Musings from the brightest industry minds on the state of innovation, knowledge management and start-ups with some workflow & process automation thrown in.
Presented by Ben Wightwick from Autologyx, a best of breed workflow and automation platform for legal and compliance professionals seeking to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Automates #27 - The one with a penchant for gaming memorabilia
This time we chat to James Grice, Head of Innovation & AI at Lawfront. James explains the Lawfront model alongside diving into topics like:
- His firm's target of 100% AI adoption
- Starting with foundational understanding of AI before moving to more complex applications
- Keeping up with the current pace of change in legaltech
- The likelihood of an agentic future
- His journey from IT to service design to innovation & AI
- The concept of a deep generalist
And finally, his love of gaming memorabilia - and why sharing personal passions at work can spark authenticity and stronger connections.
16 Jul 2025
Automates #26 - The one with the Nando's fan
Our guest this episode is Troutman Pepper Locke's Director of Innovation Solutions, Max Gladstone.
In this frank discussion between legaltech vendor and law firm buyer, Ben and Max discuss:
• The role of innovation in a large law firm
• What innovation teams consider when looking for new technology solutions
• Ensuring value is passed on to clients through use of technology
• The all-important relationship between vendors and firms and factors to consider when negotiating
• Transitioning innovation to BAU
• Saving the firm money vs giving back some work-life balance to the lawyers/attorneys
Plus, mad dashes to the airport, applying the Vegas rule or Chatham House rules, and the need for a good Nando's from time to time.
24 Jun 2025
Automates #25 - The one with all the knowledge
Patrick DiDomenico, legaltech expert, discusses knowledge management, the impact of AI, and the balance between efficiency and billable hours with host Ben, offering insights into deploying technology solutions in legal settings in this interview.
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