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Contractually SpeakingEp. 8: Patrick Reymann - How Procurement Teams Use AI to Make Faster DecisionsWatch on YouTube HERE. Today on Contractually Speaking, Matt sits down with Patrick Reymann, Research Director at IDC, to explore how procurement is evolving from a back-office function into a strategic driver of enterprise decision-making —and yes, they get into that recent announcement from Anthropic/Claude that left the legal world buzzing.. Patrick shares insights on the rapid transformation of procurement technology including the rise of agentic platforms, the growing role of AI and LLMs at scale, and why ROI and time-to-value remain the most important metrics for buyers today. CLM is expanding beyond traditional co...
2026-02-2428 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 7: Devon Misterman - Legal Ops in Motion: Driving Adoption, Alignment & ValueWatch on YouTube HERE. This episode of Contractually Speaking features a deep dive discussion between Matt and Devon Misterman from Epiq, an alliance partner that handles CLM implementations. Together, they unpack how legal teams can move beyond simply implementing tools and instead focus on building scalable systems, improving adoption, and aligning stakeholders across the business. Devon shares insights on governance, change management, and why successful legal ops leaders prioritize process and strategy just as much as technology. They touch on the typical systems that organizations integrate with CLMs, including e-signature tools, Salesforce, Coupa, SAP, and various intake...
2026-02-1709 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 6: Emmanuel Smith - Winning the CLM Super Bowl: How to Implement New Systems the Right WayWatch on YouTube HERE. In this episode of Contractually Speaking, host Matt Patel sits down with Emmanuel Smith (Qualitas) for a unique conversation that connects two unlikely worlds: NFL and CLM. Emmanuel shares how his career journey took him from professional football to legal technology — and why the mindset of training, coaching, and maintenance applies directly to successful CLM implementation and adoption. Together, Matt and Emmanuel break down what organizations should actually evaluate when launching a CLM initiative: implementation services, project scoping, vendor/partner roles, change management, readiness assessments, and the questions buyers need to as...
2026-02-0322 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 5: Anne Graue & Colin McCarthy - Building the Future of Legal Ops, TogetherIn this episode of Contractually Speaking, host Matt Patel explores how people, process, and community are shaping the future of legal operations. Joined by Anne Graue and Colin McCarthy, the conversation focuses on their new global initiative, Our Legal Community (OLC), and the real-world challenges of building scalable, modern legal teams. Drawing on experience across law firms, the judiciary, and global enterprises like Volkswagen and Audi, Anne and Colin discuss the differences between mature legal operations markets in the U.S. and emerging legal ops adoption in Europe. They unpack how fractional legal operations roles, practical training...
2026-01-2709 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 4: Tom Stephenson - Calling Your Shots in Careers & ContractsIn this After Dark episode of Contractually Speaking, host Matt Patel chats in person with Tom Stephenson, CEO of Legal Ops AI, for a candid, unscripted conversation about careers, contracts, and the future of legal operations — all while playing a game of pool.Together, they explore what it really means to build a sustainable legal career in an era shaped by AI, automation, and rapidly evolving technology. From navigating career pivots and executive burnout to redefining leadership beyond titles, this episode takes a human-first look at professional growth in legal ops.The conversation also dives in...
2026-01-2019 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 3: Ronak Ray – Founder Lessons in Legal TechIn this episode of Contractually Speaking, host Matt Patel sits down with Ronak Ray — a former Malbek customer turned legal tech founder — for a wide-ranging conversation. Ronak shares his nontraditional path (programming → finance → law), how real in-house pain points inspired the creation of modCounsel, and why the future of legal support for growth companies is about scaling capability — not just filling gaps. Matt and Ronak also dig into the founder reality behind legal tech: building trust through partnerships, staying disciplined as markets shift, and making the hard decisions that protect long-term vision — even when big money (and big customer...
2026-01-1319 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 2: Oyango Snell - From Booths to Breakthroughs: Conference Conversations That MatterIn our second episode of Contractually Speaking, Matt Patel sits down with Oyango Snell, Executive Director of CLOC, to unpack how legal operations professionals and vendors can maximize value from conferences and industry events. Drawing on CLOC’s decade-long evolution and the growth of its Global Institute, the conversation explores how conferences have shifted from transactional marketplaces to relationship-driven learning environments. Matt and Oyango share practical guidance on preparing for events, navigating vendor conversations with confidence, and approaching networking with intention and transparency. They also discuss how better communication, mutual learning, and thoughtful content strategy can elevate th...
2026-01-0631 min
Contractually SpeakingEp. 1: Lucy Bassli - People, Process, and the Promise of CLMIn the inaugural episode of Contractually Speaking, Matt sits down with Lucy Bassli of InnoLaw Group to unpack the real challenges behind adopting contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal technology. While AI often gets the spotlight, the conversation reveals that the biggest hurdle isn’t technology at all—it’s people. From fear of change to misconceptions about AI replacing everyone, Matt and Lucy explore what it truly takes to make legal tech successful across an organization, not just a legal tool, and what approach can unlock far greater value. Key Takeaways:Resistance to cha...
2025-12-2309 min
Pioneers and PathfindersColin S. Levy ReturnsToday, we talk with a returning guest, Colin S. Levy. Since he last joined us on the podcast, Colin has become general counsel at Malbek. Malbek is a CLM provider that helps large companies manage their entire contracting function, including using AI. In 2023, he released The Legal Tech Ecosystem, a book exploring the evolving legal world and how to leverage technology within it. He also teaches legal tech courses at Albany Law School and is working on a new book aimed at using AI in practical ways as a lawyer and legal professional.
In our conversation, Colin talks about why h...
2025-11-1927 min
The Tech Savvy Lawyer🎙️Ep. 118: Essential Legal Tech Competency - Colin S. Levy on Building Foundational Technology Skills for Modern Lawyers!My next guest is Colin Levy, General Counsel at Malbek. Colin is a leading voice in legal innovation. During our interview, he shares practical insights on building foundational legal tech skills for modern lawyers. During the conversation, Colin outlines the top three steps every lawyer should take to develop legal tech competency, regardless of their technical background. He emphasizes the ethical responsibilities that lawyers face when utilizing AI, particularly the risks associated with unchecked reliance on generative tools and the need to acknowledge potential inaccuracies. Colin also shared some great tips on how to better utilize legal...
2025-08-1924 min
The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI AnxietyThe Legal Tech Reality Check: Why AI Won't Replace Lawyers—But Will Transform ThemLegal AI adoption requires a strategic, people-first approach that balances technological innovation with practical implementation and organizational readiness.In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath from Robin AI speaks with Colin Levy, General Counsel at Malbek and author of multiple legal tech publications, to explore how legal teams can effectively integrate AI while maintaining healthy skepticism and focusing on practical outcomes.What You'll Learn:- How to navigate the balance between AI enthusiasm and necessary skepticism in legal tech adoption- Why a people-first strategy is crucial...
2025-06-1118 min
Texas Appellate Law PodcastBridging the Gap Between Law and Technology | Colin LevyIn this episode, Jody Sanders and Todd Smith chat with Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, about his journey from being a traditional in-house lawyer to a leading voice in legal technology. Colin shares his insights on the evolving landscape of the legal industry, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between technology and law. He discusses his role at Malbek, where he focuses on contract lifecycle management, and highlights the significance of legal tech in enhancing efficiency and client service. Colin also offers advice for lawyers looking to integrate technology into their practices, advocating for experimentation...
2024-08-0843 min
Lawyers in the Making PodcastE66: Colin Levy Director of Legal and Evangelist at MalbekColin is a Suffolk University Law School Graduate and Currently works as the Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek. In this episode, I sit down with Colin, a trailblazer in the Legal Tech industry whose journey is a testament to innovation and resilience.We kick off by exploring Colin's formative years before law school, delving into his early legal experiences that shaped his career trajectory. Colin shares how these initial encounters solidified his passion for the legal environment, setting the stage for his future endeavors.Transitioning into his law school years, Colin recounts his...
2024-07-2552 min
Law Subscribed(77) The Legal Tech Ecosystem + Subscriptions with Colin Levy of MalbekFollow Colin on LinkedIn and purchase his book, The Legal Tech Ecosystem, on Amazon.Check out Malbek.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe
2024-06-1441 min
BRANDEDEP 68: Ed Breault, Malbek - 'Innovate or Stagnate'In this episode of TOP CMO, host Ben Kaplan speaks with Ed Breault, the Chief Marketing Officer at Malbek, a company specializing in Contract Lifecycle Management Solutions. With over two decades of experience in marketing, data analytics, and change management, Ed shares his journey from the aviation industry to the legal tech sector, focusing on the intricacies of selling innovative technologies to traditionally conservative markets. The episode delves into the critical aspects of sales psychology, the importance of understanding customer psychographics, and how marketers can effectively transition industries while leveraging technology to tackle unsexy problems.
2024-05-0331 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 62 - Colin Levy, Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek on Legal TechIn this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we tackle all things legal technology with Colin Levy, a thought leader in the field. In his current role as Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek, Colin acts as a luminary for those not yet accustomed to rapidly-evolving technology and the increasingly important role it plays in attorneys’ lives. Join us for this wide-ranging discussion, covering topics from the ability of AI to augment performance to a candid conversation with Colin about his own mental health journey. For the move of the week, Zach covers Barnes & Thornburg’s recent acquisition on a re...
2024-03-2928 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 62 - Colin Levy, Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek on Legal TechIn this episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we tackle all things legal technology with Colin Levy, a thought leader in the field. In his current role as Evangelist and Director of Legal at Malbek, Colin acts as a luminary for those not yet accustomed to rapidly-evolving technology and the increasingly important role it plays in attorneys’ lives. Join us for this wide-ranging discussion, covering topics from the ability of AI to augment performance to a candid conversation with Colin about his own mental health journey. For the move of the week, Zach covers Barnes & Thornburg’s recent acquisition on a re...
2024-03-2928 min
Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastColin Levy Discusses His New Book The Legal Tech Ecosystem & the Skills Needed to Succeed in Legal TechIn this episode Colin Levy shares insights from his new book, The Legal Tech Ecosystem, his journey into legal tech, and his role at contract lifecycle management company, Malbek as Head of Legal and Chief Evangelist. Conversation highlights: Colin's journey into legal tech: Colin shares how he first got into legal tech during his time as a paralegal at a big law firm in New York, his decision to work for a year before attending law school and his choice to work in an in-house legal department after graduation. Colin's role at Malbek...
2024-03-2832 min
The Newfangled LawyerEpisode 24: Into the Cosmos with Colin LevyIn 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...
2024-02-2636 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsHow Legal Technology Facilitates Better Decision-MakingI spoke with Colin Levy, the Director of Legal and Evangelist for Malbek, a provider of Contract Lifecycle Management software, and the author of The Legal Tech Ecosystem: Innovation, Advancement & the Future of Law Practice, a new book about the evolving legal technology sector. We discussed starting a career in legal technology, the skills that legal professionals need to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving legal sector, and how legal tech facilitates better decision-making.
2023-12-2810 min
Making Data SimpleThe intersection of AI and law. Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022.Send a textThe intersection of AI and law. Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022, is a legal tech expert and corporate lawyer. Hear from one of the most widely followed legal tech voices on legal tech tools, myths, and the impact of AI.· 01:14 Introducing Colin Levy· 03:19 The Definition of Legal Tech· 09:13 Legal Tech and Ecosystem· 10:37 Law's History and Future· 13:34 Legal Tools· 19:18 The Impact ofAI · 23:29 Legal Tech Myths· 28:30 Fake News in Law?· 37:46 Where are...
2023-12-2048 minMaking Data SimpleThe intersection of AI and law. Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022.Send a textThe intersection of AI and law. Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist, Malbek, also named to the Fastcase 50 list of legal innovators in 2022, is a legal tech expert and corporate lawyer. Hear from one of the most widely followed legal tech voices on legal tech tools, myths, and the impact of AI.· 01:14 Introducing Colin Levy· 03:19 The Definition of Legal Tech· 09:13 Legal Tech and Ecosystem· 10:37 Law's History and Future· 13:34 Legal Tools· 19:18 The Impact ofAI · 23:29 Legal Tech Myths· 28:30 Fake News in Law?· 37:46 Where are...
2023-12-2048 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechDollar Tree Data Breach Highlights Importance of Vendor SecurityIn this episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech', we discuss the recent data breach at Dollar Tree, where nearly 2 million employee records were compromised due to a breach at a third-party provider. We highlight the importance of selecting vendors wisely and implementing strong security controls, especially when it comes to third-party access. We also explore the potential legal implications and the need for greater oversight in the use of AI technology in the legal profession. Tune in to learn more about how technology is transforming the legal industry and the ethical considerations that come with it.
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2023-12-0119 min
MarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthThe Impact Of AI On The Legal Sector -- Colin Levy // MalbekColin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, explores legal tech and artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is going to dramatically reshape what it means to be a lawyer and do legal work. It’s already taking over traditionally time-consuming tasks from lawyers and doing them in minutes while making access to legal information more democratic and affordable. Today, Colin discusses the impact of AI on the legal sector. Show NotesConnect With: Colin Levy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
2023-11-2817 min
MarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthThe Impact Of AI On The Legal Sector -- Colin Levy // MalbekColin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, explores legal tech and artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is going to dramatically reshape what it means to be a lawyer and do legal work. It’s already taking over traditionally time-consuming tasks from lawyers and doing them in minutes while making access to legal information more democratic and affordable. Today, Colin discusses the impact of AI on the legal sector. Show NotesConnect With: Colin Levy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
2023-11-2817 minMarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthUnraveling The Legal Tech Ecosystem -- Colin Levy // MalbekColin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, explores legal tech and artificial intelligence. The role of marketers has evolved from being creative to incorporating data and technology. Now, we're closely integrating with cross-functional teams, using tools and technology to understand and mitigate risks in our ad campaigns, legal processes, and more. Today, Colin discusses unraveling the legal tech ecosystem. Show NotesConnect With: Colin Levy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-
2023-11-2714 minMarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business GrowthUnraveling The Legal Tech Ecosystem -- Colin Levy // MalbekColin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, explores legal tech and artificial intelligence. The role of marketers has evolved from being creative to incorporating data and technology. Now, we're closely integrating with cross-functional teams, using tools and technology to understand and mitigate risks in our ad campaigns, legal processes, and more. Today, Colin discusses unraveling the legal tech ecosystem. Show NotesConnect With: Colin Levy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-
2023-11-2714 min
Voice of FinTech®LegalTech Special: The future of legal practice with Colin Levy, Chief Lawyer at Malbek (USA)Colin Levy, Chief Lawyer @ Malbek, Legal Tech Author and Commentator, Fastcase 50 2022 Honoree, and Legal Tech Start-up Advisor and Investor, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about how technology drives the legal profession to be more efficient and benefit its clients, start-ups and incumbents and individuals.Here is what they covered:Backstory: How did you get to do what you do today?Law practice is changing—why are lawyers and technology quickly becoming inseparable?Unraveling the legal tech ecosystem: how people, processes, and tech work togetherWhat are the three biggest mistakes when ev...
2023-11-0730 min
Lawyers Who LeadLeading by Engaging in the Conversation with Colin LevyIn this week’s episode, host Sigalle Barness speaks with Colin Levy, Director of Legal at Malbek, a contract lifecycle management program that provides lifecycle AI functionality to improve an organization's contracting process.
Colin shares his lawyer origin story of struggling to find work after law school in 2010 and piecing together temporary roles, as well as the lack of technology use he noticed in law. A failed attempt at implementing a contract management system at his first in-house role showed Colin the importance of understanding people's needs and processes before implementing tech. He shares how this experience le...
2023-11-0622 min
BE THAT LAWYERBE THAT LAWYER LIVE - Tech Talk Part 2In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Charlie Uniman, Colin Levy, and Maya Markovich discuss:Best questions to ask a legal tech vendor. Choosing the right tech choice, not just the impulsive decision. Looking for bottlenecks in your firm’s day-to-day productions and bringing your team into the changes. Pros and cons of working with early stage legal tech startup firms. Budgeting for legal tech. Key Takeaways:While you should ask questions about data security and customer support, you want to tailor your questions to what solution you are looking for. Involve your team in the tech choi...
2023-10-1629 min
BE THAT LAWYERBE THAT LAWYER LIVE - Tech Talk Part 1In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Charlie Uniman, Colin Levy, and Maya Markovich discuss:The disconnect between legal tech and lawyers. Great online resources to stay ahead of legal tech. The AI impact on the legal tech industry. Best legal tech products for startups. Key Takeaways:To get over the hurdle of choosing tech and having people change the way they do business, make a good business case and make someone the champion for the change. Ask yourself why you want to learn about legal tech and let that drive what you look for to avoid...
2023-10-1234 min
The Free Lawyer148. How Lawyers Can Benefit From Legal TechIn this podcast episode, Gary introduces Colin Levy, Director of Legal Operations and Evangelist for Malbek, a legal tech company. Colin shares his professional journey and how he overcame challenges to find his first in-house legal role. He discusses his current role at Malbek, handling various legal tasks and contributing to content development and marketing efforts.
He shares his expertise in legal tech. "Legal tech" is defined as the intersection of law and technology, aiming to help legal professionals work more efficiently. The importance of document and knowledge management tools in the legal department is emphasized, along...
2023-10-0522 min
The Marketing SolutioneerFrom MarTech to Legal Tech: Ed Breault's Journey in Driving Value through TechnologyEd Breault has had a diverse and exciting career, starting in the field of nuclear energy and building products. He then transitioned into the world of consulting, where he developed a passion for complex business transformations. However, it was in marketing that he found his true calling. After being recruited into our world, he fell in love with their product and market fit. Ed spent an impressive 16 years at Aprimo, taking on various roles and eventually becoming the head of marketing and CMO. Recently, he made the move to Malbek, a leading innovator in contract lifecycle management. This shift...
2023-09-2235 min
Renegade Marketers UniteTuesday Tips: Your Next Recruiting Tactic: BrandThis is a Tuesday Tips episode where you will hear host Drew Neisser, CMOs, and other B2B experts share their hard-earned wisdom and fresh marketing insights in a bitesize format. Featuring: Jennifer Houston, Martin O'Leary of Tap Payments, Jamie Gier of DexCare, Ed Breault of Malbek, and Tom Treanor of Snipp Interactive. To see the video versions, follow Drew Neisser on LinkedIn or visit our YouTube channel—The Renegade Marketing Hub! And if you're a B2B CMO, check out our thriving community: https://cmohuddles.com/
2023-09-1204 min
Web Talks PodcastPioneering Legaltech: Discovering Colin Levy's Journey🔍 Join us for an electrifying episode of Web3 Talks as we delve into the crossroads of law and technology with Colin Levy, the visionary head lawyer of Malbek—a cutting-edge legal-tech company shaping the future of contract management. 🖋️💡
🌐 Discover Colin's journey from bridging the gap between traditional law and modern tech to becoming a legal-tech advocate, educator, and writer. Tune in as we explore the transformative potential of Web3, the impact of AI on the legal landscape, and the exciting convergence of law and innovation. 🌟🤖
💼 Uncover Colin's insights into innovative contract management solutions at Malbek, and gain a glimpse of his...
2023-08-1652 minAI Lawyer Talking TechExploring the Evolving Landscape of Legal TechnologyWelcome to today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily review of the latest legal technology news. In today's episode, we will delve into a range of topics, including the potential flaws and limitations of generative AI platforms in content creation, the ethical considerations of autonomous AI applications, the ongoing development of AI frameworks, the impact of generative AI on law firm revenue, and the collaboration between LexisNexis and Microsoft to enhance legal workflows. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of legal technology and its implications for the legal profession.
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2023-08-0227 min
Partnership UnpackedWhy Legal Tech Matters In Partnerships with Colin Levy Whenever we talk about partnerships, it always boils down to cooperation between two or more entities. Whether that’s a couple of brands, a brand and an influencer, or some other combination. And while we might enter into these partnerships with the best of intentions and the highest of hopes… what happens when things don’t go as planned? What do we do when, say, one of the partners doesn’t hold up their end of the bargain? That’s what we’re covering in today’s episode of Part...
2023-06-0526 minReinventing ProfessionalsHow Legal Teams Are Deploying AI in Their Contract Management ProcessesI spoke with Matt Patel, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Malbek, a contract lifecycle management software platform. We discussed the advantages for law departments that use a CLM platform versus handling their contracts manually, how legal teams are deploying AI in their contract management processes, ways that legal is collaborating with procurement, and mistakes legal teams leveraging CLM should avoid.
2023-06-0114 minReinventing ProfessionalsHow Legal Teams Are Deploying AI in Their Contract Management ProcessesI spoke with Matt Patel, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Malbek, a contract lifecycle management software platform. We discussed the advantages for law departments that use a CLM platform versus handling their contracts manually, how legal teams are deploying AI in their contract management processes, ways that legal is collaborating with procurement, and mistakes legal teams leveraging CLM should avoid.
2023-06-0114 min
Cerebro Web3 PodcastEpisodio 29 | ENTREVISTA | DON MALBEK - PIZZA DAO | ¿Cómo se organiza mundialmente el Bitcoin Pizza Day?Para este episodio, grabado durante el Twitter Space Mañanas Mauricio, Ikorma & Topo se conectaron con Don Malbek de Pizza DAO.
En este episodio exploramos el emocionante mundo de Pizza DAO y como celebra el Día de la Pizza de Bitcoin.
Descubre cómo esta iniciativa comunitaria está revolucionando la forma en que disfrutamos de la pizza y cómo se toman las decisiones en la comunidad.
Don Malbek de Pizza DAO, Nos acompañó el viernes durante el episodio 127 de Mañanas ÑFT.
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2023-05-1846 minReinventing ProfessionalsLegalweek Mixtape - Wednesday, March 22, 2023For this Legalweek mixtape from Wednesday, March 22, 2023, I had the privilege of speaking with Ian Campbell, CMO of iCONECT, Jessica Robinson, VP of Operations at Casepoint, James Lasson, VP of Marketing at Casepoint, Jamie Berry, President of Evolver, Tim Pullan, CEO of ThoughtRiver, Raymond Blijd, Founder of Legalcomplex, and Matt Patel, COO of Malbek.
2023-03-3008 minReinventing ProfessionalsLegalweek Mixtape - Wednesday, March 22, 2023For this Legalweek mixtape from Wednesday, March 22, 2023, I had the privilege of speaking with Ian Campbell, CMO of iCONECT, Jessica Robinson, VP of Operations at Casepoint, James Lasson, VP of Marketing at Casepoint, Jamie Berry, President of Evolver, Tim Pullan, CEO of ThoughtRiver, Raymond Blijd, Founder of Legalcomplex, and Matt Patel, COO of Malbek.
2023-03-3008 min
This Legal Life: Lessons Learned from a Life in LegalAI within the Legal World with Colin LevyThis week, Ben Chiriboga sat down with Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, to chat about where we are at with AI technology within the legal world.Connect with Colin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinslevy/This Legal Life is not another legal industry podcast. It’s about people and the relationships between them. Each episode host (Chief Growth Officer at Nexl), Ben Chiriboga, sits down with guests and goes deep on a relationship topic everyone’s whispering about – siloes and collaboration, toxic work environments, client relationships, changing cultures, mental health, and more...
2023-02-2233 min
BE THAT LAWYERColin Levy: Adventures in Social Media and Legal TechnologyIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Colin Levy discuss:The intersection of law and technology. ChatGPT and the applicable potential of AI.Benefits and drawbacks of social media platforms. Value-based social media content. Key Takeaways:Each social media platform is unique and offers different benefits and risks than the other platforms. Do your research before you dive into using all of them as that is unnecessary. Before you do anything else on LinkedIn, use the About Me section to tell your story. Be consistent regardless of which platform you choose to use. Do it with i...
2023-01-1639 min
Procurement Talk With David ByrneHow tech can transform procurement with Matt Patel from Malbek.In this the third of the series with Matt Patel from Malbek, David and Matt talk through how technology is changing procurement and how Malbek is leading the way.
2022-11-2221 min
The Contract Lens PodcastEnvision Live! The Top Three Redlining Practices for Smarter NegotiationsIn this episode, we feature our keynote speaker from Envision 2022: Nada Alnajafi. Nada is an award-winning in-house attorney, blogger, and author. She currently serves as Corporate Council at Franklin Templeton and is the founder of Contract Nerds, a legal blog all about contracts for contract professionals around the world. The focus of this episode is on contract redlining etiquette, as she goes through her book and the top three tips for leveraging the power of red lines for faster and smarter contract negotiations. So, grab a glass of wine, and let's talk contracts!
2022-11-1640 min
CLOC TalkScarred Not Scared – Leveraging Lessons Learned from CLM FailuresIn this episode CLOC Talk host, Jenn McCarron is joined co-host Tommie Ferreira, Director of Legal Operations at Peloton Interactive. Jenn and Tommie sit down with Chad Aboud, a former General Counsel at an international tech company and Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek and get real about the failures and pains along the CLM implementation path. Their discussion covers:Lessons learned from previous failed attempts Listening and understanding diverse perspectives and experiencesTranslating these experiences into a busines caseCelebrating successes and setting milestones along the wayThis episode is in collaboration with Malbek...
2022-11-0143 min
The Contract Lens PodcastCreating a Community in Legal TechBuckle up! We are taking a deep dive into community! For today's episode, Colin Levy- Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek- is joined by fellow LinkedIn influencer, lawyer, and entrepreneur Flo Nicolas. Flo begins by exploring what community really means and what you have to do to build an authentic and engaging brand. Focusing on how legal tech extends past just the "lawyers" and "contract managers", the conversation then covers Flo's path into legal tech and how she became interested in social media. They then cover the trials and tribulations of social media and share some tips on...
2022-10-2727 min
Procurement Talk With David ByrneHow to align Procurement with other business teams such as Legal for success with Matt Patel from Malbek.David welcomes Matt Patel from Malbek and they detail how to align Procurement with other business teams and how this is being achieved with Malbek contract lifecycle management software.
2022-10-1111 min
The Contract Lens PodcastSupporting Hypergrowth With Contract ManagementToday's episode is all about growth. Specifically, how our customer Pantheon leveraged Malbek's robust analytics, seamless integrations, and self-configurable solution to achieve stunning results for Legal that helped to grow the business in a meaningful, measurable way. Today's guests are Ronak Ray, GC of Pantheon, and Taeler Gannuscia, Product Marketing Manager at Malbek. Beginning with the challenges Pantheon faced pre-Malbek, Ronak shares how a CLM solution that is ready to scale and grow from the get-go was a defining attribute they needed. The conversation then shifts to how to get buy-in from stakeholders across the business- not just from...
2022-09-2842 min
Procurement Talk With David ByrneSpecial Guest – Matt Patel from Malbek. The need for contract management for Procurement teams.In this episode David welcomes Matt Patel from Malbek, who are now rated as best in class for their contract lifecycle management software. David and Matt talk through the need for contract management for procurement team and the true value Malbek is bringing.
2022-09-2715 min
The Legal Ops PodcastTalking Tech: Malbek CLM with Matt PatelIn this Talking Tech episode Alex and Elliot speak with Matt Patel, co-founder and COO of Malbek. Malbek provides provides contract review and management software solutions to companies across the globe. LINKS Malbek website: https://www.malbek.io/ Matt Patel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-patel-36680a9
2022-09-1541 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Technology Fueling Legal DEI InitiativesWe begin season three of the Contract Lens with Taeler Gannuscia, Product Marketing Manager at Malbek, and Omar Sweiss, Founder and CEO of JusticeBid, as they explore the state of DEI in the legal sphere, what JusticeBid does, and what it takes to build a strong DEI initiative. Omar begins the conversation with how JusticeBid is a little like the Justice League of Legal. Noting that it only takes a little courage to spur change, he dives into how and why he began JusticeBid. Omar then explains what intersectionality is and why JusticeBid has taken it into account to...
2022-09-1526 min
Adventures In Legal TechContract ManagementFor today's episode, I spoke with Vishal Sunak, Colin Levy, Daniel Barnes, and Shashank Bijapur about contract management and the risk management systems, and the best practices for lawyers and law firms. Highlights Who are the guests for today's episode? - 1:25 The icebreaker: What scary animal encounter they've had? - 3:23 What risks are involved in the risk management and contract management spaces? - 9:40 How do you build processes and how do you implement them? - 17:56 How can you construct, simplify, templatize, and standardize languages within the contracts? - 28:08 What lawyers don't know about contract management...
2022-08-0240 min
Rethinking Legal OpsRethinking Legal Ops Ep #15 | Getting The Most Out Of Your Legaltech ToolkitAre you using your Legaltech tools to their full potential?
Legaltech tools are capable of much more than just storing and managing contracts on a cloud, but most people don’t use them to their full extent.🤷♂️
We hosted Colin Levy (Director of Legal at Malbek and LegalTech Evangelist) on the 15th episode of Rethinking Legal Ops where we talked about how you can use your Legaltech tools to their full potential.
👉🏻 He answered questions like -
⚡️ What are some of the most exciting Legaltech tools around right now?
⚡️ How can firms and in-hous...
2022-06-1040 min
In-House OutliersHow Malbek’s Colin Levy Transitioned From Lawyer to Legal Operations LeaderIn this episode, Alex sits down with Colin Levy, Director of Legal at Malbek. Colin started his career as in-house lawyer, but then decided to follow his passion for technology and moved into the world of legal tech.
You’ll learn what sparked Colin’s interest in technology, why he chose to follow his passion into legal tech, and the important lessons that he learned along the way.
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2022-06-0927 min
The Priggya Arora Show - Law, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipEmbracing Legal Tech with Colin Levy | Legal Entrepreneurship | The Priggya Arora Show 30Follow Colin Levy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinslevy/
Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations with legal specialists and entrepreneurs from all around the world.
In Episode 30, we talk to Colin Levy, Legal Director at Malbek and Legal Tech Evangelist
Join us as we discuss :
- How he cultivated his interest in technology
- How he decided to go to law school
- Why he calls himself a Legal Tech Evangelist
- Why education is necessary to ensure Legal tech is accepte...
2022-05-2831 min
Law Firms and FinanceHow to Manage the Contracting Process ft Colin LevyI was working with a company that lost millions of dollars due to a delay in the contracting process.See I was the finance lead in analyzing the deal and we were just about ready to close the deal and go live until we realized that we were all looking at the same version of the contract draft (it was yet to be finalized). At that point, I realized this was going to delay the process causing millions in losses. This is why the topic of contract management processes is so important so we sat do...
2022-05-2023 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Do's and Don'ts of CLM ImplementationOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Jaime Slocum, VP of Customer Success at Malbek, is joined by Stephanie Cox-Connolly, Malbek customer and Contracts Manager at Benchmark Education, to get to know the do's and don'ts of implementing a CLM. Beginning with the do's, Stephanie defines the three main pillars to pay attention to when implementing contracts: process, stakeholders, and buy-in. She explains the fine balance between stakeholder input and roll-out efficiency, and how to maintain that balance. Stephanie then shares best practices for before, during, and after implementing a CLM solution. It's all about communication, managing change...
2022-04-1321 min
The Contract Lens PodcastRisk Vs. Revenue: Contracts as a Tool for RevenueOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Hemanth Puttaswamy, CEO and Co-founder of Malbek, is joined by David (Ledge) Ledgerwood, Managing Partner at Add1Zero and podcast host, to explore how contracts can be used as a tool for revenue. To kick off the conversation, David explains why companies who don’t manage their contracts appropriately face a lot of friction (and risk) for their revenue ops team. Revenue drives everything, and so do contracts, so he dives deep into how you can speed your deal cycle with a little help from a contract management system. David then ex...
2022-03-3033 min
Sourcing Industry LandscapeSpend Matters Future 5 2021 – Featuring MalbekIt's our last Future 5 Friday for this year! Spend Matters has partnered with SIG for a 5 part podcast series to showcase this year's Future 5 list – a group of newly emerged procurement technology start-ups that you should know about. Over the next 2 months leading up to our Procurement Technology Summit in April, we'll be interviewing the founders of each featured company to find out what it means to be a Future 5. Last, but certainly not least is Malbek - a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) vendor that focuses on maintaining an approachable interface, configurable settings, easy integrations and...
2022-03-2527 min
The Contract Lens PodcastUniting the Enterprise Around Actionable MetricsOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast we have an excerpt from our Legalweek 2022 discussion with Ronak Ray, General Council at Pantheon, and Malbek Customer, as he explores how to use metrics in an actionable and impactful way. Ronak begins by sharing how his organization uses a CLM to align contract management practices to business targets, and what Legal does to support this role. Then, he discusses how to conduct a holistic needs assessment to identify CLM goals. Ronak dives deeper with metrics and KPIs by sharing which ones to track to help define your success. Finally, Ronak...
2022-03-2321 min
The Contract Lens PodcastFormer GC Of L'Oréal: Ask Me AnythingFor Envision 2021, we opened with a bang. We were joined by Anna Lozynski, former GC of L'Oréal, author, and thought leader, to share her tips, tricks, and thoughts on the legal tech world as we know it. She begins her conversation with why legal innovation is so important in today's world. Then, Anna explains what a "chief problem solver" is and how they can inspire others to innovate and grow. She also touches on the dreaded term "non-lawyer" and all the reasons you need to stop using that term. Finally, she wraps up the conversation by sharing what s...
2022-02-2551 min
State of Customer Storytelling012: Becky Holloway - Turning Buyers’ Pain Points Into Relatable Video StoriesBecky Holloway is the VP of Marketing at Malbek. Malbek provides end-to-end contract management with out-of-the-box integration to popular business applications, like Salesforce, Workday, Slack, and Office 365.
On today’s episode, Becky shares her insights and expertise on B2B sales and marketing. We talk about the role of storytelling in sales, and why creating emotional connections are an important part of your marketing strategy. We also talk about integrating customer testimonials into your sales funnel, the success Becky has seen after using customer videos in her marketing, and much more.
2022-01-3129 min
The Contract Lens PodcastConversation with the Author of CLM SimplifiedOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Lucy Bassli, Founder and Principal at InnoLaw Group, is joined by Becky Holloway, VP of Marketing at Malbek, to explore the core points from Lucy’s newest book CLM Simplified: Efficient Contracting for Law Departments. Lucy dives into her newest book by explaining a key theme: what it means to have an over-functional Legal team. Citing reasons for mistrust between business and Legal teams, she then goes over ways to better align Legal with business teams and organizational goals. Lucy goes a step further and explains why it’s best to keep...
2022-01-2626 min
Legally Speaking PodcastHow Will Legal Tech Change the Role of Lawyers? - Colin Levy - S5E13Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Colin Levy. Colin is a legal tech consultant and director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, where he carries out his mission of bridging the tech world with the legal world. Alongside his work at Malbek, Colin is an Advisory Board Member for Proxy, a cloud-based legal workflow tool. He also has a blog, titled ‘Notes from the Front Lines of Legal Innovation’ which was named by Feedspot as one of th...
2022-01-2429 min
The Contract Lens PodcastBuilding a Business Ecosystem with Contract MethodologyOn today’s episode we are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Chief strategy Wizard at CATS CM, a Dutch contract management methodology company, to discuss how contract management is key to being part of a business ecosystem. The conversation kicks off with Arjen describing how a contract can be a business asset not a risk if managed properly. He then points out how no company works in a void, and how contract management is a key way to assess and build your business ecosystem. Arjen touches on how a solid methodology can serve as a common language for all st...
2022-01-0523 min
The Contract Lens PodcastEnvision Live! Contract Management Power PanelFor Envision 2021, we brought together five contract experts, Steph Corey - Co-founder of UpLevels Ops, Lucy Bassli - Founder and Principal at InnoLaw Group, Colin McCarthy - CEO and Founder of Legal Operators, Jason Smith - Chair, Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas, and Teju Deshpande - Principal of Deloitte’s Legal Business Services practice, to tackle the biggest questions in contract management. The debate was intense, flags were thrown, and words did fly! The debate begins with "process": what it is and why its so important for your success. Then, the game gets heated with a...
2021-12-2254 min
The Contract Lens PodcastFilling in the Gaps for Procurement ContractingIn today’s episode, James Meads, Managing Partner at James Meads Consulting and podcast host, shares the gaps in contract management that procurement faces and how to bridge them. James introduces the unique challenges that procurement encounters when it comes to contracts. From third-party paper to the lack of Procurement involvement in Procurement activities, James describes the four major challenges that Procurement teams face when managing contracts. Focusing on the issue of third-party paper, he explains how procurement is at a loss without a way to confidently review a contract. James then shares how things like a strong CLM so...
2021-12-0816 min
Legal Design PodcastEpisode 32: Demystifying Legal Tech with Colin LevyLegal Tech is one of the popular buzzwords you can’t help hearing when talking about the future of law these days. But what exactly is legal tech? That is what we’re going to cover in this episode.
We talk to one of the Legal Tech legends, Colin S. Levy who is Director of Legal and Evangelist for Malbek, a leading CLM company as well as a seasoned lawyer and legal tech speaker. Colin explains how legal tech is different from legal design and what kind of common misunderstanding people may have about legal technology. Colin also...
2021-12-0129 min
The Contract Lens PodcastUsing Technology as an Organizational ToolOn today’s episode we discuss how to use technology and data to better achieve organizational goals. The conversation is led by Colin Levy, legal tech influencer and Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbek, and Taeler Gannuscia, Product Marketing Manager at Malbek. Beginning with one of his LinkedIn posts, Colin explains that technology is a tool for professionals to reach their goals. Tech can unlock data and offer valuable insights, but it all comes down to how people use it within their processes. Colin then explains how legal technology a tool for building collaborative relationships with other business fu...
2021-11-1724 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Past, Present, and Future Role of CLMOn today’s episode, Mark Ross, Principal in Deloitte Tax LLP’s Legal Business Services practice, is joined by Taeler Gannuscia, Product Marketing Manager at Malbek, to explore the role of a CLM in an organization and how it helps business users manage the entire lifespan of a contract to create the most value. Mark begins by discussing why a CLM is necessary in today’s world. He explores how, since contracts go beyond legal and are the lifeblood of a business, technology is an enabler for all stakeholders. He shares how an organization can work to crumble the walls...
2021-11-0330 min
The Contract Lens PodcastHow to Renovate your Contracting Process for AgilityOn today’s episode, Linda Tonkes, Author and Managing Director at CM Partners, is joined by Gary Zuder, VP of Sales at Malbek, to discuss the impact of pre- and post-award contract management on organizational agility. Linda shares how contracts are nothing without context before signing and the actions you take after signing. She describes the steps you should take in the pre-award phase to ensure success and then explains why you need to expect change and who to involve so you can adapt quickly. Knowing contracting is a cycle, not a linear process, Linda then wraps up the di...
2021-10-2030 min
The Contract Lens PodcastHow to Give Procurement Contracting a FaceliftOn today’s episode of the Contract Lens, Anne Moore, Senior Solution Consultant at Malbek, discusses how to transform the way you do contracts for Procurement with Karthik Rama, a contract management expert and transformation leader in the procurement space. Karthik is known as the Procurement Doctor for a reason, as he begins by explaining how contract management is like the nervous system of procurement. He continues the conversation by using his experiences to denote the common problems Procurement faces with contracts, and how technology can work to solve them. Since Procurement is so different from other teams, Karthik de...
2021-10-0623 min
The Contract Lens PodcastHow to Keep Your Sanity With Crazy Legal WorkloadsIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Lee Hoang, Account Executive at Malbek, chats with Basha Rubin, co-founder and CEO of Priori Legal, about leveraging contract overflow support to effectively scale to your legal needs. The conversation kicks off with Basha explaining what contract overflow support is and how it can be a much more cost-effective way to scale. Flexibility is key, so Basha also touches on how legal support can create efficiency for your legal department. She then describes the signs that you may need to consider legal support services and higher a general council. So grab...
2021-09-2219 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWhy Your CLM Must Work Well With OthersKicking off season two, Matt Patel, COO and Co-founder of Malbek, chats with Ed Klaris and Alex Akers of KlarisIP on how important it is to have a CLM that integrates with other business applications. When it comes to how contracts are handled, it can seem like Legal is at odds with other business teams. Alex and Ed discuss how using the right CLM and integrations smooths out friction and can bridge the gap between different parts of the business. The conversation shifts to specific departments and the pain points they face without the right integrations. Rounding out the...
2021-09-0818 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWays to Make Contract Management More EfficientOn today’s episode Brad Wires from the Malbek Sales team chats with Pepe Toriello, Founder and CEO of Red de Firmas, about how to make the contract management process more efficient. Beginning with the most common problems, Pepe breaks down the contracting cycle and explains what pitfalls can occur at each step. Using examples from his experience as a legal consultant, he then explains how knowing your process and what you want from it is the important first step in creating efficiency. He highlights CLM features, like strong search functionality and AI as a springboard, as among the be...
2021-06-0226 min
The Contract Lens PodcastDigital Contracting and Transformation for LegalToday's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast features an insightful conversation between Malbek Director of Sales, Kevin Brening, and Managing Director at Valenta BPO, Richard Nohe, as they discuss how digital transformation is impacting in-house legal departments today. Having recently published a paper called "Digital Contracting in the Context of Digital Transformation", Richard brings a deep understanding of the issues facing legal departments in the age of digital transformation. He acknowledges the tension that inevitably exists since technology is inherently forward focused and legal is backward focused on historical precedent. But despite those tensions, legal no longer has a...
2021-05-2635 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWho Owns Contracts?In this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Gary Zuder, VP of Sales at Malbek, chats with Jason Smith, Managing Director at Elevate Services, about the provocative question: who owns contracts? With the tongue and cheek answer of “it depends”, Jason starts off by explaining the processes that feed into contracts and what Finance, Sales, Procurement, and Legal all need from their contracting process. He describes how contracts are assets to the whole company and, since every company is different, should be treated differently depending on your needs. There are more owners to contracts than most people think, so Jaso...
2021-05-1935 min
The Contract Lens PodcastFree & Low-cost Resources for Selecting the Right CLMIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Lee Hoang, Account Executive at Malbek, chats with Katy Werner, Managing Director of Legal Transformation Solutions at Epiq, about the low or no-cost resources that are out there to help a company select a CLM. Katy begins by sharing what free resources are out there to help narrow down the CLM universe, and what challenges and pitfalls you might encounter with these resources. Not every organization needs a full consultancy approach, so the conversation then shifts to low-cost resources and what insights that they can provide. Katy then describes what to...
2021-05-1224 min
The Contract Lens PodcastSimplifying Contracts with AI and Legal TechIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Matt Patel, COO and co-founder at Malbek, chats with Kingsley Martin, President & CEO at KMStandards and Chief Contract Scientist at Akorda, about simplifying contract review with the help of technology. Kingsley begins with the analogy of how AI is the MRI of the contracting world; an indispensable tool in understanding contracts beyond the surface. Touching on how AI can improve efficiencies, he explains how technology is a necessary supplement for today’s modern Legal professional. Kingsley then discusses the future direction of Legal tech and what that could mean for the co...
2021-05-0520 min
The Contract Lens PodcastUser Adoption and Contract ManagementOn today's episode of the Contract Lens Podcast, Jaime Slocum, VP of Customer Experience at Malbek, chats with Sumi Trombley, Senior Legal Operations Consultant at UpLevelOps, about user adoption in contract management. Sumi begins by sharing that you should never stop thinking about user adoption, treating it as a continual process from the very beginning. The conversation then leads to how communication with your internal stakeholders as well as your vendors is critical for successful adoption. Sumi shares ways of making your stakeholders feel heard and how to show them the “what’s in it for me” benefits. She then e...
2021-04-2821 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWhere Data Security and Contracts Meet On today's episode of the Contract Lens Podcast, Hemanth Puttaswamy, CEO and co-founder at Malbek, and Caroline McCaffery, CEO & Founder of ClearOPS, discuss the intersection of data security and contracts. Caroline begins by introducing some of the many acronyms in data security and explaining where they come from and what they mean for you. She further explains some of the most common data security sticking points in the contract negotiating process and touches on how to align IT and legal so that data security is reflected in your legal documents. Using real world examples, Caroline outlines what your policies s...
2021-04-2122 min
The Contract Lens PodcastExpanding Diversity With Legal TechOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Becky Holloway, VP of Marketing at Malbek, chats with Omar Sweiss, Founder and CEO of JusticeBid, about e-auctions and diversity – two topics that might seem unrelated but are deeply connected. Omar begins by explaining the pain points of procuring legal services and how e-auctions can help alleviate these troubles. Using his experiences as a springboard, he dispels common myths about the e-auction world. Omar also describes how Legal as a community is becoming more curious about and willing to adopt new technology to drive value. Omar continues the conversation by sharing ho...
2021-04-1431 min
The Contract Lens PodcastFriction in the CLM ProcessIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Anne Moore, Senior Solution Consultant at Malbek, chats with Paul Branch, CTO at World Commerce and Contracting, about friction points within the contracting process. Paul begins by explaining what a friction point is and the negatives as well as the unexpected benefits that can result from them. Then, using fresh research from WCC as well as his extensive experience, he describes how bringing process, people, and technology together can help reduce the negative friction points within the CLM process. Paul also shares how a quality CLM solution that offers agility and...
2021-04-0732 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWhat Contract Automation Can Do For YouIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Matt Patel, COO and Co-founder at Malbek, chats with Alistair Maiden, CEO of Syke, about the benefits of contract automation. Alistair starts by sharing how contract automation can “oil the wheels” of the contract process by reducing the legal blocks and decrease contract cycle time. Using examples from his personal experience, he shares how contract automation can reduce the need for legal review, increase efficiency, and provide savings across an organization. Alistair then explains how what is in a contract is just as important as what’s not in the contract, and ho...
2021-03-3120 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Value of Legal OperationsIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Dan Sloan, a Senior Account Executive at Malbek, talks with Colin McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Legal Operators about the value that legal operations can provide back to the business. Colin lays out the five pillars that underpin the legal operations role: process, legal tech, spend optimization, data analysis, and diversity. He talks about the ways he has seen legal operations evolve over the years and transition into a highly collaborative core function within business, touching other critical areas, like sales operations and revenue operations. Colin highlights the key problems that...
2021-03-2427 min
The Contract Lens PodcastManaging Change with Contract Change ManagementIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Matt Patel, COO and Co-founder at Malbek, chats with Lauryn Haake, Founder and President of Qualitas Consulting Group, about contract change management. Lauryn begins by pointing out that there are risks inherent whether changing or not changing, and success relies on careful analysis of the impacts either of those choices may have. She then shares that the biggest risk with change is leaving others behind, and organizations need to manage their change in a way that fits the style of the organization. Lauryn explains the importance of engaging and empowering employees...
2021-03-1717 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Complete Guide to the RFP ProcessOn today's episode of the Contract Lens Podcast, Kevin Brening, Director of Sales at Malbek, and Adam Selsby, CTO at JusticeBid, cover everything you need to know about the RFP process from both the buyer and the supplier viewpoints. They discuss why it's so important to invite the right players to participate (if you're buying apples, don't go to someone selling bananas) and why you should consider starting with demos before even issuing the RFP to narrow the playing field. Adam explains why some RFPs end up looking a bit like Frankestein's monster and how to prevent that from...
2021-03-1025 min
The Contract Lens PodcastHow to Build the Business Case for Contract ManagementOn today's episode of the Contract Lens Podcast, Gary Zuder, VP of Sales at Malbek, chats with Matt Linder, Senior Manager for Stout's Legal Management Consulting practice, about how to build the business case for contract management. Matt begins by explaining how creating several "flavors" of the business case improve the effectiveness and cohesiveness within an organization. Matt shares the who, what, and how that goes into a business case and the best ways to appeal to all facets of the business impacted by contracts. Using anecdotes from his experiences defining business requirements, he points out that the best...
2021-03-0330 min
The Contract Lens PodcastEverything You Need to Know about Contract Data MigrationOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Allison Martyn, a Business Analyst at Malbek, talks with Samir Bhatia, CEO at Brightleaf Solutions, about everything you need to know when migrating your legacy contracts. Samir walks through the practical steps involved when you're staring at boxes of paper contracts or files in a share drive and need to get them into a new CLM system. He explains what OCR is and why contract migration will never involve just passing a bunch of files to a consultant and getting back a spreadsheet. He also gives his best recommendation for when...
2021-02-2430 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWhy Self-service Matters with Contract ManagementOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Matt Patel, COO and Co-founder of Malbek, chats with Julie Riese, a seasoned proposal and contracts professional. As someone who manages the day-to-day activities of proposals and the contract lifecycle for her entire company’s business units, Julie is well-versed in all things contracts – from authoring, evaluation, and workflow, to approvals, negotiations, and milestone management. Her practical, hands-on experience gives her a unique perspective into what works and what doesn’t. The conversation touches on the evolution of contract management tech from the clunky software of yesteryear to the elegance users can en...
2021-02-1719 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Contract Metrics Every Legal Department Should Be TrackingOn today's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast Becky Holloway, VP of Marketing at Malbek, chats with Lucy Bassli, Founder and Principal at InnoLaw Group, about the contract metrics every legal department should be tracking. Lucy begins by pointing out that when it comes to contracts, domain expertise is essential. However, many lawyers tend to be cautious about legal tech and this is equally problematic. She gives her best tips for helping legal professionals overcome that fear and keep from being left behind. At the same time, she urges Legal Ops to realize that tech is not always the...
2021-02-1032 min
The Contract Lens PodcastTrends in Legal TechToday's episode of The Contract Lens Podcast features Co-founder and COO of Malbek, Matt Patel, joined by Lourdes Slater, Founder and CEO of Karta Legal, as they discuss some of the latest trends in legal tech. With a wealth of experience as a litigator, technologist, and process improvement expert, Lourdes provides candid commentary on how the pandemic has forever disrupted digital transformation in the legal world. She points out that tech is part of your "lawyerly duties," but encourages listeners to first start with a clear legal tech and innovation roadmap before selecting any vendors. Lourdes emphatically makes the...
2021-02-0334 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWhere Do I Start with Contract Management Technology?In this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Dan Sloan, a Senior Account Executive at Malbek, talks with Craig Conte, Partner at Deloitte Legal about where to start when selecting your contract management technology. With his signature good humor, Craig shares client experiences that can help guide you on your journey. Recognizing that CLM solutions are a critical part of speeding revenue in the door, Craig points out that the contract is primarily a business document, not a legal one. This means that how it impacts the business, from Sales to Procurement to IT, is vital, and the burden o...
2021-01-2727 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Intersection of Legal and Contract ManagementIn this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Allison Martyn, a Malbek Business Analyst, talks with Edo Bar-Gil, CEO at Lawflex Designed Solutions about the intersection of legal and contract management. They start by discussing the competing requirements that contract stakeholders sometimes have even within the same organization and the consequences of not involving all the right people from the get-go. Edo shares how vital "needs mapping" is and underscores why you have to be honest and candid during that process, however uncomfortable it may be. He explores why understanding legal terms is necessary for contract professionals even though...
2021-01-2026 min
UpTech ReportSinging for Your Supper | Hemanth Puttaswamy from MalbekBuilding a thriving corporate culture is important to most every founder. But for Hemanth Puttaswamy, it’s everything. His team at Malbek doesn’t merely touch base periodically to connect. They sing. They play music. They read poetry. And they do it every Friday. On this episode of UpTech Report, Hemanth talks about why encouraging these personal connections is so important to his business, and how it’s affected their product.
2021-01-1414 min
The Contract Lens PodcastWhat Can AI Do For Contracting?In this episode of The Contract Lens Podcast, Malbek CEO Hemanth Puttaswamy talks with Teju Deshpande, Founder and CEO of Oya Solutions, about AI and its impact on legal tech broadly and contract management specifically. Their conversation covers the evolution of AI from a standalone extraction tool to a platform play that is AI-first (like Malbek!). They discuss what AI actually is and whether it's coming to replace the legal team (hint: it's not!). They get real about the current limitations of AI (like looking at more than one document at a time) and share what it's really good...
2021-01-1325 minUpTech ReportTracking Contracts | Hemanth Puttaswamy from MalbekWhether you’re a small team of five, or a major corporation of five thousand, you’ll be making deals with other entities, and every deal needs a contract. Even small contracts can be costly and time consuming, and tracking them over the years adds another layer of complication that can bog down any business.This is the problem Hemanth Puttaswamy set out to solve when he founded Malbek, which he describes as “complete contract lifecycle management.” On this edition of UpTech Report, Hemanth discusses how he came to recognize this problem in his own businesse...
2021-01-0714 min
The Contract Lens PodcastThe Need for Legal OperationsWelcome to the very first episode of The Contract Lens Podcast hosted by Malbek. Today's guest is Stephanie Corey, Co-founder of UpLevels Ops and a long-time legal ops veteran. This episode is all about the pivotal role of legal operations and we kick it off by defining what legal operations is and why it's needed. Stephanie shares tips for smaller legal departments that don't yet have someone in the legal ops role and makes recommendations for the traits you should be looking for when you are ready to hire your first legal ops professional. We cover why Legal should p...
2021-01-0630 min