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File Notes
Hosted by VXT · business · EN
About this Podcast:
File Notes is a limited podcast series with the best legal professionals in the world discussing their career journeys, lessons learned, and diving deep into their areas of expertise. Our aim is to uncover insights that might help upcoming legal professionals think about their own careers and practical advice that they can use in their day-to-day lives.The File Notes Podcast is brought to you by VXT, the leading VoIP phone system for legal professionals.
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What is File Notes about?
File Notes is a limited podcast series with the best legal professionals in the world discussing their career journeys, lessons learned, and diving deep into their areas of expertise. Our aim is to uncover insights that might help upcoming legal professionals think about their own careers and practical advice that they can use in their day-to-day lives.
Who hosts File Notes?
File Notes is hosted by VXT. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
What has File Notes covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How OneLaw built a cult following with New Zealand law firms" (10 November 2025, 50 minutes), "Building Your Unique Legal Brand" (30 March 2025, 51 minutes), and "Hunter Steele on Why He Built Smokeball for Small Law" (16 March 2025, 48 minutes).
How often does File Notes publish?
File Notes publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 38 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on File Notes?
Booking probability for File Notes is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. File Notes requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. File Notes's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch File Notes?
The strongest fits for File Notes are Law & Legal Services. File Notes has a business audience.
About the host
VXT hosts File Notes, a business podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #38
Building Your Unique Legal Brand
Mar 30, 202551 minS1<p>Nick Abrahams has had one of the most unconventional careers in law.</p><p><br />From starting a comedy club in Tokyo to attending film school in Los Angeles, helping run a dot-com during the boom (and bust), then...
- Mar 16, 202548 minS1
<p>Hunter Steele grew up surrounded by small law. Now, as the founder and CEO of Smokeball, he’s built a legal tech company that helps small firms get more work done in less time.</p><p>From his early days shadowing his...
- Feb 18, 202554 minS1
<p>Early Stephens didn’t think legal tech would be exciting. Now, as CEO of Actionstep, he’s leading one of the fastest-scaling legal tech companies. </p><p><br></p><p>From his early days in tech to learning from...
- Feb 9, 202552 minS1
<p>Helen Mackay, founder ofJuno Legal, joins us to talk about why she built a different kind of law firm. After working in-house for Nestlé and Novartis in London and later leading IPOs as a General Counsel in New...
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Episode #36
Blowing the Whistle on Theranos
Jan 22, 202556 minS1<p>Mary Inman, a leading expert in whistleblower law with over 30 years of experience, joins us to share her incredible journey. As the founder of Whistleblow Law, Mary has dedicated her career to championing those who...
- Jan 14, 20251h 1mS1
<p>David Lisitsa, founder and director of NewLaw and an expert in legal technology, walks us through the essential steps to implement a legal tech stack tailored to your firm’s needs. From understanding your firm’s...
- Dec 3, 202447 minS1
<p>Caralee Fontenele shares her incredible journey from starting law school in her 30s to taking over a law firm with significant debt and transforming it into a thriving seven-figure practice. Her story highlights...
- Nov 20, 20241h 2mS1
<p>Jack Newton, CEO of Clio, shares the pivotal moments and strategic insights that propelled Clio from an ambitious startup to a global leader in legal technology. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>From pioneering cloud-based...
- Oct 21, 202420 minS1
<p>Missed calls could be costing your law firm more than you think. Recent data from Clio’s Legal Trends Report shows how poor client communication is driving potential clients away—and it's more common than you'd...
Episode #29
Building Venture Funds in Silicon Valley
Oct 3, 20241h 3mS1<p>Shane Goudey takes us on a journey through Silicon Valley's venture fund landscape, from the rise and fall of the dot-com boom to navigating the economic downturns that have since followed. Growing up in Wyoming and...
- Sep 26, 202417 minS1
<p>From people wearing fishbowls on their heads to legends in the legal industry like Jake Gyllenhaal and Camille Vasquez, Filevine’s LEXSummit had it all. </p> <p>But one thing stood out: the phones never stop ringing...
Episode #27
BONUS: What happened at ALPMA 2024?
Sep 23, 202414 minS1<p>The ALPMA Legal Conference just wrapped up in Brisbane, and VXT was right there in the thick of it. Here's what we learned:</p> Clio’s poised to make a big impact in APAC—watch this space. Actionstep owned the floor...
Episode #26
A Crash Course in Law Firm Marketing
Sep 18, 202446 minS1<p>In this episode, we delve into the importance of branding and digital marketing for law firms with marketing expert Ava Emdadian. Ava shares her career journey from technology marketing to founding Legal Galaxy...
- Sep 5, 202449 minS1
<p>In this episode of the File Notes podcast, host Sophie Svenson chats with Mollie Tregillis about the evolution of the legal industry amid rapid technological advancements and generational shifts. Mollie shares her...
- Aug 20, 202448 minS1
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Sam Burrett, the AI lead at Minter Ellison, one of Australia’s most innovative law firms. Sam takes us on a journey through his unique role, blending his background in law and...
Episode #23
AI & Legal Operations with Robyna May
Aug 6, 202436 minS1<p>Robyna May takes us through her unique journey from aspiring journalist to a leading expert in legal operations innovation at Verlata Consulting.</p> <p>Robyna delves into the critical role of technology...
Episode #22
The Imminent Cyber Attack on Lawyers
Jul 23, 202457 minS1<p>When it comes to cyber attacks on law firms, it's not a question of if, but when. This sobering reality sets the stage for an insightful episode featuring Annie Haggar, who delves into the critical world of...
Episode #21
Tech-Driven Law Firm Growth with Ryan McKeen
Jul 9, 202455 minS1<p>Ryan McKeen, founder of Connecticut Trial Firm, shares his journey from aspiring teacher to becoming a successful personal injury lawyer renowned for his firm's remarkable $100 million jury verdict in the Mikey Cruz...
- Jun 25, 202445 minS1
<p>In this episode, Cameron Madgwick shares his unplanned and diverse career journey, detailing his transitions in and out of the legal industry and his eventual rise to CEO of Gibson Sheet.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Cameron...
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