Future Contracts

In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra sits down with Ed Boal—General Counsel and Legal Domain Expert at StructureFlow—to talk about legal exceptionalism, productizing legal work, and how in-house teams can scale without clinging to the billable hour or bespoke tools. Ed shares lessons from his journey across private practice, in-house legal, and LegalTech, including why being “closer to th...

Legal tech has exploded from a niche industry into a global market worth billions. In this episode, Electra sits down with Timo of Cosmonauts to trace that journey—from the early days of e-discovery and CLM to today’s AI-powered tools that are reshaping how legal services are delivered. They explore why so many CLM projects failed, what’s driving the rise of point solutions, and how generative AI...

Electra sits down with Alex Herrity, Director of Legal Solutions at Adidas, to talk about what it really takes to scale legal operations in a global business. From his journey as a contracts lawyer to leading a legal ops team, Alex shares lessons on technology, AI pilots, change management, and how legal can position itself as an innovator inside the enterprise. Alex is also the co-host of Law //...

Lawyer, consultant, and creator Chrissie Wolfe joins Electra Japonas to talk about the future of law in an AI-powered world. They explore what it means to be an AI-first versus AI-enabled firm, why lawyers struggle with identity when facing technological change, and how Gen Z is reshaping the profession with fresh perspectives. Chrissie also shares her journey of building an independent practice,...

Contracts shouldn’t be confusing. In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra sits down with Frances Gordon, UK ambassador for the Plain Language Association International, to unpack how plain language and the new ISO 24495 standard are reshaping legal and financial documents. They explore why clarity reduces disputes and builds trust, how plain language can actually lower risk, and the surprisi...

The Legal Tech Adoption Gap Featuring Joost Bokhorst, Senior Legal Counsel at CyberArk Why do legal teams invest in tech tools—only to see them sit unused? In this episode, Electra Japonas sits down with Joost Bokhorst to unpack the messy reality of legal tech adoption. From building a business case that speaks the language of the business, to managing expectations and driving team engagement, Joo...

🎙️ Professor, Innovator, Changemaker In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra sits down with Professor Marcia Narine Weldon, Director of the Transactional Skills Program at the University of Miami School of Law, to explore how legal education is evolving to meet the demands of modern practice. They discuss the rise of AI in legal workflows, how law students are being trained for roles that di...

What happens when you apply design thinking to legal work—without the buzzwords? In this episode, Electra is joined by Astrid Kohlmeier, a pioneer in legal design and co-author of The Legal Design Book . Together they unpack what legal design really means beyond sticky notes and whiteboards—and how it’s driving a more human, usable, and intuitive approach to contracts and legal systems. They talk...

In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra Japonas speaks with Nate Kostelnik , in-house counsel at the Oncology Nursing Society , about how in-house teams can build scalable, repeatable systems around commercial contracting. Drawing on his experience with procurement, standardization, and internal playbooks, Nate shares how his team is empowering business partners to manage contracts more inde...

"What’s hype—and what’s actually changing in legal tech?" In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra Japonas sits down with Richard Tromans , founder of Artificial Lawyer and longtime analyst of legal innovation, to break down the three eras of legal tech—and where AI fits into the current wave of change. Together, they reflect on decades of efforts to modernize legal services, from e...

Is legal innovation just a buzzword—or the key to real change? In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra Japonas talks with Jana Blount, veteran legal innovation consultant, about what innovation really means, why clients—not law firms—are driving the push for change, and how design thinking can reshape legal services. They unpack how AI is shifting expectations, why legal operations must evol...

In this kickoff episode of Future Contracts , Electra Japonas sits down with Preston Clark—CEO of SimpleDocs and President of Law Insider—for a candid conversation about how legal work is evolving. They explore the growing divide between legal theory and practice, the urgent need for standardization, and why AI is poised to fundamentally reshape contract workflows. From lessons learned building le...

In this episode of Future Contracts , Electra Japonas is joined by Darryl Chiang, Director of Legal at Google, to explore what it really takes to simplify contracts and modernize legal workflows. They dive into the limits of traditional legal mindsets, the promise of AI, and the power of standardization—not just to improve efficiency, but to strengthen business relationships. Darryl shares how law...

Is the Legal Industry Training Lawyers for the World They're Entering? In this episode, Electra Japonas sits down with Terra Potter to unpack how legal training must evolve alongside the rise of AI, automation, and client demands. From commercial awareness to system design, Terra argues that junior lawyers need more than legal doctrine—they need to understand the why behind their work. They explor...

Welcome to Future Contracts , the podcast where Electra Japonas talks to the people reshaping how legal work gets done. From AI to workflows, from redlines to risk, this show dives into the real-world tools, ideas, and stories driving the future of contracts. Powered by Law Insider.