Legal Disruptors

Summize

The latest news, ideas, analysis and conversations in the world of legal, contracts, business and technology. Powered by Summize - a global, leading CLM. We're an AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution that creates contract clarity for the whole company. Using embedded integrations within familiar tools, sprint-based implementation and standout support, our approach drives full business adoption and eliminates contract chaos at every stage of the contract lifecycle for businesses around the world.

  1. How to use legal tech without losing the human touch by Lily Schurra

    Apr 27

    How to use legal tech without losing the human touch by Lily Schurra

    Welcome back to our Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we speak to legal rpofesisonals who are finding new ways to challenge convention and rethink how legal operates. In this episode, we're joined by Lily Schurra, Senior Commercial Counsel, to discuss how legal teams can embrace technology without losing the human touch. As legal tech continues to evolve, Lily shares four practical ways to strike the right balance - using technology to drive efficiency while still prioritizing judgment, relationships and context. Her perspective highlights that innovation in legal isn't just about adopting new tools, but about using them in a way that strengthens, rather than replaces, human expertise.Listen in to hear Lily's advice on navigating legal tech adoption, maintaining a people-first approach and ensuring that legal remains a trusted partner to the business. Read Lily's full story here for more advice. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors 2026 report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach in 2026.

    32 min
  2. Harvey Kaye’s four steps to a modern legal mindset

    Apr 22

    Harvey Kaye’s four steps to a modern legal mindset

    Welcome to another episode in our Legal Disruptors spotlight series, where we at Summize dive into the careers and perspectives of legal professionals who are reshaping the role of in-house legal. For this episode, we sat down with Harvey Kaye, fractional General Counsel, to explore what it really means to adopt a modern legal mindset. Harvey breaks down four practical steps that have shaped his approach, from rethinking how legal teams manage risk to becoming more proactive, commercially-minded partners to the business. His experience offers a clear view of how in-house lawyers can evolve beyond traditional boundaries and drive real impact. Take a listen to hear Harvey's insights on shifting legal's role, embedding yourself within the business and why mindset is often the biggest barrier to change. If you'd like to read Harvey's full story, take a look here. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach in 2026.  This is Legal Disruptors.

    30 min
  3. Tearing up the legal rulebook with Tom Fleuriot

    10/29/2025

    Tearing up the legal rulebook with Tom Fleuriot

    Welcome to our Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we at Summize, dive into the careers and journeys of the legal professionals who have carved their own path. For this spotlight episode, we sat down with Tom Fleuriot, legal professional, founder of legal ops consultancy Flocsam, and a sharp legal mind who’s not afraid to tear up the rulebook. From his early career at Babcock and Reckitt Benckiser to launching Flocsam, Tom has shown that legal impact doesn’t come from following tradition; it comes from bold, tactical execution. His philosophy? Forget lengthy roadmaps and instead go narrow, go deep, and act quickly. In this episode, Tom shares why technology should be treated as an enabler, not a silver bullet, and why combining data with human judgment is what makes good lawyering. Listen to how Tom is challenging lawyers to rethink their approach, simplify their role, and embrace disruption through focus, clarity, and fast action. If you would like to read Tom’s full story, take a look ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach. This is Legal Disruptors!

    32 min
  4. Disrupting legal norms with humanity and Claire Sanders

    09/29/2025

    Disrupting legal norms with humanity and Claire Sanders

    Welcome to our Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we at Summize, dive into the careers and journeys of the legal professionals who have carved their own path. For this spotlight episode, we sat down with Claire Sanders, former General Counsel and founder of Being Human. Claire’s legal career took her to the top, serving as GC for brands such as Huel, Brompton Bicycle and Nintendo. But even at the height of her career, she saw that many high-performing lawyers, herself included, were struggling under the pressure to always have the right answer. That realization led her to create Being Human, a consultancy helping lawyers develop the human skills they need to perform sustainably and thrive. In this episode, Claire shares why true disruption in legal isn’t about speed or perfection, it’s about giving yourself permission to pause. She explains how building resilience, protecting time for focus, embracing wellbeing, and letting technology handle routine tasks can free lawyers to do their best work. Listen to how Claire is challenging the myth of the all-knowing lawyer and showing the profession that being well is the best way forward. If you would like to read Claire’s full story, take a look ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach. This is Legal Disruptors.

    33 min
  5. Fractional GC Patti Barnard’s four lessons to legal success

    09/18/2025

    Fractional GC Patti Barnard’s four lessons to legal success

    Welcome to this episode of our Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we at Summize, dive into the careers and journeys of the legal professionals who have carved their own path. For this spotlight episode, we sat down with Patti Barnard, seasoned legal and compliance C-suite executive and now a fractional General Counsel. Patti studied law with the ambition of becoming a State Prosecutor, but her career path shifted when she joined CoAdvantage as Associate Counsel. After CoAdvantage was acquired by PlanSource, she moved with the business and later returned as interim GC, a role that would become permanent and transform into more than a decade of leadership, impact, and business-first legal success. Throughout her career, Patti has shown how legal teams can shift from cost centers to powerful drivers of revenue and growth. She shares the four key lessons that defined her success: understand your business, buddy up with sales, write everything down, and make the business pay attention. In this episode, she is joined by Summize’s Head of Content, Rebecca Wood. Listen to how Patti built a disruptive legal team, the importance of visibility and business alignment, and how CLM and AI tools enable her to leave a lasting impact wherever she goes. If you would like to read Patti’s full story, take a look ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach.  This is Legal Disruptors!

    30 min
  6. The importance of representation and building your legal brand with René Jovel

    08/28/2025

    The importance of representation and building your legal brand with René Jovel

    Welcome to the fifth episode in our new Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we at Summize, dive into the careers and journeys of the legal professionals who have carved their own path. For this spotlight episode, we sat down with René Jovel, Deputy General Counsel & Director of Legal Operations at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. René Jovel's legal journey started from a place of purpose, justice, and representation. It's his path that makes him one of our Legal Disruptors and an inspiration for legal professionals looking to challenge the norm of what purposeful legal work looks like. Listen to how René’s personal experiences inspired him to become a lawyer dedicated to supporting underserved communities and hear his advice on the importance of knowing your business, investing in your personal brand and staying curious. In this episode, he is joined by Summize’s Senior Director of Sales, Harvey Trimble. If you would like to read René’s full story, take a look ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach. This is Legal Disruptors!

    26 min
  7. How Sheila Murphy is Changing the Legal Game with Authenticity

    07/08/2025

    How Sheila Murphy is Changing the Legal Game with Authenticity

    Welcome to the fourth episode of our Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we at Summize, dive into the careers and journeys of the legal professionals who have carved their own path. For this spotlight episode, we are proving how disruption doesn't always require loud voices. Sheila Murphy, former VP and Associate GC, and now founder of Focus Forward Consulting - a legal consultancy helping legal professionals break through stagnation to see what is possible - proves introverts can drive legal change with empathy, strategy, and quiet strength. Find out how in our latest Legal Disruptors Spotlights story, where Summize's Head of Content, Rebecca Wood, chats to Sheila to learn from her career experience and her human-first approach to getting ahead and working towards becoming a key legal leader. If you would like to read Sheila’s full story, take a look ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach. This is Legal Disruptors!

    31 min
  8. A legal career built on creativity and collaboration, with Giovanna O'Malley

    05/23/2025

    A legal career built on creativity and collaboration, with Giovanna O'Malley

    Welcome to the third episode in our new Legal Disruptors Spotlight series, where we at Summize, dive into the careers and journeys of the legal professionals who have carved their own path. For this spotlight episode, we sat down with Giovanna O’Malley, Founder of Contracts By Color, a legal consultancy created to help businesses in the US and EMEA problem-solve through better contract processes. Giovanna’s career demonstrates how embracing collaboration and bringing creativity to the legal field can set someone apart in an industry not often known for its creative flair. Take a listen to learn about Giovanna's experience, how she has created a career with key mentors and connections, her disruption through collaboration, and her advice on how technology can further enable legal collaboration. In this episode, she is joined by Summize's Account Executive, Toby McKenna. If you would like to read Giovanna’s full story, take a look ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. If you would like to learn more about all our Spotlight stories and findings, explore our ⁠⁠Legal Disruptors report⁠⁠, drawing on the results from 200+ surveyed legal professionals. Our report combines industry perspectives, expert responses and actionable solutions to empower legal teams to embrace change and take a more strategic approach. This is Legal Disruptors!

    30 min
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The latest news, ideas, analysis and conversations in the world of legal, contracts, business and technology. Powered by Summize - a global, leading CLM. We're an AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution that creates contract clarity for the whole company. Using embedded integrations within familiar tools, sprint-based implementation and standout support, our approach drives full business adoption and eliminates contract chaos at every stage of the contract lifecycle for businesses around the world.

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  • Creator
    Summize
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
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    © Summize
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    Legal Disruptors