Cracking Legal Innovation

Legatics

Step inside the world of legal innovation - the unsung individuals and teams working tirelessly to modernise a centuries old profession and bring it into the 21st century. This podcast tells the untold stories of the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned by the people driving change in the legal industry. From pitching new tools to skeptical lawyers, to proving ROI in an industry where time is money, we uncover what it truly means to innovate in a space resistant to change and shine a spotlight on the human side of change-making in a profession steeped in tradition.

Episodes

  1. Inside the client-firm partnership for legal tech success - Kerry Westland, Partner - Head of Innovation Group at Addleshaw Goddard

    NOV 25

    Inside the client-firm partnership for legal tech success - Kerry Westland, Partner - Head of Innovation Group at Addleshaw Goddard

    Kerry Westland, Partner & Head of Innovation at Addleshaw Goddard, leads nearly 80 people transforming legal service delivery.  In this episode, she discusses the practical factors that influence legaltech adoption, and how firms and clients can align to ensure innovation succeeds.  The answer often surprises: cloud restrictions that persist years later, AI panel terms repeating past mistakes, and the gap between procurement requirements and innovation goals. Kerry explores how to prove value beyond traditional metrics, the client capabilities that drive success, and why honest collaboration beats overpromised transformation.  📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.  Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    46 min
  2. The ideal law firm and technology provider relationship - Andrei Salajan, Director Legal Tech & Innovation at Schoenherr

    NOV 11

    The ideal law firm and technology provider relationship - Andrei Salajan, Director Legal Tech & Innovation at Schoenherr

    In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, Andrei Salajan, Director of Legal Tech & Innovation at Schoenherr, shares insights on what makes a truly effective partnership between law firms and legal technology providers. He dives into: - The three pillars of successful collaboration - Product, People, and Partnership - How to create trust and transparency between firms and vendors - What law firms can do to drive adoption and creativity in their tech stacks - How AI, document automation, and transaction management are reshaping legal practice - Why mindset and culture matter more than the tools themselves  📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.  Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    56 min
  3. Scaling legal tech - Shruti Ajitsaria and David Campbell, A&O Shearman

    OCT 28

    Scaling legal tech - Shruti Ajitsaria and David Campbell, A&O Shearman

    In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, David Campbell, Former Partner at A&O Shearman, and Shruti Ajitsaria, Head of Fuse, share how the firm approaches legal technology - from backing early-stage startups to embedding new tools into everyday practice. We explore: 💡 The origins of Fuse, A&O Shearman’s innovation hub 🤝 The power of partner champions in driving adoption 🧭 How to navigate risk when working with early-stage legal tech 🌍 What it takes to embed innovation across a global firm This conversation dives into the realities of innovating at scale - managing risk, building trust, and creating lasting change across a global partnership.  📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.  Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    53 min
  4. Why do I care about legal tech? - Rusty Fleming, Partner at Nelson Mullins

    OCT 14

    Why do I care about legal tech? - Rusty Fleming, Partner at Nelson Mullins

    What does legal technology look like through a partner's eyes? Rusty Fleming, who represents lenders and commercial real estate developers in high-volume transactions across the United States, pulls back the curtain on how he's built one of the most profitable practices at his firm - and technology is central to the strategy. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    46 min
  5. Building an innovation team - Jeff Westcott, Director, Practice Technology, Innovation & AI at Akin

    SEP 30

    Building an innovation team - Jeff Westcott, Director, Practice Technology, Innovation & AI at Akin

    In this episode, Jeff reveals: How to structure lean innovation teams that scale without adding endless headcountWhy saying "no" strategically builds more credibility than being an order-takerThe balance between hiring legal vs. non-legal talent for innovation rolesHow to navigate law firm politics and secure budget for innovation initiativesWhy qualitative feedback often matters more than usage dashboardsThe art of picking your battles when senior partners make urgent requestsWhy solving unglamorous but painful problems wins more hearts and minds than flashy tech 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    58 min
  6. How to drive a successful implementation - Andrea Miskolczi, Managing Director at InterAlia Consulting

    SEP 16

    How to drive a successful implementation - Andrea Miskolczi, Managing Director at InterAlia Consulting

    Buying technology is easy. Getting lawyers to use it? That’s the real challenge. In this episode, Andrea Miskolczi (InterAlia Consulting) explains why implementation is less about the software and more about people, culture, and change management. She shares how to win over the right personas, use incentives wisely, and even bring fun into adoption through gamification. Packed with real-world lessons from her time at Dentons Europe and Wolf Theiss, Andrea’s insights are essential for anyone trying to make innovation stick inside law firms. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    54 min
  7. Measuring ROI in legal tech - Hugo Cassidy, Partner at Pinsent Masons

    SEP 2

    Measuring ROI in legal tech - Hugo Cassidy, Partner at Pinsent Masons

    How do you make the business case for legal technology? Hugo shares how to combine quantitative metrics with qualitative client feedback - and why adoption, training, and champions are just as important as the tools themselves. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    1h 1m
  8. Managing global rollouts - Amol Bargaje, Innovation Lead at Mayer Brown

    AUG 19

    Managing global rollouts - Amol Bargaje, Innovation Lead at Mayer Brown

    In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, we sit down with Amol Bargaje, Innovation Lead at Mayer Brown, a global law firm with 20+ offices and 2,000+ attorneys worldwide. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of driving legal technology adoption across diverse geographies, practice areas, and firm cultures. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: How to identify the real problems worth solving before choosing tech solutions. Strategies for rolling out innovation across global offices. The importance of executive sponsors, champions, and role models in successful adoption. Lessons from implementing AI, pilots, and user-centered design in law firms. Why scarcity, gamification, and cultural tailoring can accelerate momentum. How to balance client demands, efficiency, and change management in complex organizations.  📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.  Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    49 min
  9. The role of the client in innovation - Chris Grant, Managing Director of Client Value at Goodwin

    AUG 7

    The role of the client in innovation - Chris Grant, Managing Director of Client Value at Goodwin

    In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, we’re joined by Chris Grant, Managing Director of Client Value at Goodwin and former in-house legal transformation lead at Barclays and HSBC. Chris brings a rare dual perspective from both the client and law firm side — and shares candid insights on what clients really expect when it comes to innovation, value, and pricing. From wearing the “client hat” to now driving change inside a law firm, Chris unpacks how value is assessed, where firms can improve, and why delivering innovation isn’t just about showcasing tools — but actually using them to deliver better outcomes.   📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.  Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

    56 min
  10. The importance of culture when innovating - Isabel Parker, Chief Innovation Officer at White & Case

    JUL 22

    The importance of culture when innovating - Isabel Parker, Chief Innovation Officer at White & Case

    What truly drives innovation in law firms? According to Isabel Parker, Chief Innovation Officer at White & Case and author of Successful Digital Transformation in Law Firms, it’s not just technology - it’s culture. In this episode, Isabel unpacks why culture is the biggest barrier- and opportunity -when it comes to transforming legal services. With candid insights from the front lines of legal innovation, she explores what it takes to make meaningful, lasting change in one of the world’s most traditional industries. In this episode: Why cultural transformation is the foundation of legal innovationHow to overcome resistance and drive change from withinThe evolving role of technology and AI in legal practiceHow law firms can redefine value in a digital ageLessons from leading global change initiatives

    42 min
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Step inside the world of legal innovation - the unsung individuals and teams working tirelessly to modernise a centuries old profession and bring it into the 21st century. This podcast tells the untold stories of the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned by the people driving change in the legal industry. From pitching new tools to skeptical lawyers, to proving ROI in an industry where time is money, we uncover what it truly means to innovate in a space resistant to change and shine a spotlight on the human side of change-making in a profession steeped in tradition.

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