Our next guest is Hilary Bowman, Co-Winner of the 2025 ABA Startup Alley Competition and CEO of Querious. She shares how lawyers can use AI tools like Querious to make client interactions better and more efficient without losing their personal touch. She explains the common challenges lawyers face in client conversations that led to the creation of Querious. Hilary also discusses the steps Querious has taken to address lawyers' concerns about security, privacy, and ethics, ensuring the platform follows professional rules and keeps client information safe.

Join Hilary and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three ways lawyers can leverage AI tools like Querious to improve the efficiency and quality of their client interactions without compromising the human element of legal practice?

2. What are the top three challenges in attorney-client conversations that led you to Querious?

3. For lawyers who may be hesitant to adopt AI due to security, privacy, or ethical considerations, what are the top three steps Querious has taken to ensure compliance with professional responsibility rules while safeguarding client confidentiality?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:18] Enhancing Client Interaction

[03:46] Key Challenges Driving Querious Adoption

[09:37] Balancing Privilege and Innovation

[12:34] How Querious Ensures Ethical, Secure AI for Lawyers

[17:33] Integration and Future Plans

Resources:

Connect with Hilary:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hilarybowman/

Website: querious.ai/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

· Querious: querious.ai/

· Fireflies.ai: fireflies.ai/

Our next guest is Erich Dylus, an attorney and programmer who founded Varia Law, a consulting and programming firm focused on autonomous technology, and CamoText, a fully offline text anonymization tool for secure and compliant AI workflows. In this episode, Erich shares practical strategies for protecting client data in the age of AI, explains how CamoText helps lawyers anonymize sensitive information before using large language models (LLMs), and outlines best practices for maintaining confidentiality. He also offers clear advice on choosing the right AI LLM for specific legal tasks.

Tune in for actionable tips and expert insights on safeguarding privacy while leveraging AI in legal practice and more!

Enjoy!

Join Erich and me as we talk about the following questions and more!

1. What is our guest's top three tips for maintaining privacy and security when using messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, Messages, etc.?
2. What are the top three ways CamoText helps lawyers ensure they maintain their clients’ PII?
3. What is our guest's top three specific ways for solo or small firm lawyers (or maybe any entrepreneur, for that matter) to use LLMs?

In our conversation, we cover:

[00.37] Tech Setup - Erich’s current tech setup.

[04.46] Messenging - The top three privacy and security maintenance tips for messaging apps.

[10.26] Suspicious Links - The importance of being suspicious about links and files received in messaging apps.

[11.45] CamoText – Erich explains the origin of CamoText.

[15.32] Personally Identifiable Information – CamoText’s features for reducing privacy risks.

[21.43] LLM – Erich’s concerns and suggestions for using LLMs (Large Language Models).

[24.32] Recommendations – Erich shares his recommendations for different LLMs, highlighting their strengths and typical uses.

Resources

Connect with Erich Dylus

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/erich-dylus/

linkedin.com/company/camotext/

linkedin.com/company/varia-law/

Website - camotext.ai/

varia.law/

Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast

• Dell Laptop Computers - dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/scr/laptops
• HP Monitors - hp.com/us-en/shop/vwa/accessories-88342--1/subcat=Monitors
• iPhone 14 - apple.com/go/2023/iphone-14/
• Lenovo X1 Carbon - lenovo.com/lk/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadx1/thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-11-14-inch-intel/len101t0049
• Mac Mini - apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini

Software & Services Mentioned in the Podcast

• Cursor AI - cursor.com/
• Proton - proton.me/

In this episode, Chris Dralla, co-founder & CEO of TypeLaw, shares his journey from the legal profession to developing the AI-powered platform that assists with court brief formatting and compliance. He discusses the platform's features, including citation checking, table of contents creation, and dynamic editing.

Chris explains how TypeLaw helps save lawyers 20-40 hours per brief by handling technical aspects and ensuring compliance with local court rules. This allows lawyers to focus on more meaning tasks. He also emphasizes the platform's security measures, compatibility with multiple document formats, and adaptability to evolving legal requirements. Additionally, Chris touches on customer support and the future of digital legal documentation.

Join Chris and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three key benefits of using TypeLaw's brief editing features, and how does it compare to traditional word processing software for legal documents?
2. What are the top three security concerns lawyers should consider when using a product like TypeLaw?
3. How does TypeLaw ensure compliance with local court rules across different jurisdictions, and how frequently are these rules updated in the system?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[00:43] Chris's Current Tach Setup

[11:38] Key Benefits of TypeLaw's Brief Editing vs. Traditional Word Processors

[16:27] How TypeLaw Boosts Efficiency for Lawyers

[23:08] Top 3 Security Concerns for Lawyers Using

[37:15] How TypeLaw Stays Compliant with Local Court Rules

[42:40] Contact Information

Resources:

Connect with Chris:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cdralla/
• Website: typelaw.com/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• TypeLaw: typelaw.com/
• WordPerfect: wordperfect.com

Welcome back previous podcast guest Tom Martin, the CEO and Founder of LawDroid, a legal tech pioneer revolutionizing law firms with AI-driven solutions!

Today, Tom explains how LawDroid has evolved from classical AI to incorporating natural language and generative models. He highlights its hybrid platform, AI receptionists, and automation features. He discusses AI-driven legal research and document management, stressing accuracy through retrieval-augmented generation. Tom advises lawyers to see AI as a collaborator, not an infallible tool, and to manage expectations about its capabilities.

Join Tom and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three ways generative AI has transformed LawDroid's offerings and operations?
2. What are the three most critical security concerns legal professionals should consider when using AI-integrated products like LawDroid? For each situation, provide strategies to address these concerns.
3. What are the top three things lawyers should not expect from products like LawDroid?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:31] Tom's Current Tech Setup

[05:59] LawDroid's Evolution and AI Integration

[08:36] AI-Driven Features in LawDroid

[09:47] Security Concerns in AI-Integrated Legal Products

[12:45] Addressing Security and Reliability in LawDroid

[16:33] LawDroid's Legal Research and Document Management

[18:21] Expectations and Limitations of Legal AI

[20:51] Contact Information

Resources:

Connect with Tom:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomasgmartin
• Website: lawdroidmanifesto.com/

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• ChatGPT: chatgpt.com/
• Claude: claude.ai/
• LawDroid CoPilot: lawdroid.com/copilot/
• LawDroid: lawdroid.com/
• Notebook LM: notebooklm.google/
• Perplexity AI: perplexity.ai/
• PipeDrive: pipedrive.com/

In this special 100th Episode, guest host Carolyn Elefant catches up with your tech-savvy lawyer, blogger, and podcaster. We discuss my current tech setup, how technology is changing legal practice, and the impact of AI on client communication and law work. We also discuss practical tips for using tech tools effectively to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships.

This milestone episode is full of insights for lawyers, judges and legal practitioners looking to stay ahead in legal tech!

Join Carolyn and me as we discuss the following three questions and more!

1. How have some of the other legal tech tools that Michael uses transformed the way that he works with clients and deliver service to them since the 50th episode?
2. What are the challenges as well as the opportunities legal professionals who use technologies like AI, like gen AI are having and what are the implications they have for client confidentiality and data security?
3. What are the most significant challenges and opportunities Michael has observed for legal professionals using technology to enhance client confidentiality and data security?

In our conversation, we cover the following:

[01:03] Michael's Current Tech Setup

[04:13] Legal Tech Tools and Client Communication

[07:04] Evolution of AI in Legal Practice

[09:50] Challenges and Opportunities with AI

[15:40] Practical Advice for Tech Use in Legal Practice

[21:08] Connect with Carolyn

Connect with Carolyn:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/

Website: myshingle.com/

Resources:

Hardware mentioned in the conversation:

• Blue Yeti Microphone: logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone
• Elgato Ring Light: elgato.com/us/en/p/ring-light
• Elgato Stream Deck: elgato.com/ww/en/s/welcome-to-stream-deck
• Shure MV7 Microphone:shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7

Software & Cloud Services mentioned in the conversation:

• Apple Encryption: support.apple.com/en-us/HT204455
• Backblaze: backblaze.com/
• Carbon Copy Cloner: bombich.com/
• NordVPN: nordvpn.com/
• Setapp: setapp.com/
• Text Expander: textexpander.com/