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Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession

Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession

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 Buckle up as we hit the gas with Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession, a PLI podcast hosted by legal innovator and thought leader Jen Leonard. The legal profession has seen unprecedented changes over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. Fast-Tracked brings you in‑depth discussions with leading experts on how cutting‑edge trends can — and will — influence your practice.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics
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  • Upheaval Underway: How AI Is Reshaping the Legal Industry

    Upheaval Underway: How AI Is Reshaping the Legal Industry
    Jun 6 2025
    In the final episode of Fast-Tracked Season Two, Jae Um (Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer & Head of Knowledge at Lumio) discusses the last five volatile years in the legal industry, focusing on major emerging trends like sector specialization, AI integration, and evolving business models. She also shares thoughts on how law firms can adapt to rapid changes and use strategic and technological shifts to develop new lawyers.
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    58 mins
  • Justice by Design: How AI Can Lead to More Human-Centric Solutions to Access to Justice Challenges

    Justice by Design: How AI Can Lead to More Human-Centric Solutions to Access to Justice Challenges
    Jun 5 2025
    Jackie Schafer, founder and CEO of ClearBrief.ai, explores the integration of technology and law, focusing on topics such as access to justice and the role of technology in legal practice, including the rise of AI tools and its potential uses and challenges in both corporate and public interest law. Schafer shares insights from her diverse legal career, emphasizes the importance of human-centered design, and offers predictions for the future of legal tech.
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    37 mins
  • Breaking the Mold: A Tech-Savvy Lawyer's Blueprint for Legal Department Evolution

    Breaking the Mold: A Tech-Savvy Lawyer's Blueprint for Legal Department Evolution
    May 8 2025

    Whitney Stefko, Director and Senior Counsel of Policy and Legal Operations at Ford Motor Company, discusses insights on AI implementation in legal operations, the need for adaptability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, and strategies for maintaining physical and mental health amidst constant professional changes. She also explores the changing relationship between law firms and in-house counsel regarding technology use and the future skills required for lawyers.
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    38 mins
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