Colin LaChance, principal consultant at PGYA and co-founder of LawKey, shares his journey from running CanLII to democratizing AI education for lawyers. After leading Canada's most-used legal research platform and founding multiple legal tech ventures, Colin now focuses on ensuring hundreds of thousands of solo and small firm lawyers aren't left behind in the AI transformation. He reveals how LawKey uses AI to teach lawyers about AI through hands-on learning, deployable to bar associations for as little as one dollar per member annually. Colin emphasizes that this moment requires transformational change, not just technology adoption. Learn more at www.lawdroidmanifesto.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe
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The Maverick Connector: Bradley Collins
Bradley Collins transformed from working on a building site to creating Legal Tech Talk, which grew to 3,100 attendees in just two years. His outsider's perspective on legal innovation offers powerful insights for anyone building something new or driving change. Bradley shares how he convinced global managing partners, chief legal officers, and tech founders to take a chance on a completely new event, why storytelling matters more than numbers, and how the legal industry's pattern of "no firm wants to be first, but nobody wants to be last" shapes adoption. Learn the mindset shifts that enabled extraordinary growth and discover why focusing on positive impact creates sustainable success.For more episodes and insights on legal innovation, visit www.lawdroidmanifesto.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe
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The Regulatory Innovator: Jordan Couch
Join Tom Martin as he interviews Jordan Couch, partner at Palace Law, about Washington State's groundbreaking entity-based licensing pilot program. After seven years of regulatory reform work, Jordan reveals how persistence and collaboration transformed an outdated UPL framework into an experimental system that invites innovation. Learn why 85% of people with legal needs go unserved, how Baumol's cost disease explains why legal services cost more while lawyers earn less, and why regulatory innovation represents opportunity rather than threat. Discover practical insights on access to justice, the economics of legal services, and what happens when passion drives meaningful systemic change. Visit lawdroidmanifesto.com for more episodes and exclusive content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe
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The Thoughtful Technologist: Tina Austin
Tina Austin, AI ethics advocate and educator at USC and UCLA, shares her innovative approach to teaching critical AI literacy across universities. From her journey through biomedical research to developing the groundbreaking "Unblooms" methodology, Tina demonstrates how educators can prepare students for an AI-enhanced future. Featuring insights on AI bias detection, protein language models, and concerning trends like student AI companionship, this episode reveals how critical evaluation skills matter more than technical knowledge. Discover actionable strategies for responsible AI education and why teaching students to evaluate rather than just use AI creates better prepared professionals. Essential listening for educators and professionals navigating technological change. Learn more at www.lawdroidmanifesto.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe
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The Main Character: Dan Lear
Dan Lear's unconventional journey from a family of lawyers to VP of Partnerships at InfoTrack reveals the courage required to abandon traditional legal practice for meaningful innovation. In this compelling conversation, Dan shares how his experience at Microsoft, community building in Seattle, and pivotal role at Avvo shaped his perspective on legal technology leadership. He introduces his concept of a law degree as both "map and floor" - security you willingly abandon to chart your own course. Learn how authentic networking, gradual skill building, and staying true to your values can lead to transformative career opportunities. Discover more insights at www.lawdroidmanifesto.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe
In LawDroid Manifesto, Tom Martin discusses the intersection of law and artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of our relationship with justice. www.lawdroidmanifesto.com
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