In this episode of Brief Encounters, Richard is joined by Andy Cooke, General Counsel at TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of business travel.

Andy offers insights into the evolving role of legal teams within modern businesses, emphasizing the importance of creativity, customer focus, and innovative problem-solving. 

Together, Richard and Andy explore how to build a supportive, tech-driven team that navigates rapid growth while facing the unique challenges of measuring success in legal functions.

Their discussion also touches on the mental health of lawyers and the importance of a human-centered approach in delivering legal services.

Andy highlights the need for legal professionals to redefine their value, adapt to technological advancements, and actively embrace the changes presented by AI and automation.