In this third installment of the podcast series, the speakers explored what it takes to build an AI-ready workforce—examining emerging roles, evolving skill sets, and how existing talent is reshaping the future of work.



Moderator:

@Elizabeth Suehr - Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLP



Speakers:

@Reggie Pool - Principal, Practical IG LLC

@ Sumit Tenaja - SVP & Global Head of AI Consulting and Implementation, EXL 



Recorded on 11-07-2025.



About the Speakers

@Reggie Pool is the founder of Practical IG, where he helps law firms and corporate legal teams modernize their information governance programs for the era of Microsoft 365 and AI. With more than 25 years in legal technology and compliance, he focuses on making governance practical, defensible, and future-ready. Reggie believes AI isn’t replacing IG—it’s redefining it, and IG professionals need to evolve their skills to stay at the center of that transformation.



Sumit Tenaja leads EXL’s AI Consulting practice, driving innovation by integrating AI across business operations and reimagining customer journeys to enhance experience and outcomes. With over 25 years of experience across Insurance, Healthcare, Banking, and Energy, he is recognized for thought leadership in transformation, process excellence, and delivering impactful, scalable solutions.