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Debbie Foster

Affinity Consulting principal and longtime friend of the podcast who served as the episode's moderator/guest to celebrate the show's 400th episode and guide the past-present-future discussion.

Top 5 podcasts with Debbie Foster

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15 snips
Apr 2, 2025 • 43min

62 - Why Law Firms Must Evolve: Competing with the Big Four and Embracing Innovation with Debbie Foster

In this insightful discussion, Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting Group, shares her expertise in helping law firms innovate and adapt. She highlights the competition from Big Four firms and stresses that law firms must embrace technology as an investment. Debbie advocates for a shift in mindset among leadership, emphasizing the importance of effective management and cultural transformation. The conversation addresses the integration of AI, the need for process optimization, and the vital role of leadership in creating a thriving legal environment.
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12 snips
Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 7min

400! Celebrating the Kennedy-Mighell Report’s Quadricentennial

Debbie Foster, principal at Affinity Consulting and long-time friend of the show, joins Dennis and Tom to celebrate a remarkable milestone. They reflect on 19 years of podcasting, sharing cringy and favorite moments from past shows. The trio discusses how new technology is reshaping their content and the legal profession. As they look to the future, they reveal plans for more interviews, experimenting with video, and using AI as a testing ground for innovative ideas. Expect insightful tips for legal tech as they close the discussion!
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10 snips
Jul 31, 2024 • 46min

Winning The Battle: When It’s Time To “Modernize” But There’s One Holdout

In this engaging discussion, Debbie Foster, the CEO at Affinity Consulting, shares her expertise on modernizing legal practices. She highlights the common roadblocks to adopting new technology, often stemming from deep-seated fears and resistance within teams. By emphasizing the importance of clearly defining problems and ensuring everyone understands potential solutions, she promotes a collaborative approach to overcoming internal obstacles. With actionable insights on navigating staff dynamics and focusing on firm-wide benefits, Debbie inspires legal teams to embrace innovation.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 22min

#0075: (JIT) What Does This All Mean? Uncovering KPMG's Approval

Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting, dives into KPMG's groundbreaking move as the first Big Four firm to own a law firm in the U.S. She discusses the implications of this shift for the legal industry, especially in relation to technological advancements like AI. The conversation highlights the urgent need for law firms to innovate and how entrenched practices may hinder progress. Debbie also shares insights on how smaller firms can leverage outsourcing to compete, while urging a cultural shift within larger firms to embrace change.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 41min

Pardon the Interruption: 2023 Edition

Debbie Foster, leading legal tech expert, joins Dennis and Tom for their yearly Pardon the Interruption episode. They debate legal tech issues, fill-in-the-blank on trending tech topics, and categorize the coolness of 2023's legal tech trends. They discuss collaboration technology, platform preferences, unlearning for lawyers, cybersecurity, technology in law firms, and the popularity and implementation of legal tech.

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