This is a podcast for the people who want to understand and shape the future of the law. Hey there, I’m Zach Abramowitz and I am Legally Disrupted! 15 years ago, my legal career was disrupted by tech. Today, I’m advising the some of the most influential legal service providers in the world on their AI strategy and investing in some of the promising #legalAI startups. Every week, I talk to the builders, founders, operators, and decision-makers driving change in a legal ecosystem being reshaped by AI. We don’t just revel in the gloriousness of AI -- we do tha...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 46:26
Lawyers have been reaching out to me about breaking into legal tech for years. Now engineers at some of the biggest tech companies in the world are looking at Harvey too, and I…
Sep 9, 2026 · 51:42
Alex Su is one of those people I need to catch up with every now and then just to see what he's thinking. Since we recorded this, Alex was named President of Latitude Legal. He…
Aug 30, 2026 · 48:38
Legora just acquired Wexler, and I think it's the clearest signal yet that AI in law is moving from transactional work to litigation. Gregory Mostyn, co-founder and CEO of…
Aug 19, 2026 · 55:03
Richard Tromans of Artificial Lawyer is back with Zach and on the attack as they square up over whether massive Legal AI funding, truly signals systemic transformation. They then…
Aug 16, 2026 · 48:20
A 35-Year Big Law Veteran Is Doing the Best Work of His Career With AI But He Doesn’t Call His Firm AI-First. Brian Belt explains why Acevedo Belt is “judgment-first,” why he…
Aug 12, 2026 · 59:35
What happens when a veteran litigator starts treating AI less like a chatbot and more like an operating system for his cases? In this episode, Zach speaks with Arlo Devlin-Brown,…
Jul 29, 2026 · 43:49
What happens when a veteran Big Law attorney leaves a traditional partnership to help build a law firm from scratch? In this episode, Zach speaks with Batya Nadler, Partner at…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:06:57
Why are some general counsel suddenly becoming the most influential executives in the C-suite? In this episode, Zach speaks with Ross McNairn, founder and CEO of Wordsmith, about…
Jun 23, 2026 · 37:12
Why would top venture capital firms invest $60 million into an immigration law startup at a $750 million valuation? In this episode, Zach speaks with Dan Mishin, founder and CEO…
Jun 16, 2026 · 56:05
As AI capabilities accelerate, how should law firms and legal departments prepare for a future where agents can perform increasingly complex legal work? In this episode, Zach…
May 31, 2026 · 48:30
What happens when a former lawyer looks at the biggest names in legal AI and decides he can build a competing product in two weeks? In this episode, Zach speaks with Will Chen,…
May 17, 2026 · 1:15:52
How did Harvey become the defining company in legal AI and where does the industry go from here? In this episode, Zach speaks with Winston Weinberg, founder and CEO of Harvey,…
May 11, 2026 · 46:16
What happens when you rebuild a law firm from scratch in the age of AI? In this episode, Zach speaks with Logan Brown, founder of Soxton, an AI-first law firm serving startups as…
Apr 30, 2026 · 45:45
Money is pouring into legal AI, but how do top-tier investors actually evaluate the space? In this episode, Zach speaks with Keith Rabois, Managing Director at Khosla Ventures…
Apr 28, 2026 · 50:40
Is the legal AI race still a two-horse battle, or has a new contender changed everything? In this episode, Zach speaks with Richard Tromans, founder of Artificial Lawyer, about…
Apr 19, 2026 · 50:47
Recording at LegalWeek in New York, Zach sits down with Shlomo Klapper (founder of Learned Hand) and Bridget McCormack, former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and now…
Apr 3, 2026 · 45:18
What does it actually look like to go from practicing law to building the future of legal AI? In this episode, Zach speaks with Kyle Poe, former Big Law partner and now a leader…
Mar 26, 2026 · 31:56
Zach Abramowitz sits down with Josh Schmerling, partner at Zirkin & Schmerling and co-founder of LawPro.ai, to explore how building technology inside a law firm is reshaping…
Mar 19, 2026 · 39:46
What are in-house lawyers actually doing with AI right now? In this episode, Zach speaks with Jarryd Strydom, co-founder of Sandstone, about what he learned from a cross-country…
Mar 11, 2026 · 44:11
Just in time for Legal Week, Zach sits down Cosmonauts founder and legal tech insider Timo Karakashev for a wide-ranging conversation about where the legal AI market really…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:17:18
What if AI doesn’t just replace software, but shifts the value of a tech company from the product to the people? That’s the real shift hiding in plain sight. As the models get…
Feb 25, 2026 · 41:05
What does it mean to be a valuable lawyer in the age of AI? In this episode, Zach sits down with litigator, technologist, and AI evangelist Damien Riehl to explore how legal…
Feb 19, 2026 · 52:21
Zach sits down with Min-Kyu Jung, founder of Ivo, to unpack one of the most honest AI startup stories in legal tech. This episode explores what it really takes to pivot in an AI…
Feb 12, 2026 · 1:00:04
Zach checks in with second-time guest, Spellbook CEO, Scott Stevenson for a wide ranging conversation on some of the hottest topics of the day: Why positioning AI for Legal as a…
Feb 5, 2026 · 41:35
Zach reunites with Richard Tromans of Artificial Lawyer for another wide-ranging Legal AI Adventure, breaking down what it really means now that major AI players like Anthropic…
Jan 14, 2026 · 50:36
Zach announces that, for the first time since ChatGPT launched, he's investing in a legal AI startup. In this episode, he's joined by Nick Fleisher, CEO of Sandstone, to unpack…
Jan 13, 2026 · 32:31
Zach speaks with Cecilia Ziniti, founder and CEO of GC AI, about why in-house legal teams are often ahead of law firms when it comes to adopting AI - and what that signals for…
Dec 4, 2025 · 34:03
Zach sits down with NetDocuments Chief Product Officer Dan Hauck to unpack how AI is truly being used inside law firms and in-house legal teams today - from large-scale document…
Nov 13, 2025 · 51:12
Zach talks with Jen Berrent, former WeWork executive and founder of Covenant, an AI-first law firm reimagining how deals get done. They dive deep into what it means to build a…
Nov 4, 2025 · 44:34
Zach sits down with Harvey cofounder Gabe Pereyra to talk about what changed after “Attention Is All You Need,” why partners - not juniors - are driving Harvey’s adoption, and…
Oct 30, 2025 · 37:43
Zach and Richard delve into the recent challenges faced by Robin AI, a pioneering legal tech company that has laid off staff and is seeking a buyer due to disappointing growth.…
Oct 16, 2025 · 33:06
In Episode 30 of 'Legally Disrupted,' Zach engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Catherine Kemnitz, Axiom's Chief Strategy Officer. They address a LinkedIn debate on how…
Oct 8, 2025 · 48:35
Zach sits down with Centari founder Kevin Walker to unpack the opportunities and obstacles of selling AI to law firms when it isn’t a generalized assistant like ChatGPT or…
Sep 14, 2025 · 43:35
Zach and Richard break down AI-first legal services, ALSPs, and the EUDIA announcement. Asking who really owns legal AI, whether ROI even matters, and how these new firms might…
Aug 19, 2025 · 36:59
In this episode of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz introduces a new recurring segment called 'Zach and Richard's Legal AI Adventure' with Richard Tromans from…
Aug 15, 2025 · 39:23
In episode 26 of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz brings us a live conversation from the Legal Innovators California Conference in San Francisco. The discussion features…
Aug 9, 2025 · 47:39
E25 - Are Lawyers Adopting AI? With David Wong and Raghu Ramanathan In episode 25 of 'Legally Disrupted,' host Zach Abramowitz sits down with David Wong, Chief Product Officer at…
Jul 2, 2025 · 35:12
In this episode, Zach interviews Tara Waters, founder of TLW Consulting and former Chief Digital Officer at Ashurst, who led the firm’s rollout of Harvey. They discuss Harvey’s…
Jun 10, 2025 · 32:33
In this episode, Zach Abramowitz is joined by Eli Amsellem, an investor at Ridge Ventures, to delve into the hot topic of investment in legal AI. They discuss the hype around…
May 7, 2025 · 49:56
In this episode, Zach delves into the evolution and impact of AI on contract management with Preston Clark and Electra Japonas. In this episode: AI and Contracts: A Boring Use…
Apr 24, 2025 · 30:26
This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted features a conversation with lawyer and technologist Carolyn Elefant about whether legal specific tools and legacy software…
Mar 20, 2025 · 51:55
In this episode, Zach and Charlie delve into the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in the legal tech sector. The discussion transitions to the increasing caliber of…
Mar 18, 2025 · 33:08
In this episode, Zach speaks with Legora's head of strategic partnerships and community, Chris Williams, about the rebranding journey and the strategic role of Legora in the…
Mar 10, 2025 · 35:19
Zach, Ken and Josh talk about the upcoming three day conference in Myrtle Beach focusing on AI, Cybersecurity and Data Governance. Attendees will have opportunities to interact…
Feb 27, 2025 · 26:20
In this episode, Zach interviews Eleanor Lightbody, the CEO of Luminance, about her journey from working at Darktrace to leading Luminance, a legal tech company. Eleanor shares…
Feb 13, 2025 · 42:20
In this engaging conversation, Ilona and Evan discuss their roles and experiences in leading innovation within their respective law firms, Cleary Gottlieb and Fisher Phillips.…
Jan 22, 2025 · 49:09
Katya Fisher introduces her journey from a practicing attorney to a tech entrepreneur. She shares her experience of building a successful law practice during the Great Recession…
Dec 2, 2024 · 29:27
In this episode recorded at the NetDocuments Inspire EMEA conference in London, Dan Hauck outlines the strides made in integrating AI into legal document management. The…
Nov 28, 2024 · 18:56
In this episode, Joe Cohen, Director of Advanced Client Solutions at Charles Russell Speechlys, discusses his recent career change and the establishment of a new department at…
Aug 27, 2024 · 33:49
In episode 12 of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, Zach interviews Jeff Franke and Connie Brenton, co-founders of LegalOps.com, ahead of their upcoming conference, "Running…
Aug 22, 2024 · 52:51
In this episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted, dive into the world of digital health and legal technology with a seasoned entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of…
Aug 9, 2024 · 31:02
This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted delves into the importance of using specialized tools for professionals, drawing an analogy between Snap-on tools at a…
Jul 10, 2024 · 25:04
In this episode, I sit down with Gravity Stack’s Managing Director Bryon Bratcher for a live conversation on stage in San Francisco at Legal Innovators California (hosted by…
May 21, 2024 · 31:56
Zach sits down with legal influencer Alex Su for an engaging discussion about his unique career journey and insights into the legal industry's future. Alex's move from legal tech…
Apr 11, 2024 · 39:25
Zach talks with TermScout founder about the inspiration for Screens.ai, how LLMs have drastically changed their roadmap and how lawyers will now be able to generate passive…
Mar 14, 2024 · 36:40
Scott talks with Zach about how LLMs have been a game changer for his company, why he likens Spellbook to an electric bicycle and why lawyers don’t use templates. Learn More:…
Jan 11, 2024 · 32:42
LegalMation CEO James Lee talks with Zach about the company's recent $15M funding round, adoption of AI by lawyers and where LLMs sometimes come up short. Learn More: James -…
Dec 7, 2023 · 46:55
Andy Wilson, co-founder and former CEO of Logikcull, recently acquired by Reveal. Will AI and LLMs cause eDiscovery to disappear? Andy Wilson LinkedIn Andy Wilson X Logikcull…
Dec 7, 2023 · 1:00:14
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Dec 7, 2023 · 52:52
In this episode, Zach is joined by TermScout founder Otto Hanson for a discussion about AI in the legal industry, TermScout's vision of frictionless contracting and the…
Dec 7, 2023 · 42:29
In this inaugural episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted I sit down with Mr. Artificial Lawyer Himself, Richard Tromans, founder of ArtificialLawyer.com, one of the most…
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