Michael Mills: Remembering a Legal Technology Pioneer
Long before the wider legal industry embraced discussions of artificial intelligence, Michael Mills was a vocal proponent of its importance. As early as 2016, he advised that “The legal community needs to navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence.” His seminal map of AI in legal practice quickly became a widely referenced fixture in presentations at […]
Finalists Announced for American Legal Technology Awards
The 2023 American Legal Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements across various sectors of legal technology. The finalists for these prestigious awards have been officially announced. The winners will be revealed during a gala dinner on October 8 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. This event precedes the start of the Clio Cloud Conference at […]
Legal Information Professionals and Generative AI: Navigating a Time of Industry Uncertainty
The annual conference of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) concluded last month in Boston, prompting reflections on the event’s atmosphere and the broader legal industry’s current state. As one attendee departed the Hynes Convention Center, connected to surrounding hotels via the Prudential Center shopping mall, an exchange with a fellow conference participant illuminated […]
The 2023 Fastcase 50: Recognizing Global Legal Innovators and Leaders
Since 2011, Fastcase has consistently published the Fastcase 50, an annual recognition honoring 50 individuals identified as the law’s “smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.” This enduring tradition continues, even following Fastcase’s merger with vLex earlier this year, with the recent announcement of the 2023 honorees. The Fastcase 50 list is widely regarded […]
The Hesitation of Tomorrow’s Lawyers: Examining Law Student Reluctance Towards Generative AI
A recent survey examining the legal profession confirms an observable trend: the adoption and use of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) by practicing lawyers continues its upward trajectory. This growth occurs despite persistent concerns among many practitioners regarding the rapid pace of technological change within the industry. However, a less anticipated finding from […]
Law Librarians: Instrumental in Legal Technology Adoption and Implementation
The American Association of Law Libraries’ (AALL) 2023 State of the Profession report, an extensive 252 page survey detailing the legal information environment, affirms that law librarians hold a central role in the testing, recommendation, and deployment of legal technology across diverse settings, including law firms, corporate legal departments, academia, and government. This survey represents […]
The Dual Reality of Solo Practice: Insights from the Latest Legal Trends Report
The decision to embark on a solo law practice is often driven by a desire for freedom and professional independence. This trend was evident during the “Great Resignation” of 2022, when one third of lawyers who resigned from their positions did so to establish their own solo firms, as documented in the Legal Trends for […]
Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Current Utility and Future Trajectory
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a theoretical concept to a practical tool within the legal sector. While recent attention has focused intensely on large language models (LLMs), their emergence is part of a broader, more profound integration of AI technology across various legal domains. This shift warrants a comprehensive assessment of AI’s current […]
Selecting a Live Chat Service Provider for Law Firms
Live chat has become a vital component for many law firms in the process of converting prospective clients into actual clients. While few firms possess the internal capacity to manage live chat communications effectively, a range of specialized companies offer this service specifically tailored for legal practices. This presents a crucial decision for law firms: […]
Law Firm Consulting Firms Lawyerist and Affinity Announce Merger
The new year has begun with a significant development in the legal business consulting space: a merger between two of the most recognized United States companies providing business coaching and technology consulting to law firms. The resulting combined entity comprises nearly 100 professionals with extensive expertise across diverse sectors of law, serving small and midsize […]