The File Notes Podcast

Enclosed in this file: the Tokyo comedy club that sparked a sitcom, the Hollywood film school detour that led to ER and The West Wing, the dot-com crash that sent Nick back to law, how a $8.50 chatbot changed his view on AI, and why living many careers helped him build one powerful legal brand.

Enclosed in this file: how a small-town law firm shaped Smokeball, the door-knocking hustle that landed its first U.S. client, the expansion mistake that nearly backfired, and why Smokeball AI assistant, Archie, became its most successful feature launch in 15 years.

Enclosed in this file: Why Early Stephens almost turned down Actionstep—and what changed his mind, the leadership strategy that helped Actionstep triple in size, how he applies lessons from sports and competition to scaling a company, and what the heck Y2K was really about.

Enclosed in this file: Balancing being a General Council and leading an IPO whilst raising a family, why 30% of NZ lawyers are choosing in-house careers, and how Juno Legal is proving that lawyers can have both an impactful career and flexibility.

Enclosed in this file: Exposing Russian oligarchs, blowing the whistle on Hyundai’s safety scandals, uncovering fraud at Theranos and the extreme tactics used to silence whistleblowers.

Enclosed in this file: common tech pitfalls, choosing the right tools for your stack, implementation tips, training strategies, and phase two.

Enclosed in this file: transforming a debt-ridden firm, niching for success, creating scalable systems, and the surprising areas of law that are 'goldmines' ready for high-growth.

Enclosed in this file: Clio’s journey from startup to billion-dollar legal tech leader, seeing your company featured in video games, building faster horses, and framing the access to justice gap as a product-market fit problem.

Enclosed in this file: Missed calls, the rise of automation, and how client communication issues are costing law firms new business.

Enclosed in this file: surviving the dot-com bubble, navigating the 2008 financial crisis, working with Snoop Dogg, and key lessons on building successful venture funds

Enclosed in this file: how personal injury attorneys can master client service, fishbowls, and Jake Gyllenhaal?? All from Filevine’s LEXSummit

Enclosed in this File: Clio ready to make waves in APAC, Actionstep dominating mid-size firms while Smokeball takes over the smaller ones, a masseuse and pop-up hair salon, and a keynote speaker who survived 6 years as an Al Qaeda hostage.

Enclosed in this file: A shift to digital, an emphasis on connection and events, website optimization and how to manage your limited resources.

Enclosed in this file: breaking busy culture, technology's role in transforming legal work, and the new generation's push for work-life balance.

Enclosed in this file: Facilitating AI experimentation, AI case studies, AI Governance, Ethics, and People-Centric Adoption.

Enclosed in this file: starting a career in legal op's, AI tools for lawyers and the democratization of technology.

Enclosed in this file: cyber security 101, threat actors, types of cyber attacks, the consequences for your firm and how to defend against an attack.

Enclosed in this file: Choosing the right software for your firm, marketing strategies to scale and the $100M jury verdict.

Enclosed in this file: Cameron's pathway to law firm CEO and his approach to people, technology and client satisfaction.

Enclosed in this file: The warning signs of burnout, the influence of workplace culture on lawyer's well-being, burnout prevention, making your comeback.

Enclosed in this file: cultivating a positive law firm culture, the value of governance roles, launching MoranLaw and the complexities of IP law in the AI era.

Enclosed in this file: Balancing Tikanga and Western Legal Systems, Takutai Moana (foreshore and seabed) claims, and the importance of mediation as a conflict resolution tool.

Enclosed in this file: scaling your law firm through people and technology, victims of crime practice, and how to select and implement the right technology.

Enclosed in this file: navigating a career transition, women in law and international trade issues in the current geopolitical climate.

Enclosed in this file: the intricacies of growing a law firm, migrating practice management systems and the lessons learned around requirements gathering, change management and implementation planning.

Enclosed in this file: AI's role in transforming legal services, the evolving nature of lawyer-client relationships, business models in the digital age, legal blogging and podcasting.

Enclosed in this file: a strategic approach to thought leadership, being a legal/tech influencer, pivotal career moments, a practical and tech-centric approach to legal practice, and the importance of industry-wide discussions on mental health.

Enclosed in this file: Silicon Valley law, balancing innovation and legal compliance, Cooley's partnership program and common startup mistakes from a legal perspective.

Enclosed in this file: skepticism about performative diversity efforts, mentorship, advocating for blind spot awareness, addressing diversity and achieving work-life balance in the legal profession.

Enclosed in this file: cultivating enduring client relationships, pursuing further legal education, competition law intricacies and the skills you need to develop to become partner.

Enclosed in this file: the future of digital assets, the impact of a 10 year hiatus from the law, and starting a law firm for emerging technologies.

Enclosed in this file: uncovering a scam in London, navigating earthquakes, terrorist attacks and COVID-19 as an immigration lawyer and dealing with self-doubt as a woman in law.

Enclosed in this file: Starting your own practice, identifying niche markets and specializing, leveraging technology, finding clients, and mentorship.

Enclosed in this file: growing up in Ukraine during the dissolution of the Soviet Union, moving to the U.S. alone at 15, mentorship, the intricacies of corporate transactions and an insight into the partner nomination process.

Enclosed in the file: influencing decisions without formal authority, responding to COVID-19, and the transformative power of volunteering.

Enclosed in this file: why Hayden chose law over medical school, his passion for politics, becoming a partner at a prestigious firm, and of course, his involvement in litigation against former Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig.

Enclosed in this file: an unconventional journey from a non-legal career to the forefront of legal innovation.

Enclosed in this file: Jeremy Muir's early career, overcoming personal challenges and practical steps to becoming a partner at a large law firm.