People in Legal

David sat down with Andrea Foot to unpack the reality of AI in the legal sector—beyond the hype and into the cultural, structural, and human challenges of adoption. From the “𝗔𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵” to the evolving role of women in shaping these conversations, Andrea shares why open dialogue, values, and people-first thinking are essential for making AI work in law.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵...

🎙 People in Legal – Women + AI Summit Edition 🌟🤖David caught up with Bríd Heffernan to talk change management, AI adoption, and why women in legal tech are reshaping the industry. From empowering young lawyers to enhancing existing tech stacks, this conversation explores the real opportunities and challenges AI brings to legal.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀↳ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴...

🎙 People in Legal – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌟Heather Paterson from Legora to unpack what it really takes to move the needle on AI adoption in legal. From leadership mindset to curious culture—this is a powerful conversation on how law firms can navigate the AI wave together.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀↳ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀...

🎙 People in Legal – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💡David caught up with Jan Christie at the 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 in Sydney to dive into how AI is reshaping talent, training, and the human side of law. This insightful conversation explores the future of capability building in legal practice—and why it’s not just about tech, but also about empathy, curiosity, and the connections we build.💡 Key takeaways:...

David Woolstencroft sat down with Cat Moon, Caryn Sandler, and Terri Mottershead to unpack what real inclusion looks like in AI—and why this moment matters. Born from frustration, the Women in AI movement is more than a hashtag. It's a call for responsible innovation, community-led change, and collective courage to shape the future of legal tech together.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺...

Chapters00:00Introduction and Background02:28Navigating Legal Tech Confusion04:47Understanding Client Needs and Tool Selection07:22The Role of AI in Legal Services10:02Evaluating Startups and Market Risks12:36Return on Investment in Legal Tech15:27The Future of Legal Services and AI17:47Training the Next Generation of Lawyers20:26Commerciality and Client Relationships23:06Broader Perspectives in L...

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the evolving landscape of legal technology, focusing on the integration of AI and its implications for the legal profession. They discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the industry, as well as ethical considerations surrounding AI use. The dialogue also touches on personal reflections and futuristic visions inspired...

Episode 1 - The Law and Beyond Show with Chantal McNaught: The Drone Lawyer AKA Tom Pils shares his insights about carving out emerging areas of practice from the Gartner Hype Cycle, staying competent in the changing landscape of legal technology, and how leaders can support their people to shine. Takeaways• The transition from corporate tax to drone law was unexpected but rewarding.• Understandin...

In this episode, Ronni Millard sits down with David Langdon, founder of Blind Spot, to talk about legal tech, accessibility, and AI’s role in transforming the legal profession. From data strategy to inclusive design, David shares how his personal journey with vision impairment has shaped his mission: making tech work better—for everyone.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗲...

In this episode of People in Legal, host Andrew Hay speaks with Roni Millard, founder of The Wellbeing Edge, about her journey from a high-pressure corporate career to prioritizing health and wellbeing. Roni shares her personal turning point with burnout and cancer, and the challenges legal professionals—especially women—face in balancing high performance with self-care. They discuss the state of...

In this episode of the Legal Change Agents podcast, Andrea Foote speaks with Tessa, CEO of Moores, about her journey to leadership and the shift toward human-centric, values-based legal practice. They discuss navigating change, recruitment challenges, and the importance of building a purpose-driven, adaptable culture. Tessa also reflects on how law firms must evolve with societal and technological...

Andrea Foot meets with Robyna May, CIO at McInnes Wilson Lawyers, to explore how law firms are being reshaped by technology—and why culture matters just as much as code. Robyna shares her path into legal tech and reflects on the shifting role of IT as a strategic enabler rather than just a support function. From generative AI in the hands of clients to dismantling outdated hierarchies in law firms...

In this episode, Giles Thompson, Head of Revenue at Avvoka, shares his personal journey from commercial litigator to legal tech leader. He reflects on the evolution of legal technology, the emotional drivers behind adoption, and how different global markets are approaching AI and automation. Giles also dives into the highs and lows of startup life, the value of lived experience in sales, and why a...

In this episode, executive coach and change strategist Andrea Foot sits down with Fiona, a former lawyer turned legal tech consultant, to unpack the evolving landscape of law firms and the challenges of driving real change. Fiona shares her personal journey from legal practice to tech consulting, highlighting the emotional and practical hurdles firms face as they adopt AI, rethink traditional stru...

In this People in Legal episode, David sits down with Madeleine Porter, legal industry expert at iManage, for a wide-ranging conversation on how law firms are adapting to today's evolving landscape. From AI in practice to AML compliance, and the central role of knowledge management, Madeleine highlights how firms can thrive by embracing innovation while fostering psychological safety and colla...

From lawyer to CEO — Nikki sat down with David Woolstencroft for an honest and inspiring chat about her journey from practising law to leading LegalTech Hub, a platform simplifying how law firms find and adopt the right tech. They explored the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, building a fully remote team, and the growing pressure on firms to make smart tech decisions. From agentic AI to AI gover...

🎙 Richard (aka Ricky) sat down with David Woolstencroft for a raw, thoughtful chat about his journey — from growing up in Nicaragua to building a global career in professional services and outsourcing. They covered everything from the evolution of legal outsourcing, to client control, flexible staffing models, and how law firms can scale without losing quality. Ricky also shared his personal routi...

David Woolstencroft caught up with Andy King, organiser of LawFest New Zealand and founder of LegalTech Hub, to reflect on the growing momentum of legal tech across the region — and what makes events like LawFest so impactful. As the driving force behind one of NZ’s leading legal innovation conferences, Andy shared insights on how the sector is evolving, why collaboration matters more than ever, a...

In this episode of People in Legal, Gabriella Pomare, Partner at The Norton Law Group, shares her inspiring journey into family law — one shaped by psychology, travel, and a deep understanding of people. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, balancing motherhood and leadership, and the emotional realities of supporting clients through family breakdowns. Gabriella also discusses her book...

With over 20 years in legal tech, Andrew Hutch shares his journey and the vision behind Nexl — a legal CRM built on actionable intelligence. From the untapped power of LinkedIn to the hidden value in unstructured data, Andrew breaks down how law firms can overcome tech adoption hurdles, unlock internal relationships, and use client feedback to drive growth. If you're in legal and still treatin...

In this episode of People in Legal, Jonathan shares his journey from consultant to tech leader, building and scaling purpose-driven businesses with a focus on being a force for good. From his early days in Australia to leading innovation at NUIX, Jonathan opens up about the challenges and lessons of growth, the fusion of art and science in business, and why purpose should always sit at the heart o...

In this conversation, Zahn, the regional vice president for Australia and New Zealand at ActionStep, discusses the company's journey and its role in the legal practice management software market. He highlights the unique challenges faced by mid-market law firms and the importance of talent recruitment and retention in the legal industry. The conversation also touches on the findings from Actio...

Brendan explores the evolving role of technology in the legal sector, highlighting insights from LawFest. He introduces TorFX, a foreign exchange service leveraging AI to enhance productivity and customer experience. The discussion covers the future of legal tech, the impact of cryptocurrency, and the need for firms to adapt to stay competitive.

DAC brings a strong background in legal training and IT, combining expertise in both fields to drive innovation. As Dye & Durham continues expanding its footprint in the legal tech market, DAC plays a key role in shaping solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline legal operations.

Gerard and Simon discuss their journey in creating Lighthouse, a legal tech solution designed to enhance efficiency in conveyancing. They share insights into their backgrounds, the challenges of product development, and their plans for expanding into the Australian market.