In this episode, Terri Mottershead, an innovation strategist and generative AI enthusiast, discusses the Center for Legal Innovation and its role in transforming the legal industry. She also explores the exponential growth of professionals in the legal ecosystem and the potential of generative AI to revolutionize the practice of law. Terri emphasizes the importance of staying informed and engaged in the rapidly changing tech landscape.
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Legal transformation is about mindset and adaptability, regardless of the region.
Generative AI enables lawyers to automate routine tasks and focus on solving complex problems, understanding clients' needs, and delivering customized services.
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The Center for Legal Innovation: Supporting Transformation in the Legal Ecosystem
The Center for Legal Innovation (CLI) is a think tank that monitors trends in the legal ecosystem and translates them into actionable steps for legal professionals. CLI raises awareness through webinars, workshops, and summits, bringing people on the journey of transformation. CLI is funded by the College of Law and focuses on education, knowledge transfer, and collaboration within the legal industry.
Global Trends in Legal Transformation
Legal transformation varies across regions due to differences in the uptake of innovation and legal tech. The US and the UK are leading in embracing innovation, while other regions may face barriers. Access to technology, funding, and openness to change play significant roles. However, legal transformation is about mindset and adaptability, regardless of the region. Countries like the US, UK, and Australia are at the forefront of legal transformation, driven by technology, client-centric approaches, and vibrant competitive environments.
The Future of Law Schools: Embracing Change and Experiential Learning
Law schools are facing increasing pressure to change and adapt to the evolving legal landscape. The use of technology, legal tech, and AI will become mainstream in law school curricula, going beyond elective or supplemental courses. The focus will shift toward experiential learning, blending theory with skills, and incorporating a client-centric approach. Law schools will prepare students to engage with technology, understand its impact, and solve complex legal problems. The goal is to produce graduates who are adaptable and equipped to meet the changing demands of the legal industry.
Enthusiasm for Generative AI: Transforming Legal Services
Generative AI excites the speaker due to its potential to transform the legal industry for the better. Tools empowered by generative AI can automate routine tasks, enabling lawyers to focus on solving complex problems, understanding clients' needs, and providing customized services. Embracing generative AI allows legal professionals to fulfill their role as trusted advisors and deliver better outcomes for clients. By leveraging technology and AI, legal services can become more efficient, effective, and client-centered.
Today’s guest is an innovation strategist and self-described “generative AI enthusiast.” Among her many roles in the legal world, Terri Mottershead is the Executive Director of the Centre for Legal Innovation at the College of Law (CLI). After several years in private practice, she transitioned into professional development and lawyer training. Terri has led or taught on practical legal education initiatives in law schools in Asia, Australia, and the US. For more than a decade, she has been a consultant to legal professionals and organizations around the world, focusing on matters such as strategic and business planning, innovation, and change management. At the CLI, Terri supports leaders of legal businesses with identifying trends, developing strategies, and transforming their capabilities and practices to deliver legal services and products in new ways. Additionally, she is a blogger and serves on numerous boards and organizations in the legal industry.
In our conversation, Terri discusses how the CLI brings people on the "journey of transformation," her thoughts on the future of law schools, what makes her enthusiastic about generative AI, and why she chose to pursue the innovation path.
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