Fighting Fraud with Dan Ramey

 Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 9 In this episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, Ray Beken speaks with Dan Ramey, President of Houston Financial Forensics. Tune in to the episode to hear about: How AI is revolutionizing fraud investigations by speeding up data analysis and identifying potential red flags The continued need for human verification of AI How fraudsters are using AI to create more convincing phishing emails and deep fakes, posing new challenges for security and fraud prevention

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Leveraging AI in Legal Tech with Brian McHughs

 Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 08 In this episode of Voices of Tech and Litigation, Ray Beken speaks with Brian McHughs, Founder and CEO of Indexed I/O. Brian leads Indexed I/O, an e-discovery platform that utilizes advanced technology to process, search, and manage electronic discovery data for law firms. Since its founding in 2012, Indexed I/O has provided tools such as machine learning and AI to make data review easier and more efficient, serving thousands of attorneys and law firms.

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The Power of Podcasting with the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox

Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 7 In this episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, Ray Beken speaks with Tom Fox, founder of the Compliance Podcast Network and co-founder of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network. With experience as a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Tom is now an Independent Consultant, assisting companies with anti-corruption, anti-bribery compliance, and international transaction issues. He specializes in bringing business solutions to compliance problems. Tom is the author of the award-winning FCPA Compliance and

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The Intersection of Tech and Law: Insights with Khrys McKinney

Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 6 In this episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, Ray Beken speaks with Khrys McKinney, Founder and Principal of KL McKinney. With over 30 years of experience, Khrys has been a key player in the legal technology sector, focusing on matching top talent with leading legal organizations across the U.S. Tune in to the episode to hear about: Khrys McKinney’s Career Background: Khrys McKinney highlights her 30+ years of experience in legal technology, and focuses

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The Ever Changing Industry of Tech & Litigation with John Myers

 Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 1 In this inaugural episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, Ray Beken speaks with John Myers, Founding member and managing director of Chorus Consulting. Chorus Consulting is a Houston-based global consulting firm specializing in Electronically Stored Information (ESI), Cyber-Forensic Services and Expert Testimony, Litigation eDiscovery, Data Privacy & Data Security, Data Transformation and Information Governance. Founded in 2003, the Chorus team has been involved in some of the world’s largest fraud investigations, complex litigation

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From Data to Decisions: John Fanning on Advanced Compliance Solutions

Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 5 In this episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, Ray Beken engages with John Fanning, a third party risk and compliance specialist at Dun & Bradstreet. His focus involves integrating advanced technologies to enhance compliance processes and ensure operational transparency. Tune in to the episode to hear about: Career Background and Expertise: John Fanning discusses his extensive career in third-party risk and compliance, focusing on due diligence and regulatory compliance. Role of AI in Compliance:

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Legal Tech Insights with Scott Zimmerman

Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 4 In this episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, Ray Beken speaks with Scott Zimmerman, a legal tech veteran with a diverse career path spanning roles at Renew Data, Haynes and Boone, and now as a director of recruiting at Two Point Consulting, a staffing agency which focuses in the legal services and consulting space. Scott brings a wealth of experience and insights into the evolution of legal technology. Tune in to the episode to

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eDiscovery Trends, Case Law, and AI Impact with Doug Austin

Voices of Tech & Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 03 In this episode of Voices of Tech & Litigation, host Ray Beken speaks with Doug Austin, Editor of eDiscovery Today. Doug has over 30 years of experience in eDiscovery, computer forensics, and legal tech. He’s also a prolific writer, with 13+ years of daily blogging under his belt, making him a well-known thought leader in the industry. Tune in to the episode to hear about: Trends and Challenges in eDiscovery: Insights into emerging trends like

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Safeguarding Your Company’s Most Critical Assets with Cybersecurity Expert, Michelle Drolet

Voices of Tech and Litigation with Ray Beken, Episode 02 In this episode of Voices of Tech and Litigation, host Ray Beken is joined by cybersecurity expert Michelle Drolet, CEO of Towerwall, a company specializing in cybersecurity services. Michelle, recognized for her significant contributions to the field, including appearances in tech magazines and prestigious listings such as the Women in Security Forum Power 100, delves into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the importance of cybersecurity awareness. Key highlights of the interview include: The

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March 3, 2022 Corporate, Education

Lawyers as Employees: The Current Rise in Law Firm Exodus

By John Myers and Doris Little More frequently we are reading of another large exit of attorneys and practice groups from one major firm to another. The ABA reported that in 2021, nearly 25% of associates left their law firms*. The American Lawyer continues to report on large percentages of practice groups moving from one firm to another as West Coast firms expand, cultures change, and practice models change. As part of management of your firm, you know that your practice depends on quality clients

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