In this episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self®, Olga V. Mack sits down with Senne Mennes, former Big Law lawyer turned Co-Founder of ClauseBase, a company revolutionizing how legal professionals draft documents using automation and AI-powered tools.

Together, they explore how Senne transitioned from traditional legal practice to entrepreneurship—and what every lawyer can learn from his journey.

Here’s what you’ll explore: • How Senne went from drafting contracts at DLA Piper Brussels to co-founding a legal tech company

• The skills that truly transfer from law to entrepreneurship (and the ones you’ll have to learn fast)

• Why redefining your relationship with risk is crucial for innovation and growth • Emerging trends shaping the future of legal careers, from Gen AI to new hybrid roles like legal engineers.

If you’ve ever wondered what life beyond the traditional legal path could look like, this conversation will inspire you to chart your own route.

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Season 13, Episode 4: The Roads Less Travelled: Alternative Career Paths in Legal (ft. Senne Mennes)