What Modern Legal Leaders Get Wrong About AI
Modern Business Operations: AI, Automation, Legal, Procurement, IT, and Ops · 2026-01-07 · 30 min
Episode notes
On this week’s episode, host Sagi Eliyahu welcomes Jasmine Singh , General Counsel of Ironclad , to discuss her unique career journey from commercial litigation to becoming a General Counsel at the forefront of AI adoption in legal technology. Jasmine shares the pivotal moment she left big law to pursue her personal passions, which ultimately defined her approach to purpose-driven work and in-house team building. She offers fascinating insights into how the legal sector, often considered a slow adopter, is now rapidly embracing AI tools. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 01:00 Career alignment is necessary for a sense of purpose and fulfillment. 04:34 Transactional law offered a preferred communal and deal-making environment. 08:27 Legacy legal training builds resilience to enable learning in fast-paced tech environments. 12:22 AI reduces burnout by handling the rote work. 15:12 AI makes in-house counsel smarter consumers of outside services. 18:39 The need for technical expertise of outside counsel will continue. 28:26 Career success comes from staying true to your authentic self. Resources Mentioned: Jasmine Singh Ironclad | LinkedIn Ironclad | Website This episode is