Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions. Whether you're a legal professional, business leader, or tech enthusiast, our discussions aim to enlighten, inspire, and empower you with practical insights and strategies for navigating the future of contracts in the digital age. Tune in to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of legal AI and turn your contracts into strategic assets.
“Savings, Risk, Friction, and Velocity” Procurement Insights from Harold Wu, CPO at T. Rowe Price
September 19, 2024 • 34 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this episode, Memme and Hal sit down with Harold Wu, Chief Procurement Officer at T. Rowe Price, to explore the critical intersection of legal and procurement functions in the asset management industry. Harold shares his insights on the complexities of vendor contract management, emphasizing the delicate balance between legal precision and commercial practicality. He highlights how procurement serves as a bridge between the business’s urgency and legal’s cautious rigor.
If you're interested in learning how AI-driven tools like Evisort are transforming procurement processes, making contract management more efficient, and enhancing collaboration between legal and procurement, this episode is a must-listen.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.
Driving Adoption of Technology in Legal: The Role of Legal Ops with Carol Hopperton, Legal Chief of Staff at Vonage
August 22, 2024 • 44 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions.
Our special guest today is Carol Hopperton, Legal Chief of Staff at Vonage. Join us as we explore the benefits of technology in the legal field and Carol’s personal experiences with implementing it. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of different teams and customizing technology solutions to improve efficiency. Carol also provides insights on managing acquisitions and mergers successfully. If you're interested in learning how technology can enhance legal operations and drive business outcomes, this podcast is a must-listen.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.
The Future of Legal Operations is Data, Data, Data: Insights from Connie Brenton, Founder and CEO of LegalOps.com
July 25, 2024 • 32 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions.
Our special guest today is Connie Brenton, Founder and CEO of LegalOps.com. Join us as we discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Connie emphasizes the importance of running legal like a business while collaborating with IT departments and staying up-to-date with AI technologies. She shares insights on automating tedious work, elevating the role of legal operations, and leveraging AI for a competitive advantage.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.
Empathy, AI, and the Future of Law: A Conversation with Harvard Law Professor Scott Westfahl
June 27, 2024 • 42 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions.
Our special guest today is Scott Westfahl, the Professor of Practice and Faculty Director of Executive Education at Harvard Law School. Join us as we discuss the impact of generative AI on the legal profession, the need for lawyers to develop essential skills like empathy and business acumen, and how AI can free up time for more meaningful tasks. Scott also offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of adopting AI in law firms, and how the legal profession might evolve and embrace innovation.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.
Balancing Adoption and Control of AI in Legal: Insights from Mike Haven, Head of Global Legal Operations at Intel
May 2, 2024 • 44 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions.
Today, our special guest is Mike Haven from Intel. Mike is the Head of Global Legal Operations at Intel and stands at the forefront of innovation in legal operations. Join us as we discuss his journey from traditional law practice to legal operations. Discover how AI is revolutionizing the legal industry and driving business outcomes at Intel. Explore the potential of blockchain technology in contracts and the future of legal operations.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.
Legal Ops 3.0 and the Future of the Profession: An Interview with Jenn McCarron, President of CLOC
May 2, 2024 • 46 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions.
On this episode, we welcome Jenn McCarron to our show. Jenn is the President of the Board of Directors at CLOC, the largest and fastest growing organization for corporate legal operations professionals. This organization provides expert knowledge of best practices to implement policies, processes and technology from active practitioners who are driving change daily.
Join us as we discuss the evolution of legal operations and the exciting future of the industry. We delve into the different phases of legal ops, including Jenn’s framework for Legal Ops 3.0, which focuses on technology, data, and storytelling. Jenn shares her experiences at Netflix and emphasizes the need for adaptability and embracing change in this constantly evolving field. She also touches on the importance of people skills and storytelling in driving change.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright © 1996 by Hal Marcus.
Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast Trailer
April 16, 2024 • 3 MIN
Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this podcast, we explore the transformative world of legal AI, focusing on the innovative intersection of law, business, and technology. Join our hosts, Hal and Memme, as they engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and tech visionaries to uncover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in contract management and AI-driven legal solutions. Whether you're a legal professional, business leader, or tech enthusiast, our discussions aim to enlighten, inspire, and empower you with practical insights and strategies for navigating the future of contracts in the digital age. Tune in to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of legal AI and turn your contracts into strategic assets.
Theme music: "Load" Copyright (c) 1996 by Hal Marcus.