Legal Innovation Spotlight

Ted sits down with Kara Peterson, Co-founder at Descrybe.ai, to discuss the future of legal research, open-source legal data, and the role of AI in democratizing access to the law. From the challenges of building usable tools to the need for independent benchmarking, Kara shares her expertise in legal tech strategy, marketing, and innovation. With insights on navigating underserved markets and cut...

Ted sits down with Alex Baker, Founder at Legal Tech Collective, to discuss how law firms can build scalable, tech-enabled legal services in an AI-driven world. From the limitations of the partnership model to the power of starting small, Alex shares his expertise in legal tech, productization, and innovation strategy. With real-world insights on navigating risk, aligning incentives, and leveragin...

Ted sits down with Jan Van Hoecke, VP of Product Management and AI Services at iManage, to discuss the evolving role of AI in legal technology and knowledge management. From early breakthroughs in engineering to real-world applications in law firms, Jan shares his expertise in building practical, scalable AI solutions. With insights on data quality, hybrid search, and why legal teams must rethink...

Ted sits down with Guy Alvarez, CEO & Founder of Alvarez AI Advisors, to discuss how law firms can overcome cultural barriers and embrace AI-driven innovation. From rethinking the billable hour to building a proactive client experience, Guy shares his expertise in legal tech adoption and firm strategy. Exploring how small changes can drive big shifts, this conversation will help legal professi...

Ted sits down with Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law, to discuss the evolving role of AI in legal education and regulation. From the challenges of state-level AI laws to the importance of building true AI literacy, Kevin shares his expertise in emerging tech policy and legal innovation. Highlighting why knowledge diffusion matters as much as the t...

Ted sits down with Jordan Furlong, Legal Market Analyst and Strategic Consultant, to discuss the future of law firms in an era defined by AI and market disruption. From breaking down the limitations of the traditional partnership model to forecasting how legal service delivery will evolve, Jordan shares his expertise in business model innovation and legal industry transformation. With thought-prov...

Ted sits down with Moiz Shirazi, Founder & CEO of Scorealytics, to discuss the future of legal intelligence and data-driven decision-making in law firms. From AI integration to overcoming structural barriers like the partnership model, Moiz shares his expertise in legal tech innovation and enterprise data strategy. Exploring how better data hygiene and scalable cloud solutions can reduce risk...

Ted sits down with Rodney Harrison, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and Co-Chair of the firm’s Innovation Council, to discuss how law firms can embrace innovation while navigating the unique demands of labor and employment law. From measuring ROI beyond profits to leveraging AI and data analytics for better service delivery, Rodney shares his expertise in driving practical, client-focused change w...

Ted sits down with Anastasia Boyko, Legal Futurist and Product Evangelist at Filevine, to discuss the future of legal services and the cultural shifts needed to drive true innovation. From rethinking legal education to embracing alternative business structures, Anastasia shares her expertise in legal operations, lawyer leadership, and change management. With thought-provoking insights like “We foc...

Ted sits down with Mark Smolik, Chief Legal Officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas, to discuss the future of client-centric legal services. From leveraging AI to drive efficiency to rethinking traditional law firm pricing models, Mark shares his expertise in legal operations and corporate strategy. Highlighting the widening gap between law firm innovation efforts and client expectations, this conver...

Ted sits down with Dan Szabo, Senior Director of Innovation at Davis Wright Tremaine, to discuss how AI is reshaping the delivery of legal services. From coding in Baghdad to leading one of the industry’s most forward-thinking legal tech teams, Dan shares his expertise in designing tools that integrate seamlessly into legal workflows. With insights on proactive AI, culture change, and preparing fi...

Ted sits down with Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer, to discuss the evolution of legal innovation and what real transformation in the industry looks like. From breaking free of “innovation theatre” to aligning people, process, and technology, Richard shares his expertise in legal tech, change management, and industry disruption. With sharp insights into how law firms can shift from le...

Ted sits down with Michele DeStefano, Professor of Law at the University of Miami and Faculty Chair at Harvard Law School Executive Education, to discuss innovation, culture change, and the evolving role of Chief Innovation Officers in law firms. From empathy gaps in legal training to the real power behind innovation titles, Michele shares her expertise in bridging the worlds of law, business, and...

Ted sits down with Don Fuchs, Co-Founder of Legal Anywhere, to discuss the evolution of legal extranets and how law firms can use them to enhance client collaboration. From the early days of document sharing to today’s integrated workflows and value-added client services, Don shares his expertise in legal technology and innovation. With insights on financial transparency, fixed fee billing, and le...

Ted sits down with Katrina Dittmer, Director of Legal Technology at Eversheds Sutherland, to discuss the evolution of legal collaboration and the role of Microsoft 365 in modern law firms. From unifying intranet and extranet tools to integrating AI and improving governance, Katrina shares her expertise in transforming legal service delivery through strategic technology. Highlighting a “crawl, walk...

Ted sits down with Ben Wightwick, Chief Commercial Officer at Autologyx, to discuss the evolution of extranets and the future of client collaboration in legal tech. From the early days of file sharing to the rise of “Extranet 3.0,” Ben shares his expertise in workflow orchestration and client engagement strategies. With insights on real-time collaboration, AI disruption, and the shift toward unifi...

Ted sits down with Ryan McDonough, Head of Software Engineering at KPMG Law, to discuss the transformative role of AI and automation in legal services. From building practical AI-driven solutions to reshaping legal workflows, Ryan shares his expertise in legal technology and highlights how law firms can leverage AI for efficiency and growth. This conversation is essential for legal professionals s...

Ted sits down with Justin McCallon, CEO & Founder of Callidus Legal AI, to discuss how AI is transforming legal workflows. From model selection to trust and transparency, Justin shares his expertise in legal technology and innovation. Exploring the balance between efficiency gains and traditional billing practices, this conversation sheds light on how law firms can strategically implement AI t...

Ted sits down with Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting, to discuss the evolving business models of law firms and the role of technology in driving profitability. From the challenges posed by the Big Four and alternative legal service providers to the need for a mindset shift in law firm leadership, Debbie shares her expertise in legal innovation and strategic management. Law firms must start...

Ted sits down with Keith Maziarek, Director of Pricing and Legal Project Management at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, to discuss the evolving business of law and the challenges law firms face in balancing profitability, efficiency, and innovation. From the impact of the Big Four on legal services to the cultural resistance to technology adoption, Keith shares his expertise in strategic pricing and le...

Ted sits down with Nikki Korson, Practice Manager (Global), Complex Litigation & Arbitration at Paul Hastings, to discuss the evolving role of non-lawyers in law firm leadership. From breaking into leadership positions to navigating the cultural dynamics of the legal industry, Nikki shares her expertise in operations, strategy, and innovation within law firms. As law firms face increasing pres...

Ted sits down with Monica Zent, Founder & CEO at ZentLaw, to discuss the future of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) and legal tech innovation. From the rise of ALSPs to the impact of AI on legal workflows, Monica shares her expertise in transforming legal services through technology and innovation. With insights on flexible talent models, subscription-based legal services, and the r...

Ted sits down with Al Hounsell, National Director of AI, Innovation & Knowledge at Gowling WLG, to discuss the impact of AI on legal practice. From leveraging AI to streamline legal operations to the challenges of standardization, Al shares his expertise in legal technology and innovation. Exploring how AI is transforming knowledge management, document review, and the role of lawyers, this con...

Ted sits down with Geoff Zodda, Chief Solutions Officer - IT Search at PearlCare Search Group, to discuss the evolving legal tech job market. From the rise of AI and cloud technology to shifting compensation trends, Geoff shares his expertise in legal technology staffing and career development. As law firms invest more in innovation and seek top talent, this conversation provides valuable insights...

Ted sits down with Professor Heidi K. Brown, Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing at New York Law School, to discuss the evolving role of AI in legal writing and education. From understanding AI hallucinations to mastering effective prompt engineering, Heidi shares her expertise in helping law students and lawyers navigate the ethical and practical challenges of integrating AI into their researc...