From Litigation to Innovation: Tess Blair’s Journey in Law, Leadership, and Art

In this episode of This Legal Life, host Ben Chiriboga sits down with Tess Blair, former litigation and eDiscovery pioneer at Morgan Lewis, to discuss her journey of building a groundbreaking legal practice and transitioning into a thriving post-retirement career as an artist. From the early challenges of navigating technology in the legal field to leading a transformative practice, Tess reflects on the evolution of law, the creative parallels between legal innovation and art, and the importance of knowing when to pivot. This episode is a testament to the power of reinvention, resilience, and embracing creativity in all its forms.

Guest Bio:

Tess Blair is a litigator and legal entrepreneur who has practiced at the intersection of law, technology, and design for more than two decades. Tess is the founder and leader of Morgan Lewis’s eData practice, a data-driven practice that combines great lawyering with technology and design to enhance the delivery of legal services. A proven leader with a unique combination of skills: 20+ years of practice at an AmLaw 50 firm, Masters in Law Firm Management, undergraduate studies in Industrial Design. Author, Speaker, Visionary focused on reimagining the delivery of legal services.