{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fringe Legal Presents Bots @ Work","title":"The Secret to Building Resilient Legal Tech Teams with Jennifer Waite","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/367cb3f4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2688,"description":"Most legal leaders underestimate how quickly AI will redefine their teams—and why embracing curiosity now is the only way to stay relevant. In this episode, Jennifer Waite, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Arnall Golden Gregory, shares her unique journey from librarian to Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer. She dives into how her early experiences in law and librarianship shaped her approach to knowledge management, technology, and AI in a law firm setting. Whether you're navigating data strategies, vendor relations, or AI adoption, her perspectives offer clarity on building a future-ready legal organization.In this episode: Jennifer's transition from law librarian to Chief Knowledge OfficerThe evolution of the Knowledge Management department at a law firmEffective vendor collaboration and partnership strategiesHow AI is transforming legal workflows and team cultureBalancing innovation with governance and securityManaging AI tools, costs, and ethical considerationsBuilding skills for future relevance in legal careersPractical steps for implementing AI from scratch in a law firm's context Timestamps: 00:00 - Jennifer's unexpected journey from librarian to Chief Knowledge Officer 02:15 - The role of librarians in knowledge management and AI 03:03 - Transition from public service to private legal sector 04:11 - The importance of data strategy and the capstone project impact 05:39 - Evolution of the KM team and departmental shifts over the years 07:08 - Integrating technology, innovation, and governance within legal teams 09:19 - The dynamics of security, governance, and AI innovation working hand-in-hand 11:39 - Building strong vendor relationships and setting expectations 13:55 - Assessing vendor responsiveness and managing costs efficiently 16:12 - Transparency and openness with vendors during AI tool deployment 17:30 - The influence of rapid software updates on vendor decision-making 19:24 - The feasibility of internal development vs. vendor reliance...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/55XUXjvsWLqLU52xjYKY9VDcCWO15OPHbvbij_RZ5t8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZWY3/NDQ4MDg5MWE4MzEx/YTcxZWU2MmFkNTE1/YjJiNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}