pro AI subscription. If you are already buying one, buy another and compare them!
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This is Your Second Brain on AI
Are 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 about the efficacy of their current systems and how they plan to move forward with their personal knowledge management.
Later, a listener and long-time iPhone user wonders—are Android devices actually far superior? Tom has some major thoughts on the issue.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes - This is Your Second Brain on AI
A Segment: This is Your Second Brain on AI
Notebook LM - https://notebooklm.google.com
B Segment: Should iPhone Users be Jealous of Android’s Obvious Superiority?
Google Pixel 10 https://store.google.com/category/phones?hl=en-US
Parting Shots:
Kortex - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/kortex/hdapplggdhndkblofffknpmnnnnbncbn?pli=1
Personal Strategy Compass - by Dennis Kennedy
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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Bridget McCormack
Is 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 simply can’t be ignored. Dennis & Tom welcome Bridget McCormack to discuss her perspectives on current AI trends and other exciting new tech applications in legal spaces. Bridget also talks us through her fascinating career path and current projects.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.
Show Notes:
Hard Fork Podcast
Ethan Mollick’s Blog
Adam Unikowsky’s Blog
Seats.aero - Home
Personal Strategy Compass | DennisKennedy.Blog
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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.
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