Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London, this episode dives into the fast-moving world of agentic AI with Jeremy Coleman, Vice President, Legal Research & Development at ContractPodAi. Jeremy breaks down the shift from GenAI experimentation to real-world implementation, and explains why legal teams should be planning, not panicking.

In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Jeremy explores:

• What agentic AI really is, and why it’s not as scary as it sounds
• How agents bring more control, not less, by working within user-defined guardrails
• Why we’ve already been preparing for this through workflow automation, machine learning, and GenAI
• How legal work will shift from individual tasks to coordinated agentic systems
• Why the biggest opportunity lies in connecting departments, not replacing them
• How ContractPodAi’s platform Leah helps in-house teams build real-world agentic workflows
• Which legal tasks (e.g. real estate, regulatory prep) are ripest for automation
• Why law firms may not become tech companies, but already operate like them

Jeremy offers a clear-eyed view on what’s changing in legal tech, what will remain the same, and how to build smart AI systems that augment lawyers rather than replace them.

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Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London, this episode features Jody Glidden, serial entrepreneur and founder of Postilize (and previously Introhive), sharing how AI can transform the way legal professionals build relationships, generate revenue, and stay ahead of the billable hour crunch.

In this dynamic conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Jody breaks down:

• Why law firms must shift from reactive to proactive business development
• How the billable hour is being eroded by AI, and what should replace it
• What he learned from working with the top rainmakers at 50+ global law firms
• How his framework turns signals into new legal matters using automation
• Why relationships are still the most valuable asset in the age of AI
• How lawyers can build scalable, empathetic, high-value connections
• Why sales, empathy, and strategy are the future-proof skills every lawyer needs
• The real reason so few associates become rainmakers, and how AI levels the playing field

With insights from a founder who’s worked on both sides of the legal table, this episode is a practical, energizing roadmap for lawyers looking to thrive in an AI-first, relationship-driven future.

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Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London, this episode features Alex Fawcett, VP Product, CoCounsel Platform at Thomson Reuters, offering an inside look at how one of the world’s biggest legal tech players is shaping the future of AI in law, with a deep focus on trust, content, and domain expertise.

In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Alex unpacks:

• Why law firms aren’t tech companies, and what they should (and shouldn’t) build themselves
• How verified content, legal domain expertise, and AI engineering power TR’s product ecosystem
• What makes “professional-grade AI” different from ChatGPT and other consumer tools
• Why hallucinations and trust are the critical battlegrounds in legal AI
• What sets TR’s agentic workflows apart, and how human oversight is built in by design
• Why most firms lack a proper AI strategy, and how TR helps bridge that gap
• How Thomson Reuters uses 600,000+ automated tests and a team of lawyers to ensure accuracy

If you're wondering how enterprise legal AI is built, governed, and scaled, this episode is packed with practical insights from one of the industry's biggest players.

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Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London, this bold and inspiring episode features Helen Burness, legal marketer, personal branding expert, and founder of Saltmarsh Marketing, on how lawyers (especially women in law) can show up, speak out, and lead online.

In this conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Helen shares:

• Why owning your voice is no longer optional in the AI and algorithm era
• How platform bias and people bias make visibility harder for women, and what to do about it
• Why personal branding is about future-proofing your career, not just marketing
• The fear lawyers face around visibility, and how to move past it
• How law firms can better train and empower their people to be strong brand advocates
• The role of LinkedIn as the “world’s biggest B2B conference”, and how to show up at your own pace
• Why listening and staying human are the keys to long-term relevance

Helen blends honesty, humour, and strategy in a must-hear episode for legal professionals navigating visibility, identity, and professional leadership in a digital-first world.

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Recorded at the Legal Geek Conference in London, this episode features Mark Cullen, VP of LegalTech Product Management at Thomson Reuters, on how one of the industry’s biggest players is approaching the next wave of AI, with a balance of cutting-edge technology, strategic acquisitions, and a deeply human mindset.

In conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Mark unpacks:

• Why storytelling is just as vital as tech in a crowded AI market
• How Thomson Reuters blends build, buy, and partner strategies to scale smartly
• What makes CoCounsel and TR’s AI tools truly “professional-grade”
• How AI is transforming legal teams into strategic business partners
• Why agentic AI is coming fast, and why “human in the loop” will always be essential
• How TR’s tools are built on trust, not just tech, with real-world data, testing, and legal content
• The future of law firms: not tech companies, but product companies
• Why now is the time for law firms to turn tacit expertise into scalable services

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how enterprise legal AI is being developed, governed, and deployed, and why the next phase is about helping lawyers do more, not less.

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In this fast-paced episode from Legal Geek Conference in London, Ruben Miessen, co-founder and CEO of LegalFly, shares the story behind one of Europe's most rapidly growing legal AI startups. From leading AI projects at Tinder to building a product-first legal tech company, Ruben explains how focus, timing, and obsession with real legal workflows are powering LegalFly’s growth.

In this conversation with Hidde Bruinsma, Ruben covers:

• Why LegalFly pivoted away from law firms to focus entirely on in-house legal teams
• How AI is reshaping legal work inside companies, and reducing reliance on law firms
• The importance of focus and verticalization in building a scalable legal AI platform
• A peek into LegalFly’s new horizon-scanning tool for real-time legislation tracking
• What it’s like to raise €18M, scale a team across Belgium and the UK, and hire top talent
• How LegalFly grew out of a real bottleneck Ruben faced while working with Match Group’s legal team at Tinder

From product pivots to legal AI agents, this episode is a masterclass in legal tech entrepreneurship, and a window into how GenAI is fundamentally changing the legal industry.

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In this inspiring conversation recorded at Legal Geek Europe, legal design expert and ADS Studio founder Anna De Stefano explores how law firms can navigate the AI era without losing their human touch.

Hosted by Hidde Bruinsma, this episode delves into:

• How adaptive leadership empowers multigenerational legal teams
• Why legal design is the bridge between tech and real-world problem-solving
• The power of asking the right questions in the age of generative AI
• Creating safe spaces for innovation within law firms
• Why critical thinking and ethics matter more than ever
• How to avoid becoming a commodity in the AI age

Whether you’re a legal leader, tech enthusiast, or next-gen lawyer, this episode offers fresh insight into keeping humanity at the center of innovation.

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In this candid episode recorded at Legal Geek Europe, Jelle van Veenen, Innovation Manager at Kennedy Van der Laan and founder of Dutch Legal Tech, shares a grounded perspective on what’s actually needed to make legal AI work.

Hosted by Hidde Bruinsma, the conversation cuts through the buzz to explore:

• Why data quality is the foundation of any useful legal AI
• The overload of disconnected tools and the need for integration-first AI
• How law firms can educate lawyers (and clients) about using AI responsibly
• Predictions on which legal AI startups will survive, and why
• Whether law firms should change their business models in the age of automation
• Concrete first steps for small firms exploring AI

Jelle’s insights offer a no-nonsense, highly practical guide for firms navigating the AI hype cycle, with a strong focus on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

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