Episode 17 of Legal Data Intelligence Series: Meet Kelly Friedman, Chief Legal Data Intelligence Officer, and Senior Counsel at Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP

Oct 29, 2024

🔥 Episode Highlights:

In this inspiring and deeply insightful episode, David Cowen sits down with Kelly Friedman—Chief Legal Data Intelligence Officer and Senior Counsel at Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP and a pioneer in the legal tech space. Kelly is breaking new ground, leading the charge in Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) and making waves across the industry. With her passion for music, an impressive playlist of 2,500 songs, and her dedication to changing how we think about data in law, she’s a trailblazer you won’t want to miss.

 

Key Moments:

• [0:34] Meet Kelly, a founding member of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) and a big believer in the future of legal tech.
• [1:10] Kelly’s journey from commercial litigator to e-discovery business leader and now Chief LDI Officer.
• [3:10] The rise of the "Legal Data Intelligence Officer" title and how it's reshaping the industry.
• [6:00] Why legal decisions today demand more than just a “left-to-right” approach – understanding data in 3D.
• [19:46] LDI’s Architects Program—connecting LDI experts and innovators to collaborate on evolving models.

🎶 Music Meets Law

Kelly’s theme song, "I Can Do It with a Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift, fuels her drive. As she says, this song embodies resilience—a value she brings to every challenge in her career.

 

🌍 Why Listen?

If you’re looking to stay on the cutting edge of legal tech or want to know what it’s like to lead in the high-stakes world of data intelligence, this episode is a must-hear! Kelly’s journey and her perspective on data-driven decision-making offer invaluable insights, especially if you're a litigator, in-house counsel, or legal tech enthusiast.

 

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