Where AI Fits Into The Legal World - The Risks, Rewards & Opportunities - with Ravi Tandon and Henry Goodwin
Over 40% of UK lawyers are already using AI right now, and almost every legal team either has AI in play or is planning for it.And for in-house legal teams that aren’t using AI, the challenge generally isn’t around resistance, it’s time, budgets and knowing where to begin.That’s why in this episode of Beyond The Fine Print, I’m joined by Henry Goodwin, Partner at Leo Capital, and Ravi Tandon, Co-Founder & CEO of legal intelligence platform, DecoverAI.We dive into how AI is reshaping the legal profession today and we can expect it to evolve going forward.If you’re an in-house lawyer under pressure to deliver more with less time and resources, this episode will help you cut through the hype and get clear on how AI can help you, while avoiding the potential risks that AI comes with.Covered in this episode:The biggest challenges legal teams face when implementing AI.Why trust remains the number one barrier to adoption.How to build client confidence in AI solutions.Where AI can help lean functions compete with the big players.Should AI ever be allowed to approve a contract?Tactical ways to deploy AI that empower lawyers instead of replacing them.And more…If you got value from this episode of Beyond The Fine Print, subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MORERMOK Legal - https://www.rmoklegal.com/ CONNECTHenry Goodwin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-goodwin/ Ravi Tandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-tandon-b6534049/ Rory O’Keeffe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryokeeffe/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1gIj9v3yCsj5XNBbrS0byC?si=90ced509f70b4a35 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fine-print/id1826498926 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheFinePrint/
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From Council Estate to Council Chambers: Stephanie Boyce on Equity and AI
AI is reshaping the legal world, but if we don’t fix equity first, are we just building systems that repeat the same old biases?In this episode, I sit down with the 177th President of the Law Society of England and Wales and the first person of colour to take on the role.Stephanie Boyce grew up on a council estate in England, then moved to the US, before moving back to the UK to study law. And since then, Stephanie has become a defining voice in law.For many lawyers, the profession still feels like a game where the rules are written by someone else. With the doors only opening to those with the right network and background. Add AI into the mix, and the future feels even more uncertain.This conversation is about what we need to do to keep the profession equitable for all.Covered in this episode:Stephanie’s journey from council estate to President of the Law Society of England and Wales.What equity really means.Why meritocracy doesn’t always work.The hidden ways society is becoming less accessible.The rollback of DEI initiatives in law firms and what it means for our future.The antidote to the risks AI presents.The playbook for the next generation of lawyers stepping into leadership.The attributes that define great leaders in turbulent timesAnd more…If you got value from this episode of Beyond The Fine Print, subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREI. Stephanie Boyce - https://www.istephanieboyce.com/ RMOK Legal - https://www.rmoklegal.com/ CONNECTI. Stephanie Boyce on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/i-stephanie-boyce-fkc-frsa-a4757062/ Rory O’Keeffe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryokeeffe/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1gIj9v3yCsj5XNBbrS0byC?si=90ced509f70b4a35 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fine-print/id1826498926 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheFinePrint/
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How Lawyers Can Keep the Human Connection in an AI World - with Patricia Gannon
With AI tools moving in to replace all sorts of elements of a lawyer's role, how do we keep real human connection alive?The relationships and trust that make legal work effective are built on making connections.And that’s why we’ve invited Patricia Gannon onto this episode. Patricia is the Founder & CEO at Platforum9, a tech platform that connects legal minds through audio conversations.Patricia also built the biggest law firm in the Balkans, and has a ton of insights on scaling businesses and embracing change.If you’re a lawyer who wants to stay ahead of AI-driven change, this episode is packed with guidance and actionable takeaways.Covered in this episode:Why human connection still matters in an AI-driven world and how to make sure we don’t lose it.Patricia’s international journey to building the largest law firm in the Balkans.The challenges of being the only woman at the table in legal environments.The biggest blind spot in law firms today.How Patricia identified a gap in the market and launched Platforum9.Practical ways in-house teams can get better results from outside counsel.How to reframe “friction conversations” into value conversations.What’s essential to growth in 2025?And more…If you got value from this episode of Beyond The Fine Print, subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREPlatforum9 - https://platforum9.com/ RMOK Legal- https://www.rmoklegal.com/ CONNECTPatricia Gannon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-gannon-11559415/ Rory O’Keeffe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryokeeffe/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1gIj9v3yCsj5XNBbrS0byC?si=90ced509f70b4a35 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fine-print/id1826498926 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheFinePrint/
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Taming The 5 Beasts of an In-house Lawyer with Tom Fleuriot
What do legal operations and a trek through the African savannah have in common? According to our guest in this episode, more than you might think.Legal ops whisperer, Tom Fleuriot, joins us to decode the Five "Beasts" that in-house lawyer must tame in order to thrive in today's complex legal and business environments.Tom is the founder of Flocsam, and brings a huge amount of tactical insight into how in-house legal teams can execute impactful change.So, if you want to simplify operations, influence stakeholders the right way, and bridge the gap between legal expertise and commercial fluency this episode is for you.Covered in this episode:The 5 beasts of an inhouse lawyer and how to tame them.How to know which “beast” to deploy and when to back off.How in-house lawyers can build trust and simplify risk management.The real role of lawyers inside a business.Why lifelong learning isn’t optional for lawyers.Bridging the gap between legal knowledge and commercial fluency.Common legal risk assessment pitfalls for lawyers.A simple test to check if you're articulating risk effectively.How emerging tech is reshaping (and complicating) legal ops.And more…If you got value from this episode of Beyond The Fine Print, subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREFlocsam - https://www.flocsam.com/ RMOK Legal- https://www.rmoklegal.com/ CONNECTTom Fleuriot on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tfleuriot/ Rory O’Keeffe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryokeeffe/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1gIj9v3yCsj5XNBbrS0byC?si=90ced509f70b4a35 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fine-print/id1826498926 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheFinePrint/
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What Lawyers Need To Know About Quantum Computing TODAY
What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘quantum computing’?A caped crusader defending the multiverse?Or maybe just a really expensive calculator that no one actually understands?If you're not up to scratch on all things quantum - you’d better listen to this episode…Our guest is Rebecca Keating, Barrister at 4 Pump Court and co-author of The Law of Quantum Computing. She unpacks what quantum computing really means for lawyers and regulators.We’ve already had to deal with AI, but with quantum around the corner - and even ‘quantum AI’(?!), there’s no time to slow down.We break down the basics in this episode - simplifying the tech - before diving into the real legal implications, from encryption risks to regulatory frameworks, ESG angles, and IP considerations.Consider this episode is your legal heads-up for all things quantum - before it’s too late.In this episode, you’ll discover:What every lawyer needs to know about quantum computing.What is a qubit and why does it matter to legal teams?Which industries will quantum computing transform first?How quantum could make today’s encryption obsolete.The legal blind spots in quantum-related contracts.Regulate first vs. regulate after go-to-market.ESG and IP considerations around quantum computing.And more…If you got value from this episode of Beyond The Fine Print, subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREThe Law of Quantum Computing (book) - https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/A_Practical_Guide_to_Quantum_Computing_a.html?id=qDAH0QEACAAJ RMOK Legal- https://www.rmoklegal.com/ CONNECTRebecca Keating on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccakeating/ Rory O’Keeffe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryokeeffe/ LISTENSpotify - TBCApple Podcasts - TBCYouTube - TBC
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