Podcast

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.

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 Dan Szabo, Senior Director of Innovation at Davis Wright Tremaine, to discuss how proactive AI, R&D, and cultural shifts are shaping the future of legal services. They explore the challenges law firms face when adopting new technologies, how leadership and user experience play a critical role in innovation, and why the firms that embrace change will come out ahead.

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.