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Leading the Legal Tech Revolution: The Steno Story with Dylan Ruga, Co-Founder of Steno

23:24 min

In this festive special of Between the Briefs, our host Adrian Cea dives into conversation with Dylan Ruga, Co-Founder of Steno and Founder, Stalwart Law Group, exploring the exhilarating journey of creating ‘Steno’ - a revolutionary court reporting solution designed “by lawyers, for lawyers” and how their innovative products are shaping the legal industry. They delve into how Steno’s revolutionary tech empowers lawyers as well as the origins of StenoConnect and Transcript Genius. Dylan further provides insights into the potential applications of AI and technology in reshaping the legal landscape and answers the question - is everything really as it seems?
They go on to explore the ways in which an organisation and its leadership can foster a culture of continuous innovation, while empowering their workforce to thrive with resilience and agility. And, just how those values came into play as they navigated the Silicon Valley Bank crisis.
If you’re thinking about what goes into creating revolutionary legal support services through technology and building a company that’s leading the change, this is the podcast for you.
Dylan Ruga is the Co-Founder of Steno and Founder, Stalwart Law Group and has extensive experience in civil litigation. His experience as a lawyer and entrepreneur have been instrumental in revolutionising the world of court reporting and legal processes.

Highlights:

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Intro

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Becoming a lawyer and the origins of Steno

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How Steno’s tech changed legal processes forever

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Team Steno - how Dylan, Greg and Dan came together

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The Birth of Transcript Genius, Innovating with AI  

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The Culture at Steno

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Getting through the Silicon Valley Bank Crisis

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Big Hairy Audacious Goals and motivating a remote workforce

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The Noise Around AI in the Legal Space

About the Contributors

Joe Stephens

Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.

Adrian Cea

Adrian Cea is Steno's Social Media Manager, leading content strategy, audience engagement, and digital brand-building across platforms. He also produces and co-hosts Between the Briefs, Steno's podcast covering the intersection of legal technology, court reporting, and the future of litigation. With a background spanning content creation, field marketing, and sales at companies like Sell Better and Chili Piper, Adrian brings a multi-disciplined lens to making complex legal tech topics accessible and engaging.