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Ted sits down with Kara Peterson, co-founder of Descrybe.ai, to discuss the realities behind open-source legal data, the challenges of building trustworthy AI tools, and the importance of independent benchmarking in legal tech.

Ted sits down with Alex Baker, Founder of Legal Tech Collective, to explore how law firms can adapt to AI-driven change. They discuss the limits of the partnership model, the need for productized services, and practical ways firms can start innovating.

Ted sits down with Jan Van Hoecke, VP of Product Management and AI Services at iManage, to explore the the stark differences in AI adoption between legal and engineering sectors, why quality data is essential for legal automation, the limitations of current LLMs, and how the legal industry can embrace R&D to drive real innovation.

Ted sits down with Guy Alvarez, Founder and CEO of Alvarez AI Advisors, to discuss the cultural roadblocks that hold law firms back from true innovation, the pitfalls of the billable hour model, and why project management and data hygiene are critical for real change.

Kevin Frazier In this episode, Ted sits down with Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at UT Law, to discuss the critical role of AI literacy and regulation in the legal industry. From understanding the limitations of AI models to navigating the challenges of a patchwork of state-level laws, Kevin shares his expertise in…

Ted sits down with Anastasia Boyko, Legal Futurist and Product Evangelist at Filevine, to explore the evolving nature of legal education, the role of alternative business structures, and how law firms can better align with client needs.

Ted sits down with Mark Smolik, Chief Legal Officer of DHL Supply Chain Americas, to discuss how legal departments are driving innovation—and what law firms are getting wrong. From AI adoption and data-driven efficiency to client-centric pricing models and alternative business structures, Mark shares candid insights from the buyer’s perspective.

Ted sits down with Richard Tromans, founder of Artificial Lawyer and legal tech expert, to discuss why innovation in law is more about people than technology, how the Big Four are (and aren’t) disrupting legal services, and the cultural and structural challenges law firms face in adapting to change.

Ted sits down with Katrina Dittmer, Director of Legal Technology at Eversheds Sutherland (US), to discuss the evolution of legal collaboration tools, the growing impact of Microsoft 365, and how firms can better navigate the shift to cloud-based solutions.