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The lawyer on today's podcast is Alix Devendra. Alix is based in Portland, Oregon and operates at the intersection of the future of law and the future of work with a focus on how we communicate and document our values, agreements, and processes. Alix started learning about design thinking while she was in big law and eventually left big law to start her own business and focus on legal design full-time. Find out more on her website: www.alixdevendra.com. The human side of the podcast is Leah Oliveira. Leah is an experienced change leader and the cofounder of AdaptiveX. AdaptiveX is a Toronto-based (Go Raptors!), boutique design and innovation consultancy, working on the intersection of human-centered design and business strategy. Within AdaptiveX, Leah focuses on helping organizations uncover new opportunities and finding new ways of working. Find out more on their website www.adaptiveX.ca.
In this episode, Alix Devendra explains why lawyers need to learn and apply design thinking in their law practices. Design is just a process for creative problem solving, and lawyers building client-centered law practices need design thinking as well as legal thinking to build successful client-service models. Alix Devendra is a co-founder and design strategist at Start Here HQ, a purpose-driven consultancy that helps lawyers harness the tools of modern entrepreneurship to build more scalable and sustainable law practices.
In this episode, we will continue to learn more about Alix Devendra and her journey leaving the law to do something that she loves and she's in alignment with as Casey Berman and Adam Ouellette continue to ask her questions about her experiences....
In this episode, we will continue to learn more about Alix Devendra and her journey leaving the law to do something that she loves and she’s in alignment with as Casey Berman and Adam Ouellette continue to ask her questions about her experiences. Don’t miss out on the tips that Alix may have for you in this episode! Mentioned Links and Resources: Devendra.Design 750words.com Get this podcast delivered directly to your inbox or for more information visit us at: www.loveorleavepodcast.com Did you get some value from this content? Then let you friends know and leave us a review on Itunes! Contact Info and questions: contact@loveorleavepodcast.com Casey Berman founder – Leave Law Behind www.leavelawbehind.com Adam J. Ouellette, Esquire www.esquireacademy.com www.idealclientformula.com www.esquiremastermind.com www.whythelawsucks.com www.RaisingTheBarBook.com
In this episode you will learn: When you are leaving the law, there will be things that will hold you back and keep you from moving to something that is in alignment with who you really are. In this episode, Adam Oullette and Casey Berman interview...
In this episode you will learn: When you are leaving the law, there will be things that will hold you back and keep you from moving to something that is in alignment with who you really are. In this episode, Adam Oullette and Casey Berman interview Alix Devendra. Alix is now a businesswoman and owner of Devendra Design who partners with law firms in developing the design aspects and visual presentation in the legal field. Join the Adam and Casey as they learn from the experiences of Alix, what she went through, how she left the law, her tips for others who left or who are thinking of leaving, and learn how successful you can be when you are in alignment with who you are! Get this podcast delivered directly to your inbox or for more information visit us at: www.loveorleavepodcast.com Did you get some value from this content? Then let you friends know and leave us a review on Itunes! Contact Info and questions: contact@loveorleavepodcast.com Casey Berman founder – Leave Law Behind www.leavelawbehind.com Adam J. Ouellette, Esquire www.esquireacademy.com www.idealclientformula.com www.esquiremastermind.com www.whythelawsucks.com www.RaisingTheBarBook.com
Summary: Host Jules Miller talks with Alix Devendra, founder of Devendra Design and co-founder of Shape the Law. Devendra Design helps lawyers make their work product more effective using typography and other principles of visual communication design. For the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry, subscribe to Evolve Law Podcast: A Catalyst for Legal Innovation. Listen as legal experts and leaders share insights about the legal industry. For more information, questions, or suggestions about our podcast feel free to email us at info@evolvelawnow.com Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Alix’s background in the legal tech industry 01:49 What makes you a legal tech expert? 02:37 Why do you care about legal tech? 03:20 Why are you involved with Evolve Law? 04:35 Where do you think the biggest opportunity in legal technology is today and what should practicing attorneys be buying and using right now? 05:21 Where do you think the biggest opportunity in legal tech is in 3-5 years? 06:19 What advice would you give to lawyers who want to use these new technologies in their practice? 07:02 What tips would you share to help innovators increase adoption? 07:52 What other advice would you give to legal tech entrepreneurs who are starting and growing a business right now? 08:34 What are your final thoughts on the future of the legal industry? 09:36 Outro