In this engaging discussion, Larry Richard, Founder of LawyerBrain LLC and former lawyer-psychologist, shares insights on the unique mindset of lawyers. He explores how this mindset affects adaptability to rapid changes, particularly with AI integration. Richard addresses the psychological resistance within the legal industry and offers strategies for embracing technology through experiential learning. He emphasizes the importance of building resilience and enhancing emotional intelligence to navigate the evolving landscape of legal practice.

Courtney Blackman, Head of Partnerships at Lander & Rogers, leads AI initiatives that bridge law and technology. In this engaging conversation, she dives into the promising role of AI in legal and medical record management, highlighting innovative collaboration efforts. They discuss misconceptions about AI in law, stressing the importance of strategic implementation and upskilling. Blackman also shares what listeners can expect from the new AI-focused series, emphasizing continuous learning and community engagement in legal tech innovation.

In a fascinating discussion, Caryn Sandler, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Gilbert + Tobin, Graeme Grovum, Head of Legal Technology at Allens, and Tessa van Duyn, CEO at Moores, explore the evolution of legaltech in 2024. They highlight a shift towards embracing generative AI, emphasizing its practical applications and the need for digital literacy. The guests share insights on redefining collaboration, the growing importance of user-friendly tech, and evolving billing practices, all while maintaining the essential human touch in legal services.

Mark Williams, Founding Co-Director of the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab, shares insights from his diverse journey through journalism, law, and politics. He discusses how the AI Lab is reshaping legal education, equipping future lawyers with essential tech skills for a rapidly changing landscape. The conversation underscores the importance of digital literacy and interdisciplinary collaboration in preparing students for AI-driven legal practices. Mark highlights the need for curiosity and experimentation in embracing innovation within the legal profession.

This podcast was recorded on 22 July 2024 as the fifth session in CLI’s Legal GenAI Around the World Series. In this session Terri Mottershead, Executive Director at the Centre for Legal Innovation facilitated a discussion with three amazing panellists from Africa and the Middle East: Peter Hall, Chief Operating Officer, Cognia Law Leah Molatseli, Founder, Contract Alchemists Katie Whang, Legal Counsel, Johnson & Johnson Topics covered included: An overview of legal AI in Africa and the Middle East How, where and why GenAI is being used in legal businesses, what’s driving/limiting adoption, and the importance of metrics The focus on education, capability development, and access to talent to deliver legal GenAI solutions The changing role of tech providers and how that is impacting adoption and implementation The focus on country/region wide AI strategy, regulations, standards and policies and how this is/is not/should not be influenced by global initiatives What’s unique about the legal GenAI market in Africa + the Middle East If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this episode, you’ll find the video in our CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) free Resource Hub here. Please join CLI’s free Legal GenAI Global Community for a lightly curated newsfeed on how legal GenAI is transforming the legal ecosystem.

In this session, we spoke with Colin Lachance, the Innovator in Residence at the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and the Principal of law firm coaching and consulting business, PGYA Consulting. Colin has spent most of his career in the legal industry. He’s worked in publishing, consulting, and legaltech development just to name a few. In all that he has done, and it’s a lot, there’s been a consistent theme – he’s comfortable with challenging the status quo and doing things differently. He’s been named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers” by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, a “Legal Rebel” by the ABA Journal and is a member of the Fastcase 50 class of legal innovators and visionaries. Colin’s amazing background both qualifies and recommends him for his role as Innovator in Residence at the OBA. It’s a unique role for legal member organisations. It was launched in 2018. Each innovator is appointed for 12 months and pursues a different focus area, always with a change agenda. Colin’s focus area could not be more topical…it’s legal AI. His action plan is ambitious, critical, timely and compelling. It comprises a multi-pronged approach to supporting the digital literacy of OBA’s members at scale. His work will impact the 16,000 lawyers OBA represents and influence many, many more. It includes tech demos, weekly information sessions, establishing an interactive learning platform and…he is just getting started! We spoke about all of this as well as the global and local context that led to Colin’s appointment i.e., how GenAI has become an enabler for significant change in the legal world; how the pace, depth and breadth of that change is reinventing legal practice; and how it is incumbent on us all to embrace that change.  Don’t miss this spotlight, it’s going to excite and inspire you! If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this podcast, you’ll find the video here. About the Future 50 Series In the Future 50 Series we’re chatting with legalpreneurs who, through their ideas and actions, are challenging and transforming legal BAU all around the world. If you would like to recommend people for this Series, please contact us at: CLI@collaw.edu.au.

This podcast was recorded on 18 June 2024 as the fourth session in CLI’s Legal GenAI Around the World Series. In this session Terri Mottershead, Executive Director at the Centre for Legal Innovation facilitated a discussion with four amazing panellists from Europe and the UK: Giulio Coraggio, Partner – Location Head of Italian Intellectual Property and Technology Department, DLA Piper Uwais Iqbal, Founder, simplexico Tanja Podinic, Global Legal Gen AI Lead, PwC Tara Waters, Partner & Chief Digital Officer, Ashurst Topics covered included: How, where and why GenAI is being used in legal businesses and what’s driving/limiting adoption LLMs, the impact of RAGs, and the case for/against the decision to build or buy What capabilities are needed to deliver legal GenAI solutions today, tomorrow, and how to bridge the gaps What’s unique about the legal GenAI market in Europe + UK How legal GenAI is likely to evolve in 2024 If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this episode, you’ll find the video in our CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) free Resource Hub here. Please join CLI’s free Legal GenAI Global Community for a lightly curated newsfeed on how legal GenAI is transforming the legal ecosystem.

Discover how Wendy Butler Curtis, Nikki Shaver, and Horace Wu discuss the usage of GenAI in legal businesses, the decision to build or buy AI tools, needed capabilities for legal GenAI solutions, unique aspects of the US market, and predictions for legal GenAI in 2024.

Legal innovation thought leaders from India, Hong Kong, and Singapore discuss the practical aspects of implementing Generative AI in the legal space. They explore challenges, customization, and integration of AI tools in legal departments, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary teams. The discussion delves into regulatory responses, bilingual environments, ethics, and the importance of including the lawyer's voice in global legal innovation conversations.

Legal GenAI in Australia + New Zealand explored in this podcast, discussing challenges and benefits of using GenAI in legal businesses. Topics include building vs buying LLMs, legal drafting enhancements, impact of generative AI in legal cases, and navigating technological risks in the legal industry.