In this episode, host Patrick Patino sits down with Colin Levy, the Director of Legal and an Evangelist for Malbek. Colin shares insights into humanizing the legal profession, technology in the legal profession, and the importance of empathy in legal practice.
Colin discusses his journey from corporate lawyer to legal tech enthusiast, emphasizing the need for lawyers to embrace their innate humanity and emotional intelligence. Drawing from personal experiences, Colin shares how struggles with mental health early in his career shaped his perspective on the legal industry's need for improvement.
The conversation delves into the challenges of traditional legal education and the importance of multidisciplinary learning approaches. Colin and Patrick explore the evolving role of attorneys in a dynamic world, emphasizing adaptability and nuance over rigid frameworks.
From discussing the quirks of being human to astronomy to the joys of gaming and feline companionship, this episode offers a candid and refreshing perspective on the modern legal profession. Join us as we explore what it means to be a newfangled lawyer in today's ever-changing landscape.
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About Colin:
Colin Levy is the author of "The Legal Tech Ecosystem" and the editor of the "Handbook of Legal Tech," serving as a dedicated guide in the legal technology sector. A corporate lawyer by training and well-known legal tech writer and speaker, he has a passion for innovation and technology. Colin has positioned himself at the intersection of business, technology, and law, aiming to illuminate and inspire about the possibilities of legal tech. Currently, as the Director of Legal and an Evangelist for Malbek, and with roles as a legal tech startup advisor and investor, he remains deeply connected to the industry's advancements.
