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GA 342 | Lean, Law, and Automation with Andrew Shapiro-Zysk

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on October 22nd, 2020

This week’s guest is Andrew Shapiro-Zysk. Andrew explained how lean is being used in the legal profession, including dealing with pushback. He and Ron also discussed the power of automation and avoiding automating waste. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Andrew (2:44)
  • Andrew’s background (3:45)
  • What Andrew’s job entails (9:30)
  • Andrew’s introduction to lean (11:29)
  • Dealing with pushback and resistance (13:45)
  • How to avoid automating waste (17:13)
  • Using software integration (23:28)
  • More examples of using lean at a law firm (24:15)
  • The next steps (29:43)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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