Jeff Westcott, Director, Practice Technology, Innovation & AI, Akin - Building an innovation team

In this episode, Jeff reveals: How to structure lean innovation teams that scale without adding endless headcount Why saying "no" strategically builds more credibility than being an order-taker The balance between hiring legal vs. non-legal talent for innovation roles How to navigate law firm politics and secure budget for innovation initiatives Why qualitative feedback often matters more than usage dashboards The art of picking your battles when senior partners make urgent requests Why solving unglamorous but painful problems wins more hearts and minds than flashy tech 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes.