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The Hearing – A Legal Podcast

EP. 151 – Jake Heller (CoCounsel, Thomson Reuters)

May 20, 2024
Jake Heller, CEO of a legal tech company, shares his journey from coding to founding a successful AI product for lawyers. He discusses the evolution of CoCounsel, the impact of AI on the legal field, and balancing entrepreneurship with family life.
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  • Jake Heller's journey from coding to legal tech CEO showcases the power of perseverance and innovation.
  • Generative AI like CoCounsel is reshaping legal research by enhancing efficiency and accuracy for professionals.

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Exploring the Origins of Co-Counsel - Jake Heller's Background and Vision

Jake Heller, head of product for co-counsel at Thompson Reuters, shared his background growing up in Silicon Valley and his early exposure to coding. He discussed his journey from law school to founding Case Text and the development of co-counsel. His vision for co-counsel evolved over time, aligning with Thompson Reuters's broader scope to create an AI assistant for all professionals, focusing on enhancing user experience and offering powerful tools beyond basic information retrieval.

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