As I reported yesterday in an exclusive at this blog, two leading international legal transformation organizations, the Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and the Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), have joined forces in a strategic union that brings together more than 1,500 members representing more than 140 multinational corporations, organizations, institutions and agencies across more than 20 countries. 

On today’s LawNext, two of the principles of that union — Mark Cohen, chairman emeritus of DLEx, and Dr. Dierk Schindler, cofounder of LLI — join me to discuss their vision of creating the world’s leading think tank for legal transformation. Among the topics we discuss: 

  • The origins and evolution of both organizations.
  • How their complementary approaches — LLI’s grassroots community spanning all levels of organizations and DLEx’s executive-level focus — will create greater impact together.
  • What “legal transformation” means in today’s rapidly evolving environment.
  • How businesses are driving change in the legal function.
  • The importance of mindset in transformation.
  • Plans for future collaboration, including joint projects and events.

Listen or watch at the links below to gain unique insights into how these organizations aim to shape the future of legal through collective effort and a truly global perspective.

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About the Guests

Mark Cohen is the chairman emeritus of DLEx and founder of Legal Mosaic. With nearly 50 years in the legal industry, Mark has been a prosecutor, partner at a major law firm, founder of his own firm, and head of an international aviation parts business. He writes for Forbes and teaches at law and business schools around the world.

Dr. Dierk Schindler is a co-founder of the Liquid Legal Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in European law and has extensive experience in private practice and in-house legal departments. Schindler has been a driving force in legal innovation and process-driven legal operations.

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