Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how legal work gets done, but accountability still sits with professionals.

In this episode of Firing On All Syllables, Gary Kalaci speaks with Chad Aboud, Chief Commercial Officer at Goodlawyer, about how legal leaders should approach A.I., technology, and the evolving role of in-house counsel and law firms.

They discuss:

Why accountability cannot be outsourced in the age of A.I.

How legal teams should think about validation, risk, and governance

The shift from legal “gatekeepers” to business partners and system architects

How to stay close to the business while scaling with technology

If you're a legal leader navigating A.I. adoption, this conversation will help you think more clearly about trust, responsibility, and where professionals add the most value.

🔥 Explore the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiF6D6vbKoKPbDir0uEnGiHsBxSgyhtB7

🎙️ Leadership is not about where you sit. It’s about how you show up.

In our latest episode of Firing On All Syllables, Gary Kalaci speaks with Zabeen Hirji about what it takes to create opportunity inside organizations, especially when influence doesn’t come from title alone.

From advancing values that leaders dismissed as “soft” to earning sponsorship and driving impact in the face of resistance, Zabeen reflects on how executives can move initiatives forward and build alignment across organizations.

Recently appointed to the Order of Ontario and named Trent University’s 13th Chancellor, Zabeen brings a rare blend of conviction, humility, and purpose to the conversation.

🔥 Explore the full series here: https://alexatranslations.com/firing-on-all-syllables/

In this episode of Firing On All Syllables, Gary Kalaci speaks with Etienne van Eck, who served as a close protection officer to Nelson Mandela during South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy.

Drawing on firsthand experience during one of the most consequential periods in modern leadership, Etienne reflects on judgment under pressure, the discipline of restraint when power is absolute, and how fragile public trust truly is when every decision is visible.

The conversation connects Mandela’s example to the realities leaders face today: moral complexity, heightened scrutiny, and the responsibility that comes with leadership in uncertain times.

🔥 Explore the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiF6D6vbKoKPbDir0uEnGiHsBxSgyhtB7