RSGI Podcast

Kerry Westland, Partner and Head of the Innovation Group at Addleshaw Goddard, leads a pioneering team in legal tech innovation. She discusses the transformation of legal practices through multidisciplinary collaboration and the shift from traditional roles. Kerry emphasizes the need for lawyers to embrace translation skills and project management to thrive alongside tech specialists. She advocates for a hub-and-spoke model in innovation, addressing client demands for data-driven legal solutions while navigating constraints. Kerry also shares insights on attracting new talent to the legal sector.

Danny Tobey, a physician-turned-lawyer and Global Co-Chair of AI at DLA Piper, shares his insights on the intersection of law and technology. He explores whether the film Minority Report accurately predicts the future of legal practice. Danny discusses proactive compliance, using AI to identify potential issues early on, and highlights the importance of combining human judgment with technological advancements. He recommends that future lawyers focus on flexibility and tech knowledge while drawing inspiration from literature and music.