Everything We Didn't Learn at Legalweek 2025

Send us Fan MailIn the finale episode of season 1, Damien Riehl and Horace Wu delve deep into the impact of large language models, agents, and the rapidly evolving landscape of legal tech. Recorded live from a New York City park, they discuss their experiences from Legalweek, the future of legal startups, the role of VCs, and how AI is transforming workflows. Explore themes like knowledge management, the integration of proprietary data, and the potential revolution in providing legal services. Whether you’re from a law firm, in-house counsel, or a legal tech vendor, this episode offers key insights into navigating the future of the legal industry.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:10 Reflections on Legal Week00:31 Marketing Highlights and Critiques01:17 The Role of Large Language Models01:53 VC Expectations and Industry Challenges03:01 Differentiation in Legal Tech04:24 Importance of Proprietary Data06:39 Capturing Expert Knowledge08:13 The Future of Legal Workflows17:48 In-House Counsel and Knowledge Management20:43 The Buzz Around Agents and Workflows23:49 Pivoting to Jane on Day 3024:27 The Role of AI in Legal Tech25:42 Public vs. Private Data in Legal Tech26:46 The Value of Legal Tech Products28:13 Buyer Behavior in the Legal Tech Market31:04 The Competitive Landscape of Legal Services32:57 Core, Cream, and Commodity Legal Work35:31 Future Actions for Legal Tech Players38:14 Optimism and Pessimism in AI Development42:35 Legal Information vs. Legal Advice44:41 Conclusion