Legal Leaders Exchange - Podcast episode 34

In the latest episode of Legal Leaders Exchange, Jennifer McIver welcomed Dean Sonderegger, the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of ELM Solutions, back to the legal industry. Their conversation explored the significant impact of AI and technology on legal operations. The discussion highlighted how this shift is reshaping daily workflows and enabling legal professionals to focus on higher-value activities.

The discussion also delved into the evolving dynamics between corporate legal departments, outside counsel, and technology providers. Jennifer and Dean shared their thoughts on how the traditional billable hour model is being challenged by AI's efficiency gains and the need for new partnership models that benefit both law firms and their clients.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

• The role of AI in driving efficiency in the current legal market
• How AI is augmenting attorney expertise rather than replacing it
• The challenges and opportunities in the relationship between in-house counsel and law firms
• Using data and technology to shift from cost control to strategic risk management
• The importance of simplicity and clear use cases when adopting new legal technology

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