Brief Encounters

Welcome to Brief Encounters, an insightful fortnightly podcast series hosted by Richard Mabey, co-founder and CEO of Juro, and a leading voice in legal AI. This podcast brings you bite-sized conversations on the future of work, technology, and the evolving role of legal in driving business growth.

Brief Encounters is a news podcast hosted by Richard Mabey, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Richard Mabey hosts Brief Encounters, a news show with 21 episodes published.

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  S2: E9 | Nate Kostelnik | How to start using AI for contract review, one clause at a time

  Oct 23, 202527 minS0

  <p>How do you start using AI for contract review - without overwhelming your team or your tech stack?</p><p>In this episode of Brief Encounters, Juro’s Richard Mabey talks to Nate Kostelnik, attorney and one of LinkedIn’s most original voices on AI in contracting.</p><p>Nate explains why “playbook maximalism” holds teams back, how to approach AI reviews one clause at a time, and why thoughtful setup matters more than scale.</p><p>They cover:</p><p>What “further apart faster” means for negotiation</p><p>The “drafter’s” and “reviewer’s dilemmas” of AI contracting</p><p>Why fa...

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  S2: E8 | Glen Waters | Fundraising, term sheets, and scaling: practical advice for early-stage founders from HSBC’s Head of Early Stage Banking

  Sep 12, 202524 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Brief Encounters, Richard is joined by Glen Walters, Head of Early Stage Tech and Life Sciences at HSBC Innovation Banking.</p><p>They cover:</p><p>Why “why you’re raising” matters as much as “how much”</p><p>What an investor-ready data room should include</p><p>How legal teams can act as business partners</p><p>Understanding market standards in term sheets</p><p>Trends in valuations, structures, and fundraising terms</p><p>Why financial modeling and profitability are essential for startups</p><p>A practical guide for founders navigating early-stage fundraising.</p>

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  S2:E7 | Patty Corey | AI without the shame spiral: finding balance in legal ops automation

  Aug 18, 202523 minS0

  <p>Patty Corey, Legal Operations Manager at Aspen Aerogels, joins Brief Encounters to talk about the future of legal ops and AI adoption. She explains how legal ops serves as the bridge between business, law, and technology, and why trust and relationships matter just as much as process and tools.</p><p>Patty covers:</p><p>The evolving responsibilities of legal operations</p><p>How to evaluate and implement generative AI tools</p><p>The importance of building a minimum viable playbook</p><p>Why community and experimentation are vital in legal tech</p><p>Escaping the “AI shame spiral”<br><...

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  S2:E6 | Lucy Bassli | How AI is changing the shape of legal operations

  Jul 9, 202535 minS0

  <p>Legal ops pioneer Lucy Bassli joins Brief Encounters host Richard Mabey for a sharp, honest conversation about how AI is really landing in legal.</p><p>They dig into why legal shouldn’t control the full contract lifecycle, what went wrong with CLM, and how the AI shift, while real, is being drowned by the hype.</p><p>With insights from both sides of the table, Lucy and Richard explore what it actually takes for legal teams to keep up with the pace of change.</p><p>Useful links:</p><p>Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lu...

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  S2: E5 | Alfred Biehler | What a former Head of Innovation at Google thinks lawyers should focus on in the age of AI

  Jun 18, 202536 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Brief Encounters, Richard speaks with Alfred Biehler ,former Head of Innovation at Google, about how legal teams can thrive in the age of AI.</p><p>With experience at Microsoft and Google, Alfred shares how innovation isn’t just about tech, but culture, leadership and communication. They dive into what legal teams risk by ignoring AI, and why rethinking how lawyers spend their time is key to staying relevant.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p>• Why innovation starts with process, not just product<br>• How leaders can build a culture that encourages feedback<br>• What AI me...

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