In this compelling episode of Xraised, we welcome back Laina Chan—award-winning barrister and CEO of MiAI Law—joined by her co-founder, Fred Almeida, a seasoned AI entrepreneur. Together, they reveal the origin story and powerful vision behind MiAI Law, a revolutionary legal tech company transforming the way lawyers work with AI.
Laina, with over two decades of legal practice and recognition as a top barrister in Australia, speaks candidly about the inefficiencies of traditional legal research and how these frustrations sparked the idea for MiAI Law. She describes how AI is now augmenting her workflow—drafting documents, retrieving legal precedents instantly, and empowering her to focus on higher-value work without compromising on trust or precision.
Fred brings the technical perspective, discussing how their bespoke AI platform is built to meet the unique demands of the legal industry—reliable outputs, no hallucinations, and military-grade encryption. Together, they discuss how MiAI Law’s advanced tools like the voice-activated assistant “Jewel” and deep reasoning models are not just boosting productivity, but also democratizing legal services for small firms and legal aid centers globally.
At its core, MiAI Law isn’t about replacing lawyers—it’s about giving them a “perfect memory,” reducing human error, and ensuring justice is both affordable and accessible. For anyone in the legal profession looking to understand the real-world application of AI in law, this conversation is a must-watch.