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 ...
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E28 - Zach and Richard's Excellent Legal AI Adventure: Inside Eudia's Groundbreaking AI-First Law Firm
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43:35Zach and Richard break down AI-first legal services, ALSPs, and the EUDIA announcement. Asking who really owns legal AI, whether ROI even matters, and how these new firms might rewrite the rules of the industry. In this episode: Non-Lawyer Ownership of Law Firms AI in Transactional Work The Business Model of AI-First Law Firms Measurable ROI in Leg…
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E27 - Zach and Richard's Legal AI Adventure: Big Deals and AI Revolution
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36:59In this episode of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz introduces a new recurring segment called 'Zach and Richard's Legal AI Adventure' with Richard Tromans from Artificial Lawyer. They discuss the rapid evolution in the legal tech sphere, particularly focusing on big deals and announcements from legal AI companies like Harvey and Legora. Th…
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E26 - Exploring Legal Tech Investments in the Post-ChatGPT World with Chris Fisher and Jonathan Levy
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39:23In episode 26 of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz brings us a live conversation from the Legal Innovators California Conference in San Francisco. The discussion features Chris Fisher of Myriad Ventures and Jonathan Levy of Y Combinator, two prominent investors in the legal tech space. They delve into the shifts in legal tech investments fr…
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E25 - Are Lawyers Adopting AI? With David Wong and Raghu Ramanathan
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47:39E25 - Are Lawyers Adopting AI? With David Wong and Raghu Ramanathan In episode 25 of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz sits down with David Wong, Chief Product Officer at Thomson Reuters and Ragunath (Raghu) Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals and Government at Thomson Reuters, to discuss the 2025 Future of Professionals Report. Th…
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E24 - A Deep Dive into Harvey's Rapid Ascent with Tara Waters, TLW Consulting
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35:12In 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 in…
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E23 - Investment Hype vs. Reality in Legal AI, Eli Amsellem, Ridge Ventures
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32:33In 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 buye…
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E22 - Is AI For Contract Review Exciting? Preston Clark and Electra Japonas from LawInsider and oneNDA
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49:56In 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…
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E21 - ChatGPT vs. Legaltech -- Who Will Win? Lawyer & Technologist Carolyn Elefant
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30:26This 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 L…
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E20 - From Legacy ML To Generative AI: Serial Legaltech Entrepreneur Charlie Connor
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51:55In 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-b…
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E19 - Leya Just Rebranded As Legora: Chris Williams, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Community at Legora
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33:08In this episode, Zach speaks with Legora's head of strategic partnerships and community, Chris Williams, about the rebranding journey and the strategic role of Legora in the AI-driven legal tech landscape. The discussion covers the responsibilities of his role, the transition from selling no-code, low-code platforms to generative AI, and the signif…
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E18 - Why You Should Come to ILTA EVOLVE This April with Ogletree’s Josh Smith and Tanenbaum Keale’s Ken Jones
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35:19Zach, Ken and Josh talk about the upcoming three day conference in Myrtle Beach focusing on AI, Cybersecurity and Data Governance. Attendees will have opportunities to interact with cutting-edge AI companies and products.The event features specific presentations, including those by startup community members, covering practical AI applications in fi…
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E17 - How AI Has Tech Companies Pivoting with Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance
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26:20In this episode, Zach interviews Eleanor Lightbody, the CEO of Luminance, about her journey from working at Darktrace to leading Luminance, a legal tech company. Eleanor shares insights from her four years as CEO, highlighting the transformative impact of AI in the legal tech space. They discuss Luminance's growth strategy, the development of their…
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E16 - How Biglaw Can and Should Partner with Early Stage Startups, with Ilona Logvinova and Evan Shenkman
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42:20In this engaging conversation, Ilona and Evan discuss their roles and experiences in leading innovation within their respective law firms, Cleary Gottlieb and Fisher Phillips. Ilona, the Director of Practice Innovation at Cleary, shares her journey from McKinsey to leading a transformation journey at Cleary. Evan, the Chief Knowledge and Innovation…
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E15 - Could “AI For Lawyers” Catch on Faster with In-House Attorneys? Katya Fisher, CEO and Founder of Aracor
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49:09Katya Fisher introduces her journey from a practicing attorney to a tech entrepreneur. She shares her experience of building a successful law practice during the Great Recession and how she acquired a unique set of legal skills. Katya talks about the inefficiencies in the legal world that led her to build Aracor.ai, a legal tech product tailored fo…
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E14 - Are the Lines Blurring Between DMS and AI? NetDocuments CPO Dan Hauck
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29:27In this episode recorded at the NetDocuments Inspire EMEA conference in London, Dan Hauck outlines the strides made in integrating AI into legal document management. The discussion begins with a reflection on a previous webinar and the decision to avoid common, simplistic AI solutions like chatbots, instead focusing on using LLMs for intelligent do…
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E13 - Are Law Firms Succeeding with GenAI? Joe Cohen, Director of Innovation at CRS
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18:56In this episode, Joe Cohen, Director of Advanced Client Solutions at Charles Russell Speechlys, discusses his recent career change and the establishment of a new department at the firm focusing on legal tech, generative AI, legal project management, and process improvement. Joe details the triggers for creating the innovation department and the rap…
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E12 - AI and the Future of Legal Ops with LegalOps.com Founders Jeff Franke and Connie Brenton
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33:49In episode 12 of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, Zach interviews Jeff Franke and Connie Brenton, co-founders of LegalOps.com, ahead of their upcoming conference, "Running Legal Like a Business," in Las Vegas from September 3-6. The discussion highlights the evolution of legal operations, emphasizing the need for community and industry standar…
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E11 - Is Harvey.ai All Hype? Giupedi CEO Edward Bukstel
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52:51In this episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, dive into the world of digital health and legal technology with a seasoned entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of healthcare technology since the late 1980s. The discussion covers the evolution of electronic health records, the intersection of digital health and legal tech, and the cha…
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E10 - GPT Wrappers with James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation
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31:02This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted delves into the importance of using specialized tools for professionals, drawing an analogy between Snap-on tools at a motorcycle shop and purpose-built applications in the legal industry. It discusses why general-purpose tools like GPT and Claude may not meet the specific needs of professionals,…
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E9 - How is AI Impacting Law Firm Subsidiaries? Bryon Bratcher, MD of Gravity Stack
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25:04In this episode, I sit down with Gravity Stack’s Managing Director Bryon Bratcher for a live conversation on stage in San Francisco at Legal Innovators California (hosted by Artificial Lawyer Richard Tromans) to learn about how Gravity Stack, the subsidiary of Reed Smith LLP, is transforming its service offerings in light of the advances in AI and …
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E8 - Conversation in Las Vegas at CLOC with Latitude Legal CRO Alex Su
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31:56Zach sits down with legal influencer Alex Su for an engaging discussion about his unique career journey and insights into the legal industry's future. Alex's move from legal tech companies to a leadership role at Latitude Legal Exploring how creating engaging content can amplify one’s influence and impact in the legal sector The significance of gra…
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E7 - How Lawyers Are Going to Make Money From AI: TermScout CEO Otto Hanson
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39:25Zach talks with TermScout founder about the inspiration for Screens.ai, how LLMs have drastically changed their roadmap and how lawyers will now be able to generate passive income from AI. Introduction to the Pivot from Term Scout to Screens.ai Exploring the Pivot: Not Just a Change, But an Expansion The Success and Services of Term Scout The Genes…
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E6 - How LLMs Are Supercharging User Adoption - Scott Stevenson, Spellbook CEO
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36:40Scott talks with Zach about how LLMs have been a game changer for his company, why he likens Spellbook to an electric bicycle and why lawyers don’t use templates. Learn More:Scott - https://www.spellbook.legal/Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/ Follow Along:Scott - linkedin.com/in/scottas, https://x.com/scottastevenson?s=20Zach - linkedin.com…
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E5 - How Will GenAI Impact #Legaltech? - James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation
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32:42LegalMation CEO James Lee talks with Zach about the company's recent $15M funding round, adoption of AI by lawyers and where LLMs sometimes come up short. Learn More:James - https://www.legalmation.com/about/Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/ Follow Along:James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lee-9468b64Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowi…
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E4 - Will AI and LLMs Cause eDiscovery to Disappear? - Andy Wilson, Co-Founder of Logikcull, Recently Acquired by Reveal
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46:55Andy Wilson, co-founder and former CEO of Logikcull, recently acquired by Reveal. Will AI and LLMs cause eDiscovery to disappear? Andy Wilson LinkedIn Andy Wilson X Logikcull Learn more about Zach at Killer Whale StrategiesZach Abramowitz által
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E3 - Navigating the Future of Law with AI - Josh Kubicki, Brainyacts Founder and Author
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1:00:14Josh Kubicki, Brainyacts Founder and Author LinkedIn Twitter Website Subscribe to Brainyacts Learn more about Zach at Killer Whale StrategiesZach Abramowitz által
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E2 - Shaping the Future of Contracts with AI - Otto Hanson, Attorney-Turned-Tech Visionary, Founder of TermScout
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52:52In this episode, Zach is joined by TermScout founder Otto Hanson for a discussion about AI in the legal industry, TermScout's vision of frictionless contracting and the transition from attorney to tech entrepreneur. Learn more about Zach at Killer Whale StrategiesZach Abramowitz által
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E1 - From AI & ChatGPT to the Future of the Billable Hour - Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer
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42:29In this inaugural episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted I sit down with Mr. Artificial Lawyer Himself, Richard Tromans, founder of ArtificialLawyer.com, one of the most highly read legal tech news sites. Richard has been running the site this since 2016. In this episode, we talk about why he’s currently on Sabbatical, ChatGPT and LLMs and…
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