The Geek In Review

Mar 31 2025 295 ep. 40 mins 40

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Welcome to The Geek in Review, where podcast hosts, Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert discuss innovation and creativity in legal profession.

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Front-Stabbing the Future: AI, Law, and the Global Unraveling of Rules with Sean West

Mar 31 2025 47 mins

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 opportunitie

Exploring AI-Powered Litigation with FileRead's Chan Koh and Justin Brownstone

Mar 17 2025 31 mins

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

Beyond Legal Research: Ed Walters on vLex's Next Big Leap in Law

Mar 09 2025 48 mins

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 vL

A Deep Dive into Legal Tech Investment with TLTF's Zach Posner

Mar 03 2025 36 mins

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 ge

Exploring Legal Tech Innovations at ILTA Evolve 2025 with Josh Smith and Ken Jones

Feb 24 2025 29 mins

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 thei

Leveraging Behavioral Science in Legal Tech: Wendy Jephson of Let's Think

Feb 16 2025 36 mins

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 conve

The Fund XX's Gabriela Isturiz on AI, Scaling, and Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Feb 10 2025 53 mins

This week, we welcomeGabriela “Gaby” Isturiz—a serial entrepreneur, legal tech pioneer, and co-founder ofThe 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

Unlocking Your Power Zone: Karen & David Skinner on Thriving in Legal Practice

Feb 03 2025 59 mins

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 Power 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

The Evolution of AI in Legal Tech: A Conversation with ContractPodAi's Atena Reyhani

Jan 27 2025 36 mins

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 ki

From Workflow to Innovation: Bloomberg Law Answers and AI Assistant with Bobby Puglia

Jan 20 2025 26 mins

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' workfl