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The Geek In ReviewBridging Legal Practice and AI: K&L Gates and AltaClaro Innovate Legal Training
In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert are joined by Carolyn Austin, Director of Practice Innovation at K&L Gates; Brendan McDonnell, Partner at K&L Gates; and Abdi Shayesteh, CEO of AltaClaro. The conversation delves into innovative legal education strategies and the integration of generative AI in legal practice, highlighting how experiential learning platforms are shaping the future of legal training.
Abdi introduces AltaClaro's experiential learning platform, designed to make lawyers practice-ready through simulation-based training. Utilizing a "Learn, Do, Review" methodology, the platform presents associates with real-world...
2024-10-1458 min
Maryann GebauerChris Weisdorf | Big win in Canadian courtChris Weisdorf challenged mandatory PCR testing under the Quarantine Act, and won a landmark ruling June 2024 in Ontario. This important court decision confirms that PCR testing under the Quarantine Act is illegal. Weisdorf’s success in the Fernando Appeal case has the potential to nullify PCR testing convictions and fines under the Quarantine Act across Canada. Weisdorf dissects this important case with Maryann Gebauer. He discusses other critical Canadian cases involving Dr. Mark Trozzi, Dr. Charles Hoffe and Adam Skelly. Weisdorf provides guidance to Canadians on how to navigate the legal system and find solid legal representation. Weisdorf is no...
2024-08-221h 44
The Geek In ReviewCatching Up on Tech and Travels - TGIR Ep. 260In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down for a one-on-one conversation to catch up on their recent vacations and discuss some of the latest developments in the legal industry. Marlene shares her experience in Hawaii, where she enjoyed beautiful beaches, a nature preserve, and delicious local cuisine with her family. Greg, on the other hand, talks about his trip to South Africa, where he spent time in Kruger National Park observing wildlife and learning about the challenges of rhino poaching.
The conversation then shifts to the recent lawsuits...
2024-07-0245 min
The Geek In ReviewAvvoka's Innovative Approach to Document Automation and the Impact of Generative AI - Giles Thompson and Jun Choi
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Greg Lambert and Kate Boyd from Sente Advisors (standing in for Marlene Gebauer) sit down with Giles Thompson, Head of Growth, and Jun Choi, Growth Executive at Avvoka, to discuss the company's innovative approach to document automation and the impact of generative AI on the legal industry.
Avvoka is a no-code document automation platform that enables legal professionals to streamline the creation and management of complex legal documents and contracts. The company has recently introduced AI-enhanced features such as SmartAutomation (with GenAI) and SmartConsolidation , which...
2024-06-0434 min
The Geek In ReviewExploring the Subscription-Based Legal Services Model with Mathew Kerbis and Jack Shelton
In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer, along with special co-host Toby Brown of DV8 Legal Strategies, discuss the subscription-based legal services model with Mathew Kerbis, founder of Subscription Attorney, LLC, and Jack Shelton, co-founder of Aegis Space Law. The guests share their experiences and insights on adopting a subscription-based model as an alternative to the traditional billable hour.
Mathew Kerbis explains that his inspiration for transitioning to a subscription and flat fee model stemmed from the realization that many attorneys, including himself, could not afford their own billable rates. H...
2024-05-3046 min
The Geek In ReviewCatching Up on AI Agents, and Agentic Processes
In this impromptu episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert reconnect after being on the road for a few weeks. They discuss their recent "Love and LegalTech" mini-series, which featured eight couples sharing their experiences working in the legal technology industry. The series provided insights into communication, work-life integration, and the passion for innovation shared by the guests.
The conversation then shifts to a recent webinar by Toby Brown and Ian Wilson, where they discussed the potential impact of AI tools on law firm hours and profits. While the idea o...
2024-05-2032 min
The Geek In ReviewArtificial Lawyer's Richard Tromans: Back to Work!
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert welcome back Richard Tromans, founder of Artificial Lawyer, after his year-and-a-half sabbatical. Tromans shares his insights on the impact of generative AI on the legal industry and discusses his upcoming Legal Innovators conferences in California and London.
Tromans observes that while the legal industry is generally enthusiastic about the potential of generative AI, there is a stark contrast in the perception of its impact outside the legal bubble. He believes that the technology will have a significant effect on the...
2024-04-3034 min
The Geek In Review2024 Trends Report: Dynamics Shaping the Future of Legal w/CounselLink's Kris Satkunas
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert welcome back Kris Satkunas, Director of Strategic Consulting at LexisNexis CounselLink, to discuss the findings of the 2024 Trends Report. The report, now in its 11th year, provides valuable insights into the legal industry, particularly focusing on hourly rates and spending patterns.
Satkunas explains that the data used in the report comes from the CounselLink Insight benchmarking database, which normalizes and anonymizes data related to matters and billing from CounselLink customers. This year's report highlights significant increases in hourly rates, with...
2024-04-2335 min
The Geek In ReviewJorn Vanysacker & Jeroen Thierens from Henchman: We Are Building the "Chief of Staff" For Each Legal Professional
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert welcome Jeroen Thierens, Strategic Account Advisor, and Jorn Vanysacker, co-founder of Henchman, a
Belgian legal tech company that focuses on building an intelligent drafting assistant for lawyers working on complex transactional contracts based on precedents in the firm's DMS.
Vanysacker shares the story behind Henchman's founding, emphasizing the importance of solving a clear problem with a focused product strategy. The company's mission is to unlock the collective knowledge within law firms and legal departments by connecting to their document management systems...
2024-04-1729 min
The Geek In ReviewVlex Pushes Legal Tech Boundaries with New Features and Top Talent
Our friend Damien Riehl stopped by to talk with Marlene Gebauer about two big happenings at vLex. Riehl unveiled exciting advancements in vLex's AI-powered legal research platform and shed light on vLex's commitment to streamlining legal workflows and reducing the need for extensive prompt engineering.
One of the major developments is the enhanced document analysis feature. Users can now upload legal documents, such as complaints, and vLex's AI will automatically extract key information including claims, facts, parties involved, and potential legal defenses. This eliminates the tedious manual process of reviewing and analyzing documents, saving lawyers...
2024-04-1610 min
The Geek In ReviewBloomberg Law Acquires Dashboard Legal to Enhance Legal Workflow Solutions - Joe Breda and Mat Rotenberg
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down with Joe Breda, President of Bloomberg Law, and Mathew Rotenberg, CEO and co-founder of Dashboard Legal, to discuss Bloomberg's recent acquisition of Dashboard Legal. The acquisition aims to expand Bloomberg's reach within the legal workflow market and enhance its suite of tools for the legal industry.
Dashboard Legal, born from Rotenberg's experience as a practicing attorney, focuses on streamlining project management and collaboration processes for lawyers. By integrating Dashboard Legal's features with Bloomberg Law's existing tools, such as...
2024-04-0922 min
The Geek In ReviewLove and Legal Tech: Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner of Gimbal ConsultingIn the latest episode of "The Geek in Review," hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer sat down with Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner, the dynamic duo behind Gimbal Consulting. This episode, part of the "Love & Legal Tech" mini-series, explores the professional and personal journey of Karen and David, who have carved a niche in the legal tech industry by helping lawyers build practices they love, ensuring they also have time to enjoy life outside work.
Karen and David shared their fascinating backstory, from meeting in law school to their adventures in Budapest, Hungary, and beyond. These...
2024-03-2646 min
The Geek In ReviewLove and Legal Tech - Kate Boyd and Ryan McClead of Sente Advisors
In this episode of "The Geek in Review" podcast, co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview Ryan McClead and Kate Boyd, the CEO and COO of Sente Advisors, respectively, as part of their "Love and Legal Tech" series. The interview delves into the couple's history in the legal technology space, their experience working together, and the challenges and benefits of being in a relationship while also being colleagues.
Ryan and Kate share their extensive backgrounds in legal technology, with Ryan starting in the industry in 2003 and eventually becoming the head of innovation at a law...
2024-03-1925 min
The Geek In ReviewKelly Griswold of Onna on the Fundamental Investments Needed in Data ManagementIn this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert wrap up their series of interviews from the LegalWeek 2024 conference in New York with a conversation with Kelly Griswold, CEO of Onna. Kelly shares her objectives for attending the conference, which include interacting with customers and partners, staying on top of industry trends and innovations, and bringing her remote team together to build community.
Kelly provides an overview of Onna, explaining that the company primarily serves enterprise and corporate clients by managing their unstructured data with a focus on...
2024-03-1418 min
The Geek In ReviewLove and Legal Tech - Jillian Bommarito and Michael Bommarito of 273 Ventures
In this week's episode of "The Geek in Review" podcast, co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview Michael Bommarito and Jill Bommarito, the CEO and Chief Risk Officer of 273 Ventures, respectively. The couple, who have been together since high school, share their experiences working together in the legal technology space.
Michael and Jill discuss the advantages and challenges of working closely together in the same organization. They highlight the benefits of being able to bounce ideas off each other in real-time and the ability to seamlessly cover for one another when family responsibilities arise. However...
2024-03-1235 min
The Geek In ReviewLegalWeek 2024 Special Part Five - Dan Lear from LegalTrackIn this episode of "The Geek in Review," co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer engage with Dan Lear, VP of Partnerships at InfoTrack, capturing insights from the latest LegalWeek 2024 conference. Lear shares his observations on the evolving landscape of legal technology, noting the increased diversity of technologies present at the conference compared to previous years. He highlights a shift from a narrow focus on eDiscovery to a broader array of legal tech solutions, indicating a significant expansion in the sector's innovation and investment interest.
Dan Lear delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the...
2024-03-0726 min
The Geek In ReviewLove and Legal Tech - Chris Ford and Nikki Shaver of Legal Technology Hub
In the fourth round of interview of "The Geek in Review" podcast's mini-series "Love & Legal Tech," hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer chat with Chris Ford and Nikki Shaver, the dynamic couple behind the Legal Technology Hub. Their project, conceived out of necessity and frustration with the lack of a single source of truth for legal technology solutions, has grown into a thriving business that categorizes and reviews over 2000 legal tech products, aiding law firms and corporate legal departments in navigating the vast landscape of available technologies.
Their story begins in Australia, where Chris and Nikki first connected through...
2024-03-0531 min
The Geek In ReviewPablo Arredondo on the One-Year Anniversary of CoCounsel
In this episode of "The Geek in Review," hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer celebrate the one-year anniversary of CoCounsel, the pioneering Generative AI Legal Research Tool launched by CaseText. They are joined by Pablo Arredondo, Vice President of CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters and co-founder of CaseText, to discuss the significant strides and challenges faced in developing and implementing generative AI in legal research. Pablo shares insights into the early days of exploring generative AI and the transformative potential it held for overcoming the limitations of traditional keyword-based search methods in legal research.
The conversation...
2024-02-2941 min
The Geek In ReviewLegalWeek 2024 Special Part Four: Joshua Lenon from Clio
In the latest episode of "The Geek in Review" podcast, co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer continue their series of interviews from this year's LegalWeek conference by engaging with Joshua Lenon from Clio. As Clio's Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company's Legal Trends Report, emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends. The report, which leverages aggregated anonymous usage data from tens of thousands of law firms using Clio, offers a unique perspective on the productivity, billing, and technological adoption within the legal industry, particularly among mid-sized law firms.
2024-02-2222 min
The Geek In ReviewLove and Legal Tech: Sonja Ebron and Debra Slone of Courtroom5
In the latest episode of "The Geek in Review," Marlene Gebauer hosts a fascinating conversation with Sonja Ebron and Debra Slone, the dynamic couple behind Courtroom5, a pioneering startup in the Justice Tech space aimed at empowering pro se litigants. As part of the "Love & Legal Tech" series we discuss the personal and professional relationship that propels Courtroom5 forward, providing valuable insights into the intersection of love, partnership, and innovation in the legal tech industry.
Courtroom5 stands out in the Justice Tech sector by offering a unique platform designed to educate, encourage, and empower...
2024-02-1922 min
The Geek In ReviewLegalWeek 2024 Special Part Three: Bill Piwonka of Exterro
In the latest episode of "The Geek in Review" podcast, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer continue their series of interviews at the 2024 LegalWeek conference with guest Bill Piwonka, the Chief Marketing Officer at Exterro. The conversation dives into Exterro's participation at LegalWeek, highlighting the return to pre-COVID attendance levels and the company's successful engagement with customers, prospects, and partners. Piwonka shares insights into Exterro's focus on managing digital risk through the convergence of privacy, compliance, legal operations, litigation support, and cybersecurity response, emphasizing the importance of understanding and mitigating data risk. The discussion also covers Exterro's...
2024-02-1621 min
The Geek In ReviewLegalWeek 2024 Special Part Two: Mollie Nichols and Mark Noel from Redgrave Data
In the second of a special series of interviews from Legal Week 2024 , co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer welcomed Mollie Nichols, CEO, and Mark Noel, Chief Information and Technology Officer of Redgrave Data. Nichols and Noel discuss Redgrave Data's mission to cut through the hype of legal tech innovations, particularly generative AI. Nichols emphasized the company's focus on delivering custom solutions that meet clients' actual needs and highlighted the importance of educating the legal community on effectively integrating new technologies into their practices.
Mark Noel emphasized the strategic addition of data scientists to their team, e...
2024-02-0930 minMaryann GebauerEnsuring that Canadians are chronically ill is big businessIntensive care nurse Svetlana Rilkoff and Michael Martinz share the dark truth of the Canadian medical system. Ensuring Canadians are chronically ill is big business. They expose billing corruption, big pharma influence, vaccine injuries, incentivized cancer treatments, chronic disease mismanagement, organ harvesting and MAID.
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2024-02-081h 31
The Geek In ReviewLegal Week 2024 Special Part One: Joey Seeber of Level LegalWelcome to the first of a few special Legal Week 2024 edition episodes of "The Geek in Review," where we looked for innovative and creative ideas on the road and recorded live from the bustling environment of the 2024 Legal Week conference in New York.
Marlene Gebauer notes the transformation of Legal Week into a thought leadership conference, with a special mention of keynote speaker Bryan Cranston's impactful talk on storytelling, branding, and the thoughtful application of AI in both the acting world and the legal tech space.
Joey Seeber, the guest for this episode, brings his...
2024-02-0722 min
The Geek In ReviewProjections for Legal Tech and Innovations in 2024 (TGIR Ep. 232)In this episode, Marlene Gebauer interviews attendees at two recent legal tech conferences - the TLTF Summit and the Legal AI Pathfinder's Assembly. She asks them about the biggest impacts they foresee AI and other innovations having on the legal industry in 2024. Their responses range from predictions that AI will help automate legal workflows and build tools faster, to allowing for better data analytics and metrics to improve client relationships and retention.
Marlene and Greg comment on the various perspectives shared. Key themes that emerge include leveraging AI to improve efficiency and processes, being cautious not to...
2024-01-161h 17Maryann GebauerNeil Farstad | Creston Town Council on the hot-seatNeil Farstad and Maryann Gebauer discuss the Deputation to the Creston town council November 11, 2023. Neil Farstad and town citizens served notice to their elected officials, demanding that they declare their alliances to international bodies by Nov 30, and asking them to step down if not serving local citizens. He outlines the questions and contents of the challenge and the next steps in holding elected officials to account. Neil Farstad is backed by a legal team that remains anonymous.
Documents for Creston Deputation: https://www.theawarenessproject.ca/documents
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2023-11-3047 minMaryann GebauerIain Davis: From social engineering to global warfareIn this two part interview, Iain Davis and Maryann Gebauer discuss: 1) the sophisticated methods of social control and digital prison; and 2) the interconnected geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine. Iain Davis is an independent investigative journalist, author and geopolitical expert. He is featured regularly in UK Column, OffGuardian, and Unlimited Hangout.
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2023-11-281h 43Maryann GebauerDr. Norman Fenton | In Defence of JewsDr. Norman Fenton and Maryann Gebauer discuss radical “new” anti-Semitism, the Hamas invasion of Israel, Israel’s position regarding UN Resolution 242, Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestine, Iran’s involvement, and the globalist’s role in this current crisis.
‘Israel and the Freedom Movement: a personal statement by Norman Fenton' https://www.normanfenton.com/post/israel-and-the-freedom-movement-a-personal-statement-by-norman-fenton
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2023-11-011h 14Maryann GebauerConrad Black | The lunacy of the globalist agendaConrad Black and Maryann Gebauer discuss censorship in media, capitalism, socialism, climate change, oil and gas, the WEForum, globalist agendas, multi-nationalism, CBDCs, gender issues, open borders, and indigenous issues. Conrad Black is a Canadian and British newspaper publisher, businessman and writer. He launched the National Post, Daily Telegraph and Chicago Sun.
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2023-10-291h 02
The Geek In ReviewColin Levy, Dorna Moini, and Ashley Carlisle on Herding Cats and Heralding Change: The Inside Scoop on the "Handbook of Legal Tech"This week on The Geek in Review podcast Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert featured guests Colin Levy, Ashley Carlisle, and Dorna Moini discussing Levy's recently published book "Handbook of Legal Tech." Levy edited the book and contributors included Moini, Carlisle's CEO, Tony Thai, and many more legal technology experts. The book provides an overview of key technologies transforming the legal industry like automation, AI, blockchain, document automation, CLM, and more.
Levy shared how he ended up editing the book, describing it as "herding cats" to get busy experts to contribute chapters. He wanted the book to serve...
2023-10-2434 min
The Geek In ReviewJacqueline Schafer on Writing Briefs at the Speed of AI: How ClearBrief is Transforming Legal DraftingOn this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert delve into how AI can transform legal writing with ClearBrief founder and CEO Jacqueline Schafer. As a former litigator, Schafer experienced firsthand the frustrating scramble to finalize briefs and prepare filings. She founded ClearBrief in 2020 to leverage AI to analyze documents and suggest relevant evidence and citations to streamline drafting.
ClearBrief integrates into Microsoft Word to align with lawyers’ existing workflows. By uploading case documents and discovery materials, the AI can pull facts and quotes directly from the record to support legal arguments in...
2023-10-1736 min
The Geek In ReviewPaulina Grnarova and Yannic Kilcher from DeepJudge.AI: Unlocking Institutional Knowledge: How AI is Transforming Legal Search (TGIR Ep. 224)On this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert explore innovations in legal search with Paulina Grnarova and Yannic Kilcher, co-founders of DeepJudge. This semantic search engine for legal documents leverages proprietary AI developed by experts with backgrounds from Google and academic AI research.
As PhDs from ETH Zurich, Grnarova and Kilcher recognized lawyers needed better access to institutional knowledge rather than constantly reinventing the wheel. DeepJudge moves beyond traditional keyword searches to a deeper integration of search and generative AI models like GPT-3. Partnerships provide financial support and key insights – advisors in...
2023-10-1035 min
The Geek In ReviewBreaking the Stigma: Fostering Wellbeing in the Legal Profession (TGIR Ep. 223)[Ed. Note: This episodes discusses sensitive issues including depression and suicide. -GL]
Mental health and wellbeing issues have long posed challenges in the legal profession.
However, in this thoughtful episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert have an enlightening discussion with three experts on concrete ways to foster greater wellness.
Defining wellbeing holistically, Bree Buchanan, co-founder of the Well-Being in Law Movement, explains it encompasses mental, emotional, occupational, spiritual, and physical dimensions. She argues the profession needs “systemic, structural change” through total leadership buy-in, not just HR-led progr...
2023-10-0341 min
The Geek In ReviewThomas Suh and Ken Block on How LegalMation is Revolutionizing Litigation EfficiencyOn this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Thomas Suh, Founder and CEO, and Ken Block, Senior Account Executive of LegalMation. The company provides AI-powered tools to help litigators automate repetitive tasks and work more efficiently. The conversation focuses on LegalMation's products, overcoming resistance to adopting new legal tech, and predictions for the future evolution of legal service delivery.
Suh provides background on founding LegalMation about seven years ago to help streamline the "scut work" litigation associates spend time on. The flagship product automates drafting responses to lawsuits, discovery requests...
2023-09-2657 min
The Geek In ReviewUnleashing the Legal Monster Behind the Door - LexFusion's Christina Wojcik (TGIR Ep. 221)In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert have an illuminating discussion with Christina Wojcik, the new Managing Director of Corporate for LexFusion. Christina has over 20 years of experience pioneering innovation in the legal services and technology space.
The conversation covers Christina's diverse background and journey into legal tech, including formative experiences at companies like Pangea3, IBM, Seal Software, and Citi. She shares key lessons learned about the importance of visionary leadership, solving real client problems, and embracing a fearless, entrepreneurial spirit.
Christina provides insights into top pain points for legal departments today...
2023-09-1737 min
The Geek In ReviewLINKS, Citizen Coders & Auditing Shelfware: Insights from Harbor’s Kris MartinOn this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Kris Martin, Executive Vice President at Harbor, to discuss innovation, AI, and the future of technology in the legal industry.
They open the show by talking about Harbor's upcoming LINKS conference and its keynote focused on exploring human potential in the age of AI. Kris provides background on how the conference originated from an annual survey Harbor conducts to take the pulse of the legal community. He explains Harbor's goal is to support legal organizations through insights, research, and events like...
2023-09-0934 min
The Geek In ReviewFast, Smart, and Empathetic: How DISCO's Culture Drives Legal Tech Innovation (TGIR Ep. 217)This week on The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer spoke with Katie DeBord and Kristin Zmrhal, two vice presidents from legal tech company DISCO. Greg kicked off the episode by discussing his recent work with a Houston nonprofit called Project Remix Ventures that helps at-risk youth. He took their leader on a visit to innovation hub The Ion to showcase reinventing old spaces for new purposes, like DISCO has done with legal tech. The hosts then welcomed Katie DeBord, who moved from being Chief Innovation Officer at law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to DISCO...
2023-08-2941 min
The Geek In ReviewDeploying Cutting-Edge Legal AI: Travers Smith's Cautious, But Open-source Approach. (TGIR Ep. 216)In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview three guests from UK law firm Travers Smith about their work on AI: Chief Technology Officer Oliver Bethel, Director of Legal Technology Sean Curran, and AI Manager Sam Lansley. They discuss Travers Smith's approach to testing and applying AI tools like generative models.
A key focus is finding ways to safely leverage AI while mitigating risks like copyright issues and hallucination. Travers Smith built an internal chatbot called YCNbot to experiment with generative AI through secure enterprise APIs. They are being cautious...
2023-08-221h 05
The Geek In ReviewLaura Leopard on Law Firms' Current Succession Planning: Step One - Do NothingIn this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Laura Leopard, founder and CEO of Leopard Solutions, about succession planning challenges facing law firms. Leopard explains that many firms have partners nearing retirement age but no concrete plans for transitioning clients and leadership. This lack of succession planning threatens law firms' futures.
Laura mentions that to make matters worse, the path to equity partnership is getting longer, making it harder to retain promising senior associates and counsel. Firms have added non-equity partner roles, keeping equity partner numbers small to inflate profits...
2023-08-1549 min
The Geek In ReviewTrellis' Nicole Clark on Leveraging State Court Data for Competitive Advantage (TGIR Ep. 214)The Geek in Review podcast hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interviewed Nicole Clark, CEO of Trellis, about their new Law Firm Intelligence tool (LFI). This tool allows law firms to analyze aggregated and normalized state trial court data to gain competitive intelligence across cases, practice areas, and performance. Collecting this unstructured data from county courts is very challenging, but provides valuable business insights.
The Law Firm Intelligence tool enables firms to identify growth opportunities, benchmark themselves, and drill down into the data to find strategic insights. Firms can slice and dice the data by region, practice...
2023-08-0739 minMaryann GebauerAlex Krainer: The future of the West, Europe and BRICSMaryann Gebauer and Alex Krainer discuss the tension between the Anglo-American establishment and BRICS, and predicts the future of Europe. Alex breaks down central bank corruption, hyperinflation, and the merits of commodities, and shares an improved monetary model. Alex Krainer is a trend analyst, former hedge fund manager, and author of the banned book ’The Great Deception’ on the truth behind Bill Browder. Alex was born and raised under communism in Croatia, and now resides in Monaco. https://alexkrainer.substack.com/
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2023-08-013h 11Maryann GebauerDr. Anthony Freeman | Curing the IncurableMaryann Gebauer and German physician Anthony Freeman discuss his personal story of surviving a life-threatening medical issue in childhood, resulting in his interest in medicine. He shares his expertise on disease, and chronic conditions including NCDs, neuro-degenerative diseases and immune system dysfunction. Dr. Anthony Freeman treats patients using an advanced holistic protocol at Clinica Curismo, Nicaragua. clinica.curismo@aol.com
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2023-07-241h 52Maryann GebauerCarol Roth | You Will Own NothingMaryann Gebauer and Carol Roth discuss her new book ‘You will own Nothing”. She is a former investment banker, business advisor to Fortune 500 companies, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author.
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2023-07-231h 06
The Geek In ReviewCybersecurity in the Remote Work Era: AI, Employees and an Integrated Defense - With SessionGuardian's Jordan Ellington and Oren Leib, and Katten's Trisha SircarIn this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, host Marlene Gebauer and co-host Greg Lambert discuss cybersecurity challenges with guests Jordan Ellington, founder of SessionGuardian, Oren Leib, Vice President of Growth and Partnership at SessionGuardian, and Trisha Sircar, partner and chief privacy officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
Ellington explains that the impetus for creating SessionGuardian came from working with a law firm to secure their work with eDiscovery vendors and contract attorney staffing agencies. The goal was to standardize security practices across vendors. Ellington realized the technology could provide secure access to sensitive information from...
2023-07-1146 minMaryann GebauerGary Craigs | The Christian Response to Global TyrannyMaryann Gebauer and Gary Craigs discuss the Christian community's response to Covid-19, lockdowns, and vaccines. He delves into corruption, fear, and willful ignorance within the Christian church. Gary Craigs is a world historian, intellectual and educator.
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2023-06-301h 10Maryann GebauerDiana Chaplin | Life with a Cocaine AddictMaryann Gebauer and Diana Chaplin discuss her brave journey as a spouse and survivor of a cocaine addict, deftly balancing life, motherhood, and a loving husband while concealing his addiction. Her forthcoming adult picture book titled 'Wake the F*ck Up' promises to shed light on her experience.
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2023-06-2852 min
The Geek In ReviewCurt Meltzer on Why Legal Tech Companies Should Give Back: The Business Case for Pro Bono, A2J, and Community OutreachThis week on The Geek in Review, Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert talk with Curt Meltzer, principal of Meltzer Consulting, LLC. Meltzer has over 40 years of experience in the legal and legal tech industry. He discusses his interest in pro bono and community outreach programs in law firms and legal tech companies. He notes that while 95% of AmLaw 200 law firms highlight pro bono work on their websites, many legal tech companies do not prioritize these efforts.
Meltzer emphasizes that pro bono and community work is good for business. It enhances company culture, helps with recruiting and retaining...
2023-06-1337 minMaryann GebauerDr. Atsuo Yanagisawa | Intravenous nutrients for radiation injury and cancerDr. Atsuo Yanagisawa, a Tokyo-based professor and physician in clinical medicine and cardiology, shares cutting-edge intravenous nutrition therapies for COVID-19, vaccine injuries, radiation injuries, and cancer. He emphasizes the significance of five essential elements for immunity. With an extensive background as a Professor in Clinical Medicine and Cardiology at Kyorin University, he has authored 146 scientific papers. He chats with Maryann Gebauer at the World Council for Health, Bath, UK in June 2023.
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2023-06-0422 minMaryann GebauerClive de Carle demonstrates Tesla High Frequency DeviceClive de Carle states, “There are only 3 reasons why we lose our health: physical damage, toxicity, and nutrient deficiency. There is no 4th reason.” Clive de Carle has over 23 years experience helping people resolve health issues and offers a range of restorative health treatments. Clive is a British expert on remedies and therapies including bio-resonance devices, PEMF, and advanced diagnostics. Clive chats with Maryann Gebauer at the World Council of Health conference in Bath, UK.
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2023-06-0401 minMaryann GebauerAndrew Bridgen: There is a mass awakening in the UKBritish MP Andrew Bridgen makes some bold comments and predictions. He sees massive vaccine injury and fallout from the covid response and he is horrified by government silence and lack of support for the injured. He sees a mass awakening in the UK and suggests that legacy media will enter a death spiral as people see the propaganda. The older generation needs to ease the indoctrinated younger generation into reality. Bridgen chats with Maryann Gebauer at the World Council of Health in Bath, UK.
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2023-06-0407 minMaryann GebauerRichard Vobes | The English CoupleRichard Vobes and Julia are a charming iconic British couple. They share their rise to fame, their bewilderment of lockdown and ever-increasing government control. The English Couple are focussed on solutions for freedom, and the importance of Brits taking back control over their lives. They urge everyone to become united regardless of vaccine status. "We the unvaccinated need to let the vaccinated save face. We are on the same side. We must not argue with the vaccinated despite their earlier nastiness. Embrace them. Focus together on ‘them' who did it to us. There are more of us than them.” Mary...
2023-06-0409 minMaryann GebauerDr. Pierre Kory | Censorship and PropagandaMaryann Gebauer and Dr. Pierre Kory discuss the state of legacy media. Dr. Kory is a specialist in pulmonary diseases, internal medicine, and critical care medicine. He founded FLCCC, testified at the US senate and advocate for ivermectin.
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2023-06-0403 minMaryann GebauerDr. Carrie Madej | You are not aloneDr. Carrie Madej delivers a message of hope and reminds listeners that are part of an international community. When asked about vaccine injury, she responds that detox is essential. EMF is a real threat and protection from radiation must be taken seriously and she shares her favourite methods. Dr. Carrie Madej spoke with Maryann Gebauer at the World Council of Health in Bath, UK.
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2023-06-0403 minMaryann GebauerMattias Desmet | The evil inside all of usMattias Desmet, professor of psychology at the University of Ghent Belgium is author of 'The Psychology of Totalitarianism’. His theory Mass Formation theory may excuse elite predators of their crime, and shift blame onto the victims. Desmet and Maryann Gebauer speak at World Council for Health in Bath, UK June 2023.
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2023-06-0402 minMaryann GebauerMelissa Ciummei | How to prepare for the financial endgameMaryann Gebauer and Melissa Ciummei discuss money, investments, CBDCs, and digital currency. Melissa Ciummei is a native of Ireland and has been outspoken about the financial endgame. Maryann Gebauer is a former Canadian investment advisor with Nesbitt Burns and ScotiaMcLeod.
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2023-06-0419 minMaryann GebauerSimon Goddek | The hijacking of scientific integrityProf. Simon Goddek, biotechnologist, researcher and professor, has now been dismissed from two academic institutions due to scientific censorship and corruption. He reports that scientific integrity is under serious threat. Academia has been hijacked by research funded by those with an agenda…and climate change fanatics. The scientific community is compromised and supports the technocratic narrative. Goddek, a huge proponent of Vitamin D for good immunity, has formulated and launched the perfect Vitamin D supplement ‘Sunfluencer’. Simon Goddek spoke with Maryann Gebauer at the World Council for Health in Bath UK.
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2023-06-0409 minMaryann GebauerProf. Olle Johansson | The Swedish PerspectiveMaryann Gebauer and Swedish professor Dr. Olle Johansson discuss EMF and the effects of radiation on health. He offers insight on why Sweden approached the Covid pandemic differently, Covid19, lockdowns, vaccine injury, digital identity, and the global agenda. Dr. Olle Johansson is an international authorities on the EMF radiation and health effectsDr. Olle Johansson is an associate professor at the renowned Karolinska Institute.
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2023-06-0416 minMaryann GebauerSweden’s Covid ResponseSwedish natural health expert shares her views on the Swedish response to Covid19 and the injections. She also discusses vaccine injury in the UK and her top suggestions for vaccine injury. Maryann Gebauer chats with Seasons Natural Health expert in Bath, UK.
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2023-06-0412 minMaryann GebauerThe Swedish treatment for Lyme DiseaseWhat is the Swedish protocol for Lyme Disease? This Swedish natural health expert had Lyme Disease, and shares the current government treatment protocol. Maryann Gebauer spoke with Seasons Natural Health owner in Bath, UK.
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2023-06-0409 minMaryann GebauerDolores Cahill | Avoids ArrestDolores Cahill, Professor, University College Dublin, is an expert in molecular genetics and immunology. She speaks with Maryann Gebauer on sovereignty and freedom at the World Council for Health conference in Bath, UK in June 2023.
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2023-06-0401 minMaryann GebauerJames Corbett | Who can we trust?James Corbett is an award-winning investigative journalist, geopolitical lecturer, presenter, and author of The Corbett Report. He shares his perspective with Maryann Gebauer at the World Council for Health conference in Bath, UK in June 2023. https://www.corbettreport.com/
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2023-06-0305 minMaryann GebauerBen Rubin | Former Director of Ernst & Young (Short 5 of 6)Maryann Gebauer discusses with Ben Rubin, Former Director of Ernst & Young.
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2023-05-2501 minMaryann GebauerBen Rubin | Former Director of Ernst & Young (Short 6 of 6)Maryann Gebauer and Ben Rubin discuss prominent media such as The Economist and the BBC as top propaganda machines for “smart” people. Ben Rubin is former managing director with EY (Ernst Young) in London.
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2023-05-2505 minMaryann GebauerMartin Gebauer | The green agenda is driven by economics, not the environmentEnvironmental consultant Martin Gebauer offers experience and scientific opinion on forest fires, climate change and energy. Gebauer studied at Oxford and UBC and is a wildlife biologist with 35 years consulting experience in forestry, biodiversity, and conservation. https://www.gebauerassociates.com/
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2023-05-2415 min
The Geek In ReviewRichard Tromans on the Future of Legal Innovation and The Legal Innovators California Conference (TGIR Ep. 201)In this episode of The Geek in Review Podcast, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview Richard Tromans, founder of Tromans Consulting and artificiallawyer.com. Tromans shares his insights on the future of legal innovation and the upcoming Legal Innovators California conference, scheduled to take place on June 7-8 in San Francisco.
Tromans begins the conversation by highlighting the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry. He emphasizes the importance of not only adopting AI but also using it to its full potential to deliver better legal services. He also discusses the potential impact of...
2023-05-0946 min
The Geek In ReviewRevolutionizing Legal Practice: The Impact of CaseText's CoCounsel on Law and Technology with Pablo Arredondo, Evan Shenkman, and Darth Vaughn (TGIR Ep. 199)In this episode of "The Geek in Review," hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer engage in a fascinating conversation with legal technology experts Pablo Arredondo, Evan Shenkman, and Darth Vaughn. They discuss their proactive approach to incorporating AI technology, specifically CaseText's CoCounsel, into their legal practice and business operations.
Pablo shares, "I think the law is such a fascinating space for this kind of AI because it really brings together two things that are really deep in the human experience, which is language and rules." The guests discuss their experiences in using CoCounsel and its features, such...
2023-04-2646 minMaryann GebauerDr. David Bell | Everything is based on liesDr. David Bell, biotech consultant, formerly worked with the WHO and other global organizations as an infectious disease and global health expert. In an explosive conversation with Maryann Gebauer, Dr. Bell exposes global fascism, the Pandemic Treaty and WHO overreach, corporate capture, the madness of lockdowns, psychological manipulation, hijacked media, government propaganda, climate change deception, predictions on the next pandemic, CBDCs, and the loss of national sovereignty. Dr. Bell offers suggestions on how to resist this existential threat. 'Why Legislators Should Reject the WHO’s Proposals for Pandemics' https://brownstone.org/articles/why-legislators-should-reject-whos-proposals-pandemics/
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2023-04-152h 55Maryann GebauerProf. Steven Pelech | Controversy on immunityMaryann Gebauer and Dr. Steven Pelech discuss controversial topics, including whether viruses exist, whether SARS-CoV-2 is genetically modified, and the threat of future genetically engineered viruses. Also discussed is the efficacy and safety of genetic mRNA vaccines, evidence of natural immunity, spikes in all-cause mortality. Dr. Steven Pellech is UBC professor in the department of medicine and president of Kinexus Biotech.
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2023-04-093h 12Maryann GebauerMark Yaxley | Important update on SWP Precious MetalsMark Yaxley, SWP (Strategic Wealth Preservation) Managing Partner, and Maryann Gebauer discuss how SWP avoided the collapse of SWP's banking partner, Signature Bank. How does SWP select bank partners? How is SWP navigating the current bank crisis? How can investors successfully transfer money to SWP given bank opposition? What are the current challenges for precious metal investors? What are the preferred vault locations for high net worth investors? Where is the gold price going? https://swpcayman.com/invest/
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2023-04-0156 minMaryann GebauerJames Delingpole | An inside lookBritish personality James Delingpole is a brilliant author, blogger, podcaster, irritant, and hero. Described as erudite but accessible; warm and witty; definitely not woke. Delingpole and Maryann Gebauer chat about his childhood, school connections with British elite, his awakening, his passions, faith, the Delingpod podcast, favourite books, and what keeps him awake at night. https://delingpole.substack.com. https://rumble.com/c/c-1390276
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2023-03-081h 16
The Geek In ReviewBreaking Barriers: The Portia Project's MC Sungaila on the Unique Paths to Success for Women Lawyers and Judges (TGIR Ep. 192)In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview M.C. Sungaila, an appellate attorney and the host of The Portia Project podcast. The podcast is geared towards highlighting women in traditional and non-traditional legal careers and is set to celebrate its 100th episode during Women's History Month in March. M.C. Sungaila initially intended to highlight women appellate judges and justices in a book, but quickly realized that a podcast would be the best medium to capture the stories of these women. The podcast now includes women leaders across the industry and...
2023-03-0638 minMaryann GebauerMaryann Gebauer | How to protect yourself when selling a propertyMaryann Gebauer is a former investment broker with ScotiaMcLeod and Nesbitt Burns. Maryann shares some tips on how to reduce your risk when selling property and working with the bank.
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2023-02-0903 minMaryann GebauerDr. William Makis | Explosive conversation with Alberta oncologist (Long version)Maryann Gebauer and Alberta oncologist Dr. William Makis discuss the sudden deaths of Canadian doctors, the corrupt Alberta Health Services and College of Physicians, Mafia-like lawyers in Alberta driving medical tyranny, and Trudeau's closure of renowned Alberta cancer clinic for private for-profit clinic.
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2022-10-312h 51
The Geek In ReviewIntentional Leadership is about Owning Your Purpose - HBR's Axelle FlemmingThis week's guest, HBR Consulting's Axelle Flemming, stresses that "Intentional Leadership" creates leaders who "own their purpose." And a purpose is separate from a business "goal." Axelle's experience showed her that when a leader truly knew what their purpose was, the purpose they were trying to achieve, they went to that level of execution. In addition to being an Intentional Leader, that must be balanced with the wellness of the organization and its people. In today's work environment, we are in 24/7 fight or flight mode and intentional leaders understands that challenge. Leaders also see beyond their own goals and...
2022-09-1348 min
The Geek In ReviewAliza Shatzman - Turning a Horrible Judicial Clerkship Experience into the Legal Accountability ProjectThis week, we talk about the experiences that law students and recent law grads have during their internships, summer associate positions, and their judicial clerkships. While most of us work very hard to make sure that these (traditionally young) associates and clerks enjoy and learn from their experiences, today's guests understands firsthand that not all of these experiences are positive. Aliza Shatzman, the co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project, talks with us about her judicial clerkship, which essentially derailed her legal career before it even gets started.
While Shatzman’s dream of becoming a Homicide Prosecutor was ta...
2022-08-0431 minMaryann GebauerCanadian crosses land border from US, no ArriveCAN, PCR tests, quarantine.Maryann Gebauer and Adam discuss his successful land border crossing from the US to Canada. He refused to use ArriveCAN, PCR testing and quarantine. Adam is formerly from Belarus and is very familiar with oppressive regimes.
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2022-07-2602 minMaryann GebauerCanadian arrives into Vancouver from Mexico - NO ArriveCAN, PCR tests, masks, quarantineMaryann Gebauer and Remo Gaita discuss this arrival into Vancouver, Canada from Mexico. He breaks down how he avoided all mandates, the use of ArriveCAN, PCR testing, masks and quarantine. They discuss his firm approach that resulted in Canadian customs officers backing off. He shared specifics on how he recorded his experience, the documents required, and evidence gathered on the spot as protection. His mantra is "Do not consent. Do not comply."
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2022-07-2213 minMaryann GebauerDr. York Hsiang | VGH vascular surgeon and UBC Professor speaks out on Covid and the vaccineMaryann Gebauer and Dr. York Hsiang discuss the response to Covid, the vaccine, and systemic and serious issues in the Canadian health care system. They discuss the future of medical care in Canada. Dr. York Hsiang was vascular surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital and Professor of Surgery at UBC for over 30 years.
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2022-07-141h 13Maryann GebauerAlan Brough | Are Canadian banks now terrorizing Canadians?Maryann Gebauer and Alan Brough discuss how Canadian bank deposits are becoming increasingly risky. They break down how Canadian banks are targeting and bullying customers deemed to be 'undesirable'. They discuss how banks may respond to a dramatic drop in real estate, banks foreclosures, the introduction of digital IDs, moving deposits out of the banks, and viable alternatives to Canadian banks. Alan Brough has worked for many years in the Canadian financial and banking sector.
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2022-05-2634 minMaryann GebauerPastor Eduard Hahn | Canadian pastor on vaccine deception and the end timesMaryann Gebauer and Pastor Eduard Hahn discuss government deception, the vaccine, discrimination of the unvaccinated and signs of end times. Eduard Hahn is pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Kelowna, Canada.
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2022-05-2644 minMaryann GebauerMark Yaxley | Is gold in a vault more secure than money in a Canadian bank? SWP responds.Maryann Gebauer and Mark Yaxley discuss important distinctions between bank deposits and gold investments. They break down the advantages of gold over bank account in Canada, privacy of precious metals accounts, security of holding precious metals, protection from cyber attacks and assessing authenticity of precious metals. Also discussed is the safety of vaults in various jurisdictions and precious metal dealers’ obligations to report purchases or sales to government. Mark Yaxley is managing partner of Strategic Wealth Preservation (SWP). https://swpcayman.com/invest
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2022-05-261h 05Maryann GebauerJohn Cripps | Are we in the end times?Maryann Gebauer and John Cripps discuss our current state of affairs and the end times. John Cripps, a Jewish Christian, is a bible and Torah scholar.
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2022-04-151h 35Maryann GebauerBuying Physical Gold with SWP (PART 2)Maryann Gebauer and SWP precious metal dealer discuss Part 2 of this follow-up vault security, cyber attacks, digital ID risk, shipping precious metals, non-reporting requirements, dealing with bank resistance, privacy, and vault tours. https://swpcayman.com/invest
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2022-04-1226 minMaryann GebauerBuying Physical Gold with SWP (PART 1)Maryann Gebauer and SWP precious metal dealer discuss storage fees, merits and security of various vault locations, foreign bank accounts for purchases, limit orders, commissions, spot vs purchase prices, and paper vs physical gold prices. https://swpcayman.com/invest
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2022-04-1229 minMaryann GebauerAlan Brough | Is there a banking crisis in Canada?Maryann Gebauer and Alan Brough discuss the freezing of bank accounts in Canada. They break down the designation of the freedom movement as a 'domestic terrorism organization', and dangerous government overreach. They discuss the merits of credit unions vs banks, future digital ID, CBDCs, the new open banking platform, bank insolvency, debt vulnerability, foreclosures, inflation, deposit security and insurance, flagging of bank accounts, bank Bail-In risk, property foreclosures, FINTRAC monitoring, foreign bank accounts, crypto and the importance of hard assets like gold and other precious metals. They also discuss recent restrictions of withdrawals and transfers from Canadian financial institutions...
2022-04-091h 50Maryann GebauerMaryann Gebauer | Investing in Unprecedented TimesMaryann Pousette Gebauer, BSc MBA, former Investment Advisor Nesbitt Burns and ScotiaMcLeod, presents to Canadian Covid Care Alliance (CCCA) on the topic of investing. Canada and the world are in uncharted territory. Maryann addresses investments, inflation hedges, central banks, managing debt, pensions, registered accounts, investing in gold, CBDCs, universal basic income, real estate, capital gains taxes and shares some defensive strategies. Includes Q&A.
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2022-02-193h 08Maryann GebauerA Canadian's plea to government, fellow Canadians and GoFundMeMaryann Gebauer and Susanne Sloboda discuss the serious threat to freedom and democracy in Canada. Susanne wrote a heartfelt plea to the Canadian government. Susanne is a first generation Canadian, whose parents escaped Communism and fled to Canada.
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2022-01-2310 minMaryann GebauerSWP | Buying physical gold 101Maryann Gebauer and SWP gold consultant discuss the logistics of buying, holding and selling precious metals. SWP is an established precious metal dealer based in the Cayman Islands. https://swpcayman.com/invest/
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2022-01-1659 minMaryann GebauerMichael Swinwood | Canadian Constitutional Lawyer issues warningMaryann Gebauer and Michael Swinwood discuss the threat of the Canadian judicial system, as well as the foundations for freedom and democracy. He filed a suit against the Canadian and Ontario governments, individual political leaders, as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization and the Pope. Michael Swinwood is a constitutional lawyer and Canadian indigenous advocate in Ottawa, Canada.
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2022-01-1635 minMaryann GebauerEfram Hoffman | The inside scoop on gold from the experts at SWPMaryann Gebauer and Efram Hoffman discuss gold price fixing, gold performance compared to other asset classes, type of purchasers of precious metals, and the merits of gold vs. silver investing. Efram Hoffman is CEO, and founding architect of RunningAlpha.com Investments, an independent Canadian innovation think-tank to exploit market uncertainty for competitive advantage.
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2021-08-0657 min
The Geek In ReviewMatt Homann Says Binders of Strategy are Useless... And You Should Listen to Him!There's more to strategy than having a shelf full of binders labeled "Strategy [Insert Year]." That's what this week's guest, Matt Homann from Filament, tells us. Matt's influence in the legal market goes back a couple of decades, and he's been a voice in the blogging sphere for a number of years. At Filament, he works with legal, as well as other industries (like the St. Louis Cardinals) to help leaders better relate and guide their organizations. As he puts it, "we help smart people think together better." Matt believes that the way we tell our stories will help...
2019-06-1243 min
The Geek In ReviewDr. Carla Rydholm on the Value of Legal Data AnalyticsNot many people can make the transition from Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics, and then to the legal analytics field, but Dr. Carla Rydholm is someone who did just that. For nearly the past decade, Dr. Rydholm has been leading the charge of data analytics at Lex Machina. She is charged with not only acquiring the data large amounts of data but also maintaining that data as it is updated. Dr. Rydholm stopped by Greg's Houston office, along with episode 10's guest, Kyle Doviken to tell us about transitioning from pure scientist, to her current role, and what...
2019-04-1243 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 25: Ivy Grey on Curiosity and Creativity's Role in Business
On our 25th episode of The Geek In Review, Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down and talk with Ivy Grey, Director of Business Strategy for WordRake. Ivy's recent Above the Law article, “Curiosity Is The Foundation For Innovation” discusses the disconnect between employers who think they promote creativity in their employees, versus employees who think that their bosses actually stifle creativity in the workplace. Ivy breaks down the nuances between creativity and innovation. Ivy points to law firms like Reed Smith, who are actually giving their attorneys and others (approved) time to come up with creative processe...
2019-01-2539 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 22: Marcie Borgal Shunk on Teaching Leadership Skills to LeadersJust because someone is a really good lawyer, doesn't necessarily mean they are ready for the leadership positions of a large law firm. Marcie Borgal Shunk, President and Founder of The Tilt Institute Inc., talks with us this week about how she helps partners and others in law firms understand the leadership roles they take on. Whether it is a seasoned equity partner, or a newly christened associate just starting out, everyone should have a strong understanding of what it means to lead others. A good succession plan can help ease people into the role, rather than thrusting everything...
2018-12-2440 min
Marketing in MinutesMarketing in Minutes - IntroAnnouncing Marketing in Minutes by The Social Ms.
Marketing in Minutes is a podcast hosted by Jonathan Gebauer at The Social Ms. It is focused on teaching one marketing topic in detail per episode, in just a couple of minutes.
2018-08-1901 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 5 - AALL Conference, Vendors, Privacy, & John WatersMarlene Gebauer (@gebauerm) and Greg Lambert (@glambert) review the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Conference in Baltimore, along with a review of products launched at the conference, privacy concerns surrounding mega-information vendors and the government, and the wonderful filthiness of keynote speaker, John Waters.
2018-07-2626 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 4 - Understanding How to Place the Focus on OthersMarlene Gebauer interviews Ayelette Robinson about her transition from KM Attorney to award-winning actress and voice-over specialist. Ayelette discusses how acting isn't about "pretending" but rather it's about showing our real selves and injecting our own unique perspectives.
Marlene discusses the five training modules on security awareness. Technology and security all go hand-in-hand. But it wasn't all work. Somehow Marlene discusses not one, but two articles regarding technology, ethics, and individuality. Both straight out of fashion magazines.
Greg recaps his conversation with LexisNexis in Chicago last week, and about the harmful affects that tying unrelated products together has on the...
2018-07-1028 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 3 - Let’s Discuss Impact-Conscious DesignGreg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer talk with Duke Law School's Cas Laskowski about software and applications designers moving away from simple User-Centered Design, and think more about Impact-Conscious Design models. This is a follow up to Cas' 3 Geeks' blog post back in April.
Marlene also discusses new games for the summer, and flexible space utilization in libraries. Her dog, Georgie, also makes a guest appearance.
Greg went to Alabama over the weekend and got a lesson in leadership from his brother-in-law on being a leader and letting the experts be the experts. He is also finishing up his AALL presidency...
2018-07-0526 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 2 - Being a Legal Information StartupMarlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Casetext's Chief Legal Research Officer and co-founder, Pablo Arredondo. Pablo describes his beginnings as a Kirkland & Ellis attorney who thought his research tools should do much more than they did... and then he went out and created those tools.
Greg and Marlene discuss their busy weeks and a few things that caught their attention. For Greg, it was mainly serving on a jury, and drinking a beer (or two) with LexBlog's Kevin O'Keefe. Not at the same time, of course. Marlene made her way into Brooklyn and caught up with the NYC law librarian...
2018-06-2629 min
The Geek In ReviewEpisode 1 - Living the "Non" Life in Law FirmsMarlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert launch The Geek in Review with a discussion of legal information publisher's push to kill print and make a de facto operating system where you have to go to get your legal information. Marlene also discusses her attendance at a legal management conference. Plus, Greg celebrates his 10th anniversary on Twitter.
Zena Applebaum also joins in and discusses her recent article about "My Non Life." Life working inside of law firms as a "non-lawyer" and how it is actually good to be a "non" and the diversity and experience that comes along with it.
Zena's...
2018-06-2024 min