The Future Of The Legal Profession Must Be Diverse with Catherine Kemnitz - Episode 154

The Jabot

Kathryn speaks with Catherine Kemnitz about her career in law. Catherine shares her journey from pursuing her law degree at 17, working at Thomson Reuters, to becoming the Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Axiom. They discuss the launch of revolutionary legal research platform, Lexis Plus, and the value of diversity in the legal profession. Catherine advises young professionals to pursue their passion, continually learn, and adapt to the transformation brought by technology. The Axiom business model, allowing creativity and flexibility in legal careers, is also discussed, along with the impact of remote working due to the pandemic.

Highlights

• Catherine’s sense of justice and desire for a practical and intellectual career led her to choose law
• Why she started her legal career in the US
• The role of strategy, technology, and innovation in Axiom's legal services
• How big law experience can be beneficial for new roles in the legal industry
• The need for a programmatic response to increase diversity by addressing systemic issues in the legal industry
• Her career successes, focusing on big picture strategies, and leading the growth and diversification of Axiom's legal bench
• The importance of not just creating a strategy but ensuring it's understood across the organization
• Her career journey, the twists and turns, and her approach towards understanding the workings of every function
• Advises young lawyers to not be limited by inherited models and to seek guidance whenever needed

Episode Resources

• https://www.axiomlaw.com/blog/author/catherine-kemnitz
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinekemnitz

Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus

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