Corinne Whelan is the Practice Group Leader at LegalVision, a firm redefining how legal services are delivered through a subscription-based model. 

In Episode 136 - With a focus on commercial and franchise law, Corinne leads a team that supports more than 70 franchise networks across Australia, offering unlimited legal access without the burden of traditional hourly billing.

In this episode, Corinne shares how LegalVision’s unique approach helps franchisors stay compliant with constant updates to the Franchising Code and unfair contract term laws, while also managing wider commercial challenges such as supply agreements, privacy, and AI compliance. She also discusses the growing frustration among franchisors who are frequently revising documents, and how her team proactively streamlines these changes within client memberships.

Corinne also highlights how technology and automation are reshaping the legal industry. From using AI to generate file notes and streamline workflows to building LegalVision’s own in-house tech platform, she explains how innovation and efficiency are driving accessibility in modern law — setting LegalVision apart as a true leader in the space.

0:00 Introduction

0:27 What is LegalVision and how it flips the traditional law firm model

0:57 How the subscription and membership structure works for business clients 

2:57 The biggest legal challenges facing franchisors in 2025 

4:59 How LegalVision stays proactive with client document updates

5:40 Managing surge work when legislation changes hit the industry 

7:51 Emerging sector challenges — SaaS, data compliance, and AI usage

9:02 How law firms are adapting to AI and automation 

11:38 Are other law firms adopting the subscription model

12:36 Wrap-up

Podcast Produced by Franchise Business HUB

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