🎙️ “Getting it perfect is required.”

At #RelFest26 Sydney by Relativity, our host Jonathan Seifman sat down with Phil Saunders, CEO of Relativity, to unpack how AI is reshaping high-consequence legal workflows around the world.

💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

↳ Legal isn’t a “late adopter” industry — the complexity simply demands higher standards
↳ AI in legal is about more than productivity — it’s about accuracy, trust, and outcomes
↳ Different regions have very different legal workflows and use cases
↳ Customer collaboration is critical when building legal AI products
↳ The future isn’t just automation — it’s reimagining how legal work gets done

One insight that stood out:

“If we don’t reimagine how work gets done… we won’t keep pace.”

From litigation to investigations, data breaches to AI-generated evidence, the volume and complexity of legal data is only accelerating.

And in legal tech:

👉 “Good enough” isn’t good enough.

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🎙️ The best AI tool is useless if nobody knows how to use it.

At Legal Innovation & Tech Fest, David sat down with Ziggy from Thomson Reuters to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing the legal industry right now:

👉 AI adoption.

💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

↳ AI training isn’t one-and-done — continuous learning is critical
↳ Even great AI tools fail without proper adoption and support
↳ Information security and data sovereignty remain major concerns for firms
↳ New legal careers are emerging around AI, legal operations, and innovation
↳ Lawyers who combine legal skills with tech curiosity will stand out

One insight that stood out:

“What you learn today about AI could be different next week.”

As AI evolves at breakneck speed, firms aren’t just competing on tools anymore.

They’re competing on:
→ education
→ adaptability
→ and the ability to keep learning

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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations are here for Australian law firms, but the reality is far less chaotic than many expect.

In this episode of Law and Beyond, host Chantal McNaught is joined by Russell Smith and Toby Taylor from APLYiD to break down what AML actually means for small and mid-tier firms, what happens when firms get it wrong, and why this moment presents a genuine opportunity to improve client experience and business performance.

We begin with a real case. A New Zealand law firm was fined $60,000 for serious AML breaches after failing to implement basic compliance systems and obstructing regulators. It is a clear signal that ignoring AML is no longer viable.

But beyond the headlines, this conversation cuts through the noise. The message is simple. Do not panic. Do not delay. Start.

🎁 In this episode

• What AML compliance actually requires from law firms
• Why the fear around AML is often overblown
• What led to a $60,000 fine and what firms can learn from it
• The key differences between Australia, New Zealand and the UK
• How poor onboarding processes quietly cost firms time and revenue
• Why AML can become a competitive advantage, not just a compliance task

The key takeaway: AML is not just about regulation, it's part of your client experience. Firms that treat onboarding as a friction point will feel the cost. Firms that treat it as a seamless experience will build trust, efficiency and stronger client relationships.

🔗 Useful Links

• APLYiD website
• FREE AML Resources Hub
• Join the Webinar for Tranche 2 Australian law firms
• Book a demo with APLYiD
• Monster video
• Russell's conversation with AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas

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