

The Legalpreneurs Sandbox
Brisbane Centre for Legal Innovation
The legal ecosystem is transforming but to what, for whom, where, why and how? Join us to learn about the next best practices and how legaltech is impacting your legal business. Learn from the people who are “walking the talk.” Hear what they are doing and what has driven them to do things differently for their clients, their people, their organisations and themselves and, how they measure and learn from success and failure. We’re going to get candid, super practical and yes, we’re going to get techy and legally innovative too!
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Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 51 - Planning for retirement – Yes it should be a plan!
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Terri Mottershead, Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific) and Ida Abbott, President, Ida Abbott Consulting discussed the process of successfully confronting one of the most difficult questions for many lawyers and their organisations – why, when and how to retire! If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 60min
Episode 50 - Case study: Designing and implementing well-being programs that work – Winston & Strawn LLP
Julie Marcus, Chief Talent Officer at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Diane Costigan, Director of Coaching and Well-being, dive into innovative well-being programs tailored for legal professionals. They share insights into their Mental Health First Aid program and discuss the importance of holistic wellness, stress management, and supportive team dynamics. The conversation highlights best practices for fostering a culture of well-being, adapting strategies to diverse needs, and the significant impact of these initiatives on recruitment and client relationships.

Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 4min
Episode 49 - The importance of resilience in legal practice
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Terri Mottershead, Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific) and Dr Larry Richard, Principal Consultant, LawyerBrain LLC discussed the importance of resilience in legal practice. Topics covered included: What resilience is and is not How it manifests in legal practice The need to make it an integral part of every talent management strategy today and, in the future! If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 41min
Episode 48 - Collaboration, communication and tech – the next big “people” thing?
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Fiona Croswell, Learning & Development Manager, ALPMA facilitated a discussion with Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results Pty Ltd; Amanda Fajerman, Head of Legal Technology, LOD; and Melissa Lyon, Executive Director and Experience Designer, Hive Legal on the use, importance, benefits of, and what we can expect in the future, from tech based communication and collaboration tools. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 44min
Episode 47 - The rise of pro bono law firms
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Terri Mottershead, Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific), facilitated a discussion with Noel Lim, Co-Founder & CEO, Anika Legal and Luke Geary, Partner, Mills Oakley about the role of legaltech in reshaping the approach to pro bono work and its impact on access to justice. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 40min
Episode 46 - Sustaining legal transformation – is it possible?
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Alison Laird, Director, Laird Innovations Pty Ltd facilitated a discussion with Caroline Ferguson, Business Transformation and Innovation Director, Simpson Grierson; Jan Hards, Director of Legal Innovation and Special Counsel, Johnson Winter & Slattery; and Tila Hoffman, Special Counsel & Business Transformation Manager, MinterEllisonRuddWatts on whether advances made in innovation, tech use and adoption in law firms during the COVID-19 pandemic can, will or need to be sustained in 2021 and beyond! If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 7min
Episode 45 - CEO Spotlight: Can we put tech at the heart of legal practice…today?
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Emma Elliott, CEO, ALPMA facilitated a discussion, with Kim Trajer, COO, McCullough Robertson; Tessa van Duyn, CEO and Practice Leader, Moores; and Mark Wiggins, CEO, Hall Payne Lawyers about how those in the C-Suite view the use, importance and application of tech in legal practice today. It’s a practical and candid perspective that you will not want to miss! If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 56min
Episode 44 - Legal project management – Why it’s so much more than an Excel spreadsheet!
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Sam Burrett, Associate Commercial Director, Plexus and Peter Dombkins, Director, NewLaw, PwC Australia discussed how the legal project management world is being shaped and changed by project management tech tools. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 46min
Episode 43 - Blockchain is the next legal service disruptor
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Michael Bacina, Partner, Piper Alderman and Steve Vallas, CEO Blockchain Australia discussed what’s happening in blockchain AND, how/why/if it’s shaping up to be the next legal service disruptor. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub.

Jan 31, 2021 • 60min
Episode 42 - In-house counsel and the role of legal change agent?
This podcast was recorded as a video for the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 On Demand program published on 1 February 2021. In this podcast, Terri Mottershead, Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific), facilitated a discussion with Schellie-Jayne (SJ) Price, Lead Lawyer, Gorgon and Wheatstone Operations, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd; Melissa Scott, Senior Legal Counsel (Global), Megaport; and Colin Levy, Legal Counsel, Lookout on the changing role of in-house counsel and its impact on reshaping legal practice. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen, the podcast is also available as a video in the CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) Free Resource Hub