{"podcast":{"title":"Careers and the Business of Law","slug":"careers-and-the-business-of-law-6403793","podcast_index_feed_id":6403793,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/465618/rss","website_url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/465618/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/a/5/c/2a5cc799ec50e9a688c4a68c3ddbc4f2/CBL_art.jpg","author":"David Cowen","episode_count":142,"summary":"Welcome to Careers in The Business of Law with David Cowen, the podcast series designed to elevate and accelerate the careers of legal professionals. David aims to provide insightful and inspiring career stories from industry insiders, law firm leaders, corporate law department executives, and legal technology business leaders. This podcast will provide you with an inside look into the career journeys of some of the most successful and influential leaders in the legal field. You will gain actionable insights into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs through these discussions. Recognizing that the legal profession is constantly changing, David wants to ensure that you have the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this evolving landscape. David's guests will provide insights on topics such as emerging technologies, legal operations, and leadership strategies, which will help you accelerate your career growth and success. David's goal is to create and inspire a community of legal professionals who are dedicated to learning, growing, and advancing their careers. Whether you are a law student, young professional, or seasoned veteran, this podcast series is for you. Join Dav…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/careers-and-the-business-of-law-6403793"},"episode":{"title":"Stop Buying AI Before You Define the Problem: The Design Thinking Reset Legal Teams Need","slug":"stop-buying-ai-before-you-define-the-problem-the-design-thinking-reset-legal-teams-need","published_at":"2026-05-11T18:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/careers-and-the-business-of-law-6403793/stop-buying-ai-before-you-define-the-problem-the-design-thinking-reset-legal-teams-need","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/careers-and-the-business-of-law-6403793","url":"https://48601e5c-fc2d-4099-9281-666ceaf381e8.libsyn.com/stop-buying-ai-before-you-define-the-problem-the-design-thinking-reset-legal-teams-need","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/48601e5c-fc2d-4099-9281-666ceaf381e8/LDI_Podcast_2026_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3934293","summary":"In a market flooded with AI tools, the smartest legal teams aren't chasing technology first - they're slowing down to ask better questions. In this episode of Careers and the Business of Law, David Cowen sits down with Stacy Lettie , James Vinson , and Scott Milner to unpack why design thinking is making a comeback in the AI era. Special shoutout to Nitant Narang for jumping into the conversation and raising one of the most important questions of the episode: when does asking \"why\" become too much? The conversation cuts through the hype around legal AI and focuses on something far more valuable: defining the right problem before rushing toward a solution. From practical frameworks to real-world failures, the panel explores how legal professionals can think more strategically, collaborate more effectively, and avoid wasting time and money on \"shiny software\" that doesn't solve the actual issue. Key Topics Covered: Why most legal teams are moving too fast into AI adoption without defining the underlying business problem first The real meaning of design thinking - minus the consultant jargon and buzzwords How asking \"Why?\" repeatedly uncovers the actual issue hiding beneath the surface The shift from \"technology first\" back to \"people, process, then technology\" Why communities like Legal Data Intelligence help legal professionals solve problems faster and avoid reinventing the wheel The importance of prototyping, failing early, and learning through experimentation instead of chasing perfection Why the future value of legal professionals will come from asking the right questions - not just delivering answers 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 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