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Careers and the Business of Law

Welcome to Careers in The Business of Law with David Cowen, the podcast series designed to elevate and accelerate the careers of legal professionals. David aims to provide insightful and inspiring career stories from industry insiders, law firm leaders, corporate law department executives, and legal technology business leaders. This podcast will provide you with an inside look into the career journeys of some of the most successful and influential leaders in the legal field. You will gain

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32:03

Observability, Agents & Humanity: How PwC’s Nathan...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of Careers and the Business of Law, David Cowen sits down with Nathan Reichardt, PwC’s Lead Managed Services Director and AI Champion, for a conversation that bridges technology and humanity. They unpack why “observability” isn’t just a technical concept, it’s the foundation of trust in an age of autonomous agents. From building glass-box systems that make AI accountable to recognizing the invisible pressures on professionals, this discussion explores what it really takes to lead

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31:00

How Top CLOs Are Redefining Legal Leadership with AI,...

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2025/08/26

What separates a legal department that saves money from one that builds competitive advantage? Two powerhouse CLOs, Rishi Varma (Cargill) and Tim Fraser (Toshiba America) - sit down with David Cowen to unpack the shift from legal risk managers to business growth drivers. If you're a legal leader, strategist, or tech-savvy operator, this is essential listening. The future isn’t coming. It’s here. And these leaders are already in it. Key Topics Covered: The AI Dividend: What it is, how to measure it,

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09:46

From Tools to Talent: Shannon Bales on Building...

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2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno Live at ILTACON 2025, in this candid conversation, Shannon Bales, Litigation Support Senior Manager at Munger, Tolles & Olson, shares how he’s preparing his team for the AI-driven future, by turning ticket-takers into consultants. From tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Harvey, and Claude, to the foundational skills that matter most (language, curiosity, and communication), Shannon talks shop about what it really takes to lead through change in today’s legal

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08:14

From Privacy Pro to Innovation Insider: How Melissa...

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2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno What does it take to get in “the room where it happens”? Melissa Faragasso, a fifth-year associate at Cleary Gottlieb, didn’t wait for permission - she stepped forward, made the ask, and landed a secondment to the firm’s innovation team led by Ilona Logvinova. Live from the floor at ILTACON 2025, in this candid conversation, Melissa shares how a passion for privacy law, a sharp eye on emerging tech, and a dose of courage put her on a path that most

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19:34

Walking Together Into the AI Future: Stephen Dooley...

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2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno Live at ILTACON 2025, in this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dooley, Director of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Support at Sullivan & Cromwell, we dig into the new rhythm of legal tech, how it’s evolving, where the real value lives, and why the smartest professionals are not chasing AI, they’re designing with it. From creative use of ChatGPT to legacy-building with AI-generated video, Stephen shares how he’s redefining productivity, growth,

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20:59

25 Years of Change, One Truth That Lasts: Phil Bryce...

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2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno Live from the floor at ILTACON 2025, in this rich, retrospective conversation, Phil Bryce, longtime legal Knowledge Management leader and strategist - traces the evolution of legal tech from the dawn of email to today’s GenAI disruption. But this episode is about more than just tech. Phil shares hard-earned lessons on connection, courage, and how relationships made 20 years ago still shape his career today. If you’re navigating what’s next or building your

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21:58

Before You Scale AI, Fix Your Data: Rachel Shield...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno Live at ILTACON 2025, Rachel Shield Williams, Director of Client Intelligence at Sidley Austin, breaks down how the smartest legal teams are using AI, not just to save time, but to build stronger relationships, drive smarter decisions, and unlock entirely new ways of working. From ChatGPT to lakehouses, Rachel shares how the future of legal operations is being shaped by clean data, clear governance, and creative thinking. This episode is packed with real

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12:06

Melanie Prevost on How GenAI Is Unlocking Confidence,...

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2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno Live from ILTACON 2025, this episode features a candid, heart-forward conversation with Melanie Prevost, Senior Director of IT Infrastructure & Technical Support at Vinson & Elkins. Melanie shares how GenAI is empowering neurodiverse professionals, reducing barriers to productivity, and creating real inclusion, not just policy-driven but experience-based. We dive into how teams are building confidence, collaboration, and creativity through tools like

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12:32

How GenAI Flipped the Script: Julie Brown on Tech...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/08/20

Hosted by David Cowen | Presented by Steno Live from the floor at ILTACON 2025, this episode dives into the real transformation happening inside law firms and what GenAI has to do with it. Julie Brown, Director of Practice Technology at Vorys, shares why attorneys are finally asking for AI, what it means to build digital agents, and how legal tech professionals have evolved from taskmasters to strategic leaders. From workflow automation to workforce evolution, Julie breaks down what’s changing,

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33:05

Judge Andrew Peck on GenAI in eDiscovery: We’re One...

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2025/08/19

What if one judge kills GenAI in court? Former U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck says it could set legal innovation back a decade. In this episode, David Cowen and co-host Nicole Giantonio go inside the mind of the “Godfather of eDiscovery” to unpack the real risks, courtroom landmines, and what every lawyer needs to know before using AI in a case. This isn’t theory. It’s already happening. What You’ll Learn: Why one bad GenAI ruling could halt progress for 10 years How “hallucinated” case law is

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30:30

Will Seaton on Legal AI, Context Engineering, and Why...

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2025/07/15

Will Seaton, Chief Customer Officer at DraftWise and former commercial lead at Palantir sits down with David Cowen to unpack what’s really changing at the intersection of AI, contracts, and legal careers. This conversation dives deep into the shift from prompt to context engineering, the rise of roles like forward deployed engineers, and why the future of legal work isn’t about replacing lawyers, it’s about scaling their judgment. If you're serious about where your team, talent, and tech are

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21:26

The AI Learning Curve Is Your Career Edge: Why Legal...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/06/18

Frank Nuzzi, Senior IP Counsel at Siemens, joins David Cowen to unpack the mindset shift every legal professional needs right now. From sandboxing with Microsoft Copilot to pushing the boundaries of AI in legal workflows, this episode dives into how curiosity and experimentation, not perfection are shaping the next generation of legal work. If you're waiting for AI to be flawless before jumping in, you're already behind. Key Topics Covered: Why “don’t be cheap on your career” might be the best AI

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21:26

The AI Learning Curve Is Your Career Edge: Why Legal...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/06/18

Frank Nuzzi, Senior IP Counsel at Siemens, joins David Cowen to unpack the mindset shift every legal professional needs right now. From sandboxing with Microsoft Copilot to pushing the boundaries of AI in legal workflows, this episode dives into how curiosity and experimentation, not perfection are shaping the next generation of legal work. If you're waiting for AI to be flawless before jumping in, you're already behind. Key Topics Covered: Why “don’t be cheap on your career” might be the best AI

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30:41

Layer by Layer: Catherine Jopling on the Business of Law

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2025/06/13

Catherine Jopling, General Counsel at MPW Industrial Services, doesn’t lead from behind a desk, she builds trust in the field, layer by layer. In this episode, she shares how she leads legal with empathy, curiosity, and proactive strategy in a decentralized, blue-collar business. Instead of waiting for crises, Catherine gets ahead of them, visiting sites, meeting people where they are, and building systems that make legal a value driver, not a cost center. Whether she’s coding a risk registry in

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24:21

Augmented Intelligence Is Now: A Conversation with...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/06/06

Live from the DHL Legal Innovation Summit, David Cowen sits down with Omar Haroun, co-founder of Eudia, to break down the shift from artificial intelligence to augmented intelligence. Together they unpack what’s actually happening in legal innovation: smarter workflows, real cost transformation, and human-machine collaboration at scale. This conversation goes deep from M&A disruption with DHL to the messy middle of change, to the opportunities ahead for those willing to live in the future. If you're

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29:02

AI, HI & 85 Legal Pros: Brian Edge Breaks the Mold

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2025/06/06

What happens when you take legal operations, move it into finance, scale it globally, and build a team of 85 legal professionals inside a Fortune 500? You get Brian Edge’s world and it’s nothing short of groundbreaking. Live from the DHL Legal Innovation Summit, David Cowen sits down with Brian, SVP of Legal Franchise & Integrity Shared Services at MasterCard, for a high-energy, human-centered conversation on the next evolution of legal ops. From creating capacity through shared services to layering

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18:14

Lead Loud, Listen Hard: Matthew Smith on Sales, Grit,...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/06/06

In this raw and energizing conversation of Careers and The Business of Law from the DHL Legal Innovation Summit, David Cowen sits down with Matthew Smith, Executive Vice President of Business Developmentat Array, to talk about building trust, managing high-performing teams, making the leap into legal from healthcare, and navigating the “middle of the middle” of a career. From the fear of hearing no to the power of shutting up and listening, this is required listening for anyone climbing the jungle

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22:53

Messy Middles & Tech-First Law: Christina Wojcik...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/06/05

Live from the DHL Legal Innovation Summit in Columbus, David Cowen sits down with Christina Wojcik, Head of Innovation & Partnerships at Pearson Ferdinand, for a high-energy conversation on the future of legal services. Christina breaks down what it means to build a truly tech-first law firm, no associates, no legacy systems, just streamlined, partner-led innovation. From back-office automation to smarter pricing models, this episode explores how law firms can operate leaner, move faster, and

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26:41

AI, Legal Ops, and the End of Silos: How to Stay...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of Careers and the Business of Law: The Legal Data Intelligence Series, David Cowen sits down with Richard Pachella, Strategic Alliance Advisor at Epiq, to unpack the seismic shifts happening across legal tech, operations, and talent. If you're in eDiscovery, legal operations, or just trying to navigate your career in the age of AI, this episode is for you. 🔥 What you’ll hear: Why the smartest legal pros are leaning into AI now, not later How the lines between litigation support,

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22:12

If You Don’t Get In The Driver’s Seat Of The Tech...

Careers and the Business of Law ·

2025/05/29

20 Years. 5 Pivots. 1 Big Bet on GenAI. 🎧 Featuring: Danny Thankachan | Head of Partnerships, CaseGuild This isn’t your average industry chat. This is a high-voltage, real-talk conversation between two longtime insiders, David Cowen and Danny Thankachan on what really matters now in legal innovation, GenAI, and career growth. 📌 Highlights: The evolution of eDiscovery from 2004 to today Why Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) is more than a buzzword, it’s a framework for future-ready work Case Guild’s

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