This week, we talk with Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky, co-founders of Deeligence, a revolutionary due diligence workflow tool. Hailing from Australia, this dynamic duo delves into the challenges of traditional due diligence processes and how their AI-powered platform aims to streamline and optimize legal workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky share their personal journeys that led to the creation of Deeligence. From Elena’s background in human rights litigation and her experience working at Buckingham Palace, to Justin’s tenure as an M&A lawyer, their combined expertise and insights have laid the foundation for an innovative solution in legal tech. Their unique approach to addressing inefficiencies in due diligence is rooted in their deep understanding of both the practice and business of law.
The hosts and guests explore the skepticism surrounding generative AI in the legal field, including transparency and the accuracy of outputs. Elena and Justin emphasize that Deeligence prioritizes clarity and user trust by integrating human oversight into the process. They outline how their platform simplifies document review, reduces the need for exhaustive scoping, and enables legal professionals to identify key contract provisions quickly and confidently.
Implementing new technologies in law firms often encounters resistance due to entrenched practices and security concerns. The Deeligence team discusses their strategies for encouraging adoption, from ensuring ease of use to providing verifiable results. They also highlight the importance of fostering internal champions who recognize the value of modern tools in enhancing legal service delivery and client satisfaction.
Deeligence challenges the traditional billable hour model by enhancing the efficiency of tasks like due diligence. The platform allows firms to offer fixed-fee models without compromising the quality of their work, enabling them to surface critical issues across all documents instead of relying on selective reviews. This shift promotes more comprehensive client outcomes and cost predictability, marking a significant transformation in how legal services are delivered.
Looking ahead, Elena and Justin discuss their aspirations for Deeligence, including expanding into international markets like the US and UK. They express their commitment to staying at the forefront of legal tech innovation, continually improving their platform to meet evolving industry needs. Their insights underscore a broader trend of specialized, user-focused AI solutions redefining the legal landscape.
Listeners are invited to connect with Elena and Justin to learn more about Deeligenceand its impact on legal workflows. This episode provides a compelling look into how technology and a fresh perspective can address long-standing challenges in the legal profession.
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