The AAAi Podcast

Bridget and Zach talk with Richard Susskind about his new book, How to Think About AI, and what AI means for the future of courts, lawyers, and justice. Richard challenges the legal profession’s deep resistance to change and asks: what if access to justice mattered more than preserving legal work as we know it?   LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/richardsusskind/⁠ X⁠: @richardsusskind⁠ Amazon⁠: How To Think About AI: A Guide For The Perplexed by Richard Susskind⁠ Website: ⁠susskind.com⁠

What if lawyers didn’t have to settle for chatbots? Bridget and Zach talk with Ryan Samii, Head of Legal at Hebbia.ai, about building the AI infrastructure legal teams actually want. He explains why Hebbia ditched chat for a grid—and how acting fast beats waiting for perfect. This episode is a playbook for smart risk, bold design, and legal teams who don’t wait to get started.

Bridget and Zach talk with Clearbrief Founder and CEO Jaqueline Schafer. In this episode of The AAAi Podcast, we trace how a podcast conversation turned into a strategic partnership. It’s a case study in building trust, piloting with purpose, and quietly rewriting what it means to be the global authority in dispute resolution.

Bridget and Zach talk with Maged and Carrie about building legal AI that actually works. Maged shares how Newcode was designed to meet the realities of practice - modular, secure, and deployed where the data lives. Carrie explains how her firm is built to empower clients to solve problems themselves, even if that means working herself out of a job.

Bridget and Zach talk with David Lat, founder of Original Jurisdiction and Above the Law. David shares what lawyers’ lawyers are saying about AI, regulatory challenges, client demands, and their impact on the future of law and dispute resolution.

Darth Vaughn, Associate General Counsel at Ford, and Whitney Stefko Dover, Lawyer at Ford specializing in legal innovation, dive into the transformative role of AI in legal operations. They discuss how AI enhances judicial efficiency and can streamline decision-making processes. The duo emphasizes the rising necessity of AI in handling increasing business disputes, alongside their unique journeys from traditional law to tech-influenced roles. They also critique current legal training methods, advocating for a more practical, adaptive approach to meet modern challenges.

Bridget and Zach talk with Adam Unikowsky, about his article “In AI We Trust, Part II,” where AI adjudicates every Supreme Court case. They explore how AI tools are rapidly advancing and their impact on the law.   "In AI We Trust, Part II" https://adamunikowsky.substack.com/p/in-ai-we-trust-part-ii

At Future Lawyer USA in Boston, Zach and Bridget talk with Colin Rule on stage in Boston at Future Lawyer USA about the AAA’s acquisition of his company ODR.com, the AAA’s first acquisition of a tech company in its nearly 100 year history.

 At Legalweek in New York, Bridget and Zach talk about the power and limitations of large language models with LegalMation founder James Lee.

 At Legalweek in New York, Bridget and Zach talk with ex-litigator and Clearbrief founder Jacqueline Schafer about how large language models are changing the game for legal tech.