# Beyond Data: DraftWise CEO James Ding on Accountability, AI, and the Evolution of Legal Tech

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Podcast: [Careers and the Business of Law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/careers-and-the-business-of-law-6403793)
Published: 2025-11-10T16:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this Careers and the Business of Law | Pre-TLTF Series episode, David Cowen sits down with James Ding , CEO and Co-Founder of DraftWise and former Palantir engineering lead, to explore how data, accountability, and forward-deployed engineering are reshaping the business of law. From mobilizing firm knowledge to the philosophical lessons behind "Stillness is the Key," James shares a rare blend of technical insight and human wisdom ahead of the TLTF Summit in Austin. Key Topics Covered: How DraftWise turns legal data into actionable intelligence through digital twins of firm knowledge. The difference between a consultant and a forward-deployed engineer and why accountability is the real differentiator. Lessons from Palantir's customer-first model and how it inspired a new standard in legal AI. Why TLTF feels like a Michelin-star experience - a curated mix of funders, founders, and innovators. How cross-generational collaboration is driving innovation across law and tech. What James is reading and how "Stillness is the Key" informs his leadership philosophy. Why focus is more valuable than information in the age of AI abundance. 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Share this episode and take your career from now to next! 💡To learn more about the future of legal innovation, visit https://cowengroup.com/ See you at TLTF!

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