Our guest this time is Patrick DiDomenico, legaltech veteran, founder of the KM&I for Legal Conference and the newly launched LegalTech Connect. Ben and Patrick discuss all things knowledge management, including the following:
- The impact of AI on the KM&I landscape. Are we re-siloing information?
- Why working with in-house legal departments is refreshingly different from working with law firms
- The balance between achieving efficiency in law firms vs satisfying billable hour requirements
- The importance of attention when it comes to deploying technology solutions
- The ease of 'spinning up' a conference and the concept of speaker fatigue
- The type of 'good humans' that knowledge management and innovation seems to attract
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Automates #20 - The one with a visual mind
In this episode of Automates, I sit down with Tim Follett, CEO and founder of Structureflow, to explore the transformative power of visualisation in the professional services industry. Tim shares his journey from a decade-long career as an M&A lawyer to launching a visual modelling platform that simplifies complex structures and transactions. We delve into the importance of reducing complexity in our increasingly information-heavy world and how visual tools can enhance client experiences and improve communication. Tim also discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from law to tech entrepreneurship, offering insights for aspiring innovators. Tune in to discover how visualisation can be a superpower in your professional toolkit and learn from Tim's experiences in building a successful legal tech startup.
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Automates #24 - The one with SKILLS
In this episode of Automates, I sit down with Oze Benamram to delve into the evolution of knowledge management and AI in the legal sector. Oze shares his journey from a litigator to a leading advisor in legal tech, highlighting the inception and growth of the SKILLS summit, which fosters collaboration and innovation among legal professionals. We explore the impact of AI on law firms, discussing the balance between established vendors and new disruptors in the market. Oze provides insights into the importance of foundational knowledge management and the potential of AI to transform legal services. Join us as we navigate the complexities and opportunities of AI in the legal industry, offering valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the future of legal tech.
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Automates #23 - The one with the TikTok lawyer
This episode, Ben talks to Chrissie Wolfe, a Global Medical & Cosmetic Injury Lawyer, consultant and social media content creator, with over 75000 followers on TikTok.
Chrissie talks to Ben about:
- Striking the right balance for her career as wearer of multiple hats at all times
- Helping entrants into the legal industry fully understand why things are the way they are
- Getting an ADHD diagnosis and using it to her advantage
- Aiming to remove 5% of her least valuable workload through applying technology and automation
- Taking a less conventional route to becoming a lawyer, and how others can too
- How the future does not hold less jobs, just different ones!
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Automates #22 - The one with the trendy fractional GC
Our guest this time is Natalie Salunke who explains how the Fractional GC model is working for her and her clients. Natalie and Ben discuss:
- In-house legal departments behaving more as a function rather than as advisors
- Alternative ways of getting access to high quality legal support
- How important 'human' skills are going to be in the future of work
- Focusing on the solution first when in the market for legal tech
- How in-house heads of legal and GCs are compensated in comparison to their private practice counterparts
- The joy of dipping in and out of different sectors in a fractional role
Musings from the brightest industry minds on the state of innovation, knowledge management and start-ups with some workflow & process automation thrown in. Presented by Ben Wightwick from Autologyx, a best of breed workflow and automation platform for legal and compliance professionals seeking to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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