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Pioneers and Pathfinders

Kevin Young, Zeynep Ersin

Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on innovation and change in the legal industry, featuring external lawyers, legal-technology founders, and academic or institutional leaders with firsthand experience shaping legal practice. Agencies could credibly pitch legal-tech executives, lawyers leading transformation initiatives, and researchers specializing in legal data, AI, ethics, or access to justice; booking difficulty is medium because guests need substantial subject-matter authority and a direct connection to legal-industry change.

Metrics

Episodes: 252

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.1k subscribers

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pioneersandpathfinderspodcast@seyfarth.com

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Host

Kevin Young - Seyfarth partner and employment litigator who applies new tools and ideas to client service.

Zeynep Ersin - Seyfarth’s Chief Innovation & Strategic Design Officer, focused on innovation and strategic design in legal services.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Legal-technology founders and executives, practicing lawyers or legal leaders driving innovation, and academics or institutional experts with recognized expertise in legal data, litigation, artificial intelligence, or justice-system reform.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a legal-technology company, Led legal or contracting work on major projects, Published influential legal or interdisciplinary research, Held senior leadership roles in law, academia, technology, or the judiciary

Recent Guest Discussions

Josh Levy - Legal Technology, Contract Usability, Construction Law, And Applying Artificial Intelligence To Legal Information.

Gregory Mostyn - Legal AI, Litigation Technology, Law-firm Adoption Of New Tools, Evidence Analysis, And The Future Of The Billable Hour.

Charlotte Alexander - Court Data, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In The Justice System, Legal Ethics, Transparency, And Disparities In Civil Litigation.

Recent Topics

Legal Innovation, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Litigation, Law

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Pioneers and Pathfinders
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David Cowen Returns

October 01, 2026

Today we're joined by David Cowen, founder of the Cowen Group and SOLID. David brings together innovators across legal, technology, and business to help shape conversations around leadership, talent, and the future of the profession. In this episode, we'll explore the skills that matter most in an AI-driven world, how legal professionals can think strategically about their AI dividend, and David's ideas for conceptualizing career growth as a jungle gym, rather than a ladder. Read the full t...

Katya Linossi

September 17, 2026

We're very excited to welcome Katya Linossi, co-founder of AtlasFuse by ClearPeople, and a recognized leader in knowledge management and legal innovation. From helping law firms tackle information overload to building AI-ready knowledge infrastructure, Katya has spent years exploring how organizations can turn fragmented information into trusted, actionable intelligence. In today's conversation, we'll discuss the evolving role of knowledge management, the foundation firms need for enterprise...

Jennifer Leonard Returns

September 03, 2026

Today we're joined by Jennifer Leonard, founder of Creative Lawyers. Jennifer works with law firms, legal departments, and law schools to help legal professionals navigate innovation, change, and the rapid evolution of AI. We'll discuss the future of legal education, the skills lawyers will need in an AI-enabled profession, the importance of design thinking and human-centered problem solving, and why this may be one of the most exciting moments in the history of legal practice. Jennifer also...

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Frequently asked questions

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Pioneers and Pathfinders
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How do I get in touch with Pioneers and Pathfinders?

Pioneers and Pathfinders is hosted by Kevin Young and Zeynep Ersin. Its publicly listed email is pioneersandpathfinderspodcast@seyfarth.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Pioneers and Pathfinders?

The publicly listed email for Pioneers and Pathfinders: pioneersandpathfinderspodcast@seyfarth.com.

How many listeners does Pioneers and Pathfinders have?

Podseeker estimates Pioneers and Pathfinders reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Pioneers and Pathfinders?

Pioneers and Pathfinders typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Legal-technology founders and executives, practicing lawyers or legal leaders driving innovation, and academics or institutional experts with recognized expertise in legal data, litigation, artificial intelligence, or justice-system reform. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a legal-technology company; Led legal or contracting work on major projects; Published influential legal or interdisciplinary research. Recent guests include Josh Levy, Gregory Mostyn, and Charlotte Alexander.

How hard is it to get booked on Pioneers and Pathfinders?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Pioneers and Pathfinders cover?

Recent episodes cover Legal Innovation, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Litigation, and Law. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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