Walchet Talks

In this bonus episode, I chat with Brian Kennedy, Senior Practice Innovation Manager of Real Estate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), about Generative AI. We explore how Generative AI is different from other types of AI, uncover limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs), see how law firms can harness AI and explore the key skills lawyers need in this new era. The points we discuss in this e...

In this episode, I chat with Uwais Iqbal, founder of Simplexico, an AI company that provides education, design and development services tailored for legal teams looking to leverage AI.  We discuss the meaning of AI, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing in a way that’s relevant to lawyers, the gaps between AI hype and reality, promising real-world AI use cases for legal teams, and how b...

In this episode, I chat with Brian Kennedy, Senior Practice Innovation Manager of Real Estate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), about Generative AI. We discuss what Large Language Models (LLMs) are, some issues plaguing LLMs including hallucinations, the types of legal tech products using LLMs, and how law firms can look at spending their Generative AI dollars with a final look at how BCLP us...

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In this episode I chat with Meera Klemola about the legal design, its application to legal teams, and the change management techniques used to help teams become more design-driven. The specific points we address in the episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below. 1. Introduction (0:09) 2. What is legal design? How is it different from design thinking? (2:30) 3. What are some...

In this episode I chat with Jessica Flowers about the rise of visual contracts and its importance in democratising the access to justice. The specific points we address in the episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below.  1. Introduction (0:09) 2. What are visual contracts and why are they relevant: (2:07) 3. How do visual contracts make justice a lot more accessible to the...

In this bonus episode, I chat with Josh Kubicki, a business designer and co-founder of the Bold Duck Studio. We discuss 2 use cases of design thinking for legal teams.  1. Creating new roles for existing legal teams 2. Incentivising legal teams to become legal tech experts

Hi, welcome to Walchet Talks, a legal tech and innovation podcast. In each episode, we do a deep dive into one concept in the legal tech and innovation space and discuss its application to legal teams. We have covered a broad range of topics including document automation, design thinking, legal operations, contract lifecycle management and lots more. Do check it out. If there is a topic you want u...

In this episode I chat with Rachita Maker about the importance of legal operations for legal teams. The specific points we address in the episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below.  1. Introduction (0:08) 2. Scope of the term 'Legal Operations': (1:36) 3. Examples of legal operation functions in corporate legal teams and ALSPs (5:10) 4. Thoughts on Law Firms embr...

In this episode, I chat with Andrew Wingfield and Peter Impey about no code or low code tools for lawyers. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: 1. Introduction (0:09) 2. Importance of Automation in the Legal Industry (1:20) 3. What does no code/ low code mean for lawyers? (2:40) 4. Difference between no code/ low code tools (6:25) 4. Cho...

In this episode, I chat with Catherine Alman MacDonagh about applying the principles of lean and six sigma to legal service delivery. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: 1. Introduction (0:09) 2. Relevance of Lean Six Sigma for Lawyers (0:32) 3. Application of Lean Six Sigma to Lawyers (2:42) 4. Kickstarting Lean Six Sigma processes at...

In this episode I chat with Josh Kubicki, a business designer and co-founder of the Bold Duck Studio, about design thinking for lawyers. We break down what design thinking is, its applicability to lawyers and lots more. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: 1. Introduction (0:08) 2. What is Design Thinking? (1:42) 3. Relevance of Design T...

In this episode I chat with Andrew Beasley, Regional Program Director at Clifford Chance, about fostering a culture of innovation in a law firm. We discuss several aspects of creating an environment of innovation starting from what exactly ‘innovation’ means, how to measure the impact of innovation and lots more. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are se...

In this episode we chat with Lucy Bassli, Founder and Principal at the Innolaw Group about Contract Lifecycle Management ( CLM ) systems. We discuss some of the fundamental concepts of a CLM system, what it includes, where to start, how to select a vendor and tips on improving adoption of the system. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: ...

In this conversation we chat with Michael Quartararo, President of the ACEDS (Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists) about the basics of e-discovery. We address some of the typical questions a client would have when embarking on an e-discovery project. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:  Introduction (0:09) What does the pro...

Listen to Nicole Giantonio, Chief Marketing Officer of Elevate discuss how an ALSP functions. We talk about the foundational elements of running a successful ALSP including how to seamlessly run operations across international borders and build trust with your clients. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: Introduction: (0:10) What exactl...

Listen to Catherine Bamford, CEO of BamLegal, break down the basics of document automation for every lawyer. She answers fundamental  questions like which documents to start with, who will do the automation, selection of the vendor and many more. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: Introduction (0:09) What documents should one start wit...

Listen to Jack Shepherd, Legal Practice Lead from iManage talk about the essential features of a robust Knowledge Management system for lawyers. The points we discuss in this episode and their corresponding time stamps are set out below.  Introduction (0:11) What is the scope of a Knowledge Management (KM) system? (1:24) How important is a KM system in the context of remote working and multi-locat...

Listen to Laura Collins Scott, founder of legal innovation consulting firm Sparkbox, talk about innovative strategies that lawyers should put in place before rolling out legal tech solutions. The points we discuss in this episode and their corresponding time stamps are set out below: Introduction (0:11) What types of change do you help with, and what is the process involved? (1:04) What have you f...

In this episode we chat with Chuck Davis, Managing Director at Morae about implementations for Document Management Systems (DMSs). The points we address in this episode and the time stamps are set out below: Introduction: (0:11) Why does a DMS require an implementation? (1:20) What are the items an end user should think about before implementing a DMS? (5:28) How does a client prepare for a move f...

Listen to Dan Dosen, EVP Channel & Alliances at iManage talk about Document Management Systems (DMS) and the Cloud.  The points we address in this episode and the corresponding time stamps are set out below. Introduction (0:11) The first DMS that Dan built for a law firm in 1990 (00:53) The evolution of the DMS from 1990s till 2022 (5:21) When does it make sense to shift to the cloud? (13:39)...

In this chat with Ab we discuss his journey as a legal technologist. He candidly talks about his initial days at a legal tech start up XRef, the learnings from that job to his present role in Litera Microsystems, a large established legal tech company. We also discuss his experience in hosting the Fringe Legal Podcast which discusses the evolution of the practice of law. Interestingly, Ab has the...