Who Really Holds the Power in Law Now? (with Head of Legal Regulatory at Revolut)

In this episode, I'm talking with William Finlay, Head of Legal Regulatory at Revolut.

He leads the group regulatory team within the legal department. A global fintech powerhouse that is leading the charge in integrating AI into both customer-facing products and internal back-office workflows.

We talk about the "top-down" vs. "bottom-up" approach to AI adoption and how Revolut balances its dual role as both a user and a reviewer of the technology. You’ll hear perspectives on why the traditional law firm revenue model is under threat.

"Fill Your Boots": Instead of a restrictive culture, Revolut encourages a "bottom-up" approach where employees are empowered to find creative, efficient ways to use AI in their daily tasks.

The Future of Private Practice: A prediction that the "army of juniors" model in law firms will be disrupted as AI takes over low-level tasks, forcing firms to rethink how they train the next generation of senior partners.

AI as a "Guidance Counselor": A lighter look at how teams are using AI for non-legal tasks, such as analyzing the tone of messages to ensure they are being empathetic to colleagues.

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