Charting Change In Legal ep 59: The evolving role of lawyers in a shifting market

In this latest episode of Charting Change in Legal, co-hosts Ari Kaplan and Caroline Hill share fresh insights from a whirlwind series of events across Amsterdam, Stockholm, and London. From standout moments at Lexpo to the buzz of LegalTechTalk and Relativity Fest a recurring theme is clear: firms are embedding change into their DNA and workflows and vendors are rising to the challenge. The hosts dive into one of the biggest challenges facing the profession today: how to adapt training and development for the next generation. With AI and automation reshaping workflows, traditional models of learning are being questioned, and new approaches such as simulation-based training are starting to emerge. At the same time, collaboration between law firms and clients is becoming essential to ensure lawyers are equipped for a rapidly evolving landscape. There’s also a strong sense of energy and urgency running through the sector. As Nick West, chief strategy officer at Mishcon de Reya noted at LegalTechTalk, this is the moment many have been waiting for; a tipping point where real, accelerated change is finally happening. If you want to understand where the industry is heading - and hear directly from those helping shape it - this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.