Latest Newlaw Podcast Episodes
Generative AI - part 2
LODcast - June 21, 2023 13:51 - 56 minutesThis episode is an update to the Generative AI episode we did five months ago. To get a proper grip on what’s happening, we were lucky enough to be joined by two heavyweights. My first guest is Josh Kubicki. Josh is the is the co-founder and design lead at Bold Duck Studio, the Director and ...
How legal teams can manage the microstress effect
LODcast - June 15, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode we’re diving into the world of microstress, guided by the co-author of a newly released book on this topic, Karen Dillon. In this really fascinating chat, we explore her research and findings into microstress and discuss how in-house counsel and lawyers more broadly can navigate ...
Showing the value of the legal department
LODcast - May 15, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode, we explore how in-house legal leaders can show the value of their legal department. To dive a bit deeper into the topic, we speak to Sterling Miller, a luminary in the in-house world and recent author of a book on this very topic. In our wide-ranging conversation, Sterling warns...
Leading in-house legal teams through uncertain and difficult times
LODcast - April 26, 2023 03:40 - 38 minutesIn this episode, we dive into the topic of leading through times of uncertainty and change, an evergreen but particularly salient issue right now for many in-house teams and their leaders. To explore this topic, I was thrilled to be joined by in-house legend Sterling Miller. Learn more: Abou...
How in-house legal leaders can drive and manage change
LODcast - April 04, 2023 07:14 - 19 minutesThis episode dives into the topic of leading and managing change for in-house counsel. To explore this topic, I was delighted to be joined by Simon Wilkes. Simon is the General Counsel at Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company. Simon has been there and done that – across a ...
Generative AI
LODcast - December 14, 2022 09:35 - 21 minutesThis episode focuses on AI and more specifically, generative AI. Many people will have recently seen the trending discussions and thought pieces on #ChatGPT. To find out what it all means for legal professionals, I spoke with Jonny Badrock, Senior Director for Data Services at SYKE. We explore...
Wellness for lawyers
LODcast - October 10, 2022 00:12 - 18 minutesThis episode is focused on the topic of well-being for legal professionals. As of publication, it's 10 October 2022 - World Mental Health Day. To explore this topic, I spoke with a leading wellness advocate, author, former lawyer and current editor of Lawyers Weekly, Jerome Doraisamy. In this...
Effective communication for in-house lawyers
LODcast - August 30, 2022 03:41 - 18 minutesHow can in-house lawyers communicate effectively with the business? To explore this topic, I spoke with Marnie Troeth, an experienced General Counsel and in-house legal leader. Marnie has particular expertise in managing complex stakeholder relationships. In this episode, we dive into the differ...
Legal project and portfolio management
LODcast - April 27, 2022 05:08 - 40 minutesThis episode is all about legal project management and the more macro discipline of portfolio management. To get under the skin of the buzzword, we speak with Therese Linton and James Kenney. We disentangle and distil the concepts of legal project management, legal portfolio managements and leg...
Break the bias in the legal profession
LODcast - March 24, 2022 02:09 - 39 minutesThis episode is focused on diversity and inclusion in the legal workplace. In line with this year's theme of #breakthebias for International Women's Day, we speak with Niti Nadarajah about gender equity in the legal profession. Niti is a senior in-house lawyer in Melbourne who advocates for ge...
Building resilience for lawyers
LODcast - February 17, 2022 05:46 - 43 minutesThis episode is about resilience. To explore this topic, I speak with Dr. Larry Richard (J.D. Ph.D) - a world leading expert on the psychology of lawyer behaviour. This episode defines resilience, considers why lawyers are typically not resilient, offers tips on how to improve their resilienc...
Legal self-service
LODcast - February 02, 2022 06:15 - 33 minutesThis episode focuses on self-service for in-house legal teams. What do we mean by it, what’s the history, its advantages, common missteps and where to start. To help us understand, we’re joined by Alex Fellows and Mark Reynolds. Alex is legal delivery manager at LOD currently work...
15. How Law Firms Are Navigating Wellbeing at Work
NewLaw Academy - October 11, 2021 04:27 - 18 minutesThe International Bar Association (IBA) recently published a report on the impact of COVID-19 on the emotional health of lawyers. While it would be incredibly naive to think that everything was fine pre-pandemic, COVID-19 has accelerated the instance and intensity of workplace stress amongst leg...
14. LegalTech Funding Soars But Law Firms Aren't Investing
NewLaw Academy - September 12, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutesEarly-stage legaltech companies (pre-seed and seed) raised a combined US$73M globally in 12 months to 30 June 2021. According to Crunchase, there were 96 deals done during the period for an average deal size of US$760K per company, and an average funding rate of just under 2 startups per week. ...
13. Five Reasons Law Firms Don't Innovate
NewLaw Academy - September 05, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutesWe recently surveyed legal innovation thought leaders, and discovered the top reasons preventing law firms - traditional laggards when it comes to change and technology adoption - from innovating. Time and budget constraints, skill deficiencies, and risk aversion were seen as the key drivers....
12. Is It Time for Lawyers to Embrace Third Spaces?
NewLaw Academy - August 29, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutesSince the pandemic forced law firms around the world to finally embrace remote work, more and more people are having sea-change and tree-change moments. In Victoria’s coastal Mornington Peninsula, traditionally a popular second-home destination for wealthy Melbournians, property prices have s...
11. Five Ways to Optimize the Client Experience
NewLaw Academy - August 25, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutesIn a world where we can do so many things with the touch of a button or a simple voice command - get directions, play music, order a private car, order our favorite meal, set the temperature in our bedroom while we’re at the gym, and a whole lot more, people’s expectations of great customer expe...
10. Five Ways Law Firms Can Use Design Thinking to Solve Problems
NewLaw Academy - August 20, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutesCreating a culture of creativity is becoming a priority for organisations all across the globe, with 82% of companies believing that there is a strong connection between creativity and business results. In recent years, there has been an evident push from law firms to develop lawyers that are hu...
9. Five Ways Law Firms Can Become More Fulfilling and Flexible Workplaces
NewLaw Academy - August 15, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutesPost-pandemic, law firms and professional services firms are experimenting with more flexible work arrangements. The move to better ways of work is desperately needed. Gallup reported that 85 percent of people globally are either disengaged or not engaged at work. These numbers are echoed by m...
8. Four Ways AI Can Complement Legal Services
NewLaw Academy - August 11, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutesUndoubtedly this is a time of rapid technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies being an increasingly core area of focus for top and mid-tier law firms in their long-term strategy. This is rightly so as leading legal academic and author, Prof Richard Susskind, vi...
7. Law Firms and Their Tech: Clifford Chance, Ashurst, Freshfields, DLA Piper, Mayer Brown
NewLaw Academy - August 08, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutesTechnology has been hailed as one of the biggest aids to a law firm’s growth in 2018, making it a necessity in the modern law firm. Yet it’s still the top-tier law firms who remain the biggest investors in new technologies, typically centering around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchai...
6. 12 Content Marketing Ideas for Lawyers
NewLaw Academy - August 05, 2021 04:56 - 34 minutesWhen it comes to doing business, we buy from people we know, like, and trust. A solid personal brand helps us build this connection with people we haven’t even met yet, and results in more inbound opportunities and billable work. But most lawyers rely on organic personal brand building, wh...
5. Five Ways Blockchain Can Transform Legal Services
NewLaw Academy - August 01, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutesIs all this talk about blockchain much ado about nothing, or can this mysterious cryptographic technology actually change the way that legal services are delivered? Here at FutureLaw Academy, we think it’s a matter of when not if. In this episode, I look at five ways that blockchain technology...
4. Lessons for Law Firms from LegalZoom's IPO
NewLaw Academy - July 29, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutesLegalZoom - the world’s preeminent legaltech company, went public on 30 June 2021. Its share price closed 35% higher at day’s end than its opening price, effectively valuing the company at US$7.35 billion. The company was founded back in 2001, and helps customers create legal documents without...
3. 8 Ways to Build Relationships Online...and Keep Them Warm
NewLaw Academy - July 27, 2021 23:22 - 32 minutesAs COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the working world, the nature of how we do things continues to change. With travel limited, and with a growing number of organizations embracing fully remote or hybrid setups, traditional face-to-face business and relationship development opportunities ...
2. How to Monitor and Respond to Buying Signals
NewLaw Academy - July 27, 2021 04:30 - 44 minutesIn an increasingly competitive environment, one that has been further rocked by COVID-19 and the shift to predominantly online selling, law firms and their lawyers are having to find new and novel ways to win business. In this episode, we explore just a few ways that lawyers can differentiate ...
1. Introduction + 5 New and Novel Business Development Strategies for Lawyers
NewLaw Academy - July 26, 2021 03:16 - 20 minutesIn an increasingly competitive environment, one that has been further rocked by COVID-19 and the shift to predominantly online selling, law firms and their lawyers are having to find new and novel ways to win business. In this episode, we explore just a few ways that lawyers can differentiate ...
Multi-disciplinary teams for in-house legal
LODcast - June 17, 2021 03:02 - 21 minutesThis episode of LODcast explores the world of multi-disciplinary teams in the context of in-house legal departments. Sarah’s articles https://www.cli.collaw.com/latest-news/2021/04/07/is-there-a-place-for-multidisciplinary-teams-in-the-legal-profession https://www.cli.collaw.com/latest-news/...
Managing your contracts better
LODcast - January 14, 2021 08:01 - 43 minutesWe’re starting 2021 with a bang – bringing you an episode on your most requested topic – contract improvement. This episode will help in-house counsel to improve how they manage their contracting. It combines the theoretical and the pragmatics on how to optimise your contracting. And to help us...
Business thinking for in-house counsel
LODcast - October 12, 2020 06:34 - 28 minutesThis episode focuses on bringing business thinking into the world of in-house counsel. Further Resources: LOD's website: www.lodlaw.com Catherine's website: www.catherinemcgregor.co.uk Catherine's book: https://books.globelawandbusiness.com/business-thinking-in-practice