What 30 Years in Legal Tech Taught Me About the Future of Law

In this episode of Studio A, Will Ayers talks with LawNext Legal Technology Directory Co-founder Bob Ambrogi about how the relationship between the legal industry and technology has developed over the past 30 years. This conversation covers the rise of AI, the importance of founder mindset, and why legal firms thrive on innovation. Bob talks about LawNext and how it serves as a trusted hub for independent legal tech coverage. And finally, reflecting on the traits that separate thoughtful product builders from the rest.Learn why legal tech is now required and what it means to stay curious in a fast-moving environment.Highlights:Agentic AI: How automation is evolving from task-based to workflow-based solutionsLawNext Origins: Bob explains how his work as a journalist shaped the platformFounders Who Last: Successful legal tech leaders from the restJump into the conversation:(00:00) Introducing Bob Ambrogi(01:28) Bob on blending journalism and law(03:36) The rise of agentic AI in legal workflows(05:10) What LawNext offers to the legal community(06:20) Favorite interviews and stories from the podcast(07:48) What makes great legal tech founders(09:36) How law firms should approach new technology(11:13) The role of podcasts in legal education(12:54) What keeps Bob excited about legal tech