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Austin NextCan AI Really 2X Output and Break Legacy Business Models? | Dru Armstrong, AffiniPay CEOHow do 100X engineers, cheap development, and AI-everywhere workflows flip slow-moving industries and legacy business models? AffiniPay CEO Dru Armstrong joins to discuss how vertical fintech and generative AI reshape professional services, the evolution of a new small-business software stack, and Austin’s climb to a top five tech cities. Highlights00:00 AffiniPay overview & mission02:57 Why solo firms need vertical SaaS05:45 Unified platform vs best-in-class tools08:26 AI’s early impact on law and accounting11:39 Billable-hour model under pressure14:20 Where AI in services is heading next17:03 Culture change: adopting AI at work20:14 Automating routine legal workflows30:19 Manufacturing Cost crash...2025-07-2358 min
Lawyers Who Learn#54 How Being Ahead in Cloud Computing Changed EverythingIn this episode of Lawyers Who Learn, host David interviews Niki Black, one of legal tech's most influential voices and employee number one at MyCase. This conversation goes beyond the typical career overview to explore the learning journey behind building authentic expertise in a rapidly evolving industry.
Niki opens up about her transition from practicing criminal and civil law to becoming a legal tech evangelist, starting with her early advocacy for cloud computing when it was considered "blasphemous" for lawyers to use. She shares how a chance encounter with Richard Susskind changed her career trajectory, leading to...2025-06-1244 min
Legal Late NightLegal Industry Report 2025: AI, Office Trends & More (Feat. Niki Black) | Plus, Bad Beer & The Simulation!Host Jared Correia kicks things off with a hilarious, unfiltered monologue on his least favorite beers, taking you back to his college days.Then, we dive into the core of legal industry trends with special guest Niki Black, who shares fascinating facts and figures from the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report, which she authored. Niki breaks down:The evolving role of AI in law firms, focusing on legal-specific functionalities and trusted providers.The benefits of passive time tracking for efficiency.The surprising trend of law firms requiring full-time in-office work post-pandemic.Differences in technology adoption across various...2025-05-2943 min
The Disruption Is NowAI, Attorneys, and the Payment Revolution with Nate SkinnerThis episode of The Disruption is Now features a special cohost, Tylor Tourville, Senior Vice President and Head of FinTech at Gregory FCA, alongside regular host Greg Matusky. Together, they sit down with Nate Skinner, Chief Marketing Officer at AffiniPay, to explore how AI is reshaping legal and financial services. Nate shares insights on why attorneys remain skeptical of AI-powered legal summaries, how fintech companies can leverage AI to streamline payments and compliance, and how AI-driven marketing is transforming customer acquisition.2025-05-1527 min
Law Subscribed(123) AI Part 2: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the twelfth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, in Part 2 of a two-part topic, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the integration of AI in legal practice, particularly focusing on the evolution of AI tools for lawyers. They highlight various AI tools like Google NotebookLM, Clio, MyCase, AffiniPay, Filevine, Perplexity, Notion, Paxton, and others, explaining how these can help law firms save time, enhance knowledge management, and improve efficiency. They emphasize the importance of effectively using AI prompts, staying updated with emerging tools through platforms like Perplexity and the website “There's an AI for that” and...2025-05-0227 min
Law Subscribed(122) AI's Impact on Ending the Billable Hour with Niki Black, Legaltech Journalist and Principal Legal Insight StrategistNiki Black, Principal Legal Insights Strategist at AffiniPay, elaborates on the transformative impact of generative AI on the legal profession. She asserts that AI’s ability to enhance efficiencies and predict pricing structures will lead to the eventual demise of the billable hour, suggesting that AI’s integration will soon become indispensable in legal practices. According to Niki, sophisticated consumers of legal services like insurance companies and in-house counsels will drive the adoption of AI by expecting faster, more cost-effective solutions. These market pressures, alongside AI’s ability to provide insightful data analysis and predictive analytics, will compel law firms...2025-04-2539 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsLeveraging Tech Tools in Your Law Firm – ABA TECHSHOW 2025Boosting efficiency starts with basic tools your law firm probably already has! But, if you’re not engaging with your tools effectively, your firm may very well be falling behind the competition. Niki Black and Stephanie Everett talk with Dan Lear about their session on enhancing law firm workflows and client experience with simple, innovative technology. Embracing tools for scheduling, finances, communications, and more improves your firm’s productivity, draws in new clients, and helps you do your best work. Nicole Black is an attorney, author and journalist, and serves as the principal legal insig...2025-04-1018 min
On the Road with Legal Talk NetworkLeveraging Tech Tools in Your Law Firm – ABA TECHSHOW 2025Boosting efficiency starts with basic tools your law firm probably already has! But, if you’re not engaging with your tools effectively, your firm may very well be falling behind the competition. Niki Black and Stephanie Everett talk with Dan Lear about their session on enhancing law firm workflows and client experience with simple, innovative technology. Embracing tools for scheduling, finances, communications, and more improves your firm’s productivity, draws in new clients, and helps you do your best work. Nicole Black is an attorney, author and journalist, and serves as the principal legal insig...2025-04-1018 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechAI and the Evolving Legal FrontierWelcome to today's AI Lawyer Talking Tech, where we delve into the rapidly transforming intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal profession. From advanced reporting tools empowering law firms with data-driven insights to the increasing adoption of AI for tasks like legal research and contract analysis, we'll explore how technology is reshaping legal practices. We'll also touch upon the crucial considerations surrounding data privacy, ethical implications, and the evolving regulatory landscape in this dynamic field. Join us as we unpack the latest developments and discuss what these changes mean for legal professionals now and in the future.2025-03-2413 min
Legaltech Week03/14/25: Clio joins call to discuss their move to Big Law, SXSW takeaways, and deep fakes in courtEach week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 04:50 Clio moves into Big Law space with acquisition of ShareDo, with special guest Joshua Lenon 23:25 AZ Supreme Court hiring AI spokespeople (Selected by Joe Patrice) 37:00 The End of Reality? How to combat deepfakes in our legal system (Selected by Victor Li) 43:55 AffiniPay’s 2025 Legal Industry Report Portrays A Profession At A Technological Crossroads (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 51:06 What I learned from a w...2025-03-2059 min
The Next CMOMastering the First 90 Days, Aligning with Business Goals, and Driving Measurable Impact with Nate Skinner of AffiniPayStepping into a CMO role? Your first 90 days can make or break your success. In this episode of The Next CMO, host Scott Todaro talks with Nate Skinner, CMO of AffiniPay, about how to navigate this critical transition, align marketing with business goals, and drive measurable impact. Drawing from leadership roles at AWS, Oracle, and Salesforce, Nate shares insights on financial responsibility, understanding customers over competitors, and building a high-performing team. They also dive into AI’s role in marketing, key performance metrics, and the biggest pitfalls CMOs should avoid.2025-03-2035 min
The Geek In ReviewSarah Glassmeyer and Niki Black on Legal Tech in 2024 – Highlights, Hiccups, and Hopes for 2025
In this year-end episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert are joined by legal tech experts Niki Black, Principal Legal Insight Strategist at AffiniPay, and Sarah Glassmeyer, Director of Data Curation at Legal Technology Hub, to recap the top stories of 2024. From the evolution of generative AI in legal tech to groundbreaking acquisitions, the conversation delves into the successes and challenges that shaped the year in the legal industry.
The discussion kicks off with a look at AI's growing role in legal research and practice management. Greg recalls the controversial...2024-12-2353 min
LawDroid Manifesto PodcastThe Innovation Strategist: Nicole BlackHey there Legal Rebels! 👋This is the twenty-first episode of the 2024 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be interviewing key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do.If you want to understand how legal technology has evolved and where it's heading with AI, you need to listen to this episode. Nicole Black has been a pioneering voice in legal tech for over two decades, from her early days building websites to becoming a leading strategist and thought leader. Her unique journey from public defender to legal tech innovator, combined wit...2024-12-1751 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsCEO Roundtable: Legal Industry CEOs Reflect on a Vibrant Year and Look Ahead to 2025I spoke with the following chief executive officers in a CEO Roundtable about the opportunities of 2024 and the expectations for an industry in perpetual change in 2025:
Katherine Allen, Flo Recruit
Dru Armstrong, AffiniPay
Jon Canty, Sandline Global
David Gruskin, Legalpeople
Rick Hellers, Scan Logic
Greg Hong, Steno
Katya Linossi, ClearPeople
John Marshall, Airia
Alaa Pasha, Maptician
Jackie Schafer, Clearbrief
Andre Wouansi, Accurate Legal Billing
2024-12-1620 minReinventing ProfessionalsCEO Roundtable: Legal Industry CEOs Reflect on a Vibrant Year and Look Ahead to 2025I spoke with the following chief executive officers in a CEO Roundtable about the opportunities of 2024 and the expectations for an industry in perpetual change in 2025:
Katherine Allen, Flo Recruit
Dru Armstrong, AffiniPay
Jon Canty, Sandline Global
David Gruskin, Legalpeople
Rick Hellers, Scan Logic
Greg Hong, Steno
Katya Linossi, ClearPeople
John Marshall, Airia
Alaa Pasha, Maptician
Jackie Schafer, Clearbrief
Andre Wouansi, Accurate Legal Billing
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Bourbon of ProofThe #1 Mistake Lawyers Make When Running Their Own Firm with Gabriela CubeiroIn this episode of Bourbon of Proof, Bob Simon sits down with Gabriela Cubeiro, VP of Marketing at AffiniPay and co-founder of CASEpeer, to uncover the #1 mistake lawyers make when running their own firms. Gabriela shares valuable insights on why lawyers often overlook the business side of their practice, and how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset is the key to driving profitability and long-term success. Whether you're just starting your own firm or looking to scale, this episode is packed with essential strategies to transform your legal practice into a thriving business. https://justiceteamnetwork.com/2024-12-0440 min
LawDroid Manifesto PodcastGenerative AI and the State of the Industry: Insight from Legal Tech LeadersHey there Legal Rebels! 👋As one of the co-founders of the American Legal Technology Awards, I sometimes get a front row seat to see and hear some amazing things. Last month was one of those times. My friend and fellow co-founder, Patrick Palace, interviewed some very knowledgeable people about the impact that generative AI (GenAI) is having on the legal industry.If you want to stay ahead of the curve and understand how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal industry, you need to watch this webinar. Featuring a panel of experts from leading legal industry lea...2024-10-051h 01AI Lawyer Talking TechAI-Powered Innovations Transforming Legal Practice
In today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," we dive into the latest developments in legal technology that are reshaping the way law firms and legal professionals operate. We'll explore how PocketIP is revolutionizing global trademark management, AffiniPay's expansion into comprehensive practice management, and the strategic partnerships driving innovation in contract lifecycle management. Additionally, we'll discuss the groundbreaking role of AI in legal research with LawLLM, the FCC's new regulations on AI in robocalling, and much more. Stay tuned as we unpack these cutting-edge technologies and their impact on the future of the legal industry.
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Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastAffiniPay's Evolution: From Payment Platform to Practice Management Software and Beyond (Dru Armstrong, CEO)AffiniPay is historically a fintech company with a big presence in legal. Their flagship product is LawPay used by law firms to bill clients and accept payments. Dru joined the company in 2021 and right around that time, the company ventured beyond the world of payment software and acquired MyCase, which is law practice management software used by law firms to keep all case details and documents in a single location, keep track of tasks and streamline client communications. Growing up, Dru wanted to be a lawyer because she comes from family of lawyers, including her father. She...2024-08-2843 minLegaltech Week07/19/24: LEAP introduces new features, Affinipay investment, judge livestreams trial, and moreEach week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 02:40 - SubTech Conference 2024 with guest Dan Linna (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 16:40 - New Report Highlights GenAI Adoption Trends in Law (Selected by Niki Black) 24:15 - Lawyer dragged into a case he had nothing to do with because of legal tech (Selected by Joe Patrice) 31:44 - Exclusive: Law Practice Management Software LEAP Introduces Three AI Features – with A Unique Human-In-the-Loop Twist (Selected by...2024-07-2553 min
Leaders In PaymentsWomen Leaders in Payments: Dru Armstrong, CEO of AffiniPay | Episode 342Discover the captivating journey of Dru Armstrong, CEO of AffiniPay, as she shares her unique path from growing up in Los Angeles influenced by her father's legal profession to taking the helm of a fintech powerhouse. Dru’s story is a testament to hard work, resilience, and the high expectations instilled by her entrepreneurial parents. She reveals how AffiniPay transformed from serving associations to dominating the legal and professional services payments landscape, while offering a personal glimpse into her life through a fun icebreaker segment.From law to management consulting, private equity, and ultimately the CEO role, Dr...2024-07-2549 minReinventing ProfessionalsTransforming Legal Payments with Generative AII spoke with Dru Armstrong, the CEO of AffiniPay, a leader in payments and software for legal and other professionals. We discussed the intersection of fintech and legal tech, how generative AI can support legal payments, best practices for incorporating different tools into a holistic platform while maintaining customer satisfaction, and how the legal payments sector is evolving.
2024-05-1422 minReinventing ProfessionalsTransforming Legal Payments with Generative AII spoke with Dru Armstrong, the CEO of AffiniPay, a leader in payments and software for legal and other professionals. We discussed the intersection of fintech and legal tech, how generative AI can support legal payments, best practices for incorporating different tools into a holistic platform while maintaining customer satisfaction, and how the legal payments sector is evolving.
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The JabotMaking The Journey From Biglaw To In-House with Catherine DawsonIn this episode, Kathryn interviews Catherine Dawson, General Counsel at Affinipay, discusses her career transition from big law to in-house counsel, emphasizing her interest in technology. She also talks about the benefits of using AI in legal practice, such as task automation and increased efficiency. Dawson recounts her experience of working part-time while starting a family, emphasizing the possibility of work-life balance in law. She provides advice to parents on navigating their careers; suggesting reevaluation and adaptation based on changing situations. Highlights Insights about law school, career path, and working in an in-house role Entering a...2024-04-1222 min
Careers and the Business of LawEp. 20 - Meet Dru Armstrong: CEO of AffiniPay.(00:13) – “Welcome to the Legal Tech Frontier”: David Cowen introduces Drew Armstrong, CEO of Affinipay, discussing the rapid evolution of the legal technology market, Drew's background in law and business, and the impact of AI on the legal profession. (01:25) - Revolutionizing Legal Practice Management: Drew delves into how Affinipay is transforming legal practice management for solo and small firms. Highlighting Ape's leading technology, ease of use, and customer service, Drew showcases how Affinipay ensures law firms operate efficiently while keeping focus on their clients. (04:07) - Leadership and Vision at Affinipay: Drew shares her journey...2024-04-0222 minCareers and the Business of LawEp. 20 - Meet Dru Armstrong: CEO of AffiniPay.(00:13) – “Welcome to the Legal Tech Frontier”: David Cowen introduces Drew Armstrong, CEO of Affinipay, discussing the rapid evolution of the legal technology market, Drew's background in law and business, and the impact of AI on the legal profession. (01:25) - Revolutionizing Legal Practice Management: Drew delves into how Affinipay is transforming legal practice management for solo and small firms. Highlighting Ape's leading technology, ease of use, and customer service, Drew showcases how Affinipay ensures law firms operate efficiently while keeping focus on their clients. (04:07) - Leadership and Vision at Affinipay: Drew shares her journey...2024-04-0222 min
The Tech Talk for Accountants ShowEpisode 355: Amanda Connolly - CPA Charge Eliminates Payment Headaches for Accounting FirmsGetting paid shouldn't be a chore for accounting firms. Today’s guest, Amanda Connolly, and I discuss how firms can effortlessly collect client payments online. We discuss the importance of niche payment solutions tailored for the accounting industry, including key features like payment plans, recurring billing, and surcharging capabilities. Discover how important exceptional customer service is when resolving issues like failed payments and chargebacks. Whether you want to eliminate paper checks, reduce accounts receivable, or simply get paid faster, CPA Charge has the payment automation tools to take your firm to the next level. Tune in to learn how pa...2024-01-2915 minAI Lawyer Talking TechThe Future of Legal Tech: Revolutionizing the Legal Industry with AI
Welcome to "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," the podcast where we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal industry. In today's episode, we explore the transformative impact of AI on the legal sector, discussing how innovative technologies are revolutionizing the practice of law. Join us as we uncover the latest advancements, key trends, and ethical considerations shaping the future of legal tech.
Transform Your Legal Practice with AI: A Lawyer’s Guide to Embracing the Future24 Jan 2024JD SupraCustomizing AI To Specific Legal Practice Areas24 Jan 2024Above The LawGoogle Fa...2024-01-2425 min
LawNextAffiniPay CEO Dru Armstrong on the Intersection of Fintech, Legal Tech and AIDru Armstrong was named CEO of AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay, in July 2021. Less than a year later, AffiniPay shook up the legal tech landscape by acquiring MyCase, one of the leading law practice management platforms, in a deal that also included four other practice management products: CASEPeer for personal injury firms, Docketwise for immigration practices, Soluno for billing and accounting (which it recently sold), and Woodpecker for document automation. One reason that deal was so notable was that, until then, LawPay had been the legal tech equivalent of Switzerland – a neutral integration partner with virtually eve...2023-12-1142 min
B2B Content Show: A Podcast About the How, What, and Why of B2B Content MarketingHow storytelling makes your content more "human" w/ Ayushee SyalIs your content "human"?Does it connect with your audience on a "human level"?What does that even mean?In the age of generative AI, the answers to these questions are more important than ever.B2B buyers are people, after all, and like most people, they respond to content that speaks to their needs, desires, and emotions.Which is why data shows that on LinkedIn, for example, people to NOT respond to non-personal...2023-07-2519 min
The Next CMOShifting Targets from Engineers to Lawyers with Ana Villegas, CMO of AffiniPayIn this episode of The Next CMO podcast, I speak to returning guest, Ana Villegas, the CMO of AffiniPay, the market leader in professional services payments serving legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms.Ana joined AffiniPay from National Instruments, where she also served as the CMO.AffiniPay has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies for 10 years in a row. Each of its brands leads the market it serves with solutions purpose-built by industry including LawPay, ClientPay, CPACharge, and AffiniPay for Associations. AffiniPay’s solutions are trusted by more than 60,000 firms with...2023-07-0638 min
How CMOs Commit with Margaret MolloyWomen's History Month 2023 + Inclusive Storytelling with Martha Boudreau (AARP), Michelle Byron (NASCAR), Jennifer Durgin (ExxonMobil), Dana Siegel (Girl Scouts of the USA), Devika Mathrani (NewYork-Presbyterian), Simon Geraghty (Unilever), Ana Villegas (Affinipay), Julie Haddon (NWSL), Enshalla Anderson (Google Cloud), and Maurice Jones (OneTen – former)S5 E6: Margaret Molloy is joined by Martha Boudreau (AARP), Michelle Byron (NASCAR), Jennifer Durgin (ExxonMobil), Dana Siegel (Girl Scouts of the USA), Devika Mathrani (NewYork-Presbyterian), Simon Geraghty (Unilever), Ana Villegas (Affinipay), Julie Haddon (NWSL), Enshalla Anderson (Google Cloud), and Maurice Jones (OneTen – former) for Siegel+Gale’s Future of Branding virtual CMO Panel: Women's History Month 2023 + Inclusive Storytelling. The conversation explored brand building, inclusive storytelling, and #EmbraceEquity, the 2023 International Women's Day theme.2023-04-0659 min
The CMO Show with Kate GunningThe Agile Marketing Mindset with CMO Ana Villegas of AffinipayIn this episode of The CMO Show, host Kate Gunning sits down with Ana Villegas, a seasoned CMO who is known for her agility, resourcefulness, and ability to transform the companies she works in. Ana shares her insights on how to maintain an agile mindset, even in the face of rapidly changing industries and market conditions. She talks about her experiences leading marketing teams through major organizational changes and offers tips for staying adaptable and resilient as a marketer.
Whether you're a seasoned CMO or just starting out in the field, Ana's advice is sure to inspire...2023-03-2932 min
Marketing Today with Alan Hart338: Shaping the future of engineering and technology with Ana Villegas, CMO at AffinipayAna Villegas knew early on that she wanted to be a CMO and achieved that goal by staying focused on gaining the skills necessary to do so. As the CMO at NI, she oversaw everything from “brand to demand” including corporate communication, ESG strategy, and ensuring NI’s values manifested in the marketplace.In this episode, Alan and Ana talk about how her experience as a successful female business leader informs the way NI is increasing diversity in their engineering talent, what she is doing to help modernize the company's purpose and impact strategy, and how they are be...2022-11-1640 min
The Tech Savvy Lawyer#51: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls on Social Media: Interview with Claude Ducloux from Affinipay/LawPaysUsing social media could be fun. But sometimes, a simple mistake could cause you a whole career. Knowing how to behave on social media is essential to anyone, but it holds vital importance for lawyers. This week, we are joined by Claude Ducloux to talk about ethical Pitfalls Lawyers Should Avoid On Social Media. Claude is an Attorney at Law, National Speaker on Legal Ethics, Litigation, and Law Office Management, and is Board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law. He has 44 years of experience as an attorney and...2022-11-1647 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalAn Inside Look At The Lawmatics Platform With CEO Matt SpiegelEpisode 33 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Matt Spiegel, Founder & CEO at Lawmatics.
In this episode, Matt and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers need from their software, how Lawmatics can save law firms 15 to 20 hours per week, the importance of metrics and much more!
About our guest:
Matt Spiegel is a lawyer and serial entrepreneur in the legal-tech space. He is the Founder and CEO of Lawmatics, the #1 automation platform for law firms, offering legal client intake...2022-10-2040 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalAn Inside Look At The Lawmatics Platform With CEO Matt SpiegelEpisode 33 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Matt Spiegel, Founder & CEO at Lawmatics.In this episode, Matt and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers need from their software, how Lawmatics can save law firms 15 to 20 hours per week, the importance of metrics and much more!About our guest:Matt Spiegel is a lawyer and serial entrepreneur in the legal-tech space. He is the Founder and CEO of Lawmatics, the #1 automation platform for law firms, offering legal...2022-10-2040 min
SMB Tech Innovators, powered by Gusto | Embedded Finance, Vertical SaaS, Payroll APIThe Massive Tech Shift Happening in the Legal Industry with Jim McGinnisIn this episode, Somrat Niyogi, General Manager & Head Of Business Development at Gusto, speaks with Jim McGinnis, President at AffiniPay. Jim has been a leader in the financial service industry for quite some time. He was even selected as one of the top 100 most influential people in the accounting industry for three years in a row. Beneath the surface, Jim's background is as diverse as it is interesting. He's been involved in many industries, from selling beer, to the videogame business, and now tech. Today, Jim is her...2022-08-1621 min
The Digital EdgeWhat’s New in Law Practice Management Software?Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby streamlining processes formerly served by multiple vendors. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway discuss all the latest trends and happenings (including the Affinipay’s MyCase acquisition) with industry expert Niki Black. She talks through processes for choosing software for your law firm and explains how to find the functionality that will best meet your needs.Niki Black is an attorney and the Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase.2022-07-2133 min
Pioneers and PathfindersNicole BlackToday’s guest is Nicole Black, legal technology evangelist at MyCase. Nicole describes her role as a bridge between technology and the practice of law. On the MyCase side of the bridge, she represents the lawyer point of view, and shares insights and industry knowledge with MyCase’s tech and marketing teams. (We should note that following our recording of this episode, MyCase announced its acquisition by AffiniPay; we did not discuss that because of the timing.) On the attorney side of the bridge, she educates lawyers on using technology to streamline their law firms, increase efficiencies, and provide better clie...2022-07-1328 minLawNextAs LawPay Acquires MyCase, Our Exclusive LawNext Interview with the Two CEOsAs this episode is being released, news is breaking that is likely to have a profound impact on the law practice management market: AffiniPay, the parent company of the electronic payments platform LawPay, has acquired the law practice management company MyCase, along with several other practice management products that MyCase acquired over the past year. Just ahead of today’s announcement, the CEOs of the two companies sat down for an exclusive podcast interview with LawNext host Bob Ambrogi to answer questions about the deal. They discuss how the deal came about, what it means for each company’s customers, and w...2022-06-091h 23
Beyond the PaymentS2E3 - Perfecting Customer CommunicationA conversation with Bryan Lieber, VP of Brand Management, LawPay and McKay Allen, VP Marketing, Kenect2021-12-0722 minBeyond the PaymentS2E2 - Striving for Your Clients' SuccessA conversation with Melissa Chambers, VP Enterprise Solutions, LawPay and Rafael Manias, Regional Director, 3E Cloud, Thomson Reuters2021-10-3027 min
Adventures In Legal TechTime, Billing and PaymentsAccuracy in time and billing is important for law firms and attorneys. Technology can enable lawyers and law firms to accurately track their time, process billing, and receive payments for their services rendered. But the big question is: What’s the best technology to use? In today’s episode, Jared talks to Scott Clasen and Jordan Turk about the topics of Time, Billing, and Payments. Scott and Jordan answer the big question: “Should law firms start using e-payments?” They also discuss the alternative fee agreements and different payment funnels that attorneys and law firms can use as well as...2021-10-1432 minBeyond the PaymentS2E1 - Women in LeadershipA conversation with Dru Armstrong, CEO, AffiniPay, and Keren Douek, CEO, BOTS2021-10-0532 minBeyond the PaymentS2E1 - Women in LeadershipA conversation with Dru Armstrong, CEO, AffiniPay, and Keren Douek, CEO, BOTS2021-10-0532 min
The Mostly Legal PodcastThe Other Side of the Fence: Legal Industry Business Partners Speak OutIn this episode we are taking a turn to explore the business of law from the legal technology side of things. Melissa Chambers (Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, LawPay/Affinipay) and Mike West (Vice President of SMB Sales, NetDocuments) unveil the real truth behind the uniqueness of law firms and the real pain points that they have. Now, imagine yourself with only 2 minutes to make your pitch to a firm. What is the first thing you lead with? You’re going to have to listen to find out because Mike and Melissa said it best. 2021-08-2355 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 10 Beyond the Payment with ClientRock's Bryan Marble2021-08-0627 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 10 Beyond the Payment with ClientRock's Bryan Marble2021-07-2826 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 9 Beyond the Payment with LawBillity's Murray Hidary2021-06-2138 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 8 Beyond the Payment with Alan Tuback & Doug Dagworthy from Soluno2021-05-2136 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 7 Beyond the Payment with Chad Todd & Tom Boyle from Trustbooks2021-05-1037 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 6 Beyond the Payment with Kevin Harris from Orion2021-04-2824 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 5 Beyond the Payment with Scott Clasen from TimeSolv2021-04-1316 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 5 Beyond the Payment with Scott Clasen from TimeSolv2021-04-0316 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 4 Beyond the Payment with Joyce Brafford from CosmoLex2021-04-0123 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 3 Beyond the Payment with Centerbase's Rob Joyner2021-03-0516 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 2 Beyond the Payment with ZolaSuite's Victoria Silecchia2021-03-0517 minBeyond the PaymentEp. 1 Beyond the Payment with Clio's George Psiharis2021-03-0519 minBeyond the PaymentIntroduction to Beyond the Payment2021-03-0501 min
Without a RoadmapTeri Harwood, Strategic Product ConsultantCam and Yonas welcome Teri Harwood to the podcast this week! Teri is a proven strategic leader with over a decade of experience in product leadership at companies such as Nike, TabbedOut, and Affinipay. She's currently working as a consultant to provide tech companies with expert product management advice that makes a measured business impact and solves customer needs through a focus on user experience. She chats with the guys about the difference between consulting and in-house product management, what to look for in a product position, and how networking can be the best path to breaking into product...2021-03-0333 min
The Accounting PodcastDavid and Blake Miss the Mark on PPPSponsorsOnPay: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/onpayClockShark: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/clocksharkSynder: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/synderShow Notes 3:31 - Apps We Love: November 2020 – Our Favorite Podcastshttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/firm-management/article/21162856/apps-we-love-november-2020-our-favorite-podcasts7:06 - Listeners let us know - sometimes, we miss the mark, especially when it comes to tax, audit, and even our favorite subject - PPP 11:19 - Mnuchin's Stimulus Includes Business Protections | PYMNTS.com https://www.pymnts.com/economy/2020/mnuchin-916-billion-dollar-stimulus-plan-includes-business-protections/ 13:42 - BeachFleischman names Majchrza...2020-12-1650 minLeaders In PaymentsTom West, CEO of AffiniPay | Episode #2In episode 2 on the Leaders in Payments podcast Greg Myers intervews Tom West, CEO of AffiniPay. We discuss the products and services that AffiniPay provides primarily to accountants, attorneys and associations. We also talk about Tom's love for Indiana basketball, the unique culture at AffiniPay and where Tom thinks the payments industry is headed. For more information about AffiniPay please visit their website: www.affinipay.com This episode of the Leaders In Payments podcast was produced by www.schmodcast.com To learn more about this podcast series visit: www.leadersinpayments.com 2020-01-2220 min
Emerging AccentsBuilding product and tech communities with Reza ShiraziIn this episode I interview @Reza Shirazi, Reza is a Senior Product Manager at AffiniPay and a Community Builder & Blogger with Austin VOP. Which he launched in 2017 to interview product leders and share thair insights to build a stronger product and tech community in Austin2018-09-2238 min
ABA Journal Podcasts - Legal Talk NetworkABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Entrepreneur Amy Porter’s theme is finding what lawyers needWhen Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.2018-07-1814 min
ABA Journal: Legal RebelsEntrepreneur Amy Porter’s theme is finding what lawyers needWhen Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.2018-07-1814 min
Un-Billable Hour: Business Management Strategies for the Busy Lawyer Around the Community TableGet Paid Faster With Online BillingHistorically, law firms have billed clients exclusively by mailing paper invoices, a slow and relatively time-consuming system. With the increase in technology and credit card billing for almost everything we purchase, billing online is now more professional and more efficient. Furthermore, by accepting credit card systems, your law firm saves money and will likely be paid much more quickly. Despite this knowledge, many lawyers are still hesitant to change their billing system.
In this episode of The Un-Billable Hour, Christopher Anderson interviews Amy Porter, CEO of AffiniPay, about how law firms can use online billing to get...2015-12-2230 min