What If Legal AI Isn’t The Issue at Al, But the Fact That It Doesn’t Know Your Matter Well Enough?

The Law VS AI Slop: How Spellbook Helps Lawyers Win With Co-Founder & CRO Daniel DiMaria - S10E16

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Daniel DiMaria. Daniel is the Co-Founder and CRO at Spellbook. As a lawyer, he helped build the legal AI tool now used by 4,000 corporate lawyers and law firms. Daniel, having worked in the legal industry firsthand, is passionate about driving the goal of making lawyers’ working lives easier and more enjoyable through technology. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Daniel discussing:- Focusing on a Core Problem to Drive Success. - How AI Must Be Grounded and Verifiable. - LLMs Transforming Legal Workflows. - Why AI Augments Lawyers Without Replacing Them. - Data -Driven Insights Being the Next Frontier. Connect with Daniel DiMaria here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-di-maria-340b80ab

Flexing the Future: How AI, Access & Alternative Paths Change Legal Careers - Kate Gaskell - S10E15

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Kate Gaskell. Kate is the CEO of Flex Legal. She was previously an Associate at Allen & Overy, and has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. Kate was the Director of Transformation at LexisNexis UK and is now an Advisory Board Member for qLegal. So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: - Flex Legal as an Alternative Legal Services Provider. - How AI is Considered a Challenging and Creative Area. - Flex Launching a Qualifying Work Experience Training Scheme for Aspiring Solicitors. - The Scheme Includes a Dedicated Social Mobility Initiative. - The Advice Given For Individuals From Non-Traditional Legal Backgrounds. Connect with Kate Gaskell here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kategaskell1111 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kategaskell1111]

From Hollywood to Big Law: 8-Figure Founder Nick Abrahams on AI and the Future of Law - S10E14

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Nick Abrahams. Nick is an AI Pioneer and Business Futurist, creating the world’s first AI-enabled privacy chatbot. He is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Lawpath, an AI-powered legal services platform. Nick spent 25 years in partnership at Norton Rose Fulbright and is now dedicated to working with law firms and in-house teams on their AI strategies. He is also a comedian, with his show ‘The Accidental Lawyer’ scheduled for this year’s Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals. So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Nick discussing: -  AI Not Replacing Lawyers But Reshaping Their Work - The Real Value Of Legal Services: Peace Of Mind - AI Increasing Legal Disputes, Not Reducing Them - Problem-Led Innovation Overcoming Product-Led Hype - Relationships And Trust Being Key To Driving Change In Law Firms Connect with Nick Abrahams here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickabrahams/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickabrahams/]

What If Legal AI Isn’t The Issue at Al, But the Fact That It Doesn’t Know Your Matter Well Enough?

In this Legally Speaking Podcast episode, Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence from Clio discusses the current state and future of AI in the legal profession, emphasising workflow integration, transparency, and the transformative potential of agentic AI for law firms. Keywords AI in legal, legal technology, Clio, legal AI, workflow automation, agentic AI, legal innovation, legal practice management, legal insights, legal industry future Key Topics AI adoption in law firms Workflow integration and redesign Agentic AI and autonomous legal tasks Transparency and data security in legal AI Future trends in legal technology Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Legal Practice 02:58 The Gap in AI Adoption Among Law Firms 06:04 Rethinking Technology Integration in Law 09:11 The Importance of Context in Legal AI 12:10 Clio Work: Enhancing Legal Context and Efficiency 14:57 Agentic AI: Transforming Legal Tasks 17:46 Transparency and Data Security in AI 20:56 The Future of Legal Services with AI 23:58 AI's Role in Increasing Demand for Legal Services Resources

Legally on the Move: Professional Training - Ian Noble - E05

Welcome to the fifth and final episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training in 2026. This was our brand new miniseries which explored what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety.  In the last minisode of this series, Rob interviews Ian Noble, an account executive at Clio EMEA, discussing the importance of clarity over revenue as a performance driver, the distinction between accountability and fear in organisational culture, and the significance of understanding the "why" behind actions for effective collaboration. They also touch on the theme of resilience, emphasising the need for sustainable practices and the power of pausing to reset. The conversation highlights Clio's commitment to transforming the legal experience and its alignment with the conference's focus on high-performing teams. You can Hear Rob and Ian talking about: - Leadership And Communication Being Essential For High-Performing Legal Teams. - How Clarity Is More Important Than Revenue As A Performance Driver. - Accountability Empowers, While Fear Hinders Organisational Culture. - Sustainable Resilience Requiring Knowing When To Pause And Reset. - How Clio Is Committed To Transforming The Legal Experience For All. Connect with Ian Noble - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble3/?locale=pt [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble3/?locale=pt]