LawDroid Manifesto Podcast

<p>Join Tom Martin as he interviews Jack Brandt, U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant and founder of Military Benefits Assistant, about building AI-powered tools that help service members access education benefits they've earned but may not know how to claim.</p><p>Jack shares his journey from paying out of pocket for graduate school to helping 19 crew members access benefits during his deployment as education services officer. He reveals why he evolved Military Benefits Assistant from a custom ChatGPT to a rule-based guided interview tool—demonstrating that sometimes traditional logic serves users better than the newest AI technology.</p><p>This episode offers valuable insights on choosing the right tool for the problem, building technology grounded in service, and how legal innovation doesn't require being a tech expert—just understanding the problem deeply and staying focused on serving users.</p><p>Learn more and access exclusive content at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe</a>

<p>In this episode of LawDroid Manifesto, Tom Martin interviews Antti Innanen, co-founder of Legit and author of the upcoming book Prompted, about his refreshingly unconventional approach to legal innovation and AI adoption.</p><p>Antti shares his journey from self-described bad student and philosophy dropout in Finland to leading voice in legal design and AI experimentation. Operating from sunny Alicante, Spain, he runs an AI consulting studio, maintains a legal design practice, and even teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a black belt—all while building cutting-edge AI agent prototypes for law firms.</p><p>Discover how Antti's background in legal design shapes his approach to making AI more accessible and human-centered, why he believes playful experimentation beats rigid frameworks, and what his self-driving law firm prototype reveals about the future of legal services. Learn his secrets for balancing multiple pursuits while staying focused on meaningful work over financial success.</p><p>For show notes, key takeaways, and timestamps of notable quotes, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe</a>

<p>In this powerful episode, I interview Jim Sandman—President Emeritus of Legal Services Corporation and current Penn Law faculty member—about his extraordinary journey from 30 years in big law to becoming one of the most influential voices in access to justice.</p><p>Jim shares the formative experiences that shaped his path, from his parents' emphasis on service to early pro bono work defending Vista volunteers, to an unexpected role as general counsel of D.C. Public Schools that would prepare him for leading the nation's largest civil legal aid funder.</p><p>Most importantly, Jim reveals why he believes artificial intelligence represents the greatest opportunity he's seen to expand access to justice—not just by making legal aid organizations more efficient, but ultimately by putting the law directly in people's hands in clear, comprehensible terms.</p><p>This episode offers invaluable insights on leadership, finding your calling later in career, achieving work-life balance, and the multi-pronged approach needed to truly democratize legal services. Whether you're interested in legal technology, access to justice, or simply how to build a meaningful career in law, Jim's story will inspire and inform.</p><p>Learn more about the future of legal innovation at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Join host Tom Martin for an illuminating conversation with Brian Liu, founder of LegalZoom and one of the most influential figures in legal technology history. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from creating a company that democratized legal services for millions to his current ventures addressing ongoing gaps in legal access.</p><p>Brian discusses Elm Tree Law, inspired by his own frustrating experience trying to get estate planning help for his parents, which focuses on making lawyer-prepared living trusts more approachable and user-friendly. He also explains Overture Law, a vetted referral network helping solo practitioners serve clients across jurisdictions in an increasingly complex legal landscape.</p><p>What sets this episode apart is Brian's refreshingly optimistic perspective on AI's role in law. While many predict fewer lawyers, Brian argues there may actually be more—freed by AI to focus on the human relationships and trust that remain essential to legal practice. He reminds us that behind every legal document is someone's dream, and that understanding this human element is what truly drives transformation in legal services.</p><p>Discover practical insights on building legal technology that expands access to justice while keeping human needs at the center. For exclusive content and deeper insights from legal innovators like Brian, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com</a> to join our community of legal rebels transforming the profession.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Dorna Moini didn't set out to build legal tech infrastructure—she started by trying to automate forms for legal aid organizations. That practical approach led her to create Gavel, the platform now powering major legal tech companies and enabling lawyers to transform traditional practices into scalable legal products.</p><p>In this episode, Dorna shares her journey from big law to building technology that serves as the backbone for companies like Hello Divorce and Just Tech. She reveals how lawyers are using Gavel to work from anywhere while serving more clients, why specialization beats generalization in building a career, and how her latest AI innovation helps lawyers draft better contracts by learning from their firm's institutional knowledge. With over 100 law schools using Gavel and legal aid organizations scaling their impact, Dorna's story shows how solving real problems leads to transformative technology.</p><p>Learn how automation is democratizing legal services and discover practical strategies for building in legal tech at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.lawdroidmanifesto.com/subscribe</a>