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The jhana PodcastEpisode 4 Trailer : Women of jhana | Rewriting the Legal PlaybookIn this episode, Priyadarshini Shetty, Pallavi Kishore & Anya Batra sit down for a fireside chat to talk about their journey from law to legal tech, gaps in today’s legal workflows, and where India stands in the evolution of legal technology.
2026-02-0500 min
Walchet TalksBonus Episode | Brian Kennedy | Harnessing Generative AIIn this bonus episode, I chat with Brian Kennedy, Senior Practice Innovation Manager of Real Estate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), about Generative AI. We explore how Generative AI is different from other types of AI, uncover limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs), see how law firms can harness AI and explore the key skills lawyers need in this new era.The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:Introduction (0:10)How is Generative AI different from other AI? (0:47)What are the major limitations of AI? (3:13)How...
2024-04-2113 min
Walchet TalksUwais Iqbal | Demystifying AI for Legal TeamsIn this episode, I chat with Uwais Iqbal, founder of Simplexico, an AI company that provides education, design and development services tailored for legal teams looking to leverage AI. We discuss the meaning of AI, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing in a way that’s relevant to lawyers, the gaps between AI hype and reality, promising real-world AI use cases for legal teams, and how best legal teams can go about leveraging AI and evaluate AI vendors.The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:I...
2024-04-0225 min
Health WealthWhat's New Inside Our Hospitals? | Health Wealth, Ep 24Medical research, drugs, vaccines – everything in healthcare is changing at a rapid pace. And so are our hospitals.We have robotic surgeries, transplants we never thought possible, new cancer treatments, artificial intelligence, precision diagnostics, new preventive care medicine– a lot is happening inside one of healthcare's fastest growing sectors.In this episode Dr Santosh Shetty, executive director and CEO at Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, sheds light on what new technologies lie in store for hospital care. And what we, as patients, can look forward to in the year ahead.Produced by Anna Priy...
2024-01-0827 min
Walchet TalksBrian Kennedy | Generative AI for Legal TeamsIn this episode, I chat with Brian Kennedy, Senior Practice Innovation Manager of Real Estate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), about Generative AI. We discuss what Large Language Models (LLMs) are, some issues plaguing LLMs including hallucinations, the types of legal tech products using LLMs, and how law firms can look at spending their Generative AI dollars with a final look at how BCLP uses Generative AI. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:1. Introduction (0:09)2. What is a Large Language Model (LLM)? (02:02)3. W...
2023-12-1924 min
Walchet TalksEBook Pre RollLink to download the free e-book. https://walchet.com/ai-for-lawyers/You can contact us/ provide feedback on the e-book at hello@walchet.com.
2023-10-2001 min
Walchet TalksMeera Klemola | Change Management for Legal DesignIn this episode I chat with Meera Klemola about the legal design, its application to legal teams, and the change management techniques used to help teams become more design-driven. The specific points we address in the episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below. 1. Introduction (0:09)2. What is legal design? How is it different from design thinking? (2:30)3. What are some use cases of legal design? (6:20)4. How does your course “Fundamentals of Legal Design” help legal professionals? (10:34)5. Which change management techniques help legal teams adopt legal design? (14:05)6. Does change management have to b...
2023-10-1025 min
Walchet TalksJessica Flowers | Visual ContractsIn this episode I chat with Jessica Flowers about the rise of visual contracts and its importance in democratising the access to justice. The specific points we address in the episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below. 1. Introduction (0:09)2. What are visual contracts and why are they relevant: (2:07)3. How do visual contracts make justice a lot more accessible to the common man? (3:55)4. Examples of visual contracts (example 1 at 15:47 and example 2 at 17:58)5. What is the process for designing a visual contract? What principles or elements do you have to bear in m...
2023-09-2727 min
Walchet TalksBonus Episode | Josh Kubicki | Design Thinking for Lawyers | Use CasesIn this bonus episode, I chat with Josh Kubicki, a business designer and co-founder of the Bold Duck Studio. We discuss 2 use cases of design thinking for legal teams. 1. Creating new roles for existing legal teams2. Incentivising legal teams to become legal tech experts
2023-07-0507 min
Walchet TalksTrailer | Walchet TalksHi, welcome to Walchet Talks, a legal tech and innovation podcast. In each episode, we do a deep dive into one concept in the legal tech and innovation space and discuss its application to legal teams. We have covered a broad range of topics including document automation, design thinking, legal operations, contract lifecycle management and lots more. Do check it out. If there is a topic you want us to cover, do drop us a line at priyadarshini@walchet.com. We would love to hear from you. Thank you for tuning in.
2023-06-2700 min
Walchet TalksRachita Maker | Legal Operations 101In this episode I chat with Rachita Maker about the importance of legal operations for legal teams. The specific points we address in the episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below. 1. Introduction (0:08)2. Scope of the term 'Legal Operations': (1:36)3. Examples of legal operation functions in corporate legal teams and ALSPs (5:10)4. Thoughts on Law Firms embracing Legal Operations (6:52)5. Skill Sets of a Legal Ops Professional (8:52)6. Importance of Data & Metrics in Legal Operations (12:28)7. Importance of People and Process Before Technology (18:33)Housekeeping Note: We experienced a technical problem with o...
2023-04-1924 min
Walchet TalksAndrew Wingfield & Peter Impey | No Code/ Low Code Tools for LawyersIn this episode, I chat with Andrew Wingfield and Peter Impey about no code or low code tools for lawyers. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:1. Introduction (0:09)2. Importance of Automation in the Legal Industry (1:20)3. What does no code/ low code mean for lawyers? (2:40)4. Difference between no code/ low code tools (6:25)4. Choosing when to use no code/ low code tools (7:40)5. Challenges in using no code/ low code tools (9:40)6. Playbook to effectively rolling out a no code/ low code tool (16:02)...
2023-03-2820 min
Walchet TalksCatherine Alman MacDonagh | Lean Six Sigma for LawyersIn this episode, I chat with Catherine Alman MacDonagh about applying the principles of lean and six sigma to legal service delivery. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:1. Introduction (0:09)2. Relevance of Lean Six Sigma for Lawyers (0:32)3. Application of Lean Six Sigma to Lawyers (2:42)4. Kickstarting Lean Six Sigma processes at your Legal Team (10:04)5. What is Process Mapping? (13:48)6. Making Lean Six Sigma a Continuous Effort (23:26)7. Change Management Techniques that are Helpful (25:08) Link to the episode 'Law Firm Innovation' - https://w...
2023-02-0932 min
Walchet TalksJosh Kubicki | Design Thinking for LawyersIn this episode I chat with Josh Kubicki, a business designer and co-founder of the Bold Duck Studio, about design thinking for lawyers. We break down what design thinking is, its applicability to lawyers and lots more. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:1. Introduction (0:08)2. What is Design Thinking? (1:42)3. Relevance of Design Thinking for Lawyers (3:10)4. Reduction of Contract Size using Design Thinking (10:10)5. Kickstarting the Design Thinking Process (19:25)6. Knowing When to use Design Thinking (24:55)
2023-01-2331 min
Walchet TalksAndrew Beasley | Law Firm InnovationIn this episode I chat with Andrew Beasley, Regional Program Director at Clifford Chance, about fostering a culture of innovation in a law firm. We discuss several aspects of creating an environment of innovation starting from what exactly ‘innovation’ means, how to measure the impact of innovation and lots more. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: Introduction (0:08)What does the term 'Innovation' include? (1:48) Examples of the continuous improvement methodology and lean six sigma in a law firm. (6:09)Inculcating a culture of innovation in a law firm. (14:32)Measuring the im...
2022-11-1432 min
Walchet TalksLucy Bassli | CLM DemystifiedIn this episode we chat with Lucy Bassli, Founder and Principal at the Innolaw Group about Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems. We discuss some of the fundamental concepts of a CLM system, what it includes, where to start, how to select a vendor and tips on improving adoption of the system. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: Introduction (0:08)What does a CLM system include? (1:45)Tips for Starting a CLM System (5:55)Focus Areas and Integrations in a CLM system (9:12)Selecting a vendor (14:33)Migration of Existing Contracts (20:14) Ad...
2022-10-2131 min
Walchet TalksMichael Quartararo | E-Discovery BasicsIn this conversation we chat with Michael Quartararo, President of the ACEDS (Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists) about the basics of e-discovery. We address some of the typical questions a client would have when embarking on an e-discovery project. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below: Introduction (0:09)What does the process of e-discovery look like? (1:58)What should a customer think about when starting an e-discovery project? (4:29)Who decides which e-discovery software to use? (6:50)What should I be considering when selecting an e-discovery service provider? (8:16)How do you ensure g...
2022-10-1223 minWalchet TalksNicole Giantonio | ALSPs & the Business of LawListen to Nicole Giantonio, Chief Marketing Officer of Elevate discuss how an ALSP functions. We talk about the foundational elements of running a successful ALSP including how to seamlessly run operations across international borders and build trust with your clients. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:Introduction: (0:10)What exactly does an ALSP do? (1:41) How does an ALSP maintain the same quality of service when its operations are spread across countries? (4:31) What are the factors that a client should take into consideration when choosing an ALSP? (7:38)How do yo...
2022-08-2424 minWalchet TalksCatherine Bamford | Document Automation 101Listen to Catherine Bamford, CEO of BamLegal, break down the basics of document automation for every lawyer. She answers fundamental questions like which documents to start with, who will do the automation, selection of the vendor and many more. The points we discuss in this episode along with the corresponding time stamps are set out below:Introduction (0:09)What documents should one start with when launching a document automation program from scratch? (1:48)Who typically inserts the automation tools into the precedents, the vendor, an implementation partner or the client? (5:41)Why do some law firms use more than one automation t...
2022-07-1525 min
Walchet TalksJack Shepherd | The Importance of Knowledge Management for LawyersListen to Jack Shepherd, Legal Practice Lead from iManage talk about the essential features of a robust Knowledge Management system for lawyers. The points we discuss in this episode and their corresponding time stamps are set out below. Introduction (0:11)What is the scope of a Knowledge Management (KM) system? (1:24)How important is a KM system in the context of remote working and multi-location offices? (5:05)How do we keep a KM system up to date? (12:48)What are the kinds of insights and analysis that a KM tool can provide its users? (16:54)How do you prioritise user feedback o...
2022-06-1128 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsAddressing the Challenges of Deploying and Implementing Legal TechnologyI spoke with Priyadarshini Shetty, the founder of Elliot, a legal technology consultancy, which helps law firms and corporate legal departments analyze their existing systems, processes, and services to identify opportunities for improvement. She also publishes a legal tech content portal called Walchet.com. We discussed the legal tech sector in India, the most prominent challenges that legal teams have with deploying and implementing legal technology, and where legal technology in India is headed.
2022-06-1010 minReinventing ProfessionalsAddressing the Challenges of Deploying and Implementing Legal TechnologyI spoke with Priyadarshini Shetty, the founder of Elliot, a legal technology consultancy, which helps law firms and corporate legal departments analyze their existing systems, processes, and services to identify opportunities for improvement. She also publishes a legal tech content portal called Walchet.com. We discussed the legal tech sector in India, the most prominent challenges that legal teams have with deploying and implementing legal technology, and where legal technology in India is headed.
2022-06-1010 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsAddressing the Challenges of Deploying and Implementing Legal TechnologyI spoke with Priyadarshini Shetty, the founder of Elliot, a legal technology consultancy, which helps law firms and corporate legal departments analyze their existing systems, processes, and services to identify opportunities for improvement. She also publishes a legal tech content portal called Walchet.com. We discussed the legal tech sector in India, the most prominent challenges that legal teams have with deploying and implementing legal technology, and where legal technology in India is headed.
2022-06-0910 min
Walchet TalksLaura Collins Scott | How Can Lawyers Work Smarter?Listen to Laura Collins Scott, founder of legal innovation consulting firm Sparkbox, talk about innovative strategies that lawyers should put in place before rolling out legal tech solutions. The points we discuss in this episode and their corresponding time stamps are set out below:Introduction (0:11)What types of change do you help with, and what is the process involved? (1:04)What have you found to be the most effective methods to drive change in the innovation space for lawyers? (6:01)What are some of the non-tech things that a lawyer can do to improve their productivity? (12:44)What are some of...
2022-05-3027 min
Walchet TalksChuck Davis: Getting Implementation Right for Document Management SystemsIn this episode we chat with Chuck Davis, Managing Director at Morae about implementations for Document Management Systems (DMSs). The points we address in this episode and the time stamps are set out below:Introduction: (0:11)Why does a DMS require an implementation? (1:20)What are the items an end user should think about before implementing a DMS? (5:28)How does a client prepare for a move from an on-premise DMS to a DMS on the cloud? (10:53)Please tell us more about your experiences during a migration from one DMS to a different DMS. (14:02)What are the major driving forces for a...
2022-05-2023 minWalchet TalksDan Dosen - Document Management Systems & the CloudListen to Dan Dosen, EVP Channel & Alliances at iManage talk about Document Management Systems (DMS) and the Cloud. The points we address in this episode and the corresponding time stamps are set out below.Introduction (0:11)The first DMS that Dan built for a law firm in 1990 (00:53)The evolution of the DMS from 1990s till 2022 (5:21)When does it make sense to shift to the cloud? (13:39)What does a qualitative assessment of moving to the cloud take into consideration? (19:25)How does one choose an implementation partner? (23:47)Dan's thoughts on the evolution of the partner ecosystem where implementation partners are n...
2022-05-1028 min
Walchet TalksAbhijat Saraswat | Litera Experience & Fringe Legal Podcast HostIn this chat with Ab we discuss his journey as a legal technologist. He candidly talks about his initial days at a legal tech start up XRef, the learnings from that job to his present role in Litera Microsystems, a large established legal tech company. We also discuss his experience in hosting the Fringe Legal Podcast which discusses the evolution of the practice of law. Interestingly, Ab has the unique experience of working with people from all over the world and he shares his views on the varied legal tech ecosystems in different countries. We also touch upon the...
2022-02-2531 min
Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast37. CSK in the lead up to IPL 2021: An interview with Joanna Priyadarshini UdaykumarNever on the Backfoot is out with Episode 37 featuring a very special guest and CSK superfan Joanna Priyadarshini Udaykumar. This episode will basically revolve around CSK and it serves as a preview of sorts before the exciting 2021 edition. The interview covers a lot of topics ranging from CSK's tumultuous journey last season, the biggest hits and misses, what exactly went wrong, the purchase of Moeen Ali, the addition of Robin Uthappa to the mix of things, the presence of Krishnappa Gowtham, Pujara's surprise buy by them at the Auction. The epsiode also entails a detailed SWOT analysis, the players to...
2021-04-0240 min
Sthuthi's WorldIntroverts can thrive too Ft. Sanya PriyadarshiniIn this episode we chat with Sanya Priyadarshini who is a social media manager and shares her journey on how she became a social media manager. She stresses on how despite being an introvert she took the steps necessary to be who she is today and achieve success. Watch this full episode to be inspired by her greatness.
2021-03-1941 min