Unveiling the Future of Legal Tech: Insights from Brijesh Anand
Welcome to an electrifying episode of LexDiscuss Podcast. In this episode, we are privileged to host Brijesh Anand, the Regional General Counsel (APAC) at ANDRITZ. With his vast experience and strategic acumen, Brijesh leads legal operations across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring seamless compliance and robust risk management.
Join us as we delve into Brijesh’s remarkable journey, marked by significant achievements and multifaceted roles within the legal landscape. We discuss his career, his experiences with legal technology at Andritz, and the AI-powered tools he utilizes for tasks like contract review, due diligence, and legal research.
We also explore the biggest challenges legal departments face today, the impact of recent advancements in AI on these challenges, and the hurdles to wider adoption of AI in the legal industry. Brijesh shares his insights on overcoming these challenges, especially in large organizations like Andritz.
In his role as Regional General Counsel for APAC, Brijesh encounters unique challenges regarding legal compliance and risk management across different jurisdictions. He shares his perspective on the potential of AI in the realm of legal compliance and risk management.
Brijesh emphasizes his focus on efficiency and enabling business growth within the legal department. He envisions AI tools contributing significantly to achieving these goals. Considering his specialization, he shares his thoughts on how AI could aid in contract negotiation support or automate document review for M&A deals.