Are we going to see a new CXO in the boardroom - the Chief Contracting Officer? In this episode of Meeting of the Minds – The Legal AI Podcast, hosts Hal Marcus and Memme Onwudiwe sit down with Mark Ross, Principal at Deloitte Legal Business Services, to explore the evolution of legal technology, from early e-discovery to agentic AI.
What You'll Learn:

How the evolution of eDiscovery created a blueprint for legal technology adoption and transformation
Why generative and agentic AI represent a paradigm shift in legal services
The three-bucket framework for measuring ROI in legal tech implementation
How to successfully implement Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) by starting with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach
Why contract visibility should precede workflow automation for optimal results
Why to expect the emergence of a Chief Contracting Officer role and why multidisciplinary skills will define the future legal department
Why legal teams must balance risk management with business enablement to remain strategically relevant
Why traditional legal business models remain resilient even in the face of technological disruption

About the GuestMark Ross is Principal and Market Leader at Deloitte Legal Business Services, where he spearheads innovative approaches to legal department transformation. With over two decades of experience spanning from practicing law in the UK to pioneering legal outsourcing operations, Ross has been at the forefront of legal industry evolution. As a self-described "recovering attorney," he has played a pivotal role in shaping how global organizations leverage technology and alternative delivery models to optimize legal operations. His perspective on the intersection of legal operations, technology, and business strategy has helped legal professionals and business leaders navigate the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape.

Episode Resources

Mark Ross on LinkedIn
Deloitte Website
Memme Onwudiwe on LinkedIn
Hal Marcus on LinkedIn
Evisort Website