Legal Innovation Spotlight

Legal Innovation Spotlight

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.

Episodes

August 6, 2025 47 mins

Ted sits down with Kara Peterson, Co-founder at Descrybe.ai, to discuss the future of legal research, open-source legal data, and the role of AI in democratizing access to the law. From the challenges of building usable tools to the need for independent benchmarking, Kara shares her expertise in legal tech strategy, marketing, and innovation. With insights on navigat...

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Ted sits down with Alex Baker, Founder at Legal Tech Collective, to discuss how law firms can build scalable, tech-enabled legal services in an AI-driven world. From the limitations of the partnership model to the power of starting small, Alex shares his expertise in legal tech, productization, and innovation strategy. With real-world insights on navigating risk, ali...

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Ted sits down with Jan Van Hoecke, VP of Product Management and AI Services at iManage, to discuss the evolving role of AI in legal technology and knowledge management. From early breakthroughs in engineering to real-world applications in law firms, Jan shares his expertise in building practical, scalable AI solutions. With insights on data quality, hybrid search, an...

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Ted sits down with Guy Alvarez, CEO & Founder of Alvarez AI Advisors, to discuss how law firms can overcome cultural barriers and embrace AI-driven innovation. From rethinking the billable hour to building a proactive client experience, Guy shares his expertise in legal tech adoption and firm strategy. Exploring how small changes can drive big shifts, this conver...

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Ted sits down with Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law, to discuss the evolving role of AI in legal education and regulation. From the challenges of state-level AI laws to the importance of building true AI literacy, Kevin shares his expertise in emerging tech policy and legal innovation. Highlighting why knowledge dif...

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Ted sits down with Jordan Furlong, Legal Market Analyst and Strategic Consultant, to discuss the future of law firms in an era defined by AI and market disruption. From breaking down the limitations of the traditional partnership model to forecasting how legal service delivery will evolve, Jordan shares his expertise in business model innovation and legal industry tr...

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Ted sits down with Moiz Shirazi, Founder & CEO of Scorealytics, to discuss the future of legal intelligence and data-driven decision-making in law firms. From AI integration to overcoming structural barriers like the partnership model, Moiz shares his expertise in legal tech innovation and enterprise data strategy. Exploring how better data hygiene and scalable c...

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Ted sits down with Rodney Harrison, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and Co-Chair of the firm’s Innovation Council, to discuss how law firms can embrace innovation while navigating the unique demands of labor and employment law. From measuring ROI beyond profits to leveraging AI and data analytics for better service delivery, Rodney shares his expertise in driving pra...

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Ted sits down with Anastasia Boyko, Legal Futurist and Product Evangelist at Filevine, to discuss the future of legal services and the cultural shifts needed to drive true innovation. From rethinking legal education to embracing alternative business structures, Anastasia shares her expertise in legal operations, lawyer leadership, and change management. With thought-...

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Ted sits down with Mark Smolik, Chief Legal Officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas, to discuss the future of client-centric legal services. From leveraging AI to drive efficiency to rethinking traditional law firm pricing models, Mark shares his expertise in legal operations and corporate strategy. Highlighting the widening gap between law firm innovation efforts and c...

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Ted sits down with Dan Szabo, Senior Director of Innovation at Davis Wright Tremaine, to discuss how AI is reshaping the delivery of legal services. From coding in Baghdad to leading one of the industry’s most forward-thinking legal tech teams, Dan shares his expertise in designing tools that integrate seamlessly into legal workflows. With insights on proactive AI, c...

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Ted sits down with Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer, to discuss the evolution of legal innovation and what real transformation in the industry looks like. From breaking free of “innovation theatre” to aligning people, process, and technology, Richard shares his expertise in legal tech, change management, and industry disruption. With sharp insights into ...

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Ted sits down with Michele DeStefano, Professor of Law at the University of Miami and Faculty Chair at Harvard Law School Executive Education, to discuss innovation, culture change, and the evolving role of Chief Innovation Officers in law firms. From empathy gaps in legal training to the real power behind innovation titles, Michele shares her expertise in bridging t...

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Ted sits down with Don Fuchs, Co-Founder of Legal Anywhere, to discuss the evolution of legal extranets and how law firms can use them to enhance client collaboration. From the early days of document sharing to today’s integrated workflows and value-added client services, Don shares his expertise in legal technology and innovation. With insights on financial transpar...

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Ted sits down with Katrina Dittmer, Director of Legal Technology at Eversheds Sutherland, to discuss the evolution of legal collaboration and the role of Microsoft 365 in modern law firms. From unifying intranet and extranet tools to integrating AI and improving governance, Katrina shares her expertise in transforming legal service delivery through strategic technolo...

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Ted sits down with Ben Wightwick, Chief Commercial Officer at Autologyx, to discuss the evolution of extranets and the future of client collaboration in legal tech. From the early days of file sharing to the rise of “Extranet 3.0,” Ben shares his expertise in workflow orchestration and client engagement strategies. With insights on real-time collaboration, AI disrupt...

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Ted sits down with Ryan McDonough, Head of Software Engineering at KPMG Law, to discuss the transformative role of AI and automation in legal services. From building practical AI-driven solutions to reshaping legal workflows, Ryan shares his expertise in legal technology and highlights how law firms can leverage AI for efficiency and growth. This conversation is esse...

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Ted sits down with Justin McCallon, CEO & Founder of Callidus Legal AI, to discuss how AI is transforming legal workflows. From model selection to trust and transparency, Justin shares his expertise in legal technology and innovation. Exploring the balance between efficiency gains and traditional billing practices, this conversation sheds light on how law firms c...

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Ted sits down with Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting, to discuss the evolving business models of law firms and the role of technology in driving profitability. From the challenges posed by the Big Four and alternative legal service providers to the need for a mindset shift in law firm leadership, Debbie shares her expertise in legal innovation and strategic m...

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Ted sits down with Keith Maziarek, Director of Pricing and Legal Project Management at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, to discuss the evolving business of law and the challenges law firms face in balancing profitability, efficiency, and innovation. From the impact of the Big Four on legal services to the cultural resistance to technology adoption, Keith shares his expert...

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