The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast

In this special episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, moderates a panel of legal and technology leaders exploring one of the most significant transformations facing the energy sector today: the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. Joining Andrew are Marcia Hook, Head of the U.S. Energy Regulatory & Markets Pr...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, sits down with Carla Swansburg, CEO of ClearyX, to explore how legal services are being transformed by artificial intelligence, alternative delivery models, and a growing demand for innovation across the legal industry. Drawing on a career that spans private practice, i...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, sits down with Rupali Patel Shah, Head of Legal Solutions & Alliances for North America at DiliTrust, and Nadim Baklouti, Co-CEO of DiliTrust, to explore how corporate legal departments can build thoughtful AI strategies, strengthen governance, and position themselves f...

This episode of ADB Insights - The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast explores how modern data and AI solutions are helping forward-thinking legal departments transform fragmented information into actionable insights. In a dynamic panel discussion, we examine real-world applications of AI that augment legal judgment by surfacing relevant institutional knowledge. Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of ADB Ins...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Eric Zaazour, Co-Founder of Laurel, an AI-powered automation software that helps knowledge workers optimize timekeeping and boost productivity. Eric shares how Laurel uses artificial intelligence to automatically generate accurate time entries while ensuring...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of The Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Monica Zent — entrepreneur, investor, founder of Zent Law and Managing Director, The Law Innovation Agency. Long-time pioneer in alternative legal services. Monica shares her entrepreneurial journey, from building businesses in tech and music to founding Zen...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer. Joe shares his perspective on the intersection of people, processes, data, and technology, and how these elements come together to drive innovation within legal organizations. He discusses his career...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Lora Cheadle, attorney, life and leadership coach. Lora explores the often-overlooked challenges legal professionals face around feelings of betrayal versus burnout at work. She explains how lawyers can recognize when they are experiencing betrayal and offer...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Andrew Brown, President of Bridge Maker Referral Programs. Andrew shares his insights on the strategic value of referral sources and referred business, explaining how organizations can systematically harness these relationships to drive growth. He outlines p...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, sits down with Michael Hassan, Partner, Managing Director, General Counsel & Secretary at Sagard, a global multi-strategy alternative asset manager. Michael reflects on his international legal career—from growing up in Montreal to studying law in Ottawa, to launching hi...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of The Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Mark Smolik, General Counsel and Board Member at DHL Supply Chain Americas. Mark shares his remarkable career journey and evolving leadership role within one of the world’s largest logistics and supply chain organizations. He unpacks how his legal team is le...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of the Legal Innovation Forum, sits down with Jeremy Trickett, Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at BCI (British Columbia Investment Management Corporation)—one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, with over $250 billion in assets under management. Jeremy reflect...

In this episode of ADB Insights – The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, Andrew Bowyer, Founder & CEO of The Legal Innovation Forum, speaks with Melissa LaFlair, Global Head of Law, Compliance, and Government Relations Strategy and Operations at Manulife. Melissa shares her unconventional career journey—a self-described “patchwork quilt”—and how it led to her current role helping Manulife build an in...

In this episode of The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, we sit down with Kim Wolfe, Managing Director + Head of Legal Business Solutions at Wells Fargo, to explore the evolving role of legal operations in managing risk, driving efficiency, and enabling business growth. Kim shares her career journey and how she became a leader in legal business solutions, offering insights into the critical role leg...

In this episode of The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, we sit down with Sasa Jarvis, Partner at McMillan LLP to discuss the evolving dynamics of the mining sector and the legal, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping its future. With a focus on Canada’s role in the global supply chain, Sasa provides valuable insights into critical minerals, investment strategies, and policy shifts impacting the...

In this episode of The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Chapple, CEO of McMillan, to explore the evolving legal landscape and the firm’s journey from a Toronto-based practice to a national presence. Bruce reflects on his career since 1995, highlighting key moments in the firm’s expansion and the strategies that have positioned McMillan as a leader in the legal industry. Throu...

What does it take to manage legal strategy at one of the world’s most influential tech companies? In this episode of The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, we sit down with Dennis Garcia, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, for an in-depth discussion on how Microsoft’s legal team aligns with the company’s broader business objectives while navigating an increasingly complex legal and regulatory la...

In this episode of The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, we sit down with Virginia Neiswender, Associate General Counsel for Enterprise Privacy at Cox Enterprises, to explore the evolving landscape of privacy, data governance, and the role of lawyers in driving innovation. Virginia shares her fascinating career journey—from her early days as an employee benefits and bankruptcy lawyer to her transiti...

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Heather Ancrum, Deputy General Counsel at the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA), to delve into her impactful career and the critical role she plays in advancing the organization’s mission. As the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the United States, AHA is committed to addressing affordable housing challenges, and Heather’s legal...

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Anthony Ruffolo, AVP, Shared Services, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Honda Canada, to explore his remarkable journey and the pivotal role he plays in shaping the company’s legal and operational strategy. Anthony takes us through his career path, from his early aspirations to his evolution as a leader in the in-house legal world. Did he alw...

In this episode of Leading at the Intersection of Business and Law, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Ian Holloway, Professor of Law at the University of Calgary. Known for his innovative approach to legal education, Dr. Holloway shares the journey that led him to academia and gives us an inside look at the cutting-edge curriculum he designed to equip the next generation of lawyers with the skills they...

In this episode of Leading at the Intersection of Business and Law, we’re thrilled to welcome David Curran, Co-Chair of the Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice and Executive Director of the ESG and Law Institute at Paul Weiss. David brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation as he breaks down the business case for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and explains why...

In this episode of Leading at the Intersection of Business and Law, we are excited to host Ray Brescia, Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life at Albany Law School. Ray brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation as he takes us through his remarkable career journey and shares insights from his latest book, Lawyer Nation: The Past, Present, and Future of the American...

In this episode of The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome David Luther, General counsel and corporate secretary at Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) Ontario. Known for his transformative leadership and forward-thinking approach, David shares his inspiring career journey, including his time at WorkSafeNB and his recent transition to WSIB Ontario. Tune in as David dis...

We continue our journey through the cutting edge of legal innovation by diving into a conversation with Andrea Wood, Chief Legal Officer at TELUS. Andrea takes us behind the scenes of her evolving role at one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, where she is not only navigating the legal complexities of a rapidly expanding industry but also aligning her team to drive TELUS’s ambitious...