Podcast

Ted sits down with Gordon Crenshaw, Partner at the LegalTech Fund, to discuss the evolution of the legal industry, the rise of Law Firm 2.0, and how technology and AI are reshaping legal services. They explore the challenges law firms face in adopting innovation, the coming wave of consolidation, and what makes legal tech startups succeed in a competitive market.

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 Jordan Furlong, legal sector analyst and strategic advisor, to discuss the long-overdue evolution of law firm business models, the increasing pressure from non-traditional legal service providers, and the growing disconnect between lawyers and clients.

Ted sits down with Moiz Shirazi, Founder and CEO of Scorelytics, to discuss how law firms can transform legal intelligence into actionable strategy, the role of AI in streamlining workflows, and the challenges posed by poor data hygiene.

Ted sits down with Rodney Harrison, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and Co-Chair of the firm’s Innovation Council, to explore how large law firms are evolving through innovation, building a cross-functional innovation council, and scaling smarter.

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.