Legal Innovation Spotlight

Ted sits down with Tom Pfennig, CEO and Founder of TRANSFORMING.LEGAL, to discuss how AI is reshaping law firm economics, challenging traditional business models, and transforming the future of legal services. From the rise of AI-native law firms to the growing pressure for measurable productivity gains, Tom shares his expertise in legal technology, digital transformation, and organizational chang...

Ted sits down with David Malkinson, Founder of SIGNL, to discuss how law firms can build sustainable AI strategies amid rapid technological change. From navigating MCP and API integrations to managing AI costs, data security, and evolving client expectations, David shares his expertise in legal technology, AI strategy, and operational transformation. As emerging technologies challenge traditional...

Ted sits down with Libby Clark, Founder of Libby Clark Law, to discuss how AI is accelerating change across the legal industry and exposing longstanding challenges in law firm culture, leadership, and attorney well-being. From overcoming resistance to change to developing the human skills that technology cannot replace, Libby shares her expertise in legal practice, organizational transformation, a...

Ted sits down with Jason L. Brown, President and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), to discuss how AI adoption and shifting power dynamics are reshaping the relationship between law firms and corporate legal departments. From the growing pressure to demonstrate the value of technology investments to rethinking legal pricing and client relationships, Jason shares his expertise in co...

Ted sits down with Helder Santos, Global Head of Legal Tech & Innovation at Bird & Bird, to discuss how AI and legal technology are transforming the way legal services are created, delivered, and valued. From building AI fluency and driving organic technology adoption to rethinking client experience and multidisciplinary teams, Helder shares his expertise in legal technology, innovation, a...

Ted sits down with Marc-Henri Chamay, Chair and Co-Founder of aosphere, to discuss productizing legal expertise and building scalable legal tech businesses. From the growing importance of high-quality data in AI to developing dedicated teams and effective go-to-market strategies, Marc-Henri shares his expertise in legal technology, subscription-based products, and business transformation. Drawing...

Ted sits down with Andy Kvesic, CEO of Aprio Legal, to discuss how alternative business structures, non-lawyer ownership, and private capital are reshaping the traditional law firm model. From integrated professional services to funding the technology and talent firms need to compete, Andy shares his expertise in alternative business structures, law firm growth, and legal industry transformation....

Ted sits down with Bert Bries, Head of Innovation, Knowledge, and Technology at CMS Netherlands, to discuss the build versus buy debate in legal tech and how AI is changing the way firms approach technology and service delivery. From the opportunities and limitations of vibe coding to reengineering legal workflows for an agentic future, Bert shares his expertise in innovation, technology strategy,...

Ted sits down with Ilona Logvinova, Chief AI Officer at HSF Kramer, to discuss how law firms can transform their operating models and move toward greater AI nativity. From designing innovation teams and developing cross-disciplinary talent to embedding AI into legal workflows and client service delivery, Ilona shares her expertise in legal AI, organizational transformation, and innovation strategy...

Ted sits down with Mike Schmidtberger, Chairman & Partner at Norm Law LLP, to discuss the rise of AI-native law firms and how they could reshape legal service delivery. From more than 35 years in Big Law leadership to helping build a law firm around AI from the ground up, Mike shares his expertise in legal practice, firm strategy, and innovation. As experienced lawyers pair their expertise wit...

Ted sits down with Josh Porte, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP, and Trisha Rich, Partner & Chair of the Legal Profession Team at Holland & Knight LLP, to discuss MSOs, outside capital, and the evolving business of law. From structuring investments in legal services businesses to navigating the ethical and regulatory questions surrounding Rule 5.4, Josh and Trisha share their expertise...

Ted sits down with Akber Datoo, Founder and CEO of D2 Legal Technology, to discuss the legal industry’s data problem, AI adoption, and the evolving role of lawyers in solving business problems. From his experience as both a technologist and lawyer in financial services to advising organizations on legal data and transformation, Akber shares his expertise in data governance, legal technology, and A...

Ted sits down with Brian Powers, Co-Founder & CEO of Markups.ai, to discuss how AI is transforming routine legal work, the future of contract negotiation, and the evolution of AI-native legal services. From scaling a high-growth technology company to building AI agents that negotiate contracts on behalf of legal teams, Brian shares his expertise in legal AI, contract automation, and human-AI c...

Ted sits down with Bjarne Tellmann, CEO of FjordStream Advisors, to discuss AI-ready legal departments, client-driven disruption, and the future of law firms in the AI era. From leading legal transformation at global organizations to advising businesses on AI strategy and innovation, Bjarne shares his expertise in legal operations, digital transformation, and organizational leadership. As clients...

Ted sits down with Anastasia Boyko, Legal Innovation Consultant at The Yoga Unicorn, to discuss AI adoption, organizational culture, the future of the legal talent pipeline, and the evolving economics of the legal industry. From practicing law and leading innovation across law firms, legal technology, and legal education to advising organizations on navigating AI-driven transformation, Anastasia s...

Ted sits down with Lucía Elizalde-Bulanti, Director of Behavioral Innovation at Dechert LLP, to discuss the role of human behavior in AI adoption, behavioral innovation, and the future of organizational change in the legal industry. From practicing law for more than two decades to pioneering behavioral innovation at a global law firm, Lucía shares her expertise in behavioral science, leadership, a...

Ted sits down with John Barbera, Head of Business Architecture & Enablement at Burford Capital, to discuss process engineering, business architecture, and why great legal technology starts with better processes. From leading transformation initiatives in global financial institutions to helping modernize operations in the legal industry, John shares his expertise in process optimization, chang...

Ted sits down with Oz Benamram, Founder of SKILLS.Law, to discuss how AI is reshaping law firm strategy, the future of legal service delivery, and the organizational changes firms must make to stay competitive. From knowledge management and process engineering to change management and client-centric innovation, Oz shares his expertise in legal transformation and strategic leadership. As the legal...

Ted sits down with Grace Chediak, M&A Counsel at Google, to discuss the future of mergers and acquisitions, the evolution of legal negotiations, and the changing role of technology in corporate transactions. From advising on complex global acquisitions to reimagining how deals could be negotiated in the future, Grace shares her expertise in M&A, in-house legal strategy, and legal innovatio...

Ted sits down with Bill Bice, CEO of Zebraworks, to discuss the impact of AI on law firm operations, the evolution of legal practice management, and the role of data and process optimization in driving firm performance. From building pioneering legal technology companies to applying AI to billing, collections, and business operations, Bill shares his expertise in legal tech, knowledge management,...

Ted sits down with Gretta Rusanow, Managing Director and Head of Advisory Services at Citi Law Firm Group, to discuss the financial performance of law firms, the accelerating impact of AI and technology investment, and the growing pressure toward consolidation across the legal industry. From analyzing AmLaw market trends to advising firm leaders on strategy and transformation, Gretta shares her ex...

Ted sits down with Reena SenGupta, Executive Director at RSGI, to discuss the evolution of legal innovation, the impact of generative AI on law firms, and the future of legal services. From two decades of analyzing the legal sector to exploring how firms are adapting to rapid technological change, Reena shares her expertise in legal market trends and transformation. As AI accelerates innovation an...

Ted sits down with David Morley, Principal at Dejonghe & Morley LLP, to discuss the rise of private equity interest in the legal sector, the impact of AI and technology on law firms, and the structural evolution of legal services. From leading a global law firm to working at a major institutional investor, David shares his expertise in legal markets, capital strategy, and industry transformati...

Ted sits down with Aalia Manie, Partner at Webber Wentzel, to discuss legal innovation in South Africa, the impact of AI on legal services, and the importance of culture and relationships in driving change. From launching an applied AI and innovation subsidiary to advising clients and tech vendors, Aalia shares her expertise in integrating law, technology, and operations. As AI reshapes demand and...

Ted sits down with Tanya Sadoughi, AI Lead (Global Banking) at Linklaters, to discuss how AI is reshaping legal workflows, billing processes, and client transparency in modern law firms. From her journey transitioning out of traditional banking law to building and scaling AI tools across a global firm, Tanya shares her expertise in legal innovation and practical AI implementation. By turning real-...