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Legal Innovation Spotlight
Legal Innovation Spotlight
Author: Infodash
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Legal Innovation Spotlight is a fireside chat series that shines a light on the latest trends and advancements in legal innovation. Each episode is hosted by Infodash and features a guest who is an expert in their field, sharing their insights and experiences with legal technology, innovation, and knowledge management. Legal Innovation Spotlight is the perfect podcast for professionals in Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Technology who are looking to stay informed and ahead of the curve.
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Ted sits down with Dr. Anna Popowicz-Pazdej, Global Senior Data Protection Lawyer at Dentons, and Maz Araghrez, Director of IT at Dentons, to discuss what it really takes to adopt AI responsibly inside large law firms. From rethinking operating models and governance to addressing cybersecurity, data protection, and risk, Anna and Maz share their combined expertise across privacy, technology, and firm-wide transformation. Grounded in real-world challenges, this conversation pushes law firm leaders to move beyond experimentation and build secure, scalable foundations for AI-enabled legal practice.
Ted sits down with Shruti Ajitsaria, Partner and Head of Fuse at A&O Shearman, to discuss how law firms can collaborate more effectively with legal tech startups and turn innovation into long-term strategic value. From designing a global incubator model to evaluating tools that solve real client problems, Shruti shares her expertise in legal innovation, startup partnerships, and client engagement. With practical insights on social proof, selection discipline, and trust, this conversation offers law professionals a clear framework for leading legal tech change rather than chasing it.
Ted sits down with Winston Weinberg, CEO & Co-Founder at Harvey, to discuss scaling legal AI in a traditionally conservative industry. From building trust with law firms to developing memory and metadata-driven workflows, Winston shares his expertise in legal AI, growth strategy, and change management. As Harvey grows at pace, this conversation offers practical insights for law professionals navigating innovation, partnerships, and adoption at scale.
Ted sits down with Jamie Tso, Senior Associate at Clifford Chance, to discuss vibe coding, AI-powered legal tools, and how lawyers are beginning to build their own technology. From rapid prototyping to AI-assisted software development, Jamie shares his expertise in legal innovation and the practical use of AI by non-technical legal professionals. Exploring both the promise and the pitfalls of AI-driven development, this conversation challenges law professionals to rethink how legal tech is created, tested, and adopted.
Ted sits down with Ed Walters, VP of Legal Innovation + Strategy at Clio, to discuss how AI is reshaping legal education and the way lawyers are trained. From brute-force apprenticeship models to future-ready skills, Ed shares his expertise in legal technology, publishing, and teaching the next generation of lawyers. Framing AI as both a crisis and an invitation, this conversation challenges law professionals to rethink what training should look like in a world where software can do the grunt work.
Ted Theodoropoulos brings together voices from across legal operations, law firms, technology companies, and the access-to-justice community to explore how AI is reshaping the delivery and business of law. From rethinking lawyer training and workflow automation to improving client experience and expanding access to legal services, this recap episode offers a grounded look at how firms can prepare today for an AI-enabled future.
Ted Theodoropoulos brings together insights from legal leaders, technologists, and educators to explore how AI is reshaping the practice, delivery, and business of law. From knowledge management and client experience to legal training and access to justice, this recap episode highlights where AI is creating real value and where human judgment still matters most. Featuring perspectives from across the legal innovation ecosystem, the conversation offers a grounded look at what law firms need to rethink as they prepare for an AI-enabled future.
Ted sits down with Kyle Poe, Vice President of Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora, to discuss how AI is transforming both the practice and business of law. From his transition out of Big Law to helping firms navigate AI-driven change, Kyle shares his expertise in legal innovation, analytics, and technology-enabled service delivery. With candid insights on client expectations and differentiation in an AI-powered market, this conversation offers practical guidance for law professionals preparing for what’s next.
Ted sits down with Ned Gannon, Co-Founder, CEO and GC at Coheso, to discuss how in-house legal teams are adopting AI native workflows and rethinking the way corporate legal work gets done. From the shift in corporate legal spend to the challenges of change management and measuring ROI, Ned shares his expertise in legal operations, workflow design and AI enabled productivity. With insights on orchestration layers, agentic capabilities and data driven decision making, this conversation helps law professionals understand what the future of modern in-house legal teams will require.
Ted sits down with Dom Conte, Co-Founder at Purple, to discuss why law firms struggle to innovate and what it really takes to build an AI-first legal organization. From cultural resistance and the “lawyer mindset” to the build-vs-buy dilemma and the power of firm-owned data, Dom shares his expertise in legaltech product development and AI-driven workflows. With a candid look at how junior lawyers, leadership, and data strategy shape the future of innovation, this conversation helps law professionals rethink how meaningful change actually happens inside firms.
Ted sits down with Ben Allgrove, Chief Innovation Officer at Baker McKenzie, to discuss how AI and innovation are redefining the business of law and reshaping what clients value most. From navigating new pricing models to developing the next generation of legal talent, Ben shares his expertise in strategy, technology, and organizational transformation. With insights on the orchestration layer of legal services and the rise of challenger firms, this conversation helps law professionals understand how to compete and thrive in the age of AI.
Ted sits down with Hayley Stillwell, Associate Professor, and Sean Harrington, Director of Technology and Innovation at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, to discuss how AI is reshaping legal judgment, education, and the “reasonable juror” standard. From their mock jury study “Michael Scott Is Not a Juror” to exploring bias in AI and the future of legal specialization, Hayley and Sean share their expertise in law, data, and innovation. With insights on how AI can both challenge and enhance human judgment, this conversation invites law professionals to rethink how technology is redefining the future of justice.
Ted sits down with Jessica Frank, Director of Justice Initiatives at Free Law Project, to discuss how technology, open data, and collaboration are helping close the justice gap. From developing the Litigant Portal to advocating for open court data and accessibility, Jessica shares her expertise in legal innovation and access to justice. With insights on how AI and user-centered design can make the courts more equitable, this conversation inspires law professionals to think beyond tradition and toward systemic change.
Ted sits down with David Perla, Vice Chair at Burford Capital, to discuss how Managed Service Organizations (MSOs) are reshaping the legal industry and what they mean for the future of law firm innovation. From the evolution of capital structures to the cultural challenges of modernization, David shares his expertise in legal finance, entrepreneurship, and business transformation. With insights on how technology, investment, and client demand are converging, this conversation gives law professionals a fresh perspective on staying competitive.
Ted sits down with Raymond Blyd, CEO of Sabaio and Legalcomplex, to discuss how AI is transforming legal tech, valuations, and the future of legal services. From the rise of one-person billion dollar law firms to the challenges of AI hallucinations in legal work, Raymond shares his expertise in innovation, investment dynamics, and technology design. With insights on capital flows, market trends, and the enduring role of lawyers, this conversation helps law professionals navigate an AI-driven future with both caution and opportunity.
Ted sits down with Kevin P. Lee, Law Professor at NCCU School of Law, to discuss the ethics of AI and its implications for law and democracy. From the philosophy of science to the role of human judgment in computational law, Kevin shares his expertise in jurisprudence, ethics, and technology. With insights on privacy, professional identity, and access to justice, this conversation challenges law professionals to consider how innovation can align with responsibility.
Ted sits down with Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer, to discuss how AI and automation are driving the next industrial revolution in law. From the cultural barriers holding firms back to the data strategies powering real transformation, Richard shares his expertise in legal innovation, process improvement, and business model evolution. With insights on why AI is becoming the new means of production in legal services, this conversation helps law professionals rethink how they deliver value in an increasingly automated world.
Ted sits down with Rob Saccone, CTO at Lega, to discuss the lessons of past legal innovation efforts and the future of law firm business models. From the failures of Clearspire and Atrium to the pressures AI is placing on the billable hour, Rob shares his expertise in legal technology, client-focused service design, and investment strategy. With insights on why “the voice of the client always wins,” this conversation gives law professionals a candid look at how to adapt and thrive in a changing market.
Ted sits down with David McCarville, Director at Fennemore Craig, P.C., to discuss how AI, R&D, and alternative business models are reshaping the legal industry. From implementing alternative fee arrangements to creating playbooks that train the next generation of attorneys, David shares his expertise in innovation, governance, and client-focused solutions. With insights on balancing work-life culture while driving technological change, this conversation offers law professionals a practical look at the future of legal services.
Ted sits down with Lev Loukhton, Legal Tech Investor at GrayHair Venture Partners, to discuss how AI and digital transformation are reshaping the legal profession. From automating due diligence to challenging the partnership model, Lev shares his expertise in corporate law, innovation, and investing in legal technology. With insights on cultural resistance, client-driven demands, and the rise of AI-native firms, this conversation helps law professionals understand the shifts redefining the future of legal services.























