

Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted
Zach Abramowitz
My name is Zach Abramowitz and I am Legally Disrupted. This podcast covers the trends disrupting the legal profession.
Once a mild mannered practicing attorney, I now am an entrepreneur and investor in disruptive legal startups. My company, Killer Whale Strategies, helps law firms, legal departments, and anyone else capitalize on the wave of disruption sweeping over the legal industry. Join me as I spotlight key players, significant trends, and innovative companies who are shaking up an age old profession.
Once a mild mannered practicing attorney, I now am an entrepreneur and investor in disruptive legal startups. My company, Killer Whale Strategies, helps law firms, legal departments, and anyone else capitalize on the wave of disruption sweeping over the legal industry. Join me as I spotlight key players, significant trends, and innovative companies who are shaking up an age old profession.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 29min
E14 - Are the Lines Blurring Between DMS and AI? NetDocuments CPO Dan Hauck
In this episode recorded at the NetDocuments Inspire EMEA conference in London, Dan Hauck outlines the strides made in integrating AI into legal document management. The discussion begins with a reflection on a previous webinar and the decision to avoid common, simplistic AI solutions like chatbots, instead focusing on using LLMs for intelligent document tagging. The development and features of NetDocuments' AI suite, ndMax, are detailed, emphasizing automated processes like semantic search, document metadata enrichment, and contract summarization. The conversation also touches on the importance of embedding AI seamlessly into existing workflows to enhance the work experience for attorneys, improve client service, and retain top talent. Additionally, they explore future enhancements, the integration of custom legal applications, and the overarching strategy of simplifying AI use within the platform.
AI in Legal: A Thoughtful Approach
Developing ndMax: Tackling Legal Challenges with AI
The Shift to Semantic Search
Building Legal Apps with ndMax
AI Integration and Lawyer Experience
Simply Intelligent: The New Messaging
Learn More:
Dan - NetDocuments.com
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Dan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhauck
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Nov 28, 2024 • 19min
E13 - Are Law Firms Succeeding with GenAI? Joe Cohen, Director of Innovation at CRS
In this episode, Joe Cohen, Director of Advanced Client Solutions at Charles Russell Speechlys, discusses his recent career change and the establishment of a new department at the firm focusing on legal tech, generative AI, legal project management, and process improvement. Joe details the triggers for creating the innovation department and the rapid adoption of generative AI platforms within the firm. He shares insights from the recent Legal Innovators conference panel, the impact of AI on value-based pricing, and its transformative potential on both the practice of law and business models. Joe also explores the challenges and future possibilities of AI in the legal sector, including data limitations and evolving regulatory landscapes.
Creating an Innovation Department
Generative AI Implementation
Value-Based Pricing and AI
Future of Legal AI and Data Challenges
Learn More:
https://www.legalinnovators.co.uk/
Joe - https://www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com/en/people/j/joe-cohen/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Joe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecohen13/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Aug 27, 2024 • 34min
E12 - AI and the Future of Legal Ops with LegalOps.com Founders Jeff Franke and Connie Brenton
In episode 12 of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, Zach interviews Jeff Franke and Connie Brenton, co-founders of LegalOps.com, ahead of their upcoming conference, "Running Legal Like a Business," in Las Vegas from September 3-6. The discussion highlights the evolution of legal operations, emphasizing the need for community and industry standards, which they aim to foster through their platform.
Learn more about the conference "Running Legal Like a Business" - https://event-2024.legalops.com/
Learn More:
Legal Ops - legalops.com, lawvision.com
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Aug 22, 2024 • 53min
E11 - Is Harvey.ai All Hype? Giupedi CEO Edward Bukstel
In this episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, dive into the world of digital health and legal technology with a seasoned entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of healthcare technology since the late 1980s. The discussion covers the evolution of electronic health records, the intersection of digital health and legal tech, and the challenges faced by lawyers in adopting new technologies. Edward Bukstel shares insights on his current venture, which aims to streamline the process for personal injury cases and improve communication between clients and lawyers. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of legal tech, particularly the emergence of companies like Harvey.ai and the implications of AI in the legal field.
Learn More:
Edward - https://medium.com/@Connected_Dots, https://www.giupedi.com/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Edward - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-bukstel-33987a2/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Aug 9, 2024 • 31min
E10 - GPT Wrappers with James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation
This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted delves into the importance of using specialized tools for professionals, drawing an analogy between Snap-on tools at a motorcycle shop and purpose-built applications in the legal industry. It discusses why general-purpose tools like GPT and Claude may not meet the specific needs of professionals, emphasizing the need for tailored solutions that provide confidence and efficiency. The conversation highlights the philosophy of building platforms that cater to the precise requirements of professional users, particularly in legal settings.
The Snap-On Tools Philosophy
The Professional's Preference
Purpose-Built Applications vs. Swiss Army Knives
Optimizing for Legal Professionals
Learn More:
James - https://www.legalmation.com/about/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lee-9468b64
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Jul 10, 2024 • 25min
E9 - How is AI Impacting Law Firm Subsidiaries? Bryon Bratcher, MD of Gravity Stack
Bryon Bratcher, MD of Gravity Stack, discusses how AI is transforming law firm subsidiaries. Topics include AI impact on legal services, rebranding initiatives, evolution of AI in law firms, using AI in due diligence, and challenges in scaling AI usage.

May 21, 2024 • 32min
E8 - Conversation in Las Vegas at CLOC with Latitude Legal CRO Alex Su
Legal influencer Alex Su discusses his unique career journey, the impact of AI on legal staffing, and the importance of creating engaging content in the legal sector. The conversation also delves into flexible staffing models, skill stacking, and strategic decision-making in the industry.

Apr 11, 2024 • 39min
E7 - How Lawyers Are Going to Make Money From AI: TermScout CEO Otto Hanson
CEO of TermScout, Otto Hanson, discusses the shift to Screens.ai, allowing lawyers to generate passive income from AI. They explore AI in legal contracts, gig economy impact on lawyers, and how Screens.ai revolutionizes contract review with redlining features and expert screens.

Mar 14, 2024 • 37min
E6 - How LLMs Are Supercharging User Adoption - Scott Stevenson, Spellbook CEO
Scott talks with Zach about how LLMs have been a game changer for his company, why he likens Spellbook to an electric bicycle and why lawyers don’t use templates.
Learn More:
Scott - https://www.spellbook.legal/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Scott - linkedin.com/in/scottas, https://x.com/scottastevenson?s=20
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Jan 11, 2024 • 33min
E5 - How Will GenAI Impact #Legaltech? - James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation
James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation, discusses using AI to automate early stage litigation, automate responses to discovery questions, and address the limitations of large language models in the legal industry.