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Cracking Legal Innovation
Step inside the world of legal innovation - the unsung individuals and teams working tirelessly to modernise a centuries old profession and bring it into the 21st century. This podcast tells the untold stories of the struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned by the people driving change in the legal industry. From pitching new tools to skeptical lawyers, to proving ROI in an industry where time is money, we uncover what it truly means to innovate in a space resistant to change and shine a spotlight on the human side of change-making in a profession steeped in tradition.
Cracking Legal Innovation
Building an innovation team - Jeff Westcott, Director, Practice Technology, Innovation & AI at Akin
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Legatics
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Season 1
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Episode 6
In this episode, Jeff reveals:
- How to structure lean innovation teams that scale without adding endless headcount
- Why saying "no" strategically builds more credibility than being an order-taker
- The balance between hiring legal vs. non-legal talent for innovation roles
- How to navigate law firm politics and secure budget for innovation initiatives
- Why qualitative feedback often matters more than usage dashboards
- The art of picking your battles when senior partners make urgent requests
- Why solving unglamorous but painful problems wins more hearts and minds than flashy tech
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