Advancing the Conversation in Legal Technology & Innovation
Insights, Publications, and Presentations Shaping the Future of Law, Data, and Professional Practice
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Publications, Speaking & Academic Contributions
Mastering Digital Evidence Collection as a Paralegal
Comprehensive course covering fundamental principles and practical techniques for digital evidence collection, including eDiscovery tools, forensic collection, and cloud-based platforms.
Startup Ideas Competition Judge
Served as judge evaluating innovative legal technology startups and student ventures alongside leaders from Zendesk, Atrium, and Ironclad Inc. Evaluated solutions ranging from AI-enhanced legal tools to consumer lawsuit platforms.
Disruptive Innovation Within the Legal Services Ecosystem
Multiple case study exploring strategies law firm leaders use to address potentially detrimental influences of disruptive technology. Research contributed to social change by outlining ways firms can lower costs while increasing access to legal services.
Disruptive Innovation Within Professional Services
Webinar discussing how technology can disrupt entire business ecosystems, benefits of leveraging sustaining technologies, and engaging in proactive innovation generation within professional service organizations.
How to Sell to Law Firms and Legal Ops
Panel discussion covering strategies for selling to legal customers from all perspectives of the legal profession, with emphasis on understanding the law firm sales cycle and legal operations.
Disruptive Innovation Within the Legal Services Ecosystem
Doctoral dissertation exploring strategies that law firm leaders use to address potentially detrimental influences of disruptive technology. Multiple case study using systems approach to management as conceptual framework.
Hot Topics in eDiscovery
CLE presentation addressing key eDiscovery developments including GDPR preparedness, non-waiver orders, ephemeral messaging discovery, and lessons from ransomware attacks and data breaches.
The New Information Governance Playbook
Co-authored article examining growing cybersecurity threats from IoT and cloud applications. Details governance strategies including manufacturing advances in security, data mapping, and incident response design.
The New IG Playbook for Digital Threats
Presentation addressing problems from electronic threats beyond eDiscovery, including personal clouds, cyber attacks, and IoT. Covered actionable policies and analytics for internal protocol enforcement.
So You Think You're Smart? IQ vs. EQ for Legal Technology Managers
Article discussing the need for wider adoption of emotional intelligence by technology professionals and managers. Published across multiple venues including KNOW Magazine and The Estrin Report.
Leader and Peer Group Influences on Stratification
Research examining systems theory-based outcomes on causal relationships among negative leadership styles, peer influences, and political discourse. Focused on feedback loops leading to social and economic stratification.
Chain Reaction - America's Toxic Love Affair
Informative overview of modern eating habits and comfort foods affecting obesity and American health. Part of UrbanSculpt's series addressing environmental health, sustainability, and wellness topics.
Desktops vs. Laptops vs. Handhelds
Prescient article predicting the disruption of desktop computing market as legal professionals sought mobility. Emphasized rise of pre-tablet technologies like Palm and WindowsCE PDA tools.