Legally Speaking Podcast

On today's legally speaking podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by the wonderful Dr Kimberly harms. Dr harms is an international speaker with 30 years of dental, grief, conflict and transition management experience, she is an award winning Best Selling Author. She was the first woman president of the Minnesota Dental Association, and has served as the national spokesperson for the American Dental Association for 21 years. Dr harms is passionate about challenging societal norms surrounding death and end of life planning.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Kimberly discussing:- End-Of-Life Planning Being An Act Of Love, Not Just A Legal Requirement- Transparent Communication Preventing Family Conflicts After A Loved One's Death- Emotional Legacy: As Important As Financial Inheritance- Confronting Death Openly Helping Families Process Grief More Effectively- How Personal Resilience And Forgiveness Can Transform Traumatic Loss Into Meaningful ImpactConnect with Dr. Kimberly Harms here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-harms-bb524666

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we get the exciting opportunity to talk to Madeline Oldfield. Madeline (Maddie) Oldfield is the Head of Data Measurement and Analytics at Google, with a strong passion for civil justice and access to justice. With a background that includes working for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and leading legal operations for a major Australian bank, she brings a unique blend of tech expertise and legal insight. At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she emphasized the importance of distinguishing between unmet need and unmet demand in the legal space and advocates for leveraging technology to address systemic gaps in civil justice.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What is one problem you are trying to solve in the world of legal?❓ What has been your most surprising moment of the conference?❓ Which of this year's Legal Tech Talk themes resonates most with you and why?❓ Where do you hope legal services will be in five years' time with legal technology?❓ What strategies or actions do you suggest for addressing the problem you're focused on?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Madeline discussing:- Focus on Access to Justice for All- Madeline’s Cross-Sector Legal Tech Passion- A Call to Action for Civic Engagement- Global Comparison in Legal Tech Usage and Plans- An Exciting Vision for 2030Connect with Madeline here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelineoldfield/?originalSubdomain=au

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the pleasure of speaking with Isabel Bathurst. She is the founder and owner of Legal AI, a legal tech company developing agentic AI tools designed by lawyers for lawyers. She focuses on bridging the gap between legal professionals and technology to create practical, trustworthy AI solutions for the legal industry.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What is the one problem you are specifically trying to solve in the world of law?❓ What’s one assumption about legal tech you think most people get wrong?❓ Are you doing or attending any sessions here at Legal Tech Talk 2025?❓ Which of this year’s themes speaks loudest to you and why?❓ What’s one thing clients will expect by 2030 that they’re not necessarily getting today?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Isabel discussing:-  Legal AI Developing an Agentic AI Tool, Built by Lawyers for Lawyers- A Major Challenge in Legal Tech Being the Disconnect Between Lawyers & Technologists- The Essential Themes of Collaboration and Smart Compliance- A Significant Increase in Legal Tech Startups and AI-Focused Companies- Clients Expecting Lawyers to Use AI More Efficiently By 2030Connect with Isabel here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-bathurst/?originalSubdomain

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the honour of speaking with Amir Ali OBE. He is the founder and CEO of Remote Court Users, a legal tech initiative focused on improving access to justice for SMEs through streamlined, digitized debt recovery. A former lawyer and High Court enforcement professional, he also chaired the Civil Court Users Association and was awarded an OBE for his services to court users and the law. His broader mission includes establishing the Legal Aid Foundation to provide free legal advice for those unable to afford it.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What is the main problem you’re trying to solve in the legal industry?❓ What common assumption about legal technology do people still get wrong?❓ What is Remote Court Users and how does it aim to support SMEs with debt recovery?❓ What is the vision behind the Legal Aid Foundation and how will it work?❓ What has been your standout moment at Legal Tech Talk 2025?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Amir discussing:-  SMEs Facing Significant Barriers in Accessing Efficient Debt Recovery & Litigation Services- Legal Tech Often Being Misunderstood- Remote Court Users’ Goal to Digitise and Scale Judgment Enforcement Processes for SMEs- The Legal Aid Foundation Reinvest Profits to Provide Free Legal Advice- LegalTechTalk 2025 Fostering Global Connections and Unexpected OpportunitiesConnect with Amir here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirtali/?originalSubdomain=uk

On today's legally speaking podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Martin O'Malley. Martin is the CEO of Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory Division. He has more than 20 years of experience in operation, sales, customer support, product development and marketing. Martin has led businesses across Europe, the US, Asia, Pacific, and has extensive international experience.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Martin discussing:- The Exploration of AI’s Transformative Potential and its Importance- Quality and Trust in AI Solutions- Challenges of AI Adoption- Not Just Implementing Technology, But Helping Professionals Change Their Work Processes- The Future of Legal WorkConnect with Martin here - https://nl.linkedin.com/in/martinomalley

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Harper.David is the Chief Executive and Founder of Ax-AI, a legal tech company focused on helping law firms and litigation financiers make sense of AI and digital transformation. With a dynamic, high-energy approach, David is passionate about cutting through the noise of tech overload to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions. His mission is to ensure that technology is empowering legal professionals—rather than overwhelming them—by starting with purpose, thoughtful design, and a clear focus on client value.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What is the biggest problem legal professionals face when adopting AI and legal tech?❓ How can law firms ensure technology enhances rather than complicates their operations?❓ What is the difference between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in legal services?❓ How can AI be effectively combined with human expertise to drive better outcomes?❓ What mindset and leadership changes are needed for successful digital transformation in law?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and David discussing:- How Information Overload Harms Legal Professionals- Why AI Needs to be Used as a Business Enabler, Not a Distraction- Customer Loyalty Over Satisfaction- AI + Human Collaboration Creating Superpowers- Hearts and Minds Must Lead Tech TransformationFind out more about AX-AI here - https://www.axai.co.uk/

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to Buddy Eastwood. He is the Regional Director at Consilio, known for his collaborative spirit and strong presence in the legal tech community. At LegalTechTalk 2025, he shared insights on reducing litigation costs, the importance of realistic expectations around AI, and Consilio’s launch of Aurora — a tool designed to give clients early data insights. Buddy emphasises client-centered innovation, data security, and future-proofing solutions, reflecting his thoughtful and strategic approach to legal technology.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What's the main problem you're trying to solve in legal?❓ What's one assumption people have about legal tech that they still get wrong?❓ What surprised you about Legal Tech Talk 2025 compared to last year?❓ What do you hope will be fixed in the legal industry by 2030?❓ What are some things you would or wouldn't do again when launching a legal tech product?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Buddy discussing:- Reducing Litigation and E-Discovery Costs- Legal Tech Often Being Misunderstood as a "One-Click" Solution- Consilio Launched a New AI tool, Aurora, for Early Data Insight- LegalTechTalk Standing Out for its Openness, Creativity and Global Networking- Building Client-Centered, Secure and Future-Proof AI Solutions Taking Time and PatienceConnect with Buddy here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/buddyeastwood

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Elena Tsalanidis, the Co-Founder of Deeligence, an AI-powered platform that streamlines and automates legal due diligence for corporate lawyers.With a background in law and experience across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, she is passionate about solving real pain points in legal workflows, especially around collaboration and tech adoption. Eleanor is a strong advocate for intuitive design, simplicity in legal tech, and believes the future of due diligence will be largely automated.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What specific challenges in legal due diligence does Diligence aim to solve, and how does it use AI to address them?❓ How does Eleanor ensure that Diligence remains intuitive and easy to adopt within traditional law firm environments?❓ What have been the biggest milestones or successes for Diligence as it expands from Australia/New Zealand into the UK market?❓ Why does Eleanor believe collaboration tools are just as critical as AI in transforming legal workflows?❓ What is her prediction for how legal due diligence will evolve over the next five years, and what role will lawyers play in that future?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Elena discussing:- Diligence Simplifying a Painful Legal Process- Adoption Being as Vital as Innovation- How to Emplay an Environment that Favours Collaboration Over Complexity- The Future of Due Diligence Being AI-Driven- Global Growth and Community Matters for DeeligenceConnect with Elena here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-tsalanidis/?originalSubdomain=au

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Jonathan Keen.Jonathan is the Senior Director of Legal, International at Figma, a leading collaborative design tool for building meaningful products. With over 12 years of experience as an in-house lawyer for high-growth businesses, he provides legal advice on strategic initiatives.He is also a Member of the Global Legal and International Leadership Teams at Figma. Jonathan has been recognised in the Lawyer Hot 100, Legal Business GC Powerlist and the British Legal Awards. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Jonathan discussing:- Jonathan Moving from Private Practice to In-House Legal Roles- Figma’s International Growth and Success- Legal Team Empowerment and Motivation- The Importance of Continuous Improvement in Tech Company Culture- Career Advice and Key Recommendations from JonathanConnect with Jonathan here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-keen-6748a9143/

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to returning guest Sahar Farooqi (now CEO of Legalencia, formerly CEO of LegalNC). He is now a leading legal transformation expert and barrister, renowned for driving change in law firms worldwide. With decades of experience as a commercial dispute resolution specialist and advocacy partner (at DAC Beachcroft, DWF, and Harneys), he’s guided firms through digital culture, governance, and tech integration challenges. A high-profile LinkedIn influencer with over 40,000 followers, Sahar regularly shares insights on modernising the profession, using social media for network-building, and championing collaborative strategies to improve access to justice.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What is LegalNC, and what problem is it trying to solve?❓ Why do law firms resist change, particularly around culture and tech integration?❓ What assumptions do people still get wrong about legal tech?❓ Why do some believe legal tech is too expensive or not for them?❓ Why is now the right time to invest in legal innovation and tech?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sahar discussing:- LegalTechTalk 2025 Being Europe’s Largest Legal Tech Event- Sahar Farooqi Now Being the CEO of Legalencia and Addressing Resistance to Change in Law Firms.- A Major Misconception About Legal Tech is That it’s Too Expensive or Not Applicable to Certain Firms.- Sahar’s Session Focusing On Why Law Firms Struggle to Invest in Transformation and Change.- Collaboration is Seen as a Central Theme That Connects Access to Justice, Tech Integration and Legal Innovation.Connect with Sahar here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sahar-farooqi