Zaven Rock-and-roll interview Series: Paula Reichenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of Neuron
Zaven Rock-and-roll interview Series: Jon Bartman, CEO of Law Tech Consultancy
Q: How fast do you see AI evolving in the legal sector? Jon: “The technology is advancing at breakneck speed, but legal teams don’t always keep up. There’s this gap between the tech moving a thousand miles an hour and legal teams catching up. But change is happening, and we’re seeing more and more AI […]
Zaven Rock-and-roll interview Series: Guy Pendell, Partner at CMS & Disputes, Arbitration, Technology and Chair of Pinqdr.com
Crafting an Effective Supplier Contracting Policy: A Blueprint for Legal Teams
Source: Crafty Fox As organisations grow, implementing a robust supplier contracting policy becomes crucial for legal teams to manage operational risk and allocate resources efficiently. Chris Bridges, Partner & COO at Tacit Legal, outlines five essential ingredients for a successful policy. The foundation begins with clearly defining which contracts fall within the policy’s scope, often […]
Unlocking Cost Savings: The Cloud Revolution in LegalTech
Source: Legalfuture The legal industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in technology infrastructure, with cloud migration emerging as a cost-saving powerhouse for forward-thinking firms. A recent analysis reveals that the hidden costs of on-premises systems often outweigh their perceived benefits, making cloud solutions increasingly attractive. At the core of this transition is the elimination of […]
Zaven Rock-and-roll interview series: Bill Deckelman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of DXC Technologies
Q: What do you believe in-house counsels are not getting from their law firms? A: “I think what they do need to get is transparency and collaboration. Those are the two words. Law firms, and I think some of them are starting to do this, but they really just need to engage with their clients […]
Considering Ethics when using AI in Law
Source: Crafty Counsel Andy Cooke, General Counsel at TravelPerk, delivered a key insight about the integration of data and AI in legal departments: AI alone won’t take your job, but a lawyer who understands AI will. His message underscored a vital point—embracing AI doesn’t just enhance efficiency but redefines how legal teams operate. Yet, as […]
Balancing Act: Human Expertise and AI in the Future of Law
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the UK legal sector, firms are striving to integrate this powerful technology while maintaining the irreplaceable value of human expertise. The recent LexisNexis survey highlights this balancing act, revealing both enthusiasm for AI adoption and concerns about its impact on traditional legal practice. Laura Hodgson of Linklaters notes that […]
The AI Revolution in Legal Services: Faster Delivery and Shifting Paradigms
Source: LexisNexis The UK legal sector is experiencing a dramatic shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), with a LexisNexis survey revealing AI usage among lawyers has surged from 11% in July 2023 to 41% in September 2024. This rapid adoption is reshaping legal service delivery, prioritising speed and efficiency to meet escalating client demands. Jonathan Kewley […]
Blast From The Past: How Internet Changed the Legal World
Source: Cambridge University Press In the early 2000s, legal research was undergoing a profound transformation. Pioneers in legal technology, like Richard M. George, predicted the significant role the internet would play in changing how lawyers conduct research. Before the internet, legal professionals relied heavily on manual research methods, such as physical law libraries, which were […]