The Kennedy-Mighell Report

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Pardon the Interruption - 2019 Edition Jan 03, 2020

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The Kennedy-Mighell Report hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell present their annual recap show in three segments inspired by ESPN's podcast "Pardon the Interruption": Toss Up, What's the Word, and Buzzword Bingo. Joined by returning guest Debbie Foster, they cover a wealth of subjects including the impacts of growing investment in legal tech, the tools everyone should be learning about, and whether the big buzzwords in the industry are being overused.

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.

Debbie Foster is the Managing Partner for Affinity Consulting, and is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations.

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Make LinkedIn Work for You: Tips for Legal Professionals from Allison Shields & Dennis Kennedy Dec 20, 2019

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Most legal professionals either don't know or don't care about how to optimize their LinkedIn account. And why should they? Does LinkedIn bring value to users in the legal space? A new book by Allison Shields and Dennis Kennedy, "Make LinkedIn Work for You: A Practical Handbook for Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals," shows the benefits of implementing a strategic LinkedIn plan. Host Tom Mighell talks to Allison and Dennis about their tips for increasing referral networks, deepening professional relationships, and showcasing valuable content.

Segment A - Make LinkedIn Work for You

"Make LinkedIn Work for You: A Practical Handbook for Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals," by Allison Shields and Dennis Kennedy.

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Don't forget to check out Dennis & Tom's, "The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together, Second Edition" on Amazon.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

Even More Cool Tools! Dec 07, 2019

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Just in time for the holidays, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell bring you their latest list of must-have cool tools! They offer a variety of recommendations for inexpensive (or even free!) products that will make life just a little bit easier. In their second segment, they return to one of their favorite discussion topics–cybersecurity issues in collaboration tools. The people you collaborate with may have differing standards for security, but Dennis & Tom have tips for assessing risks and maintaining your cybersecurity safety while working with others.

Don't forget to check out Dennis & Tom's, "The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together, Second Edition" on Amazon.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

What's Your Favorite Cool Tool? (Rebroadcast) Nov 22, 2019

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Disclaimer: This episode was originally aired on April 5, 2019.

We all have certain tools that make life easier and become essential to our daily routine. In this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about cool tools— the tools they can't live without. They discuss what makes a tool "cool" and talk about some of their favorites. They also want listeners and lawyers to learn about new tools, gadgets, and websites that will help get the job done easily, and they're not just talking about tech tools. Check out cool-tool.org.

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.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow.

Highlights from the Association of Corporate Counsel 2019 Annual Meeting Nov 08, 2019

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Fresh from the Association of Corporate Counsel 2019 Annual Meeting, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer insights on the current landscape of legal tech & law practice from a corporate counsel perspective. They share the hottest topics from this year's meeting and discuss their respective conference experiences. In their second segment, Tom brings Dennis up to speed on the uses of the Google Home Mini.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

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"Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law" with Dennis Kennedy Oct 25, 2019

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The Kennedy-Mighell Report is always looking for exciting interview guests for the show, so this time, they, er, well, Tom, welcomes . . . Dennis! Dennis has been busily writing away on several books, and his latest, "Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law: A Practical Guide for Law Firms, Law Departments, and Other Legal Organizations," is now available on Amazon. Tom questions Dennis about what motivated him to add his thoughts on innovation to the legal space and how his unique "portfolio approach" offers a different take on innovation strategy. In their second segment, they revisit the question of what lawyers need to know about coding in light of recent thoughts on technology competency standards.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

Don't forget to check out Dennis & Tom's, "The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together, Second Edition" on Amazon.

Special thanks to our sponsors ServeNow.

Did Social Media Kill Blogs? Oct 11, 2019

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Once a vibrant part of legal academia, blogging seems to be trending downward as writers move toward creating content for other social media platforms. But is blogging really dying out? Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell think not. They discuss the factors affecting blog trends and why they believe blogs continue to be a relevant content medium for lawyers. In their second segment, Dennis & Tom offer tips and tricks for finding reliable tech reviews.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

Don't forget to check out the second edition of Dennis and Tom's book, "The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together."

Find Dennis' free pdf here: 57 Tips for Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law.And keep an eye out for Dennis' newest book, co-authored with Allison Shields: "Make LinkedIn Work for You: A Practical Handbook for Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals.

Special thanks to our sponsors ServeNow.

Legacy Technologies: Knowing the Right Time to Move On Sep 27, 2019

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The Kennedy-Mighell Report is all about keeping you up to date with new tech, but sometimes Dennis and Tom are left wondering—is there too much focus on the new and not enough on the old? Lots of attorneys feel most comfortable using old technology standbys and struggle to give them up, but these old friends are putting firms at risk. Dennis and Tom unpack the security and efficiency problems associated with legacy technologies and urge lawyers to be mindful of their ethical obligations for technology competency. In their second segment, they shift back to present tech to discuss the growing popularity of dark mode and its impact on user experience.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors ServeNow.

Cyber "Insecurity": Why You Need to Rethink your Security Practices Sep 13, 2019

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Cybersecurity issues continue to increase for the legal profession, and many lawyers' cavalier attitudes about these problems fail to reflect the need for better practices. Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell give their insights into the results of the recent ABA technology survey and how the findings relate to security practices in law firms. What they see is a huge need for improvement. They discuss and explain the basic security measures all lawyers should employ and offer their best practices for personal and collaborative technology use. They also talk about the importance of cybersecurity CLEs and suggest the need to shift to more mandatory training for all lawyers.

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.

Special thanks to our sponsors ServeNow.

The Coming of the 5G Networking Standard Aug 30, 2019

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The fifth generation of cellular technology is in the works—what do lawyers need to know about it? Dennis and Tom discuss the enhanced network capabilities we can expect to see and how these developments will spur new innovation. Conversely, they share the issues surrounding the rollout of this complex technology and advise consumers to wait before switching to 5G devices. In their second segment, they talk about LinkedIn's Showcase Pages and how lawyers can use them to share more tailored content with targeted audiences.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors ServeNow.

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