BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast

Guest LinkedIn Sandy MacDonnell | LinkedIn Podcast Takeaways Change Management Is Key: Successful legal tech adoption isn't just about great features—it's about understanding users' pain points and solving real problems. Listening and empathy are critical. Internal Champions Drive Adoption: Identifying and empowering champions within different legal teams is far more effective than top-down mandat...

Guest Information: Tiffani Hamilton Huynh, Head of Legal Operations at DHL. Tiffani is a highly motivated, resourceful and results-oriented leader with demonstrated accomplishments in providing solutions with a key focus on customer satisfaction, business value, quality and long-term supportability. Ability to thrive in dynamic environments while remaining practical and flexible in meeting custome...

Guest Information: Steven Rippberger is the Director of Legal Operations at OpenText, with a focus on value-driven solutions, strategic alignment, and business change realizing corporate vision. Steven have over 10 years of experience including strategy development, financial management, business process redesign, software package selection, technology architecture, program/project management, cha...

Guest Notes Jessica Vander Ploeg is the Vice President of Legal Operations at Belron, with a distinguished career leading legal operations initiatives. Her hands-on approach to legal technology, AI adoption, and operational strategy—combined with her role as a founding board member of legalops.com—makes her uniquely qualified to discuss the evolving landscape of legal operations and the strategic...

Guest Notes Clinton Sanko, Chattanooga office managing shareholder and Baker Donelson Firm's eDiscovery and document review officer, is a seasoned litigation trial lawyer who focuses his practice on efficient, effective and expeditious management of eDiscovery and document review. He has substantial experience in a variety of matters, including the defense of a client in two large multidistrict an...

Guest Notes Cynthia J. Cole is Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Global Commercial, Tech and Transactions Business Unit, a member of the Firm’s global Commercial, Data, IP and Trade (CDIT) practice group steering Committee and Co-chair of Baker Women California. A former CEO and General Counsel, just before joining the Firm, Cynthia was Deputy Department Chair of the Corporate Section in the California of...

Guest Notes Cari serves as Taft Law Firm’s Assistant General Counsel. In this role, she advises firm attorneys with respect to ethics compliance, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility. In addition, she assists in the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict...

Guest Notes Kate Barton, the Global CEO of Dentons, the world's largest law firm with a presence in over 80 countries, leads the firm's global strategy and operations with a focus on delivering high-quality service, retaining top talent, and business growth. In addition to her role at Dentons, she serves on the board of SharkNinja, a NYSE-listed company, and is involved with several not-for-profit...

Guest Notes Nicholas Sarokhanian is chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Artificial Intelligence Industry Group, advising clients on emerging AI legal and business challenges, including generative AI, LLMs, and RAG technology. He represents companies, which range from Fortune 500 to startups, in high-stakes, strategic and complex disputes involving technology, trade secrets, and competition, leveragi...

Guest Notes Daniel J. Solove is the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at the George Washington University Law School. One of the world’s leading experts in privacy law, Solove is the author of more than 10 books and 100+ articles. He has published books with Oxford University Press, Harvard University Press, and Yale University Press. Guest Link...

Guest Notes Daniel J. Solove is the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law at the George Washington University Law School. One of the world’s leading experts in privacy law, Solove is the author of more than 10 books and 100+ articles. He has published books with Oxford University Press, Harvard University Press, and Yale University Press. Guest Link...

Guest Notes Mori Kabiri is the CEO of InfiniGlobe and the founder of Legal Ops KPIs. As an esteemed author and thought leader, Mori champions the integration of key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic business alignment to revolutionize legal operations. He spearheads a data-driven approach to modernizing legal ops, drawing on over 25 years of extensive experience in the legal industry. Li...

Guest Notes Laura Dieudonné is the Legal Operations and Administration Director at Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”). Since joining Delta’s Law Department in 2015, Laura has focused on enhancing the department’s productivity through technology, including by helping to implement the first document management system, introducing a redlining tool and KPI reporting system for Delta’s attorneys and legal...

Guest Notes Lorrie Engel is the Legal Operations Lead at Lennox International. She is a legal operations professional with strong expertise in change management and technology adoption, focused on driving operational efficiency and collaboration. She describes herself as a resourceful, tech savvy and flexible legal operations professional with strengths in multi-tasking, problem solving, communica...

Guest Notes Oyango Snell is a newly appointed Executive Director of Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) focused on strategic global expansion, deeper partnerships, and inclusive innovation in legal operations. With nearly 20 years of experience in legal, government, and corporate affairs, Oyango is known for his energetic leadership, motivational speaking, and endless innovation, transfor...

Guest Notes Jenn McCarron is an innovative leader in law technology known for her ability to develop talent, foster growth, and link business expertise with artistry and creativity. Jenn’s unique approach — which recognizes that a growth mindset requires a deeply creative process — has enabled her to build teams from the ground up that revolutionize major organizations and the industry at large. J...

Guest Notes Daryl Kreml is a Compliance leader whose career spans government, law firm, and in-house roles. A Harvard Law School graduate, he began his career at the CIA, then spent over eight years in Compliance and Enforcement at a top law firm in Washington, DC, and London. His in-house roles include Head of International Compliance at Boston Scientific and Head of Global Compliance at Biogen....

Guest Notes Jason Albert serves as the Global Chief Privacy Officer at ADP, where he leads the company's privacy strategy, governance, and compliance across all markets and regions. With over 25 years of experience as an attorney, Jason has designed and executed strategic campaigns for major corporations, leveraging regulatory regimes to enable business success. He oversees a team of privacy profe...

Guest’s Notes: Robert Keeling is a partner at Redgrave LLP, leading their second request and antitrust practice. With extensive experience in e-discovery and information governance. Robert is widely recognized as a leading authority on eDiscovery, focusing on coordinating discovery for large, complex, and data-intensive matters. He represents clients in major regulatory enforcement actions, govern...

Todd Itami is the Director of Artificial Intelligence and E-Discovery Solutions at Covington & Burling LLP, where he advises global companies on machine learning applications for legal and business tasks. He has led e-discovery efforts in major U.S. litigations and investigations, offering expertise in digital forensics, data preservation, and traditional legal tasks. Todd combines technical a...

With over a decade of experience in the legal industry, Rich has held various roles, including Director of E-Discovery and Information Governance at JC Penney and positions on the law firm and service provider sides. He specializes in legal operations, legal technology, e-discovery, and litigation support. Rich holds a degree in psychology from Georgetown University and brings a unique perspective...

BDO’s Legal Tech Talk is a podcast hosted by Jared Crafton , BDO’s Forensic Technology Practice Leader, and Daniel Gold , Principal, E-Discovery Managed Services Leader. In this podcast series, they are joined by judges and legal professionals for exciting discussions on the use of technology in the legal industry. Hosts’ LinkedIn Daniel Gold, Esq. | LinkedIn Jared Crafton | LinkedIn Key Takeaways...

Guest Notes Andrea D'Ambra is a recognized thought leader in eDiscovery, information governance, cybersecurity, and privacy. Ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading eDiscovery/Information Governance lawyer in the U.S., Andrea frequently speaks on cutting-edge technology issues. She served on the Steering Committee for the Sedona Conference's Working Group One and leads Brainstorming Groups on...

Guest Notes Drew Northern is involved in the compliance department at Cook Group and Cook Medical, focusing on leveraging AI to improve compliance processes and mitigate risks. Guest LinkedIn Drew Northern | LinkedIn Key Takeaways Routine Tasks Automation: Drew emphasizes that generative AI can significantly benefit compliance professionals by automating routine, mundane tasks such as data entry,...

Guests’ Notes Nat Edmonds is a partner at Paul Hastings with over 20 years of experience in white-collar investigations, specializing in international corruption and the FCPA. A former DOJ attorney, he has led major fraud and corruption cases, fostering global enforcement partnerships. He emphasizes robust compliance programs and the role of technology in investigations, sharing insights at confer...