Legal Geek Live

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in Amsterdam, this episode features Aniek de Vries , a Legal Ops professional at Just Eat Takeaway, one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world. She works within a legal team of around seventy people spread across more than fifteen countries, with hubs in Amsterdam and London. Earlier that day, she took the stage alongside her colleague Millie Fost...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in Amsterdam, this episode takes on the question that most law firms are quietly avoiding: what happens to the business model when AI takes over the work that juniors used to do? Frans is a legal management consultant and former Clifford Chance professional who advises law firms on strategy, pricing, and operating models. He has spent twenty years thinking abo...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in Amsterdam, this episode gets to the heart of why so many legal AI projects stall after the first workshop. Hans Albers, Director of Legal Management Consulting & Managed Services at Deloitte Legal, advises law firms and in-house legal teams on AI strategy, operating models, and change management. Before Deloitte, he led worldwide legal operations at Jun...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in Amsterdam , this episode is a front-row seat to how one of the Netherlands' leading law firms is navigating the AI revolution from the inside. Joris Willems, partner and head of the Technology Group at NautaDutilh, has been a tech lawyer for over 25 years, and even he had to walk on his toes to keep up. In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma , Joris shares the...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in Amsterdam , this episode takes you inside one of the largest generative AI rollouts in the legal industry. Bert Vries , Director of Information Technology & Innovation at CMS Netherlands, led the global deployment of Harvey across 7,000+ lawyers in over fifty countries a journey that started with a simple email in 2023 and is still going. In conversatio...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London , this episode dives into the fast-moving world of agentic AI with Jeremy Coleman , Vice President, Legal Research & Development at ContractPodAi. Jeremy breaks down the shift from GenAI experimentation to real-world implementation, and explains why legal teams should be planning, not panicking. In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma , Jeremy explor...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London , this episode features Jody Glidden , serial entrepreneur and founder of Postilize (and previously Introhive), sharing how AI can transform the way legal professionals build relationships, generate revenue, and stay ahead of the billable hour crunch. In this dynamic conversation with Hidde Bruinsma , Jody breaks down: Why law firms must shift from r...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London , this episode features Alex Fawcett , VP Product, CoCounsel Platform at Thomson Reuters , offering an inside look at how one of the world’s biggest legal tech players is shaping the future of AI in law, with a deep focus on trust, content, and domain expertise. In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma , Alex unpacks: Why law firms aren’t tech companies ,...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London , this bold and inspiring episode features Helen Burness , legal marketer, personal branding expert, and founder of Saltmarsh Marketing, on how lawyers (especially women in law) can show up, speak out, and lead online. In this conversation with Hidde Bruinsma , Helen shares: Why owning your voice is no longer optional in the AI and algorithm era How...

Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London , this episode features Mark Cullen , VP of LegalTech Product Management at Thomson Reuters , on how one of the industry’s biggest players is approaching the next wave of AI, with a balance of cutting-edge technology, strategic acquisitions, and a deeply human mindset. In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma , Mark unpacks: Why storytelling is just as vi...

In this fast-paced episode from Legal Geek Conference in London, Ruben Miessen , co-founder and CEO of LegalFly , shares the story behind one of Europe's most rapidly growing legal AI startups. From leading AI projects at Tinder to building a product-first legal tech company, Ruben explains how focus, timing, and obsession with real legal workflows are powering LegalFly’s growth. In this conversat...

In this inspiring conversation recorded at Legal Geek Europe, legal design expert and ADS Studio founder Anna De Stefano explores how law firms can navigate the AI era without losing their human touch.  Hosted by Hidde Bruinsma, this episode delves into: How adaptive leadership empowers multigenerational legal teams Why legal design is the bridge between tech and real-world problem-solving Th...

In this candid episode recorded at Legal Geek Europe, Jelle van Veenen , Innovation Manager at Kennedy Van der Laan and founder of Dutch Legal Tech, shares a grounded perspective on what’s actually needed to make legal AI work.  Hosted by Hidde Bruinsma, the conversation cuts through the buzz to explore: Why data quality is the foundation of any useful legal AI The overload of disconnected to...

In this episode recorded at Legal Geek Europe, Lance Bartholomeusz , General Counsel and Head of Legal Affairs at the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) , shares how legal teams can redefine their value in a rapidly evolving world.  In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Lance opens up about: How AI and automation are already transforming legal work at UNHCR The importance of collaboration across border...

In this energetic episode recorded at Legal Geek Europe, Raoul Bouchrit , co-founder and CEO of Zeno , shares how his legal AI startup is scaling fast by co-creating with lawyers, even in one of the most crowded tech markets today.  In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Raoul reflects on: How co-creation with lawyers shaped Zeno’s product strategy Why hiring ex-lawyers helped bridge the langua...

In this insightful episode recorded at Legal Geek Europe, Suzanne van der Klip , legal innovation lawyer and advisor on GenAI strategy, shares practical lessons from years of working at the intersection of law, tech, and transformation.  Interviewed by Hidde Bruinsma, Suzanne dives into: Should legal teams build or buy AI solutions , and when does it make sense to do either? What law firms ca...

In this forward-thinking episode from Legal Geek Europe, Tanisha Minev , Global Legal Counsel at Docplanner and co-author of Legal Operations in the Age of AI and Data , challenges the outdated models of legal professionalism. In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, she explores how in-house legal teams can become proactive business partners without losing their legal foundation. Key topics include:...