Careers and the Business of Law

Welcome to this special episode of "Careers and the Business of Law." Today, we're taking a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Can you imagine a time in eDiscovery when it revolved around boxes of paper, scanning documents, and visits to copy shops? That was the reality for our esteemed guests, Ian Campbell of iConnect and Tom Morrissey of Purdue Pharma. Both Tom and Ian entered the eDiscovery wo...

Description: This week, we're diving deep into the world of law firm innovation – and it's not about the latest tech or software. Our focus today is on the human side of things: talent, culture, and change management. I'm excited to introduce two pioneering guests who are leading the charge in reimagining what the modern law firm can be. Madeline shares her origin story, discussing her background...

From wanna-be quarterback at Notre Dame to box delivery at Chicago Legal Copies to the Founder and CEO of one of the world's most successful eDiscovery software companies. Wendell and I discuss: His first job and the rearview mirror The legal landscape over the next 3 years The workforce of the future and talent on the rise The benefits and risks of private equity In office vs. remote vs. hybrid w...

Join me for an insightful chat as we delve into the life and journey of Haresh Bhungalia. From his childhood dreams of soaring the skies as a pilot to his adventures in Big 4 consulting and entrepreneurial pursuits. We'll touch upon: Visioning the future of legal business by 2030 His take on the surge of new legal tech software players The evolving role of legal operations in today's world and the...

Join me for an insightful chat as we delve into the life and career journey of AJ Shankar. From his distinguished academic career in computer science and graduating magna cum laude from Harvard to pioneering Everlaw as a successful entrepreneur. Our conversation will cover: The significance of the Harvard Barnwell Award Insights into the Berkeley startup ecosystem  A glimpse into the future of eDi...

Andy Wilson: Founder & CEO of Logikcull Who are the top 6 eDiscovery software CEOs?  If I say Apple - you say Steve Jobs If I say Amazon, you say Jeff. If I say Tesla, Microsoft or GE you say Elon, Bill and Jack. But, what if I say, Logikcull, Relativity, Disco, Everlaw, Reveal or Casepoint? Join me this summer as I interview the top founders and CEO's in the Legal software space starting with the...

Brian Corbin and Ed Sohn share their ex-pat experiences and how it's impacted their careers and families. They discuss the similarities and differences between working in the US and abroad, the challenges and opportunities that come with it, and the complex experiential knowledge that one gains from working abroad.  They also talk about the disruptive force of AI in the legal industry and the need...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of David Wang, Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini, as he navigates the challenges of defining his role in the legal industry. From humble immigrant beginnings and his mother's Chinese restaurant, David's path has led him to become one of the pioneering chief innovation officers in the legal field. In this captivating conversat...

Did you know Chuck Kellner wanted to be an astronaut when he was seven years old? How did he become one of the consummate established leaders in the eDiscovery and legal technologies world? In this episode of Careers and the Business of Law, Chuck and I discuss his journey from aspiring astronaut to temp paralegal to Director of Strategic Innovation at one of the world's top five legal technology...

The Legal Chief Operating Officer is the newest developing role in the law department. Yet, another sign of growing law department maturity and business savvy. And that means the math and economics are changing. What is a Legal Chief Operating Officer or Director of Legal Business Solutions, and how does a background in legal operations help you achieve this NextGEN career path?  Greg Kaple shares...

Dera Nevin -Data Policy and Strategy Officer at The Blackstone Group What can you do in 12 minutes a day? Dera Nevin wrote a book and opened the door to a lifelong dream. In this conversation, Dera shares her thoughts on how to chunk time into 12-minute increments to accomplish any goal you want to set. And, of course, we delve into her career journey fron creating the eDiscovery practice at TD Ba...

In this episode, Tommie Ferriera - Head of Legal Operations at Cedar, turns the tables on David to find out how he got started, his top tips on networking and meeting new people, and the books that most influenced him. David provides his top tips on how to get the most out of any conference, including how to approach people, the importance of follow-up, and the benefits of being authentic and buil...

Jerry Bui, Senior Managing Director of FTI- Social Media as Mentorship and Leading a 3 Generational Workforce. How do you lead, coach, and impact a 3 generational workforce? Especially now with such an extensive remote workforce and a variety of hybrids? Jerry and I unpack the power of social media as a new form of mentorship. We also discuss evolving trends in legal technology, the power of AI as...

Not all law department leaders start out in legal. Sanjay and I discuss his 'Jungle Gym Career Path" as well as ChatGPT, Mentors, Evolving Roles and The Workforce of the Future.

In this episode of Careers and the Business of Law, we have the pleasure of speaking with An Trotter, Director of Legal Operations at Hearst. An Trotter shares her valuable insights on driving innovation in the legal ops department of the future, as well as discussing her innovative new product, Legal Ops in a Box, designed to help jumpstart and advance the legal ops profession. Don't miss out on...

I've had fun and fluid exchanges of ideas with Stephen Goldstein of Squire Patton Boggs for over 20 years. In our chat today we cover the velocity of change  in the legal market ,   perceived  next-GEN killers of revenue, accelerators of innovation and the   legal  workforce / workplace of the future.

In today's episode of 'Careers in the Business of Law,' David sits down with Bruce Kasanoff, who is one of his core four advisors,  friends, and Ghostwriter to the stars. David and Bruce speak once a week about the marketplace, evolving trends, David's career, and what he should and shouldn't do on social media, a.k.a his brand. So, of course, he is David's first guest. They talk about the workfor...

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