Ryan McClead's guest appearances

Ryan McClead

The Geek In Review

Ben Chapman

Jason Wilson

Mark Ross

Jennifer Johnson

Jeff Ma

Jonathan Greenblatt

Heidi Gardner

Ashley Matthews

Robert Taylor

John Waters

Douglas Ferguson

Tom O'Connor

Joe Lawson

Andrew Koppelman

Andie Kramer

OwlTail

Nicole Bradick

Nicole Bradick, Founder and CEO of Theory and Principle, along with Ryan McClead, Principle at Sente Advisors, join us to talk about their collaborative product Map Engine. Map Engine is an easy-to-use, but powerful data visualization tool that allows law firms to quickly and easily turn their multi-jurisdictional data into beautiful, shareable maps. Instead of the common approach of placing data in flat documents like PDFs, Map Engine allows the firms to tell the story embedded in some or all of the data and allows for the maps to enhance the consumer's experience through the interactive interface. Along the way, we also discuss Nicole and Ryan's individual experiences in launching a startup (without breaking the bank or eating only ramen.) Information Inspirations Bloomberg Law is developing a Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion (DEI) Framework to measure how law firms are meeting and/or surpassing DEI metrics which Bloomberg is developing with experts across the industry.  Steve Embry breaks down some of the problems AmLaw firms will eventually face if they keep moving more partners into non-equity roles, and keep the "old boy's network" going on in the equity ranks. The Association of Legal Administrators released a new white paper on "Remote Working as an Effective Recruitment and Retention Tool for Law Firms Post-COVID-19. [PDF]" The firms that remain flexible on remote working options will benefit over those competitors that demand that all work be done in the office.  Clients love multidisciplinary teams (MTD), but it seems that law firms only have a very narrow definition of what that means. Spoiler: only lawyers should make up the MTD. Listen, Subscribe, Comment Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast. Contact us anytime by tweeting us at @gebauerm or @glambert. Or, you can call The Geek in Review hotline at 713-487-7270 and leave us a message. You can email us at geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com. As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from Jerry David DeCicca. [See 3 Geeks post for transcript]

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-bradick-30161121/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole Bradick</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.theoryandprinciple.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theory and Principle</a>, along with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmcclead/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan McClead</a>, Principle at <a href="https://www.senteadvisors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sente Advisors</a>, join us to talk about their collaborative product Map Engine. <a href="https://www.mapengine.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Map Engine</a> is an easy-to-use, but powerful data visualization tool that allows law firms to quickly and easily turn their multi-jurisdictional data into beautiful, shareable maps. Instead of the common approach of placing data in flat documents like PDFs, Map Engine allows the firms to tell the story embedded in some or all of the data and allows for the maps to enhance the consumer's experience through the interactive interface. Along the way, we also discuss Nicole and Ryan's individual experiences in launching a startup (without breaking the bank or eating only ramen.) Information Inspirations Bloomberg Law is developing a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bloomberg-law-to-develop-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-framework-301277987.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion (DEI) Framework</a> to measure how law firms are meeting and/or surpassing DEI metrics which Bloomberg is developing with experts across the industry.  Steve Embry breaks down some of the problems AmLaw firms will eventually face if they<a href="https://www.techlawcrossroads.com/2021/03/non-equity-partnerships-and-the-changing-law-firm-culture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> keep moving more partners into non-equity roles</a>, and keep the "old boy's network" going on in the equity ranks. The Association of Legal Administrators released a new white paper on <a href="https://www.alanet.org/docs/default-source/whitepapers/ala-white-paper-april-2021-final.pdf?sfvrsn=52133dab_0 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Remote Working as an Effective Recruitment and Retention Tool for Law Firms Post-COVID-19. [PDF]"</a> The firms that remain flexible on remote working options will benefit over those competitors that demand that all work be done in the office.  <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/analysis-lawyers-consider-expanding-your-multidisciplinary-team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clients love multidisciplinary teams</a> (MTD), but it seems that law firms only have a very narrow definition of what that means. Spoiler: only lawyers should make up the MTD. <h5>Listen, Subscribe, Comment</h5> Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast. Contact us anytime by tweeting us at <a href="https://twitter.com/gebauerm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gebauerm</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/glambert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@glambert</a>. Or, you can call The Geek in Review hotline at 713-487-7270 and leave us a message. You can email us at geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com. As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from <a href="http://www.jerrydaviddecicca.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerry David DeCicca</a>. <h5>[<a href="https://www.geeklawblog.com/?p=17188&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See 3 Geeks post for transcript</a>]</h5>

Nicole Bradick and Ryan McClead on the Launch of Map Engine and Life as a Startup Founder

This week, we talk with CEO and Principle of Sente Advisors, Ryan McClead. Ryan is also a frequent contributor to 3 Geeks. His new venture into consulting and solution building is unique, in that his team builds across multiple platforms to find creative solutions for the problems we all face in the legal industry. Just as in life, very few solutions to our problems are found in one place. Ryan discusses what Greg refers to as Legal Jazz Innovation - the combining of things which have never been combined before. Listen as Ryan takes us through the twists and turns of how he uses his experience as a legal technology innovator, musician, writer, and consultant to creatively weave together a solution.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmcclead/ https://www.senteadvisors.com/In addition to Ryan's Jazzfest... there is going to be a Geekfest in NYC on February 21st, 2019. Marlene, Greg, and 3 Geeks' own, Toby Brown, are going to be speaking at the Ark Group conference on Best Practices &amp; Management Strategies for Law Firm Library, Research &amp; Information Services. (Which is a mouthful to say.) https://www.ark-group.com/event/best-practices-management-strategies-law-firm-library-research-information-services-1#.XA1Yx2hKiUlMarlene reminds American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) members to take the time to fill out the State of the Profession survey. AALL extended the deadline to December 14th, so go fill that survey out and help your fellow legal information professionals by sharing your knowledge.Check out Caren Luckie’s post on Legal Competitive Intelligence. It’s a great primer to help explain what CI is in the legal field.https://ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/competitive-intelligence-in-a-nutshell/Greg has two words for Thomson Reuters following the news this week that they are laying off 3200 employees... "NOT HAPPY!" You can learn more details from Jean O'Grady's post, including the potential for TR reducing services and products. https://www.deweybstrategic.com/2018/12/thomson-reuters-layoffs-to-continue-along-with-office-closings-and-elimination-of-products.htmlMarlene has a follow-up on her hopes that CIVIL Media Company would help shift the world of Journalism through blockchain and its cryptoeconomic system. Unfortunately, the Initial Coin Offering was a flop, and CIVIL is giving refunds for those who invested. All is not lost, however. There may be a more simplified offering in the making, and Marlene still holds out hope.http://civil.co/Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or Google (or where ever you listen to your podcasts) so that you automatically get the latest episodes. Comments can be sent to @glambert or @gebauerm. Also, if you like our new theme music, check out Jerry David DeCicca’s new album on Spotify, or iTunes. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zK20J4miKH4eF6LW1HyGq?nd=1

This week, we talk with CEO and Principle of Sente Advisors, Ryan McClead. Ryan is also a frequent contributor to 3 Geeks. His new venture into consulting and solution building is unique, in that his team builds across multiple platforms to find creative solutions for the problems we all face in the legal industry. Just as in life, very few solutions to our problems are found in one place. Ryan discusses what Greg refers to as Legal Jazz Innovation - the combining of things which have never been combined before. Listen as Ryan takes us through the twists and turns of how he uses his experience as a legal technology innovator, musician, writer, and consultant to creatively weave together a solution. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmcclead/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmcclead/</a> <a href="https://www.senteadvisors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.senteadvisors.com/</a> In addition to Ryan's Jazzfest... there is going to be a Geekfest in NYC on February 21st, 2019. Marlene, Greg, and 3 Geeks' own, Toby Brown, are going to be speaking at the Ark Group conference on Best Practices &amp; Management Strategies for Law Firm Library, Research &amp; Information Services. (Which is a mouthful to say.)  <a href="https://www.ark-group.com/event/best-practices-management-strategies-law-firm-library-research-information-services-1#.XA1Yx2hKiUl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ark-group.com/event/best-practices-management-strategies-law-firm-library-research-information-services-1#.XA1Yx2hKiUl</a> Marlene reminds American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) members to take the time to fill out the State of the Profession survey. AALL extended the deadline to December 14th, so go fill that survey out and help your fellow legal information professionals by sharing your knowledge. Check out Caren Luckie’s post on Legal Competitive Intelligence. It’s a great primer to help explain what CI is in the legal field. <a href="https://ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/competitive-intelligence-in-a-nutshell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ripslawlibrarian.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/competitive-intelligence-in-a-nutshell/</a> Greg has two words for Thomson Reuters following the news this week that they are laying off 3200 employees... "NOT HAPPY!" You can learn more details from Jean O'Grady's post, including the potential for TR reducing services and products.  <a href="https://www.deweybstrategic.com/2018/12/thomson-reuters-layoffs-to-continue-along-with-office-closings-and-elimination-of-products.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.deweybstrategic.com/2018/12/thomson-reuters-layoffs-to-continue-along-with-office-closings-and-elimination-of-products.html</a> Marlene has a follow-up on her hopes that CIVIL Media Company would help shift the world of Journalism through blockchain and its cryptoeconomic system. Unfortunately, the Initial Coin Offering was a flop, and CIVIL is giving refunds for those who invested. All is not lost, however. There may be a more simplified offering in the making, and Marlene still holds out hope. <a href="http://civil.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://civil.co/</a> Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or Google (or where ever you listen to your podcasts) so that you automatically get the latest episodes. Comments can be sent to @glambert or @gebauerm. Also, if you like our new theme music, check out Jerry David DeCicca’s new album on Spotify, or iTunes.  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zK20J4miKH4eF6LW1HyGq?nd=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zK20J4miKH4eF6LW1HyGq?nd=1</a>

Ep. 20 - Ryan McClead, CEO of Sente Advisors - Legal Innovation is not a One-Stop Shop