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Innovation in Compliance: Monica Goyal on Tech-Driven Solutions for Law Firms

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This month’s sponsor of Innovation in Compliance is Athennian.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Monica Goyal, the Vice President for Legal Innovation and Lawyer at Caravel LLC and Briefly LLC, to explore the transformative potential of technology in the legal industry.

Monica has a non-traditional journey to the legal profession, beginning with her educational background in electrical engineering and firsthand experience in Silicon Valley. From this perspective and after law school and work in the legal field, she observed multiple process inefficiencies. She discusses how advanced technologies like generative AI and data analytics can address these inefficiencies, improving corporate governance, contract management, and the overall delivery of legal services.

Monica highlights the importance of legal innovation officers in law firms and the role of Caravel Law’s unique model in providing backend support to legal professionals, allowing them to escape administrative tasks and focus on core legal work. She also touches on the innovative concept of fractional in-house counsel, which serves businesses needing more support than external counsel without the full expense of a general counsel. Listeners will gain insights into the growing necessity for legal tech skills and the benefits of tools such as Athennian for document automation. Monica underscores the value of emerging technologies and encourages further exploration of resources like Caravel and Briefly for legal professionals.

Key Highlights:

  • Monica Goyal’s Unique Journey into Law
  • Innovations in Corporate Legal Departments
  • Communicating Tech Solutions to Legal Professionals
  • Caravel’s Unique Business Model
  • Management with Athennian

Future of Legal Tech and Data Analytics

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Innovation in Compliance: Tech Evolution in Real Estate Law: A Conversation with Christy-Ann Jordaan

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This month’s sponsor of Innovation in Compliance is Athennian.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Christy-Ann Jordaan, a Paralegal with extensive experience in the commercial real estate sector.

Christy discusses her career journey, starting from her early days in law firms to her current role at BOSA Properties in Vancouver. She elaborates on the evolution of technological solutions in the legal field, emphasizing the benefits of automating manual tasks and enabling self-service information access. Christy highlights how these innovations have improved efficiency, reduced workload, and enhanced service quality. She shares insights into the implementation of Athennian, a digital solution for managing corporate records, which has transformed their operations by centralizing data and enabling secure access. Looking ahead, Christy is excited about future tech advancements, including AI-powered corporate record management. Listeners are encouraged to connect with her on LinkedIn or explore BOSA Properties’ website for more information about the company’s endeavors.

Key Highlights:

  • Christy’s Professional Journey
  • Technological Evolution in Legal Work
  • Athennian Solution: A Game Changer
  • Future Tech Solutions and AI

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Innovation in Compliance: Tina Grubisa on Creating a Culture of Governance with Athennian

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. This month’s sponsor of Innovation in Compliance is Athennian.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Tina Grubisa, Industry Consultant, Fund Operations at Athennian, to discuss how Athennian can help to drive a culture of governance at your organization.

In this episode, Tina Grubisa discusses her career transition from finance to a tech startup, ultimately landing at Athennian as a Fund Operations consultant. Athennian, a cloud-based entity management platform, is known for aiding private equity, law firms, and corporations in automating compliance tasks and enhancing corporate governance. The conversation covers Athennian’s value proposition in the market, focusing on its innovative use of AI to evolve from a system of record to one of engagement and intelligence. Tina highlights Athennian’s role in helping clients stay ahead of regulatory demands, such as the SEC’s private fund rule, and building a culture of governance within an ESG framework. Additionally, the platform’s user experience and customer feedback are integral to its ongoing innovation process. Tina also explores future trends in governance and compliance, emphasizing the increasing importance of transparency and the potential impact of AI by 2030.

Key Highlights:

  • Building a Culture of Governance
  • Corporate Trends and AI in Governance
  • Future of Workflow Platforms
  • Advice for GRC Professionals Going Forward

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