In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, David Campbell, Former Partner at A&O Shearman, and Shruti Ajitsaria, Head of Fuse, share how the firm approaches legal technology - from backing early-stage startups to embedding new tools into everyday practice. We explore: 💡 The origins of Fuse, A&O Shearman’s innovation hub 🤝 The power of partner champions in driving adoption 🧭 How to navigate risk when working with early-stage legal tech 🌍 What it takes to embed innovation across a g...

What does legal technology look like through a partner's eyes? Rusty Fleming, who represents lenders and commercial real estate developers in high-volume transactions across the United States, pulls back the curtain on how he's built one of the most profitable practices at his firm - and technology is central to the strategy. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

In this episode, Jeff reveals: How to structure lean innovation teams that scale without adding endless headcountWhy saying "no" strategically builds more credibility than being an order-takerThe balance between hiring legal vs. non-legal talent for innovation rolesHow to navigate law firm politics and secure budget for innovation initiativesWhy qualitative feedback often matters more than usage dashboardsThe art of picking your battles when senior partners make urgent requestsWhy solving ung...

Buying technology is easy. Getting lawyers to use it? That’s the real challenge. In this episode, Andrea Miskolczi (InterAlia Consulting) explains why implementation is less about the software and more about people, culture, and change management. She shares how to win over the right personas, use incentives wisely, and even bring fun into adoption through gamification. Packed with real-world lessons from her time at Dentons Europe and Wolf Theiss, Andrea’s insights are essential for anyone t...

How do you make the business case for legal technology? Hugo shares how to combine quantitative metrics with qualitative client feedback - and why adoption, training, and champions are just as important as the tools themselves. 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes.

In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, we sit down with Amol Bargaje, Innovation Lead at Mayer Brown, a global law firm with 20+ offices and 2,000+ attorneys worldwide. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of driving legal technology adoption across diverse geographies, practice areas, and firm cultures. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: How to identify the real problems worth solving before choosing tech solutions. Strategies for rolling out innovation across global off...

In this episode of Cracking Legal Innovation, we’re joined by Chris Grant, Managing Director of Client Value at Goodwin and former in-house legal transformation lead at Barclays and HSBC. Chris brings a rare dual perspective from both the client and law firm side — and shares candid insights on what clients really expect when it comes to innovation, value, and pricing. From wearing the “client hat” to now driving change inside a law firm, Chris unpacks how value is assessed, where firms can i...

What truly drives innovation in law firms? According to Isabel Parker, Chief Innovation Officer at White & Case and author of Successful Digital Transformation in Law Firms, it’s not just technology - it’s culture. In this episode, Isabel unpacks why culture is the biggest barrier- and opportunity -when it comes to transforming legal services. With candid insights from the front lines of legal innovation, she explores what it takes to make meaningful, lasting change in one of the world’s...