The Geek In Review

In this episode, we welcome Matthew Dickinson , CEO and founder of Vable , to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of legal information and current awareness. Matthew reflects on how, until recently, current awareness in law firms relied heavily on manual curation, Boolean searches, and email alerts—often resulting in information overload and a lack of personalization. With the advent of generat...

In this week's episode of The Geek in Review , Greg Lambert flies solo while co-host Marlene Gebauer enjoys some well-deserved relaxation. Greg welcomes Trevor Quick , Strategic Business Development lead at Harvey.ai, to discuss one of the most talked-about companies in legal tech today. With a staggering $300 million Series E funding round and a $5 billion valuation, Harvey is rewriting the narra...

In this episode of The Geek in Review , guest host Marcie Borgal Shunk of the Tilt Institute joins Marlene Gebauer for a thought-provoking discussion with Avaneesh Marwaha , CEO of Litera . As someone who led the company through both pre- and post-AI boom eras, Avaneesh offers an insider’s perspective on what it takes to guide a legal tech organization through profound technological and cultural s...

In this episode of The Geek in Review , hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down with Otto von Zastrow , the founder and CEO of MidPage. AI , an AI-native legal research platform. With a recent $4 million seed round and an ambitious mission to rival legacy research tools, MidPage is drawing attention across the legal industry. Otto shares his unconventional journey from AI-powered lawn robo...

In this special episode of The Geek in Review , we take the new ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode for a spin, inviting it to analyze and discuss all 23 episodes from the podcast’s 2025 season. The episode kicks off with a high-level overview of the biggest legal tech themes from the year so far. ChatGPT Voice quickly identifies a significant shift toward agentic AI tools—those that go beyond automation...

This week, we welcome Cornell Winston (current President of the American Association of Law Libraries) and Jenny Silbiger (President‑Elect). Speaking from sunny San Diego and O‘ahu’s courthouse halls, the duo joins the show to preview AALL’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon —and to talk candidly about the challenges and opportunities facing the legal‑information profession during a time of...

In this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome Feargus MacDaeid and Nnamdi Emelifeonwu , co-founders of Definely , to discuss how their shared experiences as practicing lawyers shaped a groundbreaking accessibility solution for contract review. Feargus, who is visually impaired, and Nnamdi, his former colleague at Freshfields, describe how their friendship and professional collaboration led to...

On this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome Philip Young, co-founder and CEO of Garfield AI , the first AI-powered law firm approved for practice by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The episode kicks off with a discussion of recent stories that explore AI’s evolving role in legal proceedings, such as avatars testifying in court and the ethical challenges that arise when deepfa...

This week we sit down with Matt Rasmussen , Founder and CEO of ModeOne , to dive into the evolving challenges and solutions around mobile device discovery . What started as a frustration-fueled “passion project” has grown into a powerful, cloud-based legal tech tool that dramatically speeds up mobile data collections while safeguarding user privacy. Rasmussen brings over two decades of litigation...

For the 300th episode of The Geek in Review , we celebrate in true “three geeks” fashion by bringing back two familiar voices: Kris Satkunas , Director of Strategic Consulting at LexisNexis , and legal pricing expert Toby Brown , CEO at DV8 Legal Strategies . Kris joins to walk through highlights from the newly released 2025 CounselLink Trends Report , and Toby brings his trademark insight… and a...

This week, we welcome Laura Clayton McDonnell, President of the Corporates Business Segment at Thomson Reuters . Laura shares her inspiring journey from corporate securities law to executive leadership at top technology companies, including Apple, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, and now Thomson Reuters. She discusses how her Silicon Valley upbringing and her family’s immigrant experience have shaped her le...

This week, we sit down with Kenzo Tsushima , Managing Director of Mind Factory at Morae , to discuss how AI is transforming legal operations and consulting services. Kenzo shares his unique career journey, blending a passion for technology with legal expertise, and highlights why the legal industry is positioned to leverage AI advancements more quickly than heavily regulated sectors like healthcar...

This week we welcome Raghu Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals at Thomson Reuters, for an insightful discussion on the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the legal industry. Raghu shares why he believes the legal sector, alongside healthcare, stands at the forefront of the AI revolution. His journey into the legal tech world, driven by the transformative potential of AI, s...

In this week’s Geek in Review , we sit down with Patrick Waldo , CEO of Unicorn Forms and proud Houstonian, to explore the intersections of data, document automation, and legal tech innovation. From the vibrant startup culture at Houston's ION and the Capital Factory's SXSW House event to the regulatory grind of form design, Waldo shares how his journey—from working in compliance-heavy ind...

This week, we sit down with Sam Flynn , COO and co-founder of Josef , to separate substance from hype in the rapidly evolving world of legal tech. Sam shares his passionate stance that “RAG is not dead,” defending Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) as a foundational and still deeply relevant method for deploying AI in the legal industry—despite the flashy allure of agentic AI. His nuanced take r...

This week we sit down with Sean West —co-founder of Hence Technologies and author of Unruly: Fighting Back When Politics and Law Upend the Rules of Business . Together, they explore the shifting fault lines where law, technology, and geopolitics collide. From the growing reliance on generative AI in legal work to the erosion of rule of law and the emerging threats (and opportunities) facing knowle...

This week we welcome Chan Hee-Koh , CEO and co-founder, and Justin Brownstone , Strategic Partnership Lead at FileRead . As legal professionals and tech enthusiasts gear up for LegalWeek , the conversation starts with some lighthearted banter about the best places to visit in New York—including a passionate endorsement of Angelina in Paris' hot chocolate. However, the discussion quickly turns...

This week, we welcome back Ed Walters , Chief Strategy Officer at vLex , to discuss the latest advancements in legal AI. The conversation covers the evolving role of AI in legal research, the integration of multimodal AI capabilities, and the ethical considerations surrounding the technology. With the rapid pace of innovation in AI-powered tools, Walters provides insights into how vLex is adapting...

This week on The Geek in Review, we welcome Zach Posner, co-founder and managing director of The Legal Tech Fund . Zach brings a dynamic mix of first‐hand experience and visionary insight into the world of legal tech investments. The conversation kicks off with a discussion of recent high-profile funding rounds—such as Harvey’s $300 million raise—and the growing influx of generalist VC interest in...

In this episode of The Geek in Review , we welcome back Legal Tech and Security industry experts, Ken Jones and Josh Smith, to discuss the upcoming ILTA Evolve Conference. Reflecting on last year’s focus on AI potential, we discussed how the legal tech landscape is shifting towards practical applications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in 2025. Josh and Ken share their insights for le...

This week, we sit down with Wendy Jephson , CEO and founder of Let's Think , to explore how behavioral science is revolutionizing knowledge management and decision-making in legal organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience at NASDAQ and in legal tech, Jephson shares valuable insights into capturing tacit knowledge and improving critical thinking through technology. The conversation delve...

This week, we welcome Gabriela “Gaby” Isturiz —a serial entrepreneur, legal tech pioneer, and co-founder of The XX Fund . Gaby’s impressive background includes building multiple high-growth SaaS companies that were acquired by Fortune 500 firms, and her transition into venture capital has fueled a mission to support women-led startups. The conversation sets the stage by delving into the rapid evol...

This week we welcome back Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner , founders of Gimbal Consulting , to discuss a revolutionary approach to legal efficiency. Their latest book, The P ower Zone Playbook for Lawyers , provides a step-by-step guide to optimizing legal workflows, enhancing productivity, and preventing burnout. With over two decades of experience in legal process improvement and law firm m...

This week, we are joined by Atena Reyhani , Chief Product Officer at ContractPodAi , for an engaging discussion on the intersection of AI innovation and the legal industry. Atena brings her deep expertise in AI-driven product development and shares insights into the trends shaping legal technology and how ContractPodAI is at the forefront of this transformation. The conversation kicks off with a f...

This week we welcome Bobby Puglia , Chief Product Officer at Bloomberg Industry Group , to discuss Bloomberg Law's latest generative AI-powered tools: Bloomberg Law Answers and Bloomberg Law AI Assistant . Bobby provides an insightful look into how these tools are designed to revolutionize legal research by making it faster, more intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into users' workflows. The conv...