Alex Fortescue-Webb
Head of UK & Ireland and Head of Legal Engineering at Legora, with a background as a lawyer and legal operations/managed services leader focused on applying AI to legal workflows and productising legal services.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 26min
Episode 22: Scaling AI Adoption – Beyond Pilots and Demos
In this discussion, Alex Fortescue-Webb, Head of Legal Engineering at Legora, shares insights from his journey from lawyer to AI advocate. He reveals why many legal firms remain stuck in pilot mode due to cultural resistance and unrealistic expectations of AI. Alex highlights the differences between successful and stagnant AI deployments, emphasizing the importance of clear KPIs. He also predicts that AI adoption will drive significant changes in legal operations, enhancing efficiency and service quality in the legal sector.
Sep 25, 2025 • 43min
From Pilot to Production: How Axiom's Clients Cracked the Legal AI Adoption Code
Chris Frickland, Axiom's Director of AI, Peter Duffy, a legal tech consultant, and Alex Fortescue-Webb, a SaaS founder, dive into the effective strategies for piloting generative AI in legal settings. They reveal that focusing on specific use cases leads to stronger adoption and quicker wins. The trio discusses the pitfalls of short trial periods and the importance of structured training programs for lawyers. They also share insights on leveraging historical data responsibly and the significant efficiency gains from their innovative pilot programs.
