LegalTechTalk 2026: AI Governance, eDiscovery & the Future of Digital Trust - Jeffrey Shapiro - E10
Legally Speaking PodcastShow Notes
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time. Having supported this event since the beginning. We've witnessed firsthand how it has become Europe's largest legal technology conference, bringing together the people, ideas, and innovations transforming the legal industry. Across this special series, we'll be speaking with some of the world's leading legal professionals, founders, technologists, change makers to explore what's next for law. Because our mission remains the same. Inspiring legal minds, transforming legal futures. Let's get into it.
Jeffrey Shapiro is a legal tech and future-of-law thinker who talks about how AI is changing the legal industry, but not just as a tool problem — more as a mindset, culture, and integration challenge. He focuses on breaking down silos so firms can use data intelligently, staying ahead of regulation like the EU AI Act, and keeping human trust and authenticity central as technology advances. He also emphasises curiosity, continuous learning, and community as key traits for future legal leaders, often explaining complex ideas in memorable, down-to-earth ways.
So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Jeffrey discussing: - Cross-silo data integration matters - Human connection builds trust - Regulatory agility is critical - Curiosity shapes future leadership - Openness improves collaboration.
Connect with Jeffrey Shapiro here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtshap/
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