Beyond Data: DraftWise CEO James Ding on Accountability, AI, and the Evolution of Legal Tech
Update: 2025-11-10
Description
In this Careers and the Business of Law | Pre-TLTF Series episode, David Cowen sits down with James Ding, CEO and Co-Founder of DraftWise and former Palantir engineering lead, to explore how data, accountability, and forward-deployed engineering are reshaping the business of law. From mobilizing firm knowledge to the philosophical lessons behind "Stillness is the Key," James shares a rare blend of technical insight and human wisdom ahead of the TLTF Summit in Austin.
Key Topics Covered:
- How DraftWise turns legal data into actionable intelligence through digital twins of firm knowledge.
- The difference between a consultant and a forward-deployed engineer and why accountability is the real differentiator.
- Lessons from Palantir's customer-first model and how it inspired a new standard in legal AI.
- Why TLTF feels like a Michelin-star experience - a curated mix of funders, founders, and innovators.
- How cross-generational collaboration is driving innovation across law and tech.
- What James is reading and how "Stillness is the Key" informs his leadership philosophy.
- Why focus is more valuable than information in the age of AI abundance.
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