Legal Innovation Spotlight

Ted sits down with Tom Pfennig, CEO and Founder of TRANSFORMING.LEGAL, to discuss how AI is reshaping law firm economics, challenging traditional business models, and transforming the future of legal services. From the rise of AI-native law firms to the growing pressure for measurable productivity gains, Tom shares his expertise in legal technology, digital transformation, and organizational change. As AI disrupts established ways of working and raises client expectations, this conversation explores why meaningful transformation requires more than adopting new technology and how legal professionals can rethink their operations, develop new capabilities, and remain competitive in an evolving industry.

Ted sits down with David Malkinson, Founder of SIGNL, to discuss how law firms can build sustainable AI strategies amid rapid technological change. From navigating MCP and API integrations to managing AI costs, data security, and evolving client expectations, David shares his expertise in legal technology, AI strategy, and operational transformation. As emerging technologies challenge traditional approaches to legal service delivery, this conversation explores how law firms can build adaptable systems, improve transparency, and rethink their business models to deliver lasting value.

Ted sits down with Libby Clark, Founder of Libby Clark Law, to discuss how AI is accelerating change across the legal industry and exposing longstanding challenges in law firm culture, leadership, and attorney well-being. From overcoming resistance to change to developing the human skills that technology cannot replace, Libby shares her expertise in legal practice, organizational transformation, and attorney well-being. As traditional partnership structures face increasing pressure, this conversation explores how legal professionals can embrace change, prioritize client needs, and rethink their business models for a future where wisdom, empathy, and adaptability are essential.

Ted sits down with Jason L. Brown, President and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), to discuss how AI adoption and shifting power dynamics are reshaping the relationship between law firms and corporate legal departments. From the growing pressure to demonstrate the value of technology investments to rethinking legal pricing and client relationships, Jason shares his expertise in corporate legal leadership, legal innovation, and the evolving expectations of in-house counsel. As corporate legal departments become more sophisticated buyers of legal services, this conversation explores how law firms can embrace transparency, strengthen client partnerships, and adapt their business models to deliver the efficiency and value clients increasingly demand.

Ted sits down with Helder Santos, Global Head of Legal Tech & Innovation at Bird & Bird, to discuss how AI and legal technology are transforming the way legal services are created, delivered, and valued. From building AI fluency and driving organic technology adoption to rethinking client experience and multidisciplinary teams, Helder shares his expertise in legal technology, innovation, and digital transformation. As lawyers shift from being holders of knowledge to architects of innovation, this conversation explores how legal professionals can adapt their skills, workflows, and business models for an AI-enabled future.

Ted sits down with Marc-Henri Chamay, Chair and Co-Founder of aosphere, to discuss productizing legal expertise and building scalable legal tech businesses. From the growing importance of high-quality data in AI to developing dedicated teams and effective go-to-market strategies, Marc-Henri shares his expertise in legal technology, subscription-based products, and business transformation. Drawing on his experience building aosphere inside Allen & Overy and eventually carving it out as an independent business, this conversation explores what it takes to turn legal expertise into a sustainable product and what law firm leaders can learn from that journey.

Ted sits down with Andy Kvesic, CEO of Aprio Legal, to discuss how alternative business structures, non-lawyer ownership, and private capital are reshaping the traditional law firm model. From integrated professional services to funding the technology and talent firms need to compete, Andy shares his expertise in alternative business structures, law firm growth, and legal industry transformation. As AI increases the need for long-term investment and new approaches to legal service delivery, this conversation explores whether traditional ownership models can provide the capital, incentives, and flexibility law firms need for the future.

Ted sits down with Bert Bries, Head of Innovation, Knowledge, and Technology at CMS Netherlands, to discuss the build versus buy debate in legal tech and how AI is changing the way firms approach technology and service delivery. From the opportunities and limitations of vibe coding to reengineering legal workflows for an agentic future, Bert shares his expertise in innovation, technology strategy, and process improvement. As building software becomes easier but operating it remains complex, this conversation explores how law firms can make smarter technology decisions and build the processes needed for sustainable AI transformation.

Ted sits down with Ilona Logvinova, Chief AI Officer at HSF Kramer, to discuss how law firms can transform their operating models and move toward greater AI nativity. From designing innovation teams and developing cross-disciplinary talent to embedding AI into legal workflows and client service delivery, Ilona shares her expertise in legal AI, organizational transformation, and innovation strategy. As AI forces firms to rethink everything from organizational structure to how they define client value, this conversation explores what legal professionals need to build today to compete in the law firm of tomorrow.

Ted sits down with Mike Schmidtberger, Chairman & Partner at Norm Law LLP, to discuss the rise of AI-native law firms and how they could reshape legal service delivery. From more than 35 years in Big Law leadership to helping build a law firm around AI from the ground up, Mike shares his expertise in legal practice, firm strategy, and innovation. As experienced lawyers pair their expertise with autonomous AI agents, this conversation explores what AI-native models could mean for competition, pricing, client relationships, and the future of legal services.