

Reinventing Professionals
Ari Kaplan
The business of providing professional advice is changing. Today, anyone can go online and access a wealth of information about any topic, from legal and medical advice to financial planning and accounting suggestions. This blog is designed to offer ideas, guidance, and perspectives on how to effectively navigate a perpetually shifting professional landscape, with a unique focus on the legal industry and the technology that is driving its evolution.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 20min
CEO Roundtable: Legal Sector CEOs Recap the First Half of 2025 and See Opportunity Ahead
It was a privilege to feature the following leaders in legal technology and legal services for the Q2 2025 Ari Kaplan Advisors CEO roundtable discussion about trends, challenges, and opportunities:
Milan Bobde, Oddr
Keao Caindec, Clarra
William Johnson, TCDI
Marcel Lang, Epona
Nishat Mehta, Lexitas
Subroto Mukerji, Integreon
Gene Phillips, PF2 Securities
Luke Suydam, Page Vault

Jul 25, 2025 • 10min
*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 43
In this 43rd episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed aligning human judgment with AI support, advice for those considering law school, and ILTACON.

Jul 23, 2025 • 14min
Improving Billing and Collections to Enhance Client Service
I spoke with Milan Bobde, the co-founder and CEO of Oddr, an AI-powered invoice-to-cash platform for law firms. We discussed how law firms are addressing the invoice-to-cash process, the benefits of integrating legal technology platforms in law firms, and ways that improving billing and collections can enhance client service.

Jul 17, 2025 • 10min
The State of Innovation in Legal
I spoke with Zena Applebaum, the Senior Vice President of Market Development for Harbor, a provider of professional legal services. We discussed the level of adoption of generative AI in the legal industry, how law firm and law department leaders are balancing the excitement of emerging technology with their day-to-day operational needs, and where generative AI is disrupting legal services the most.

Jul 15, 2025 • 10min
How AI is Transforming Litigation
I spoke with Mike Murray, the VP of Product Strategy for Veritext Legal Solutions. We discussed how AI is transforming litigation, areas that law firms should prioritize when integrating AI into their practices, and the ethical and regulatory considerations related to AI usage in the legal field.

Jul 10, 2025 • 30min
*Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 42
In this 42nd episode of Charting Change in Legal, Caroline Hill, Editor and Publisher of Legal IT Insider, and I discussed the mid-year recap, selecting the proper AI tool, merger mania, and creating a competitive advantage in legal.

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Jul 8, 2025 • 26min
How to Think About AI
In a fascinating conversation, Richard Susskind, President of the Society for Computers and Law and author of 'How to Think About AI', dives into the transformative impact of AI on the legal field. He discusses strategies for navigating the balance between AI's benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for effective communication and long-term strategic thinking. Susskind also highlights the evolution of client expectations and the crucial leadership skills required in this new AI-centric landscape, advocating for curiosity and innovative approaches.

Jul 2, 2025 • 11min
How Generative AI is Affecting the Demand for Legal Services and the Need for AI Fluency
I spoke with Subroto Mukerji, the CEO of Integreon, an alternative legal and global managed services provider. We discussed how generative AI is affecting the demand for legal services, the value of “AI fluency” in the legal field, and how the legal operations discipline is evolving as generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in legal workflows.

Jun 30, 2025 • 11min
How Digital Transformation is Reshaping Legal Marketing in 2025
I spoke with Sonya Palmer, the Senior Vice President of Operations at Rankings.io, a marketing company for lawyers. We discussed how digital transformation is reshaping legal marketing in 2025, the types of marketing law firms should prioritize to stay competitive, and the key elements of a strong legal brand.

Jun 26, 2025 • 18min
How Legal Professionals Can Articulate Their Value in an Era of Agentic AI and Automation
I spoke with Bjarne Tellmann, the founder of FjordStream Advisors, a boutique consultancy that provides advisory services and executive coaching to the legal industry. We discussed the most valuable areas of digital transformation for a law firm, how to build teams that will drive a legal organization into the future, and how legal professionals can articulate their value in an era of agentic AI and automation.