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Ep 023: Dan Rodriguez on Innovating Law and Legal Education

LawNext podcast

Widely recognized as a thought leader on innovation in law and legal education, Rodriguez was the 2014 president of the Association of American Law Schools and was a member of the 2014-2016 ABA Commission on the Future of Legal Services. Our guest this week on LawNext is Daniel B.

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I Am Deeply Saddened To Report The Death Of Monica Bay: Friend, Mentor and Role Model to So Many in Legal Tech

Above the Law - Technology

As a dear friend, trusted mentor, and inspirational role model to so many in the world of legal tech, Monica stood alone. With Monica and David Horrigan at Fenway Park in 2014 for Derek Jeter’s second-to-last game. I am therefore deeply saddened to report that Monica died Friday, Oct.

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IAALS and LSAC to Develop Updated Model of Lawyer Skills and Competencies

Legal Tech Monitor

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), today announced a new joint project— Foundations 2.0 designed to provide a comprehensive updated view of the skills and competencies new lawyers need to succeed and serve clients well in the rapidly evolving legal profession.

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On LawNext: Tech Edge J.D. Director Laura Norris On Giving Law Grads A Competitive Edge in Tech Careers

LawSites

It aims to change the return on investment in legal education by providing law students with the essential legal, technology and business skills that will prepare them to hit the ground running as tech lawyers in Silicon Valley. . She was also the first vice president of legal affairs at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.

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Mike Suchsland (The LegalTech Fund) on Investing in Legal Technology in 2022 and Beyond

Technically Legal

He started as Thomson’s head of legal strategy, moved to the small law business group, ended up running the corporate legal unit, the legal education division and ultimately became President of Legal Business. In 2014 Mike left Thomson but did not leave the legal tech world.

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Next-Gen Bar Exam That Truly Tests Daily Practice Skills Must Include Technology

Law Technology Today

CV 8931-VCL, 2014 WL 6845560 (Del. 5, 2014)). In today’s legal profession, lawyers must be technologically competent. Law schools have a duty to maintain a rigorous program of legal education and enable students to develop their professional identity. and Comment 8. and/or Comment 8.

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On LawNext: Tech Edge J.D. Director Laura Norris On Giving Law Grads A Competitive Edge in Tech Careers

LawSites

It aims to change the return on investment in legal education by providing law students with the essential legal, technology and business skills that will prepare them to hit the ground running as tech lawyers in Silicon Valley. . She was also the first vice president of legal affairs at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.