innovation

#0127: (CT) Navigating Change Management: Implementing Change Effectively

In this podcast the speakers discuss law firms' challenges when introducing new processes or technologies, such as AI or document automation, They also highlight the importance of buy-in from senior partners, clear communication, and phased implementation.
 
Moderator:
Tanya Pereira, Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
 
Speakers:
Ali Avink, Legal Operations + Innovation Manager, Warner Norcross + Judd
Julia Montgomery, Director of Practice Enablement King & Spalding

#0117: (CT) Leading Through Disruption: Keeping Teams Strong When Everything Changes

Another tech rollout. Another merger. Another industry upheaval. Change is constant, but your team and your firm’s performance doesn't have to suffer. Stop managing disruption and start leveraging it.  This analysis will examine key patterns that distinguish resilient teams from those that falter strategic approaches for converting uncertainty into competitive advantage.In addition, this podcast will share research-backed methods for building highly adaptable performing teams and practical frameworks for maintaining momentum through major transitions.
Creator: Dr. Melissa L. Brown, Learning & Development Manager, Holland & Hart

#0096: (CT) Law Firms and AI: Locking Down Security & Data Controls

In this session, the speakers explored how law firms and legal professionals can safeguard sensitive data and systems by implementing AI-specific security strategies and effective governance controls. It also builds on part one, diving deeper into practical approaches for mitigating risk in an AI-driven environment.Moderator:Elizabeth Suehr, Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLPSpeakers:Morgan Llewellyn, Director, AI Practice Hike2Chris Hockey, Manager, Information Risk and Governance Alvarez & Marsal

#0082: (CCT) Optimizing M365 Decisions: Aligning IT, KM/Innovation, and End User Needs

As M365 continues to rapidly expand its feature set, law firms face increasingly complex decisions about tool adoption and implementation. These decisions have historically lived within the IT department, potentially missing valuable input from knowledge management teams, innovation specialists, and end users. In this podcast, the speakers explored how firms can evolve their M365 governance model.Moderator:@Megan McMillin - Practice Innovation Manager, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Speaker:@Faith Drewry - User Experience Architect, Bryan Cave Recorded on 03-31-2025.

#0075: (JIT) What Does This All Mean? Uncovering KPMG's Approval

KPMG has just become the first Big Four accounting company to own a law firm in the United States after Arizona approved its participation in the state’s alternative business structure program. In this podcast interview, the speaker will highlight key background information on this case, discuss if this will open-the-door to becoming the new norm, pros/cons of the ruling and discuss what are the overall key changes in the legal industry of this ruling.
Moderator:  Ted Theodoropoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Infodash   Speaker:Debbie Foster, CEO, Affinity Consulting
Recorded 3-7-2025

#0064: (CCT) The Next Meeting Space

Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms, Owl Cams, Smart Mics, what are the new emerging technologies to enable real time collaboration and what risks and caveats do they come with?    How do we make spaces that quickly (instantly?) flip from comfy team collaboration rooms to an extension of the court? 
Moderator:@Thomas Witherspoon - Senior Systems Support Engineer, Sidley Austin LLP 
Speakers:@Thomas Burns - Senior Account Manager AVI Systems-Transforming Business with Technology Solutions, AVI Systems @Jesse Dominguez - Sr. Design Engineer, Facility Solutions Group, FSG  @William Grady - Director of Information Technology, Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP  
Recorded on 01-15-2025.

#0062: (CCT/ Gen Ed) GenAI in Legal: Transforming Your Practice

Discover how legal departments are leveraging Generative AI to streamline workflows and enhance efficiencies. This podcast will dive into the use cases and practical applications, compliance concerns, and risk management strategies for in-house legal departments deploying AI. Uncover what it takes to harness GenAI’s potential while navigating ethical and legal challenges.
 
Moderators: 
Matthew Kohel - Partner, Saul Ewing LLP 
Leah Leyendecker - Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
 
Speakers:
Mayura Iyer Noordyke - Trademark Counsel for Global IP, Medtronic 
Travis Zimbelman - Strategic Advisor and Freelance Consultant

#0029: (CCT) Takeaways from Groundbreakers Summit

A reflection on the first-of-its-kind summit with thought leaders gathered from 45 law firms focused on the new frontier in firm intelligence, emphasizing the transformative role of data in shaping the future of legal practice. 
This podcast will include speakers and attendees to discuss learnings on how data enhancement helps law firms move from mere information gathering to gaining valuable insights, thus revolutionizing legal knowledge management.
Moderator:@Carrie Remhof - Senior Firm Intelligence Manager 
Speakers:@Cindy Bare - Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Frost Brown Todd LLP @Kate Meltzer - Director of KM Technology, Ropes & Gray LLP@Max Polinski - Product Manager for Foundation at Litera 
Recorded 6-28-2024

#0010: (CCT) How and When to Train Attorneys for Best Long-Term Technology Success

The speakers shared how and when to train attorneys for best long-term technology success. Does this occur in summer or first year? In addition, they discussed how does training needs evolve over the course of an attorney's careers for best long-term technology success. 
Moderator:@Virginia Ong - Legal Innovation Manager, Greenberg Traurig  
Speakers:@Jake Brown - Head of Legal Technology, Josef@Ana Toft-Nielsen - Attorney Development Innovation Manager, Greenberg Traurig
Recorded on 04-03-2024.

#0007: (CCT) Data Debt

We all know about technical debt, but data debt is its more nefarious and more challenging sibling.    How do you break down the data silos in you firm to create a holistic view of your information? Moderator:@Bill Bice - CEO, nQ Zebraworks Speaker: @Keli Whitnell - Director of Firm Intelligence, Troutman Pepper 
Recorded on 3-11-2024.

#0003: (CCT) Incorporating Large Language Models (LLMs) in the Legal Arena

In this podcast interview, the speaker will share experiences and challenges in utilizing Large Language Models in the legal arena. 
 
Questions the moderator asked the speaker:General -What are some of the key challenges that legal departments face in adopting and integrating LLMs into their workflows?  -How can legal departments overcome the initial resistance or skepticism that may exist towards using LLMs? -How can legal departments ensure that LLMs are being used responsibly and ethically, without perpetuating biases or producing inaccurate or misleading results?  People -How can legal departments train and empower their lawyers to use LLMs effectively? -How can LLMs be used to augment and complement the skills and expertise of lawyers, rather than replace them? -What are the potential long-term benefits of using LLMs in legal departments? Technology -What are the challenges of integrating LLMs with existing legal software and systems? -Provide examples of specific use cases (e.g., information governance, contract management review and drafting, eDiscovery, and/or R&C) -How can legal departments ensure that LLMs are aligned with security and privacy and regulatory compliance? Process What are the challenges of evaluating and selecting the right LLM for a specific legal task? How can legal departments ensure that LLMs are being used in a way that is aligned with their overall legal strategy? 
 
Moderator:
@Carolyn Robinson - Senior eDiscovery Paralegal, Bosch  
 
Speaker:
@Chistine Livingston - Managing Director of AI and IOT, Protiviti