Mark Yacano (@myacano) is a recognized innovator in the delivery of legal services. During his 25 years in the legal and business worlds, Mark has been a trusted adviser to corporate law departments working with corporate counsel on both business and legal strategy.
In this episode, Mark and Host Ian Connett (@QuantumJurist) discuss Mark’s latest role: building a Global Services division at Major Lindsey & Africa and Smart Look Analytics -an innovative new contract review tool pairing sophisticated software with nimble teams of highly skilled legal experts.
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Show Notes
- Mark updates us on what’s new over at MLA.
- Mark’s latest work on Smart Look Analytics, a tool that pairs SMEs with powerful contract review software.
- Thinking of legal tech as a “human talent enabler” vs. a human replacement.
- Mark’s early experience in a legal tech practice – building an early advisory e-discovery practice within a law firm.
- On the challenge of “converting a company’s ethos.” How to introduce new service models within established cultures.
- Mark’s advice for those looking to work in the legal tech space.
- Picking opportunities wisely and delaying short term “perceptions of rewards” for bigger long term payoffs.
- Mark’s take on entrepreneurship vs. intrapreneurship. How to know if you’re more wired for one or the other.
- How to find your voice.
- The need to practice self-care and for lawyer’s to develop wellness techniques.
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