Pioneers and Pathfinders

PR value: Features senior academics, executives, and policymakers who shape the future of law and technology. Guests are high‑level thought leaders, offering access to decision‑makers in law firms, legal tech, and policy. Transcripts provide reusable assets for earned media, bylined content, and outreach.

220 episodes, Weekly, 4.9 rating

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Pioneers and Pathfinders is a podcast about the people driving change in the legal industry. Interviews will focus on how their unique journeys inform their thinking about the profession, the business of law, the solutions they create, and where the industry is going next. The podcast will feature guests with multiple backgrounds and perspectives drawn from a number of areas including talent, technology, diversity and inclusion, social justice, education, training, and the business of law. The host of Pioneers and Pathfinders is J. Stephen Poor, chair emeritus of Seyfarth Shaw. During his 15 year tenure as chair and managing partner, the firm pioneered the application of Lean Six Sigma in legal service delivery. Today, he co-leads Seyfarth Labs, the firm’s technology research and development team and continues to serve as an advisor to firm leadership and as executive sponsor of strategic initiatives focused on innovation and growth. Steve brings his own experience as a legal industry pioneer to these conversations, resulting in insights that are both fascinating and instructive.

J. Stephen Poor

Business, Technology, Careers, Society & Culture

Academic credentials (JD/PhD) or senior executives in legal tech; proven track record in innovation and thought leadership

published influential books/reports on legal innovation, led or founded research centers or nonprofits, executive leadership in legal tech companies or law firms, developed widely adopted legal tech tools or education programs

Natalie Knowlton - Legal Technology, Court Modernization, Regulatory Reform; Five Years Of Data On Regulatory Change, David Freeman Engstrom - Access To Justice, Regulatory Reform, Data On Regulatory Change, Impact Of Technology On The Legal System, Jason Marty - Lumio Origin Story; Service As Software; Business Of Law; AI In Legal Services, Jordan Furlong - Future Of The Profession; Balance Between Commercial And Societal Responsibilities; Ai; Navigating Change In Firms, Jonathan Petts - Bankruptcy Law; Upsolve; Nonprofit Partnerships; Debt Relief

legal innovation, legal technology, AI in law, access to justice, regulatory reform, business of law, legal education, nonprofit, contract lifecycle management