The Rise of AI Native Law Firms and What Comes Next

What Global Law Firms Can Learn from South Africa’s Evolving Legal Market

Ted sits down with Aalia Manie, Partner at Webber Wentzel, to discuss legal innovation in South Africa, the impact of AI on legal services, and the importance of culture and relationships in driving change. From launching an applied AI and innovation subsidiary to advising clients and tech vendors, Aalia shares her expertise in integrating law, technology, and operations. As AI reshapes demand and introduces new risks, this conversation offers valuable insight for law professionals navigating a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Using AI to Solve Real Law Firm Pain Points

Ted sits down with Tanya Sadoughi, AI Lead (Global Banking) at Linklaters, to discuss how AI is reshaping legal workflows, billing processes, and client transparency in modern law firms. From her journey transitioning out of traditional banking law to building and scaling AI tools across a global firm, Tanya shares her expertise in legal innovation and practical AI implementation. By turning real-world pain points into scalable solutions, this conversation offers valuable insight for law firms looking to adopt AI in a meaningful, results-driven way.

The Rise of AI Native Law Firms and What Comes Next

Ted sits down with Ryan Walker, CEO and Founder at General Legal, to discuss the rise of AI native law firms, the evolution of legal service delivery, and the impact of AI on the future structure of law firms. From building CoCounsel at Casetext to launching an AI native firm through Y Combinator, Ryan shares his expertise in legal AI, workflow transformation, and technology-driven legal services. As firms face growing pressure to modernize and clients demand faster, more tech-enabled experiences, this conversation offers valuable insight for law professionals navigating the next era of legal practice.

What the Next Phase of Legal Tech Transformation Looks Like

Ted sits down with Richard Tromans, Founder at Artificial Lawyer, to discuss the rapid shift in lawyer attitudes toward AI, the importance of transparency in legal tech metrics, and the future of legal services. From early legal AI experimentation to today’s surge in adoption and interest, Richard shares his expertise in legal innovation and market trends. As firms navigate hype, real-world implementation, and evolving business models, this conversation offers valuable insight for law professionals adapting to a changing industry.

From On-Prem to AI-First: The Future of Law Firm Operations

Ted sits down with Elisabet Hardy, Chief Product Officer at Elite, to discuss the evolution of cloud adoption in legal, the impact of AI on law firm operations, and the importance of data strategy. From navigating the shift from on-prem systems to SaaS platforms to tackling data hygiene challenges, Elisabet shares her expertise in legal technology and product innovation. As AI becomes embedded into everyday workflows, this conversation offers practical insight for law professionals building more scalable, tech-enabled firms.