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People in Legal

People in Legal

“People in Legal: Stories and Insights from the Human Side of the Legal Tech Industry." Join us as we explore the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of professionals in law, legal tech, education, and academia. Each episode features candid conversations with industry experts, sharing their unique career paths and growth stories. We"ll uncover tales of resilience, mentorship, ethical dilemmas, and career-defining moments. Whether you"re a seasoned professional or just curious about the

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00:34:50

Through a Grubby Window: Jack Scott on Blindness,...

People in Legal ·

2025/10/30

CONTENT WARNING: We kept some details in this episode to maintain the genuine grit of criminal law practice. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of the Law and Beyond Show, host Chantal McNaught sits down with Jack Scott, Senior Prosecutor with the Queensland Police Service, to explore the fascinating and often gritty world of criminal law.Jack shares how his journey to the courtroom was anything but straightforward. Jack walks through his experience of struggling with vision impairment

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00:32:59

Law as a Business & Law as a Profession: Leadership...

People in Legal ·

2025/10/16

WE'RE BACK: In this episode of The Law and Beyond Show, host Chantal McNaught sits down with internationally respected consultant, speaker, and author Simon Tupman.After an early career as a solicitor in England, Simon transitioned into consulting and has spent over three decades helping law firms and legal professionals navigate challenges of leadership, business structure, and cultural change. His latest book, The Heart of Practice, distils insights from leaders across the UK, Canada,

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00:12:58

People in Legal - Women + Ai Summit - Anna

People in Legal ·

2025/08/20

🎙 People in Legal – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💡At the Women + AI Summit, David Woolstencroft spoke with Anna Golovsky about her role in legal tech, the value of diversity, and the practical challenges of AI adoption.From starting small with proof of concepts to building strong vendor partnerships, the conversation highlighted how curiosity, collaboration, and active engagement are essential to transforming legal service delivery.💡 Key takeaways: ↳ 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

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00:14:55

People in Legal - Women + Ai Summit - Bernadette...

People in Legal ·

2025/08/20

At the Women + AI Summit, David Woolstencroft spoke with Bernadette Hyland-Wood, PhD about integrating AI in legal practices, from the promise and pitfalls of Microsoft Copilot to the importance of regulation, education, and ethics for small law firms.They also explored the role of women in technology, the power of community support, and why AI should complement—not replace—human expertise.💡 Key takeaways: ↳ Responsible AI usage is essential for legal practices ↳ Microsoft Copilot offers potential

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00:09:15

Women Ai Summit - Kim and Liza

People in Legal ·

2025/08/12

At the Women in AI Summit, David Woolstencroft spoke with Kim Trajer and Liza Greenwood about breaking down barriers to AI adoption in the legal industry.From creating psychological safety within teams to educating clients about AI’s risks and benefits, this conversation explored how community support and open dialogue can turn fear into innovation.💡 Key takeaways:↳ Barriers to AI adoption include fear and lack of understanding↳ Psychological safety empowers teams to experiment with new

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00:37:03

Breaking the Mold: Wenee Yap on Mental Health,...

People in Legal ·

2025/08/10

🎙 People in Legal – Law and Beyond ShowHost Chantal McNaught sits down with Wenee Yap – serial entrepreneur, writer, and founder of Survive Law – to explore the power of storytelling, the realities of law school, and why community matters.From mental health challenges to creative ventures, Wenee shares how her journey blends law, writing, and entrepreneurship – and why relatable resources and shared experiences are vital for the next generation of lawyers.💡 Key takeaways:↳ Storytelling is a

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00:07:33

Women Ai Summit edition - Jaysee

People in Legal ·

2025/08/10

🎙 People in Legal – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💡 At the Women + AI Summit, David spoke with Jaysee Sunapho CAPM, a data architect, about the real foundations for successful AI—starting with clean, well-managed data.From the dangers of using AI as a bandaid for bad data to the critical role of skilled data teams, Jaysee shares how industries like healthcare and law can embrace innovation without skipping the groundwork.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀

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00:07:47

Women Ai Summit - Andrea

People in Legal ·

2025/08/09

David sat down with Andrea Foot to unpack the reality of AI in the legal sector—beyond the hype and into the cultural, structural, and human challenges of adoption.From the “𝗔𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵” to the evolving role of women in shaping these conversations, Andrea shares why open dialogue, values, and people-first thinking are essential for making AI work in law.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹↳ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲

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00:11:27

Women + AI Summit - Bríd

People in Legal ·

2025/08/08

🎙 People in Legal – Women + AI Summit Edition 🌟🤖David caught up with Bríd Heffernan to talk change management, AI adoption, and why women in legal tech are reshaping the industry.From empowering young lawyers to enhancing existing tech stacks, this conversation explores the real opportunities and challenges AI brings to legal.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀↳ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀↳ 𝗡𝗼

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00:11:08

Women Ai Summit - Heather

People in Legal ·

2025/08/08

🎙 People in Legal – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌟Heather Paterson from Legora to unpack what it really takes to move the needle on AI adoption in legal.From leadership mindset to curious culture—this is a powerful conversation on how law firms can navigate the AI wave together.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀↳ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀

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00:10:29

Women Ai Summit edition - Jan

People in Legal ·

2025/08/06

🎙 People in Legal – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💡David caught up with Jan Christie at the 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 + 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 in Sydney to dive into how AI is reshaping talent, training, and the human side of law.This insightful conversation explores the future of capability building in legal practice—and why it’s not just about tech, but also about empathy, curiosity, and the connections we build.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

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00:12:25

Women Ai Summit edition - Cat Caryn & Terri

People in Legal ·

2025/08/05

David Woolstencroft sat down with Cat Moon, Caryn Sandler, and Terri Mottershead to unpack what real inclusion looks like in AI—and why this moment matters.Born from frustration, the Women in AI movement is more than a hashtag. It's a call for responsible innovation, community-led change, and collective courage to shape the future of legal tech together.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲↳

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00:29:51

Client First, Tech Second - Eva Peeters

People in Legal ·

2025/08/05

Chapters00:00Introduction and Background02:28Navigating Legal Tech Confusion04:47Understanding Client Needs and Tool Selection07:22The Role of AI in Legal Services10:02Evaluating Startups and Market Risks12:36Return on Investment in Legal Tech15:27The Future of Legal Services and AI17:47Training the Next Generation of Lawyers20:26Commerciality and Client Relationships23:06Broader Perspectives in Legal Consulting25:57Comparison Tools for Legal Tech28:25Conclusion and favourite Suits Character

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00:16:38

AI, Ethics & Star Trek - Raymond Blyd

People in Legal ·

2025/08/01

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the evolving landscape of legal technology, focusing on the integration of AI and its implications for the legal profession. They discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the industry, as well as ethical considerations surrounding AI use. The dialogue also touches on personal reflections and futuristic visions inspired by popular culture, particularly Star Trek.Takeaways• The legal tech landscape is rapidly evolving with

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00:30:34

Flying High with The Drone Lawyer - Tom Pils

People in Legal ·

2025/07/27

Episode 1 - The Law and Beyond Show with Chantal McNaught: The Drone Lawyer AKA Tom Pils shares his insights about carving out emerging areas of practice from the Gartner Hype Cycle, staying competent in the changing landscape of legal technology, and how leaders can support their people to shine. Takeaways• The transition from corporate tax to drone law was unexpected but rewarding.• Understanding the difference between concept and content is crucial in legal practice.• Smaller firms often provide

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00:33:11

Beyond the features - David Langdon

People in Legal ·

2025/07/20

In this episode, Ronni Millard sits down with David Langdon, founder of Blind Spot, to talk about legal tech, accessibility, and AI’s role in transforming the legal profession.From data strategy to inclusive design, David shares how his personal journey with vision impairment has shaped his mission: making tech work better—for everyone.💡 Key takeaways:↳ 𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹↳ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁—𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮

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00:45:23

Roni Millard: From Burnout to Balance

People in Legal ·

2025/06/23

In this episode of People in Legal, host Andrew Hay speaks with Roni Millard, founder of The Wellbeing Edge, about her journey from a high-pressure corporate career to prioritizing health and wellbeing. Roni shares her personal turning point with burnout and cancer, and the challenges legal professionals—especially women—face in balancing high performance with self-care. They discuss the state of wellbeing in the legal industry, the cultural shifts needed, and practical tips to build resilience and

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00:36:34

The Power of Values-Based Pricing - Tessa van Duyn

People in Legal ·

2025/06/12

In this episode of the Legal Change Agents podcast, Andrea Foote speaks with Tessa, CEO of Moores, about her journey to leadership and the shift toward human-centric, values-based legal practice. They discuss navigating change, recruitment challenges, and the importance of building a purpose-driven, adaptable culture. Tessa also reflects on how law firms must evolve with societal and technological shifts—and why self-awareness is key to leading through change.Takeaways:• Tessa identifies as a

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00:29:16

When Clients Get the Tech First: Why Law Firms Must...

People in Legal ·

2025/06/10

Andrea Foot meets with Robyna May, CIO at McInnes Wilson Lawyers, to explore how law firms are being reshaped by technology—and why culture matters just as much as code. Robyna shares her path into legal tech and reflects on the shifting role of IT as a strategic enabler rather than just a support function. From generative AI in the hands of clients to dismantling outdated hierarchies in law firms, this conversation dives into what real change looks like—and what it takes to get there.🔑 Key

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00:34:56

AI, Automation & Empathy in Law with Giles Thompson

People in Legal ·

2025/06/04

In this episode, Giles Thompson, Head of Revenue at Avvoka, shares his personal journey from commercial litigator to legal tech leader. He reflects on the evolution of legal technology, the emotional drivers behind adoption, and how different global markets are approaching AI and automation. Giles also dives into the highs and lows of startup life, the value of lived experience in sales, and why agentic workflows are shaping the next wave of legal innovation.🔑 Key Takeaways:Giles transitioned from

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