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Charles Russell Speechlys launches 'Up in the AI' podcast series covering GenAI in the legal sector

Charles Russell Speechlys today announces the launch of a new podcast series, ‘Up in the AI’, created in partnership with LegalTechTalk. The series will feature a range of high-profile industry guests discussing the transformative impact that Generative AI (GenAI) is having on various aspects of the legal sector.

Hosted by Joe Cohen, Director of Advanced Client Solutions at Charles Russell Speechlys, the series will be aired in six parts throughout 2025.

Confirmed guests include Christina Blacklaws, former President of the Law Society, Dan Hunter, Executive Dean at the KCL Dickson Poon School of Law, industry expert Reena SenGupta, CEOs/Founders of legal tech startups Jigsaw, Springbok.ai, Definely and Avvoka, Heads of Innovation/Digital from other law firms and General Counsels from leading organisations such as GSK, Marie Curie, and World Rugby.

Each episode of 'Up in the AI' explores a unique angle of Generative AI's influence on the legal sector, covering topics such as:

  • Generative AI in legal education
  • The role of AI in in-house legal teams
  • The impact on legal tech startups
  • The integration of AI within law firms
  • Enhancing access to justice through AI

Joe Cohen, Director of Advanced Client Solutions at Charles Russell Speechlys, comments: "The advent of Generative AI is reshaping the legal landscape in ways we are only beginning to understand. Through 'Up in the AI', we aim to provide a platform for thought leaders and industry experts to share their perspectives on this groundbreaking technology and its implications for the future of law. We are excited to bring these conversations to our audience and look forward to exploring the myriad possibilities that AI presents."

The first episode, featuring Dan Hunter, Executive Dean at the KCL Dickson Poon School of Law, is now available. Watch on YouTube here. To watch the 'Up in the AI' podcast, please visit the LegalTechTalk YouTube channel here.

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