Episode 18: BD Terminator - Rise of the Machines

Episode eighteen is a first on the podcast, LOPSided host John O'Donoghue interviews his first non-human guest as we navigate a critical question: what happens when AI takes on business development in law firms? To find out, John interviewed Leonard, an agentic AI developed by Legal Engine, a UK-based legal tech company building AI tools designed to help firms automate operations, scale efficiently, and win more work. We tackle the big questions: Is this the future of BD, or the end of the human touch? Is Leonard driving real innovation - or just delivering a slick, overhyped sales pitch in an AI wrapper? Either way, the machines have entered the chat - and they’re not just taking notes...   IMPORTANT NOTE: The views and furthermore all views shared by the presenters and guests of this podcast in no way reflect the views of current nor previous companies that employ them. All views and expressions reflect personal views and not those of any affiliated businesses. Listeners should consider these discussions as personal perspectives and not official stances endorsed by any organisation. Always seek professional advice and verify information independently.