Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted
My name is Zach Abramowitz and I am Legally Disrupted. This podcast covers the trends disrupting the legal profession. Once a mild mannered practicing attorney, I now am an entrepreneur and investor in disruptive legal startups. My company, Killer Whale Strategies, helps law firms, legal departments, and anyone else capitalize on the wave of disruption sweeping over the legal industry. Join me as I spotlight key players, significant trends, and innovative companies who are shaking up an age old profession.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
In episode 12 of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, Zach interviews Jeff Franke and Connie Brenton, co-founders of LegalOps.com, ahead of their upcoming conference, "Running Legal Like a Business," in Las Vegas from September 3-6. The discussion highlights the evolution of legal operations, emphasizing the need for community and industry standards, which they aim to foster through their platform.
Learn more about the conference "Running Legal Like a Business" - https://event-2024.legalops.com/
Learn More:
Legal Ops - legalops.com, lawvision.com
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
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Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
E11 - Is Harvey.ai All Hype? Giupedi CEO Edward Bukstel
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
In this episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, dive into the world of digital health and legal technology with a seasoned entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of healthcare technology since the late 1980s. The discussion covers the evolution of electronic health records, the intersection of digital health and legal tech, and the challenges faced by lawyers in adopting new technologies. Edward Bukstel shares insights on his current venture, which aims to streamline the process for personal injury cases and improve communication between clients and lawyers. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of legal tech, particularly the emergence of companies like Harvey.ai and the implications of AI in the legal field.
Learn More:
Edward - https://medium.com/@Connected_Dots, https://www.giupedi.com/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
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Edward - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-bukstel-33987a2/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Friday Aug 09, 2024
E10 - GPT Wrappers with James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted delves into the importance of using specialized tools for professionals, drawing an analogy between Snap-on tools at a motorcycle shop and purpose-built applications in the legal industry. It discusses why general-purpose tools like GPT and Claude may not meet the specific needs of professionals, emphasizing the need for tailored solutions that provide confidence and efficiency. The conversation highlights the philosophy of building platforms that cater to the precise requirements of professional users, particularly in legal settings.
The Snap-On Tools Philosophy
The Professional's Preference
Purpose-Built Applications vs. Swiss Army Knives
Optimizing for Legal Professionals
Learn More:
James - https://www.legalmation.com/about/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lee-9468b64
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
E9 - How is AI Impacting Law Firm Subsidiaries? Bryon Bratcher, MD of Gravity Stack
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
In this episode, I sit down with Gravity Stack’s Managing Director Bryon Bratcher for a live conversation on stage in San Francisco at Legal Innovators California (hosted by Artificial Lawyer Richard Tromans) to learn about how Gravity Stack, the subsidiary of Reed Smith LLP, is transforming its service offerings in light of the advances in AI and large language models.
Learn More:
www.legalinnovatorscalifornia.com
www.artifciallawyer.com
Bryon - www.Gravitystack.com
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Bryon - https://twitter.com/bryon_z https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryon-bratcher-24b1a92/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Tuesday May 21, 2024
E8 - Conversation in Las Vegas at CLOC with Latitude Legal CRO Alex Su
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Zach sits down with legal influencer Alex Su for an engaging discussion about his unique career journey and insights into the legal industry's future.
Alex's move from legal tech companies to a leadership role at Latitude Legal
Exploring how creating engaging content can amplify one’s influence and impact in the legal sector
The significance of gradual, sustained efforts in achieving long-term professional success
How technological advancements are reshaping the legal profession and the imperative for lawyers to upskill
How artificial intelligence and automation are influencing legal practices and what it means for future legal staffing
The benefits and challenges of flexible staffing models in today’s legal landscape
Learn More:
Alex - https://latitudelegal.com/about/leadership/alex-su/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Alex - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-su?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_mweb&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile, https://x.com/heyitsalexsu?s=21&t=Qsv7XtspImwlZU9tcVEi_g
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
E7 - How Lawyers Are Going to Make Money From AI: TermScout CEO Otto Hanson
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Zach talks with TermScout founder about the inspiration for Screens.ai, how LLMs have drastically changed their roadmap and how lawyers will now be able to generate passive income from AI.
Introduction to the Pivot from Term Scout to Screens.ai
Exploring the Pivot: Not Just a Change, But an Expansion
The Success and Services of Term Scout
The Genesis and Vision of Screens.ai
The Gig Economy and Legal Profession's Transformation
Screens.ai: A New Paradigm for Legal Expertise and Passive Income
The Future of Contract Review with Screens.ai
How Businesses and Lawyers Can Leverage Screens.ai
Learn More:
Otto - https://www.termscout.com/, https://www.screens.ai/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Otto - linkedin.com/in/ottohanson/
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
E6 - How LLMs Are Supercharging User Adoption - Scott Stevenson, Spellbook CEO
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Scott talks with Zach about how LLMs have been a game changer for his company, why he likens Spellbook to an electric bicycle and why lawyers don’t use templates.
Learn More:
Scott - https://www.spellbook.legal/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
Scott - linkedin.com/in/scottas, https://x.com/scottastevenson?s=20
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
E5 - How Will GenAI Impact #Legaltech? - James Lee, CEO & Cofounder of LegalMation
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
LegalMation CEO James Lee talks with Zach about the company's recent $15M funding round, adoption of AI by lawyers and where LLMs sometimes come up short.
Learn More:
James - https://www.legalmation.com/about/
Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/
Follow Along:
James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lee-9468b64
Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Andy Wilson, co-founder and former CEO of Logikcull, recently acquired by Reveal.
Will AI and LLMs cause eDiscovery to disappear?
Andy Wilson LinkedIn
Andy Wilson X
Logikcull
Learn more about Zach at Killer Whale Strategies
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Josh Kubicki, Brainyacts Founder and Author
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