Law & Candor Podcast

Large dataset projects are being addressed with the broadening use of advanced analytics. However, this is introducing another level of complexity into what is already a complicated and potentially st,   Law & Candor co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss how  law firms are managing the hurdles of remote work , specifically comprehensive security measures, and driving efficiency.  In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined by  Adam Strayer of Paul Weiss. The three discuss facilitating successful large review projects with advanced analytics and other tools via the following questions: Why has there been an increase in the use of advanced analytics on larger matters across the industry? What are some of the key tools and strategies that drive the most value? What are the most effective and efficient workflows regarding advanced analytics? How does one combine the expertise and talents from each team involved (client, counsel, and service provider(s)) in an organized manner? In conclusion, our co-hosts end the episode with key takeaways. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe here , rate us on Apple and Stitcher, join in the conversation on  Twitter , and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Podcast Episode:  New Efficiency Gains in TAR 2.0 and CMML Revealed Case Study:  Drug Store Giant Sees Significant Data Reduction , ai-and-analytics; antitrust, analytics, ai/big data, hsr second requests, podcast, ai-and-analytics, antitrust, analytics; ai-big-data; hsr-second-requests; podcast

Data migrations are generally perceived as painful and disruptive experiences. However, they also provide unique opportunities to transform the way unstructured data is used and managed within an,   In the first episode of season five, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for another season of Law & Candor, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. To kick things off, Bill and Rob begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and acts of sheer genius. In this first episode, they dive into a recent article written by the folks at Baker Botts LLP around  Federal Expedited Review in Response to COVID-19 and what that means for the industry. For the guest speaker segment of the show, Bill and Rob bring on  John Holliday of Lighthouse to discuss transformative cloud migrations and how to ensure a successful outcome via the following questions: How do cloud migrations provide an opportunity to transform processes and workflows within an organization?  How does information architecture come into play? What benefits can one achieve during a cloud migration? What are best practices for a successful transformative cloud migration? The episode wraps up with key takeaways. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe here, rate us on Apple and Stitcher, join in the conversation on  Twitter , and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Blog Post:  Top Three Things That Could Derail Your Cloud Migration Project Blog Post:  Why Moving to the Cloud is a Legal Conversation   , information-governance; microsoft-365; chat-and-collaboration-data, information-governance, cloud migration, podcast, information-governance, microsoft-365, chat-and-collaboration-data,, information-governance; cloud-migration; podcast

AI and analytics are picking up momentum in the ediscovery space. With new tools that can help ediscovery professionals see trends and patterns in their data as well as identify inefficiencies and opp,   Co-hosts Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick episode 3 of season 5 off with another riveting Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment where they discuss transforming risks into benefits through  artificial intelligence and data privacy. Bill and Rob interview  CJ Mahoney of Cleary Gottlieb, who discusses some new AI and analytics practices around privilege review. In this segment, CJ uncovers the answers to the following questions:  Why the uptick in the adoption of AI and analytics in the industry? Why did it take so long for folks to adopt?  How can one leverage AI to detect privilege?  What benefits and learnings can one apply to future work? What are some recommendations for those looking to leverage AI and analytics in similar ways? The show concludes with key takeaways from the guest speaker segment. Subscribe to Law & Candor here , rate us on Apple and Stitcher, join in the conversation on  Twitter , and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Blog Post: Big Data and Analytics in eDiscovery: Unlock the Value of Your Data Podcast Episode: Tackling Big Data Challenges Podcast Episode: The Future is Now ‚Äì AI and Analytics are Here to Stay   , ai-and-analytics, analytics, ai/big data, podcast, ai-and-analytics,, analytics; ai-big-data; podcast

Microsoft‚Äôs agile development and rapid product enhancement allows Microsoft 365 (M365) users to stay up to date with emerging industry challenges. However, keeping pace with these M365 features,   In the final episode of season five, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell review an article on a recent ILTA>ON panel that examined how  tech has created certain power dynamics in legal space. Next, Bill and Rob bring on John Collins of Lighthouse to walk them through the top M365 features to leverage in an ediscovery program. Together they cover the latest and greatest as well as uncover answers to the following questions:  How many updates and enhancements is Microsoft making? How often/fast are these coming out? What are some of the common challenges around these rapid changes?  What are the top M365 features that folks in the industry should be aware of? Are there other ways and/or resources folks can use to stay up-to-date? The season ends with key takeaways from the guest speaker section. Subscribe to the show here , rate us on Apple and Stitcher, connect with us  Twitter , and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Blog Post: Microsoft 365, G-Suite, and the Growing Demand for Consulting and ifying Experts Blog Post: Leveraging Microsoft 365 to Reduce Your eDiscovery Spend Blog Post: Key Compliance & Information Governance Considerations As You Adopt Microsoft Teams Podcast Episode:  Microsoft Office 365 Part 1: Microsoft‚Äôs Influence on the Next Evolution of eDiscovery Podcast Episode: Microsoft Office 365 Part 2: How to Leverage all the Tools in the Toolbox   , microsoft-365; ediscovery-review; chat-and-collaboration-data, microsoft, podcast, microsoft-365, ediscovery-review, chat-and-collaboration-data,, microsoft; podcast

Co-hosts Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell kick episode 3 of season 4 off with another riveting¬†Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment where they uncover how¬†biometric data will impact ediscovery...,   Co-hosts Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick episode 3 of season 4 off with another riveting Sightings of Radical Brilliance segment where they uncover how  biometric data will impact ediscovery and  why it is important to protect this data .  Bill and Rob are accompanied by  Debora Motyka Jones of Lighthouse, who shares what today‚Äôs legal operations landscape looks like as well as the key competencies for those looking to succeed in the field. In this segment, Debora uncovers the answers to the following questions:  What is legal operations? What are today‚Äôs legal operations trends? What are some of the core competencies for departments? What are some of the skills that individuals in the field need to focus on? What are the best practices when it comes to legal operations? The show concludes with key takeaways from the guest speaker segment. Join the conversation on  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Blog Post: Legal Operations... Is it a Fad or Here to Stay? Blog Post:  Managing Your (Legal Ops) Budget with Five Simple Tips Blog Post:  Budget Busters and How to Avoid Them: Budgeting Tips for Legal Operations Professionals Blog Post: Putting Together an Effective Legal Strategy Session About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , legal-operations, legal ops, podcast, legal-operations ,, legal-ops; podcast

In the first episode of season four, co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell, introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for a fourth season of Law & Candor, the¬†podcast wholly devoted to...,   In the first episode of season four, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , introduce themselves and welcome listeners back for a fourth season of Law & Candor, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. To kick things off, Bill and Rob begin with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and acts of sheer genius. In this first episode, they dive into a recent story around  COVID-19 and the reformation of legal culture .  The guest speaker segment for episode one highlights  Ellen Blanchard of T-Mobile. Ellen, Bill, and Rob discuss the growth in emerging data sources, especially with the introduction of more remote work due to COVID-19. They cover tips on how to manage, collect, process, and review collaboration data for ediscovery purposes via the following questions: What has changed over the last couple of years and even in the last few months with COVID-19? How do you get a handle on these data sources? How do you weigh that balance between risks and what teams need to use to be productive? What are some key tips to keep in mind when managing ediscovery around collaboration tools? At the end of the episode, Bill recaps key takeaways and thanks Ellen for joining. If you enjoyed the show, join in the conversation on  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Case Study:  Rapid and Reliable Chat Message Review About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , chat-and-collaboration-data; microsoft-365, emerging data sources, podcast, chat-and-collaboration-data, microsoft-365, emerging-data-sources; podcast

In the fourth episode of season four, co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell discuss the¬†first-ever trial by Zoom, how it all went down, as well as what may expect to see looking forward.¬†Bill...,   In the fourth episode of season four, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss the  first-ever trial by Zoom , how it all went down, as well as what may expect to see looking forward.  Bill and Rob then introduce their guest speaker,  Zander Brandt of Lyft, who shares his experience as a two-time corporate ediscovery ‚Äúfirst employee‚Äù and what it takes to set up an effective and efficient ediscovery program. Zander answers the following questions in this episode: What is that like being the first corporate ediscovery employee? Where do you start in a role like this? What are the key initial steps to take when coming on board? What are things to avoid? Common pitfalls? What are the recommendations/best practices for those looking to implement an efficient ediscovery program today? Our co-hosts wrap up the episode with a few key takeaways. Follow us on  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , ediscovery-review; legal-operations, ediscovery process, legal ops, podcast, ediscovery-review, legal-operations, ediscovery-process; legal-ops; podcast

Law & Candor co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell kick things off with¬†Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss¬†how¬†password dumping can improve your security and what that means...,   Law & Candor co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, in which they discuss how  password dumping can improve your security and what that means for the future of security.  In this episode, Bill and Rob are joined by  Dave Kuhl of Lighthouse. The three uncover the complexities around managing cybersecurity as well as practical tips for overcoming challenges via the following questions: What are the recent complexities around managing cybersecurity? What are today‚Äôs biggest threats? What are some key lessons learned around these challenges? How do you combat cybersecurity challenges? How do you get ahead of these issues before they hit? In conclusion, our co-hosts end the episode with key takeaways. To join the conversation, connect with us  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Blog Post: Cybersecurity in eDiscovery: Protecting Your Data from Preservation through Production Blog Post: Top Three Tips for Structuring an Effective eDiscovery Security Evaluation Podcast Episode:  Cybersecurity in eDiscovery: Protecting Your Data from Preservation through Production Webinar Recording: The Risks of Cybersecurity in eDiscovery ‚Äì Is Your Data Safe? About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , data-privacy; ediscovery-review; information-governance, cybersecurity, podcast, data-privacy, ediscovery-review, information-governance,, cybersecurity; podcast

In the second episode of season four, co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell kick off the show with¬†Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss¬†how the¬†U.S. House plans to...,   In the second episode of season four, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick off the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss how the  U.S. House plans to start voting remotely and the impacts this could have on the legal space.  They then introduce the next guest speaker segment, which features  Tracy Hallenberger of Baker Botts. They unravel the myths behind managed services and discuss the key benefits of this modern approach to ediscovery through the following questions:  What are some of the top myths that are associated with managed services? What about this myth around lesser quality? What about the myth around it being more expensive? What about this lower service level to lawyer myth? What are the key benefits of a managed services model? Our co-hosts wrap up the episode with a few key takeaways. Join in the conversation on  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Case Study:  Lighthouse‚Äôs Managed Service Solution Delivers More Than $13 Million in Savings over Six Years Case Study:  Top Ten Global Law Firm Realizes BeneÔ¨Åts of Lighthouse Managed Services About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , ediscovery-review, managed services, podcast, ediscovery-review,, managed-services; podcast

In the final episode of season three, co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell discuss a¬†coronavirus tracing app and the privacy concerns that may come about from a legal perspective.¬†Bill and Rob...,   In the final episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell discuss a  coronavirus tracing app and the privacy concerns that may come about from a legal perspective.  Bill and Rob bring on  Sara Lockman of Walmart to discuss the mysteries behind machine learning. Together they cover what machine learning is, the benefits, success stories, and more by uncovering answers to the following questions: What is machine learning? What are the benefits of machine learning? What are some challenges to be aware of when implementing machine learning?  What are some best practices to put in place when using machine learning?  Are there any major differences between implementing machine learning on investigations versus litigation?  What are some of the practical applications you have seen used in the context of cases? How do you convince the non-believers? The season ends with key takeaways from the guest speaker section. Connect with us  Twitter , discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Blog Post:  Big Data and Analytics in eDiscovery: Unlock the Value of Your Data Podcast Episode:  The Future is Now ‚Äì AI and Analytics are Here to Stay Podcast Episode:  Tackling Big Data Challenges Podcast Episode: New Efficiency Gains in TAR 2.0 and CMML Revealed About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , ai-and-analytics, analytics, ai/big data, tar/predictive coding, podcast, ai-and-analytics,, analytics; ai-big-data; tar-predictive-coding; podcast

In this special edition of Law & Candor, co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell, kick things off with¬†Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of...,   In this special edition of Law & Candor, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell , kick things off with Sightings of Radical Brilliance, the part of the show where they discuss the latest news of noteworthy innovation and acts of sheer genius. Within this episode, they discuss the recent innovative trend around large car manufactures switching gears around their production plans in the midst of COVID-19 to help  develop ventilators and  supply masks to help fight the pandemic. Related to COVID-19, the guest speaker segment of the show features Lighthouse‚Äôs CEO, Brian McManus, who shares his take on the industry impacts of COVID-19. The trio cover current top company priorities, common themes being heard throughout the industry, as well as the lasting impacts of this pandemic on the legal space by answering the following key questions: What are key company priorities? What are current employee safety priorities and items to be aware of? What is the industry saying? What will be the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the legal space?  In conclusion, they share top takeaways from the episode. If you enjoyed the show, join in the conversation on  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . Related Links Webinar Recording: Top Tips for Staying Productive and Connected While Working from Home  About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , ediscovery-review, ediscovery process, podcast, ediscovery-review,, ediscovery-process; podcast

In the second episode of season three, co-hosts¬†Bill Mariano and¬†Rob Hellewell kick off the show with¬†Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss¬†how¬†technology competence has...,   In the second episode of season three, co-hosts  Bill Mariano and  Rob Hellewell kick off the show with Sightings of Radical Brilliance. In this episode, they discuss how  technology competence has become a priority for today‚Äôs lawyers, which has become a recent hot topic within the space as more  states make technical competence for lawyers mandatory .  They then introduce the next guest speaker segment from the live recording of Law & Candor during Legaltech, which features Kelly Clay from GSK. They explore how GDPR has impacted the ediscovery world, both globally and in the US, since its enactment and focus on ways to mitigate risk by uncovering answers to the following questions:  What key challenges have GDPR and the rise of recent privacy laws created globally and in the US? How can information governance and compliance practices mitigate data privacy and security risks? What are best practices or key recommendations for listeners? Our co-hosts wrap up the episode with a few key takeaways. Join in the conversation on  Twitter and discover more about our speakers and the show  here . About Law & Candor Law & Candor is a podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution. Co-hosts Bill Mariano and Rob Hellewell explore the impacts and possibilities that new technology is creating by streamlining workflows for ediscovery, compliance, and information governance. To learn more about the show and our speakers, click  here .   , data-privacy; information-governance, gdpr, data-privacy, information-governance, compliance and investigations, podcast, data-privacy, information-governance, gdpr; data-privacy; information-governance; compliance-and-investigations; podcast