AI Before It Was Cool: Law Firm Innovation featuring Jason Thomas

What happens when a law firm becomes an early adopter of AI? Hosts Nate Burke and Lior Div sit down with Jason Thomas, CIO of Cole, Scott & Kissane, Florida’s largest civil defense law firm, to explore how AI is changing up the legal and cybersecurity landscape. From pioneering AI in finance operations nearly a decade ago to empowering teams with cutting-edge automation, Jason shares how his firm challenges the stereotype of law firms as technology laggards. Recorded live at Black Hat 2025, this conversation covers cultural shifts needed to embrace AI, the importance of reallocating talent rather than replacing it, and why the modern SOC may already be on the path to legacy status. Discover how forward-looking leaders like Jason are redefining human work, keeping teams engaged, and preparing for the AI-driven future of cybersecurity. Impactful Moments: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Law firms embracing cutting-edge AI 03:15 – Reallocating people to meaningful work 04:45 – AI as augmentation, not replacement 06:00 – First impressions of 7AI’s potential 07:45 – Building a culture of curiosity and trust 10:00 – Marketing hype vs. AI reality 12:00 – Trust and reputation in cybersecurity 13:15 – Why law firms are prime cyber targets 15:00 – The “magic wand” time question 16:00 – The SOC of today is legacy 18:00 – The pace of AI evolution 20:00 – From single agents to swarms 22:00 – Reinventing help desk and user support 24:00 – Correlating alerts like human intuition 25:00 – The future is already here Interested in being a guest or want to recommend someone? Reach out to us at [email protected]