In this episode of The Geek in Review , guest host Marcie Borgal Shunk of the Tilt Institute joins Marlene Gebauer for a thought-provoking discussion with Avaneesh Marwaha , CEO of Litera . As someone who led the company through both pre- and post-AI boom eras, Avaneesh offers an insider’s perspective on what it takes to guide a legal tech organization through profound technological and cultural shifts. He speaks candidly about why he returned to Litera, what has changed internally, and how AI i...
Jun 30, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 307
In this episode of The Geek in Review , hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down with Otto von Zastrow , the founder and CEO of MidPage.AI , an AI-native legal research platform. With a recent $4 million seed round and an ambitious mission to rival legacy research tools, MidPage is drawing attention across the legal industry. Otto shares his unconventional journey from AI-powered lawn robotics to transforming how litigators interact with case law. His pivot into legal tech was fueled by a...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 306
In this special episode of The Geek in Review , we take the new ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode for a spin, inviting it to analyze and discuss all 23 episodes from the podcast’s 2025 season. The episode kicks off with a high-level overview of the biggest legal tech themes from the year so far. ChatGPT Voice quickly identifies a significant shift toward agentic AI tools—those that go beyond automation to become integrated partners in the legal workflow. These tools are helping firms reimagine service...
Jun 16, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 305
This week, we welcome Cornell Winston (current President of the American Association of Law Libraries) and Jenny Silbiger (President‑Elect). Speaking from sunny San Diego and O‘ahu’s courthouse halls, the duo joins the show to preview AALL’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon —and to talk candidly about the challenges and opportunities facing the legal‑information profession during a time of rapid technological and political flux. Cornell and Jenny explain why open communication has become ...
Jun 09, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 304
In this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome Feargus MacDaeid and Nnamdi Emelifeonwu , co-founders of Definely , to discuss how their shared experiences as practicing lawyers shaped a groundbreaking accessibility solution for contract review. Feargus, who is visually impaired, and Nnamdi, his former colleague at Freshfields, describe how their friendship and professional collaboration led to a tool designed not only for those with disabilities but for all attorneys grappling with voluminous...
Jun 02, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 303
On this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome Philip Young, co-founder and CEO of Garfield AI , the first AI-powered law firm approved for practice by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The episode kicks off with a discussion of recent stories that explore AI’s evolving role in legal proceedings, such as avatars testifying in court and the ethical challenges that arise when deepfakes and synthetic personas enter the legal process. Philip, a seasoned litigator and technologist, d...
May 26, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 302
This week we sit down with Matt Rasmussen , Founder and CEO of ModeOne , to dive into the evolving challenges and solutions around mobile device discovery . What started as a frustration-fueled “passion project” has grown into a powerful, cloud-based legal tech tool that dramatically speeds up mobile data collections while safeguarding user privacy. Rasmussen brings over two decades of litigation tech experience, and his team is focused on automating the traditionally slow, invasive, and expensi...
May 19, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 301
For the 300th episode of The Geek in Review , we celebrate in true “three geeks” fashion by bringing back two familiar voices: Kris Satkunas , Director of Strategic Consulting at LexisNexis , and legal pricing expert Toby Brown , CEO at DV8 Legal Strategies . Kris joins to walk through highlights from the newly released 2025 CounselLink Trends Report , and Toby brings his trademark insight… and a touch of skepticism to the discussion. Together, they explore what the latest data reveals about leg...
May 12, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 300
This week, we welcome Laura Clayton McDonnell, President of the Corporates Business Segment at Thomson Reuters . Laura shares her inspiring journey from corporate securities law to executive leadership at top technology companies, including Apple, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, and now Thomson Reuters. She discusses how her Silicon Valley upbringing and her family’s immigrant experience have shaped her leadership style and commitment to innovation in the legal industry. Laura’s personal purpose—rooted i...
May 05, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 299
This week, we sit down with Kenzo Tsushima , Managing Director of Mind Factory at Morae , to discuss how AI is transforming legal operations and consulting services. Kenzo shares his unique career journey, blending a passion for technology with legal expertise, and highlights why the legal industry is positioned to leverage AI advancements more quickly than heavily regulated sectors like healthcare. With a background that spans consulting leadership and GC roles, Kenzo offers a rare dual perspec...
Apr 28, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 298
This week we welcome Raghu Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals at Thomson Reuters, for an insightful discussion on the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the legal industry. Raghu shares why he believes the legal sector, alongside healthcare, stands at the forefront of the AI revolution. His journey into the legal tech world, driven by the transformative potential of AI, sets the stage for a deep dive into current trends, future predictions, and the strategic initiatives...
Apr 21, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 297
In this week’s Geek in Review , we sit down with Patrick Waldo , CEO of Unicorn Forms and proud Houstonian, to explore the intersections of data, document automation, and legal tech innovation. From the vibrant startup culture at Houston's ION and the Capital Factory's SXSW House event to the regulatory grind of form design, Waldo shares how his journey—from working in compliance-heavy industries to launching a playfully named but technically serious platform—is reshaping how we think about docu...
Apr 14, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 296
This week, we sit down with Sam Flynn , COO and co-founder of Josef , to separate substance from hype in the rapidly evolving world of legal tech. Sam shares his passionate stance that “RAG is not dead,” defending Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) as a foundational and still deeply relevant method for deploying AI in the legal industry—despite the flashy allure of agentic AI. His nuanced take reminds listeners that success in this space depends not only on the sophistication of the technology...
Apr 07, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 295
This week we sit down with Sean West —co-founder of Hence Technologies and author of Unruly: Fighting Back When Politics and Law Upend the Rules of Business . Together, they explore the shifting fault lines where law, technology, and geopolitics collide. From the growing reliance on generative AI in legal work to the erosion of rule of law and the emerging threats (and opportunities) facing knowledge workers, Sean offers a strikingly global—and at times unsettling—view of the legal profession's ...
Mar 31, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 294
This week we welcome Chan Hee-Koh , CEO and co-founder, and Justin Brownstone , Strategic Partnership Lead at FileRead . As legal professionals and tech enthusiasts gear up for LegalWeek , the conversation starts with some lighthearted banter about the best places to visit in New York—including a passionate endorsement of Angelina in Paris' hot chocolate. However, the discussion quickly turns toward the evolving role of AI in the legal industry and how FileRead is shaping the future of litigatio...
Mar 17, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 293
This week, we welcome back Ed Walters , Chief Strategy Officer at vLex , to discuss the latest advancements in legal AI. The conversation covers the evolving role of AI in legal research, the integration of multimodal AI capabilities, and the ethical considerations surrounding the technology. With the rapid pace of innovation in AI-powered tools, Walters provides insights into how vLex is adapting and pushing the boundaries of legal technology. His perspective underscores the importance of struc...
Mar 10, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 292
This week on The Geek in Review, we welcome Zach Posner, co-founder and managing director of The Legal Tech Fund . Zach brings a dynamic mix of first‐hand experience and visionary insight into the world of legal tech investments. The conversation kicks off with a discussion of recent high-profile funding rounds—such as Harvey’s $300 million raise—and the growing influx of generalist VC interest in the legal space. This episode sets the stage by framing legal tech as a rapidly evolving market tha...
Mar 03, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 291
In this episode of The Geek in Review , we welcome back Legal Tech and Security industry experts, Ken Jones and Josh Smith, to discuss the upcoming ILTA Evolve Conference. Reflecting on last year’s focus on AI potential, we discussed how the legal tech landscape is shifting towards practical applications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in 2025. Josh and Ken share their insights for legal professionals eager to understand current trends and the real-world impact of emerging technolog...
Feb 24, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 290
This week, we sit down with Wendy Jephson , CEO and founder of Let's Think , to explore how behavioral science is revolutionizing knowledge management and decision-making in legal organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience at NASDAQ and in legal tech, Jephson shares valuable insights into capturing tacit knowledge and improving critical thinking through technology. The conversation delves into how Let's Think is addressing one of the legal industry's most pressing challenges: capturing...
Feb 17, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 289
This week, we welcome Gabriela “Gaby” Isturiz —a serial entrepreneur, legal tech pioneer, and co-founder of The XX Fund . Gaby’s impressive background includes building multiple high-growth SaaS companies that were acquired by Fortune 500 firms, and her transition into venture capital has fueled a mission to support women-led startups. The conversation sets the stage by delving into the rapid evolution of legal tech, with a special focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by generativ...
Feb 11, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 288
This week we welcome back Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner , founders of Gimbal Consulting , to discuss a revolutionary approach to legal efficiency. Their latest book, The P ower Zone Playbook for Lawyers , provides a step-by-step guide to optimizing legal workflows, enhancing productivity, and preventing burnout. With over two decades of experience in legal process improvement and law firm management, Karen and David share their insights on how lawyers can focus on high-value tasks, delega...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 287
This week, we are joined by Atena Reyhani , Chief Product Officer at ContractPodAi , for an engaging discussion on the intersection of AI innovation and the legal industry. Atena brings her deep expertise in AI-driven product development and shares insights into the trends shaping legal technology and how ContractPodAI is at the forefront of this transformation. The conversation kicks off with a focus on the prevalence of conversational user interfaces (CUIs) in modern legal tech tools. Atena ex...
Jan 27, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 287
This week we welcome Bobby Puglia , Chief Product Officer at Bloomberg Industry Group , to discuss Bloomberg Law's latest generative AI-powered tools: Bloomberg Law Answers and Bloomberg Law AI Assistant . Bobby provides an insightful look into how these tools are designed to revolutionize legal research by making it faster, more intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into users' workflows. The conversation begins with a discussion about the challenges of capturing the attention of legal professio...
Jan 20, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 286
This week, we kick off the new year with Patrick Ip , co-founder and CEO of Theo AI . Patrick joins the podcast to discuss his journey from Google to entrepreneurship and how his company is leveraging AI to transform legal workflows. As the legal industry begins to embrace AI, Patrick shares his unique perspective on opportunities, challenges, and the ethical considerations surrounding these groundbreaking technologies. The conversation begins with a fascinating discussion about a recent pro se ...
Jan 13, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 285
This week, Greg Lambert sits down with Tom Dunlop , CEO and founder of Summize , and Laura Proctor , Chief Marketing Officer, to explore the evolution and impact of Summize in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) space. From its innovative beginnings to its strategic positioning in a competitive market, this discussion unveils the strategies, challenges, and future trends shaping legal technology. Tom Dunlop shares the frustrations that sparked the idea for Summize, recounting his days as an ...
Jan 06, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 284
In this special year-end episode of The Geek in Review , Greg Lambert takes listeners on a unique journey through the past year’s 50 episodes, all with the help of Google’s NotebookLM audio overview tool. Inspired by Josh Kubicki of the Brainyiacs Newsletter , Greg experiments with this cutting-edge AI tool to synthesize and discuss the key themes, guests, and topics covered throughout 2024. The result is an innovative meta-conversation between Greg and AI-generated co-hosts, offering insights i...
Dec 30, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 283
In this year-end episode of The Geek in Review , hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert are joined by legal tech experts Niki Black , Principal Legal Insight Strategist at AffiniPay , and Sarah Glassmeyer , Director of Data Curation at Legal Technology Hub , to recap the top stories of 2024. From the evolution of generative AI in legal tech to groundbreaking acquisitions, the conversation delves into the successes and challenges that shaped the year in the legal industry. The discussion kicks of...
Dec 23, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 282
This week on The Geek in Review , we sit down with Mark Doble , Co-Founder and CEO of Alexi , to discuss the state of AI-driven tools in the legal industry and how they are evolving to meet the needs of modern litigation practices. The conversation begins with a timely debate on measuring productivity in remote work settings. Doble, coming from a background in both law and software engineering, draws intriguing parallels between how legal services and software development measure output and effi...
Dec 16, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 281
This week we welcome Jane Oxley , Chief Revenue Officer at Smokeball , to discuss the pivotal role of communication in legal organizations and how AI is transforming legal practice management. While normally in Australia, we were lucky enough to find Jane while she was working in Chicago, Jane shares her global perspective on communication challenges, bridging time zones, and the creative ways Smokeball leverages technology to streamline law firm operations. Co-host, Greg Lambert kicked off the ...
Dec 09, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 280
This week, we talk with Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky , co-founders of Deeligence , a revolutionary due diligence workflow tool. Hailing from Australia, this dynamic duo delves into the challenges of traditional due diligence processes and how their AI-powered platform aims to streamline and optimize legal workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy. Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky share their personal journeys that led to the creation of Deeligence. From Elena’s background in human ri...
Dec 02, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 279
