Untangling the Webs
By Spider Silk Solutions
Untangling the WebsDec 13, 2022
S2E5 - Jorn Vanysacker
This week on Untangling the Webs, we are joined by Jorn Vanysacker, Founder and Co-CEO of Henchman. Henchman is a groundbreaking solution that automates the centralization of past clauses and definitions from legal teams' contract databases, delivering them intelligently in lawyers' familiar Microsoft Word or Outlook environments. Before venturing into the world of legal tech, Jorn brings a wealth of experience as a leader in marketing, totaling over four years.
In this week’s episode, Karen and Jorn discuss the industry challenges which inspired Henchman, suggestions for legal tech implementation, and predictions for the future relationship between human talent and technology solutions.
S2E4 - MinuteBox
This week on Untangling the Webs, we are joined by Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver, co-founders of MinuteBox.
Daniel and Steven join us from Toronto, ON where they work to empower legal teams with their cloud-based entity management, compliance, and process automation tools. Daniel and Steven both contribute extensive experience as legal practitioners and pioneers of innovative tech tools, having co-founded the Fireside conference for entrepreneurship in emerging tech and now MinuteBox.
On this week’s episode, Karen, Daniel, and Steven discuss the benefits of digitizing legal processes and the future of legal technology solutions.
S2E3 - Rustam Juma
This week on Untangling the Webs, we are joined by Rustam Juma, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Volkswagen Group Canada. Rustam has over 15 years of experience in the legal industry - working as a corporate lawyer, general counsel, and corporate secretary.. He currently works at the Volkswagen group to provide corporate governance, legal, and risk management advice to the Board and senior management during a period of significant change.
On this week’s episode, Rustam and Karen discuss his career journey, insights to guide the creation of a legal team, and fostering a spirit of innovation in legal departments and beyond.
S2E2 - Emily Wesson
This week on Untangling the Webs, we are joined by Emily Wesson, National Leader, Beyond Legal Talent at BLG Beyond. Emily has 15 years of experience in the legal industry - working on both the timekeeper and business services side. She currently leads a contract lawyer service offering at BLG Beyond.
On this week’s episode, Emily and Karen discuss achieving strategies for team retention, solving client problems with legal tech, and the invaluable role of law clerks within legal teams.
S2E1 - Sukesh Kamra
Sukesh Kamra operates as the Chief Knowledge Innovation Officer at Torys LLP. As a lawyer and senior executive in knowledge and innovation practice with nearly 20 years of experience, Sukesh leverages technology and process developments to meet client needs.
On this week’s Season 2 Premiere, Sukesh and Karen discuss achieving technology alignment, trends in digital workplace management, the importance of knowledge management, and his personal career journey.
Innovation Special: Rainforest AB and Inqli
This week, Karen speaks with Brigitte Legault of Rainforest Alberta and Rebecca Kirstein Resch of inqli! The three discuss ways to implement innovative strategies within organizations and foster effective knowledge-sharing.
Rainforest AB is an informal organization dedicated to growing innovation and diversity within Alberta's business landscape. The organization focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and minimizing social barriers.
Inqli is a knowledge-sharing platform enabling individuals to connect and ask questions to others in their industry or organization.
S1E10 - Season One Finale
On this finale episode, Andrew Bowyer of ADB Insights returns to Untangling the Webs to ask Karen Tuschak about her reflections on legal technology, industry trends, and leadership in light of this season's enlightening conversations. Karen discusses the journey of founding Spider Silk Solutions and lessons from years working in paraprofessional management.
Stay tuned for updates and the release of season two!
S1E9 - Mike O’Connor & Amir Reshef (Dealcloser)
On this week’s episode, we are joined by co-founders of Dealcloser, Mike O'Connor and Amir Reshef! Dealcloser empowers corporate legal professionals and firms to optimize their work flows with innovative transaction management technology
Karen, Mike, and Amir discuss the benefits of process automation for legal teams, strategies for successful technology implementation, and lessons learned through the entrepreneurial journey.
Ep. 8 - Kelsey Hahn and Amanda Julian (Monark)
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Amanda Julian and Kelsey Hahn, the co-founders of leadership development app Monark. Kelsey and Amanda join us from Calgary, Alberta where they work to develop powerful leaders and teams within organizations to help individuals feel fulfilled work and empowered to pursue their purpose. Monark uses science-backed assessments, personalized learning journeys, an on-demand community, and engaging reminders to help team members grow critical leadership skills.
In this episode, Karen, Kelsey, and Amanda discuss the benefits of leadership development for legal teams, why technology is crucial in leadership development, and tools or strategies which organizations can use to foster effective leadership.
Ep. 7 - Paralegal Management with Tony Sipp
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Paralegal Manager Tony Sipp! Tony is a leader in the paralegal community in LA with his work at Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP as the firm's paralegal manager and former President of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association.
In this episode, Karen and Tony discuss utilizing legal tech to achieve industry goals, the role of innovation in effective management, and championing efforts towards inclusive legal teams.
Ep. 6 - Katie McLean
On this week’s episode, we are joined by TuskHub Inc. CEO Katie McLean! Katie leads a team of consultants to help companies create a purposeful, values-driven corporate culture, attract like-minded clients, build a magnetic sales and marketing approach, and guide companies towards sustainable growth.
In this episode, Karen and Katie discuss benefits of the growth mindset, the importance of a team's diversity in driving innovation, and common pitfalls legal tech or other startups face when trying to grow their business.
Ep. 5 - Daniel Steinberg
This week Karen sits down with Daniel Steinberg, Co- Founder & CEO of Lawbrokr. Previously working in professional services and marketing technology, Daniel has partnered with James Ziavras to create Lawbrokr, a technology solution designed to simplify lawyer-client communications.
In this episode, we discuss various aspects of legal communications such as how prospective clients find their lawyer, how law practitioners communicate with clients, how paralegals facilitate communications, and more.
If you enjoy this episode of ‘Untangling the Webs’ make sure to follow us on LinkedIn (Spider Silk Innovative Solutions Inc.) and on Instagram @spidersilksolutions, for more law and legal tech news, insights and information on future episodes.
Ep. 4 - Learning and Knowledge Management with Kate Simpson
This week we are joined by Kate Simpson! Kate is responsible for developing and implementing the knowledge management strategy and innovation initiatives at Bennett Jones, leading a team of Knowledge Management specialists in delivering practice tools and resources that leverage the firm's intellectual capital. Prior to Bennett Jones, Kate was a consultant to many Canadian, UK and global law firms advising them in the design and implementation of useful, usable and engaging KM solutions.
On this episode, Karen and Kate discuss the future of KM, legal technology, and how it is a chockablock full of exciting opportunities. We discuss how law firms are leveraging people, processes and technology to deliver results, as well as the impact of current and developing legal technologies.
If you enjoy this episode of ‘Untangling the Webs’ make sure to follow us on LinkedIn (Spider Silk Innovative Solutions Inc.) and on Instagram @spidersilksolutions, for more law and legal tech news, insights and information on future episodes.
Ep. 3 - Tara Eberhart
In this episode, Karen is joined by long time friend and colleague Tara Eberhart, Senior director of practice management at Dentons US as well as the current President of the International Practice Management Association.
This week Karen and Tara talk about effective leadership in the legal industry, paraprofessional training, adjustment to a return to the office, and hybrid work models.
If you enjoy this episode of ‘Untangling the Webs’ make sure to follow us on LinkedIn (Spider Silk Innovative Solutions Inc.) and on Instagram @spidersilksolutions, for more law and legal tech news, insights and information on future episodes.
Ep. 2 - Ginevra Saylor
This week we are joined by National Director of Innovation & Knowledge Programs, multi award winning law practitioner, published writer and veteran public speaker Ginevra Saylor. Ginevra has spent the last 24 years delivering strategies for innovation and knowledge management, currently continuing this legacy at Gowling WLG LLP.
In this episode, Karen and Ginevra discuss everything from the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), the process of discovering, developing and launching new legal tech as well as how the pandemic has impacted the need for innovation in law and legal technology.
Ep. 1 - Andrew Bowyer
In our inaugural episode, we are joined by innovative law and legal tech leader Andrew Bowyer. Andrew is the founder and CEO of ADB insights convening forums, workshops and digitally based platforms focused on innovation in the professional services sector such as the Canadian Legal Innovation Forum and The Canadian Estates Forum.
In this episode, Karen sits down with Andrew to discuss his career path from consultancy, business development and content strategies to his focus now in driving innovation in law and legal tech, as well as his insights into current innovations that are happening in the industry.
If you enjoy this episode of ‘Untangling the Webs’ make sure to follow us on LinkedIn (Spider Silk Innovative Solutions Inc.) and on Instagram @spidersilksolutions, for more law, legal tech, and paraprofessional news, insights and information on future episodes.
Trailer
Spider Silk Solutions is thrilled to announce Untangling the Webs, a video podcast hosted by founder and CEO Karen Tuschak B.A., CHRL. Don’t miss these inspiring conversations with law and legal technology experts as we untangle the webs surrounding legal innovation.