Beyond Billable Podcast

Peter Duffy, founder of Titans and legal tech advisor, dives deep into the transformative power of AI in the legal sector. He addresses the nuances of AI adoption, highlighting the shift from outdated practices to innovative solutions that create 'wow moments.' The conversation covers legal tech trends in the UK and US, decision-making challenges in law firms, and the need for diverse perspectives to drive progress. Duffy also emphasizes the importance of process mapping and cultural shifts as essential steps for integrating AI effectively in legal practices.

This episode of Beyond Billable provides an English spoken summary of the Dutch spoken previous episode with privacy and tech lawyer Menno Weij about the uneasy marriage of law and technology. From our collective addiction to American tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, to the murky waters of data privacy under U.S. laws, Menno pulls no punches. He unpacks the privacy risks of cloud services, the complexities of cross-border data transfers, and the practical challenges of running a law firm on European tech.The conversation shifts to AI, where Menno champions a balanced approach—using tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity for efficiency, but with a sharp legal eye to ensure compliance with European standards. With insights into the future of legal practice, including the potential for AI agents in courtrooms and the shift away from the billable hour, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of law, technology, and data privacy.Beyond Billable is a collaboration with NIO House Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QUICK HEADS-UP FOR NON-DUTCH SPEAKERSThis episode is in Dutch. We’ll share an English version with the main insights soon!In deze aflevering van Beyond Billable duiken we samen met Menno Weij – advocaat bij The Data Lawyers en autoriteit op het gebied van tech en privacy – in de juridische en praktische implicaties van generatieve AI voor de advocatuur.We starten bij de actualiteit: is het juridisch toelaatbaar om persoonsgegevens op Amerikaanse servers te zetten, nu Trump de Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board buiten werking heeft gesteld? Menno legt helder uit wat dit betekent voor het EU-US Data Privacy Framework, en waarom dit fundamentele gevolgen heeft voor de manier waarop Europese bedrijven – en advocatenkantoren – met data omgaan.Daarna schakelen we door naar de praktijk. Wat doe je als je als advocatenkantoor aan de slag wil met generatieve AI? Menno biedt concrete handvatten: van het opstellen van een praktisch en schaalbaar AI-beleid tot het veilig en effectief gebruik van tools als ChatGPT, Claude en Perplexity. Geen wollige beleidsstukken, maar gezond verstand, bewustzijn van risico’s, en vooral: beginnen.Tot slot werpen we een blik op de toekomst. Wat als generatieve AI zich in het huidige tempo blijft ontwikkelen? We bespreken een scenario waarin AI-assistenten niet alleen ondersteunen, maar mogelijk zelfs procederen – en wat dat betekent voor het businessmodel van de advocatuur.Een aflevering vol praktische inzichten, strategische adviezen en toekomstvisies die je aan het denken zetten. Of je nu partner bent in een groot kantoor of startend advocaat: deze aflevering wil je niet missen.Beyond Billable is een samenwerking met NIO House Amsterdam.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this first episode of Beyond Billable, Pim Betist sat down with Chris Williams, Head of Community at Legora—formerly known as Leya. Founded in 2023, Legora has experienced rapid growth, evolving from a 10-person team to a global workforce of 60 within a year. The company has secured over $35 million in funding. Their product is now used by over 200 clients in more than 15 countries, including some of the world's most prestigious law firms. They have thousands of daily active users. ​My conversation with Chris sheds some light on the secret behind Legora's success. Legora isn't scaring clients into buying their product. They see their endeavor as a collaborative journey towards artificial general intelligence. They focus on what is actually possible now and nail these functionalities in such a way that anyone can use them. We discussed three main topics in the following order. 1. What is artificial general intelligence and when will we reach it? 2. What is Legora and how is it beneficial for legal professionals? 3. We end with important advice to legal professionals about AI adoption. It’s a conversation that not only explores the promise of AI in legal, but also offers grounded, actionable insight into how lawyers can start embracing this transformation—today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.