From Zimbabwe to Nairobi, Otilia Phiri has solidified her reputation as a leader in the African legal tech space. As Principal Corporate Counsel for the Africa Regional Cluster at Microsoft, she’s committed to transforming how legal departments support business objectives, promoting diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to in-house projects. Otilia gives us an exclusive peek into how Microsoft is transforming the African continent with exciting new technology and how she thinks AI will give legal professionals more creative freedom. Join us as we discuss: [15:38] AI conversations at Microsoft and African agencies [25:33] Use cases for AI tools in Microsoft’s legal departments [32:08] DEI and career advancement opportunities [46:06] Why old traditions are holding the legal industry back Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Microsoft Africa Development Center Microsoft Responsible AI Principles Copilot for Microsoft 365 100 Most Influential African Leaders in Technology & Telecommunications Hear more stories by following Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.