Contract Heroes

On this episode of the Contract Heroes podcast, we’re joined by Matt Patel, COO and Co-Founder of Malbek, to talk all things CLM replacement. Matt breaks down the common pitfalls of legacy systems—from high maintenance costs and outdated architecture t...

On this episode of the Contract Heroes podcast, we’re joined by Matt Patel, COO and Co-Founder of Malbek, to talk all things CLM replacement. Matt breaks down the common pitfalls of legacy systems—from high maintenance costs and outdated architecture to poor user adoption—and explains why many organizations are rethinking their approach. We dive into the challenges of navigating a crowded CLM mark...

In today's episode, Aaron Fischer explores the evolving landscape of contract lifecycle management (CLM), highlighting the impact of AI, risk mitigation, and efficiency in legal operations. He addresses the challenges of implementing CLM, emphasizing s...

In today's episode, Aaron Fischer explores the evolving landscape of contract lifecycle management (CLM), highlighting the impact of AI, risk mitigation, and efficiency in legal operations. He addresses the challenges of implementing CLM, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and executive support. Drawing from his experiences in the music and tech industries, Aaron illustrates the practical benefits...

FEATURED TIMESTAMPS [00.35] Nandita’s background and career journey. [02.46] The importance of understanding the context behind every contract. [06.29] The importance of putting the best interests of the company first. [07.10] Communication and underst...

FEATURED TIMESTAMPS [00.35] Nandita’s background and career journey.  [02.46] The importance of understanding the context behind every contract.  [06.29] The importance of putting the best interests of the company first.  [07.10] Communication and understanding between legal and sales teams.  [08.57] The benefits of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).  [11.06] The role of flexibility in contract...

In this episode, we’re joined by Otto Hanson, founder of TermScout and Screens, and now leading the Screens business at Agiloft. Otto shares his vision for the future of contracts and why he believes we’re just getting started when it comes to transfor...

In this episode, we’re joined by Otto Hanson, founder of TermScout and Screens, and now leading the Screens business at Agiloft. Otto shares his vision for the future of contracts and why he believes we’re just getting started when it comes to transforming how they’re created, reviewed, and managed. We dive into Agiloft’s recent acquisition of Screens and what it means for AI-powered contract revi...

In this episode of Contract Heroes, we’re joined by John Roland, a legal operations leader with over 20 years of experience across industries like energy and technology. John shares his perspective on what it takes to implement a contract lifecycle man...

In this episode of Contract Heroes, we’re joined by John Roland, a legal operations leader with over 20 years of experience across industries like energy and technology. John shares his perspective on what it takes to implement a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system that truly delivers value—from defining business needs early on to aligning teams around shared goals. John also walks us throu...

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Lhoumeau, CEO and co-founder of Concord, a leading contract management software. Matt’s mission is to empower teams to manage contracts efficiently without requiring legal involvement at...

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Lhoumeau, CEO and co-founder of Concord, a leading contract management software. Matt’s mission is to empower teams to manage contracts efficiently without requiring legal involvement at every step. Our conversation explores the growing role of AI in contract management, its impact on legal teams, and how CFOs are leveraging contrac...

In this conversation, procurement expert Samah Mahdi, with 15 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, joins to discuss the transformative impact of AI and robotics. She explores how AI enhances efficiency, optimizes ...

In this conversation, procurement expert Samah Mahdi, with 15 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, joins to discuss the transformative impact of AI and robotics. She explores how AI enhances efficiency, optimizes supplier management, and automates procurement tasks while robotics revolutionizes warehousing and transportation. Samah highlights key challenges,...

FEATURES TIMESTAMPS [02.12] The process of selecting a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system. [05.15] The importance of addressing pain points. [07.00] The requirements for the successful implementation of a system. [09.16] The deciding factor. [1...

FEATURES TIMESTAMPS [02.12] The process of selecting a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system. [05.15] The importance of addressing pain points.  [07.00] The requirements for the successful implementation of a system. [09.16] The deciding factor. [11.15] The importance of having thorough, real-life testing when implementing a new system. [13.28] The importance of cross-functional collaboration...

Today's episode features Hal Bretan, Contract Standards Executive in Residence at World Commerce & Contracting. In this conversation, Hal explores the importance of achieving "speed to contract" to enhance business efficiency, profitability, and collab...

Today's episode features Hal Bretan, Contract Standards Executive in Residence at World Commerce & Contracting. In this conversation, Hal explores the importance of achieving "speed to contract" to enhance business efficiency, profitability, and collaboration. He highlights the challenges of traditional contracting practices and emphasizes the need for fair, balanced templates to streamline negoti...

What You'll Learn in This Episode: What is Claims Management? Jerry defines claims management and explains how a deep, holistic understanding of contract documents can help prevent disputes and strengthen third-party relationships. The Role of Communic...

What You'll Learn in This Episode: What is Claims Management? Jerry defines claims management and explains how a deep, holistic understanding of contract documents can help prevent disputes and strengthen third-party relationships. The Role of Communication: Discover why clear, ongoing communication throughout the contract lifecycle is essential for successful project execution. Three Pillars of C...

This week’s episode of the Contract Heroes podcast, recorded at the World Commerce and Contracting America Summit in Atlanta, features Jerry Silber, Hal Bretan, and Lita Bollimpalli discussing the benefits of relational contracting over traditional met...

This week’s episode of the Contract Heroes podcast, recorded at the World Commerce and Contracting America Summit in Atlanta, features Jerry Silber, Hal Bretan, and Lita Bollimpalli discussing the benefits of relational contracting over traditional methods. Jerry highlights why traditional contracting often fails and emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships through principles lik...

This week’s episode of the “Contract Heros” podcast features Brendan Raybuck, Chief Revenue Officer at ClearLaw. He is an expert in enterprise software, assisting organizations in developing strong sales and partner networks that drive business growth ...

This week’s episode of the “Contract Heros” podcast features Brendan Raybuck, Chief Revenue Officer at ClearLaw.  He is an expert in enterprise software, assisting organizations in developing strong sales and partner networks that drive business growth by providing top solutions. He specializes in digital channel sales ecosystems and partner engagement. He has experience creating go-to-market stra...

Key Points: Introduction to Richard Robinson: Background in legal tech and litigation support. Career journey from law firms to corporate in-house roles, including JC Penney and Toyota. Transition to Toyota: Inherited a mature legal operations team at ...