A Practical Guide for Running Better Legal Tech Pilots
Technology and process change pilots in law firms are notorious for high failure rates. Lawyers often see an impressive demo followed by disappointing adoption: the new tool launches with fanfare, only to gather dust as attorneys revert to familiar habits.
The Rise of Agentic Systems and the Strategic Redesign of Legal Work
Introduction In Part 1 of this series, we traced the evolution of legal technology from its mid-20th-century origins through the late 20th century, highlighting how early innovations like word processors, fax machines, and computer-assisted legal research revolutionized law practice, but only
Automating with Purpose: Unlocking Strategic Value in Legal Workflows
This is Part Two of a three-part series on how law firms can unlock strategic value through legal technology. Part One provided historic context to the rise of legal technology, and Part Three will focus on the Rise of Agentic
Laying the Groundwork for Strategic Legal Technology
This is Part One of a three-part series on how law firms can unlock strategic value through legal technology. Part Two will focus on the Strategic Implementation of Workflow Automation, and Part Three will focus on The Rise of Agentic
Effort, Trust, and Transformation
Redefining Legal Work in the Age of AI When autopilot technology was first introduced, pilots worried they would lose control of their planes — or worse, their skills. Today, autopilot isn’t just accepted; it is essential, helping pilots focus on the
The Changing Lawyer
The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by technological disruption, evolving client expectations, and a reevaluation of traditional skill sets, lawyers today face a landscape that looks vastly different from even a few years ago. Success in this
Conquering the Hidden Costs
Strategies to Reduce "Work About Work" in Law Firms Introduction Technology continues to impact and reshape how lawyers work. Amidst this transformation, a fundamental paradox lingers: the pervasive presence of "work about work" — the non-value-added tasks that consume substantial time and
Legal Tech and Client Experience
Enhancing Service Delivery in Law Firms The legal profession is at a critical juncture, with technology reshaping client satisfaction and service delivery. This article evaluates legal tech innovations' role in improving client experiences, advocating for services that meet modern demands for
Making Legal Tech Profitable
As the adoption of niche technologies becomes more commonplace, there is increasing pressure to ensure the technology selected is useful and profitable. In other words, the firm has to justify the cost of innovative legal technology. Key Factors in Making Legal
How Legal Tech Innovation Can Drive Success in Your Firm
The legal landscape continues to change rapidly, and in the next few years, we will see breakaway firms and practices. Will your practice evolve and thrive? Look back at past commentary, and this may seem like a stale retort. However, much