E558 'Building AI-Powered Solutions for the Legal industry' with ALM's Jimi Li

E558 'Building AI-Powered Solutions for the Legal industry' with ALM's Jimi Li

Author: Alldus International January 26, 2026 Duration: 23:00

Today's guest is Jimi Li, Chief Technology Officer at ALM. Founded in 1998, ALM is the world’s most trusted provider of information, data, intelligence and content supporting both the practice and business of law. What began more than 40 years ago as a single publication serving attorneys has since grown into a global company supporting more than seven million business leaders and practicing professionals. Along the way, ALM has helped transform the industries it serves, as well as the communities within them.

Jimi is a results-driven technology executive leading enterprise-wide AI transformation. With a proven track record of translating business strategy into high-impact operational solutions, he brings deep expertise across product management, cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems, data and analytics, and AI implementation. Jimi oversees all technology functions at ALM and is spearheading the adoption of generative AI, large language models and agentic automation to transform operations and accelerate product innovation.

In this episode, Jimi talks about:

0:00 His journey from self-taught engineer to leading digital and AI transformation

2:50 ALM as a legal media and data company driving digital and AI transformation

3:58 AI succeeds when integrated into strategy and cross-functional teams

6:12 How AI transformed their product teams, improving efficiency and delivery

8:323AI projects fail due to mindset, context gaps and workflow friction

14:38 How AI creates value in employee efficiency, ROI and strategic opportunities

17:51 Success in AI needs data experts, tech-savvy product managers and business-minded developers


Behind the buzzwords and headlines, artificial intelligence is already reshaping industries and daily routines in tangible ways. The Alldus Podcast-AI in Action cuts through the noise to focus on these real-world applications. Each conversation goes beyond theory, delving into the practical challenges and triumphs experienced by the people building and implementing these technologies. You’ll hear directly from technologists and data science practitioners who are on the front lines, discussing the specific impact of Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI on everything from healthcare and finance to how we interact with the world around us. This series, supported by Alldus International’s work in AI workforce solutions, is built on a simple idea: understanding comes from listening to those doing the work. The discussions are grounded in current projects and genuine expertise, offering a clear-eyed view of what’s possible now and what might be next. Tune in for a candid exploration of how intelligent systems are being put into action, moving from conceptual hype to functional reality. This podcast provides a essential perspective for anyone curious about the practical engine driving technological change today.
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