Zach and Richard break down AI-first legal services, ALSPs, and the EUDIA announcement. Asking who really owns legal AI, whether ROI even matters, and how these new firms might rewrite the rules of the industry.

 

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Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

Richard - tromansconsulting.com, artificiallawyer.com

 

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Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Richard - linkedin.com/in/artificiallawyer, https://x.com/ArtificialLawya

In this episode of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz introduces a new recurring segment called 'Zach and Richard's Legal AI Adventure' with Richard Tromans from Artificial Lawyer. They discuss the rapid evolution in the legal tech sphere, particularly focusing on big deals and announcements from legal AI companies like Harvey and Legora. The duo debates the impact of generative AI productivity platforms on the legal market, the notion of a 'land grab' as firms race to adopt AI, and the potential for AI to become universally adopted in legal workflows. They also touch on the pricing dynamics of legal tech and the challenges faced by legacy companies in incorporating AI.

 

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Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

Richard - tromansconsulting.com, artificiallawyer.com

 

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Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

Richard - linkedin.com/in/artificiallawyer, https://x.com/ArtificialLawya

In episode 26 of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz brings us a live conversation from the Legal Innovators California Conference in San Francisco. The discussion features Chris Fisher of Myriad Ventures and Jonathan Levy of Y Combinator, two prominent investors in the legal tech space. They delve into the shifts in legal tech investments from the pre-ChatGPT era to the post-ChatGPT world, the impact of AI on legal services, and the emerging talent in the field. The investors also share insights on their investment strategies, the importance of domain expertise, and their vision for the future of legal tech. 

 

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Chris - https://www.myriadventures.com/profile/chris-fisher

Jonathan - https://www.ycombinator.com/people

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fisher-111a9025

Jonathan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-levy-b98986b3

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

E25 - Are Lawyers Adopting AI? With David Wong and Raghu Ramanathan

 

In episode 25 of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz sits down with David Wong, Chief Product Officer at Thomson Reuters and Ragunath (Raghu) Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals and Government at Thomson Reuters, to discuss the 2025 Future of Professionals Report. The conversation explores AI's increasing adoption and its impact on the legal industry. 

 

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References:

2025 Future of Professionals Report - https://www.thomsonreuters.com/content/dam/ewp-m/documents/thomsonreuters/en/pdf/reports/future-of-professionals-report-2025.pdf

 

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David - https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/about-us/executive-team

Raghu - https://www.trust.org/people/ragunath-ramanathan/

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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David - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dfwong

Raghu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghunathr

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

 

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Links Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCEmiRjPEtQ

https://www.legallydisrupted.com/p/has-harvey-already-won

 

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Website - https://www.tlw-consulting.com/

Content: https://www.innovationesq.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlwaters/

 

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Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

In this episode, Zach Abramowitz is joined by Eli Amsellem, an investor at Ridge Ventures, to delve into the hot topic of investment in legal AI. They discuss the hype around billion-dollar valuations and the reality behind customer adoption and revenue sustainability. Eli shares insights from his hands-on approach, including talking to actual buyers and hosting GC therapy dinners. They debate the future of legal AI, whether horizontal AI assistants or vertical workflow automation will prevail, and examine companies like Harvey, Legora, New Code, OpenPolicy, and Legalmation. This episode offers a nuanced view on the challenges and opportunities in the legal AI space.

 

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References:

Conversation with Paid CEO Manny Medina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESa1TdS3dI4&t=318s

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Eli - https://ridge.vc/eliyahou-amsellem/

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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Eli - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliyahou-amsellem-13aa2b164/

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz, https://x.com/ZachAbramowitz, https://youtube.com/@legallydisrupted?si=MGT7nW96PdM4a2ZM

In this episode, Zach delves into the evolution and impact of AI on contract management with Preston Clark and Electra Japonas.

 

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Electra - https://www.onenda.org/about

Preston - https://www.lawinsider.com/resources/contributors/preston-clark

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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Electra - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/electra-japonas

Preston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonjclark

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted features a conversation with lawyer and technologist Carolyn Elefant about whether legal specific tools and legacy software will be able to keep up with general applications like ChatGPT.

 

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Carolyn - https://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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Carolyn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

In this episode, Zach and Charlie delve into the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in the legal tech sector. The discussion transitions to the increasing caliber of entrepreneurs in legal tech and the acceleration of innovation in the field. They reflect on the evolution of legal AI from 2015 to 2023, noting the shift from mere ideas to full-blown products. The conversation also explores the potential for AI to reshape traditional legal processes, improve efficiency, and alter the way legal professionals approach their work, concluding with an optimistic outlook on the future of legal tech.

 

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Charlie - https://gravitystack.com/

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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Charlie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieconnor

Gravity Stack -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravity-stack-law-llc

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

In this episode, Zach speaks with Legora's head of strategic partnerships and community, Chris Williams, about the rebranding journey and the strategic role of Legora in the AI-driven legal tech landscape. The discussion covers the responsibilities of his role, the transition from selling no-code, low-code platforms to generative AI, and the significant shift in how AI is transforming legal practices. The episode also explores differences between Legora and other AI tools like Harvey, the challenges and opportunities in the market, and the future direction for legal professionals using AI. Tune in to learn about Legora's mission to build the world's first truly collaborative AI for lawyers, enhancing strategic business development while reducing non-billable work. 

 

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Chris - Legora.com

Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

 

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Chris - linkedin.com/in/chriswiiiiams/

Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz