Podcast
The Myth of Open Source Legal AI: Why Access Doesn’t Equal Usability with Kara Peterson
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.
Read MoreHow Boutique Firms Could Leapfrog Big Law with Tech-Enabled Services with Alex Baker
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.
Read MoreWhy Engineering Thinks Differently About AI and What Law Can Learn from It with Jan Van Hoecke
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.
Read MoreBreaking the Billable Hour Trap: Rethinking Revenue, Risk, and Reward with Guy Alvarez
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.
Read MoreLegal Risk, OpenAI, and the Courts: What’s Next for AI Governance with Kevin Frazier
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…
Read MoreConsolidation Is Coming: What the Future Holds for Law Firm Structure with Jordan Furlong
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.
Read MoreThe Data Dilemma: Why Law Firm Innovation Starts with Better Data Hygiene with Moiz Shirazi
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.
Read MoreInnovation Happens Everywhere: Lessons from Inside Ogletree’s Innovation Engine with Rodney Harrison
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.
Read MoreLegal Innovation Without the Theater: Getting Real About Change with Anastasia Boyko
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.
Read MoreWhy Clients Are Losing Patience with the Legal Industry’s Pace of Change with Mark Smolik
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.
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