E24 - A Deep Dive into Harvey's Rapid Ascent with Tara Waters, TLW Consulting
In this episode, Zach interviews Tara Waters, founder of TLW Consulting and former Chief Digital Officer at Ashurst, who led the firm’s rollout of Harvey. They discuss Harvey’s meteoric rise in legal AI, Tara’s firsthand experiences adopting Harvey within a global firm, and how legal teams evaluate AI tools. The conversation explores why lawyers initially gasped at Harvey’s capabilities, how expectations have matured, and what true digital transformation in law might require. Tara emphasizes that law firms should rethink their entire business model and workflows rather than just choosing a tool.
In this episode:
Early Days of Harvey
Adoption and Impact of AI in Law Firms
Challenges and Realities of AI Integration
Future of AI in Legal Industry
Law Firm Transformation and AI
Links Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCEmiRjPEtQ
https://www.legallydisrupted.com/p/has-harvey-already-won
Follow Tara:
Website - https://www.tlw-consulting.com/
Content: https://www.innovationesq.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlwaters/
Follow Zach:
Website -https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
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E23 - Investment Hype vs. Reality in Legal AI, Eli Amsellem, Ridge Ventures
In this episode, Zach Abramowitz is joined by Eli Amsellem, an investor at Ridge Ventures, to delve into the hot topic of investment in legal AI. They discuss the hype around billion-dollar valuations and the reality behind customer adoption and revenue sustainability. Eli shares insights from his hands-on approach, including talking to actual buyers and hosting GC therapy dinners. They debate the future of legal AI, whether horizontal AI assistants or vertical workflow automation will prevail, and examine companies like Harvey, Legora, New Code, OpenPolicy, and Legalmation. This episode offers a nuanced view on the challenges and opportunities in the legal AI space.
Discover:
Deep Dive into Legal AI Adoption
The VC Perspective on Legal AI
Challenges and Opportunities in Legal AI
The Future of Legal AI and VC Investments
Case Studies and Market Dynamics
The Role of Innovation in Legal AI
Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events
References:
Conversation with Paid CEO Manny Medina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESa1TdS3dI4&t=318s
Learn More:
Eli - https://ridge.vc/eliyahou-amsellem/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Eli - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliyahou-amsellem-13aa2b164/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz, https://x.com/ZachAbramowitz, https://youtube.com/@legallydisrupted?si=MGT7nW96PdM4a2ZM
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E22 - Is AI For Contract Review Exciting? Preston Clark and Electra Japonas from LawInsider and oneNDA
In this episode, Zach delves into the evolution and impact of AI on contract management with Preston Clark and Electra Japonas.
In this episode:
AI and Contracts: A Boring Use Case
The Adoption Curve of AI in Legal
The Story of Law Insider
The Birth of One NDA
The Future of AI and Contracting
Legacy Product Overview
AI Capabilities and New SKU
User Growth and Market Excitement
Product Distribution and Democratization
Customer Focus and Data Utilization
CLM Market Insights and Future
Learn More:
Electra - https://www.onenda.org/about
Preston - https://www.lawinsider.com/resources/contributors/preston-clark
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Electra - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/electra-japonas
Preston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonjclark
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
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E21 - ChatGPT vs. Legaltech -- Who Will Win? Lawyer & Technologist Carolyn Elefant
This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted features a conversation with lawyer and technologist Carolyn Elefant about whether legal specific tools and legacy software will be able to keep up with general applications like ChatGPT.
In this episode:
The Rapid Evolution of AI in Law
The Future of AI in Legal Practice
Exploring AI Tools for Lawyers
Legal Research and AI Integration
The Impact of AI on Legal Research
The Future of Legaltech and AI
Learn More:
Carolyn - https://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Carolyn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
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E20 - From Legacy ML To Generative AI: Serial Legaltech Entrepreneur Charlie Connor
In this episode, Zach and Charlie delve into the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in the legal tech sector. The discussion transitions to the increasing caliber of entrepreneurs in legal tech and the acceleration of innovation in the field. They reflect on the evolution of legal AI from 2015 to 2023, noting the shift from mere ideas to full-blown products. The conversation also explores the potential for AI to reshape traditional legal processes, improve efficiency, and alter the way legal professionals approach their work, concluding with an optimistic outlook on the future of legal tech.
In this episode:
The Rise of Legal Tech Entrepreneurs
AI's Impact on Legal Tech
Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption
The Evolution of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Applying Machine Learning in Legal Tech
Generative AI vs. Automation
AI as a Legal Assistant
Training Lawyers with AI
AI in eDiscovery
The Future of Legal Tech
Learn More:
Charlie - https://gravitystack.com/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Charlie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieconnor
Gravity Stack - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravity-stack-law-llc
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
My name is Zach Abramowitz and I am Legally Disrupted. This podcast covers the trends disrupting the legal profession.
Once a mild mannered practicing attorney, I now am an entrepreneur and investor in disruptive legal startups. My company, Killer Whale Strategies, helps law firms, legal departments, and anyone else capitalize on the wave of disruption sweeping over the legal industry. Join me as I spotlight key players, significant trends, and innovative companies who are shaking up an age old profession.
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