David Jackson & The Shoosmiths Strategy for Client-Based Innovation & Growth | S10E43

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, I’m delighted to be joined by David Jackson. David is a commercial, outsourcing and technology lawyer who joined Shoosmiths in 2006. Leading Shoosmiths’ national Commercial Group for more than a decade, he helped the firm develop its technology and launched its connected services business, Shoosmiths EIGHT. David took on the role of Chief Executive in 2022. Under David’s leadership, Shoosmiths has continued investing in people, technology and infrastructure. The firm has experimented with new approaches to legal technology and AI, connected services and initiatives.Today, we will explore David’s journey from commercial lawyer to CEO, what it means to run a modern law firm, how the role of a CEO differs from that of a Managing Partner, and the strategy behind Shoosmiths' transformation

So why should you be listening in?

You can hear Rob and David discussing:

- Leadership Being About Influence and Followership

- Building a Clear Strategy and Being Able to Make Difficult Decisions

- Embracing AI and Tech to Transform Legal Service Delivery

- Putting People, Culture and Clients at the Heart of Growth

- The Importance of Being Ambitious, Resilient and Kind.

Connect with David Jackson here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-jackson-16ab9b8