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Recruiting for the Future - The Changing Landscape of Hiring in Legal

By Eli Nussbaum
Please enjoy this blog post co-authored by Eli Nussbaum, Trusted Advisor, Cybersecurity Consultant, Strategy, PSM Partners and Daryl Irby, Vice President, Business Development, SecurIT360. The legal industry is changing at breakneck speed. A growing emphasis on fixed-fee engagements and the rise of offshore outsourcing, combined with the newfound dominance of AI-powered tools, has transformed how firms operate and compete. Today’s law firms can’t stay competitive without professionals who can navigate this rapidly evolving technology landscape. At the same time, there’s intense pressure to deliver a high-end, white-glove service that meets the demanding expectations ...
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Data Visualization 101 for Legal Marketers

By Aja Hendrix
Please enjoy this blog post authored by Kevin Hartman, Associate Teaching Professor, University of Notre Dame. Since the advent of legal CRM systems in the 1990s, data has become increasingly crucial for law firms of all sizes. It is now present everywhere, making the skill of interpreting and communicating data more important than ever. For legal marketers, this responsibility often falls on their shoulders. The key is to transform numbers into engaging stories that are both comprehensible and emotionally impactful for the audience. Data visualization is a powerful tool in bringing these stories to life. By utilizing charts, graphs, and infographics effectively, ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces Call For Speakers - For ILTA EVOLVE 2025: Where AI and Cybersecurity Shape the Future of Legal Technology

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) 15 January 2025 - ILTA EVOLVE 2025 , a premier ILTA (International Legal Technology Association) conference, invites legal professionals to tackle the most pressing challenges in legal technology while exploring groundbreaking trends. This premier conference, April 27 – 30, 2025 at the Marriot Grand Dunes Spa and Resort, will focus on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity, the dual forces reshaping the legal landscape. The ILTA EVOLVE Call for Speakers Is Now Open! Do you have insights, expertise, or innovations to share? ILTA EVOLVE 2025’s Call for Speakers is officially open and will remain so until ...
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2024 US Legal Market Growth Trends

By Melissa Franklin
Each year, I watch for the Thomson Reuters Report on the State of the US Legal Market . No entity has a broader look at the legal market than Thomson Reuters. This report is the best source for data on growth and trends in the US legal market. Here I focus the report’s data on law firm economic performance and demand data. Legal market historical demand growth After the roller coaster since COVID, legal saw two years in a row of growth. In 2024, demand growth was up 2.6%, which is strong. From 2007 to 2023 annual demand growth averaged 0.1%. The 2024 increase is on top of the 0.8% growth in 2023. The strongest year in recent history ...
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New Year, New Focus: Neurodiversity

By Tanya Pereira
Please enjoy this blog post authored by Tanya Pereira, Business Transformation Specialist at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. In addition to her role, Tanya is a deputy co-chair and a founding member of the firm’s Accessibility & Neurodiversity Affinity Group. New Year, New Focus: Neurodiversity It’s that time of year again. As the New Year invites us to reflect and set intentions for growth, many of us are sorting through productivity tools, including myself - a neurodivergent professional who’s convinced that a shiny new agenda is going to be the thing that changes everything and turns it all around. True transformation, however, ...
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Case Study : Toronto Law Firm Automates AR Statements Using ReportLinx by PaayaTech Inc.

By Kajal Joshi
Client Overview Deeth Williams Wall LLP (DWW) is a renowned boutique law firm with over 30 years of expertise in intellectual property, technology law, privacy and data breach management, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including global corporations, government bodies, Canadian tech startups, and international organizations in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, automotive, and retail. Recognized as a leader in patent litigation, IP commercialization, and emerging technology protection, DWW consistently earns top rankings from Lexpert Magazine, Canadian Lawyer, Chambers Canada, and other leading publications. ...
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Build an unbeatable litigation support software stack

By Opus 2 Insights
As cases grow increasingly complex, involving vast amounts of data, legal teams are under immense pressure to work more efficiently while ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage of litigation. That means teams are more reliant than ever before on technology to help them get more done in less time. Fortunately, technology has advanced to help address the needs of legal teams. Even so, not all legal teams are using the latest and greatest tools. Many teams have cobbled together piecemeal solutions that often aren’t designed for legal functions to manage communications, document organization, and trial preparation. While these tools may get the job done, ...
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Press Release | Nominations and Applications Now Open for ILTA 2025 Distinguished Peer Awards

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) – 19 December 2024 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is excited to announce the opening of nominations and applications for the highly anticipated 2025 Distinguished Peer Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence and innovation within the legal technology community, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals, teams, and organizations that have significantly impacted the industry. Award Categories: • Lifetime Achievement • Innovative Leader of the Year – ILTA Members • Innovative Leader of the Year – ILTA Business Partner • Best Blog of the Year • Best ...
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Press Release | ILTA Women Who Lead Annual Event: Catalyst - Empowering Women in Changing Times

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) 19 December 2024 - The legal industry landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, and staying ahead means being prepared for constant change. Join us at the Women Who Lead annual event hosted by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) to learn, thrive, and grow in your role. This event is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate and lead through transformative change. Event Details: Date: March 13, 2025 Time: 10 AM - 5 PM ET Venues: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, and virtually Event Highlights: Connect: Network with industry-leading women and their ...
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Press Release | ILTA Publications Wraps Up 2024 with Winter Issue of Peer to Peer: "Taxonomy, Data, Governance, and AI… Oh My!"

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) 17 December 2024 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is thrilled to announce the release of the Winter 2024 issue of Peer to Peer magazine, titled " Taxonomy, Data, Governance, and AI… Oh My! " This latest edition delves into the transformative power of AI-driven automation and strategic partnerships in the legal industry. Explore Revolutionary Workflows and Efficiency Improvements This issue offers a comprehensive exploration of how leading law firms leverage AI-driven automation and strategic partnerships to revolutionize their workflows. Readers will discover remarkable improvements in efficiency and data ...
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Practice Management 101: Ready to Make the Move?

By Lauren Marsh
Please enjoy this blog post co-authored by Lauren Marsh, Practice Group Manager, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, L.L.P and Kristin Rhodes, Director of Practice Management, Paul Hastings LLP. So, You’re Interested in Making a Move to Practice Management? As the legal industry continues to evolve, the roles of non-legal timekeepers within law firms are also changing, creating more opportunities for individuals who may have developed a particular specialization within firms, but looking to advance their careers beyond that role. Today, many of these opportunities lie within Practice Management ...
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Generative AI: Eight Things Every Corporate Legal Department Needs to Know

By Franki Russell
Please enojoy this blog authored by @Doug Austin , Editor, eDiscovery Today. As a corporate legal professional, you may be “all in” on generative AI and ways to apply it to your job. Or you may be a skeptic and you’re not sure that it’s ready for prime time. Most people are a bit of both, and for good reason. For every story about GenAI doing amazing things ( like being better than doctors at diagnosing illnesses), there’s one about it doing confounding things (like yet another case of a lawyer including GenAI created fake case citations in a court filing), or downright scary things (like telling a student to “please die” ). Yikes! ...
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7 litigation research insights to know for 2025

By Opus 2 Insights
Law firm litigation departments are facing rising caseloads, expanding data volumes, and mounting pressure to increase profitability. To navigate these challenges and thrive, they must adapt their approach to address emerging trends and client expectations. New litigation research from Ari Kaplan Advisors explores these themes, offering perspectives from litigation leaders. While you can download the 22-page report to explore the in-depth expert analysis and data , here you’ll find the top seven stats you need to know as you build your strategy for 2025. 1. 93% reported that the volume of data they manage for an average dispute is increasing As data ...
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Press Release | ILTA Launches Registration for New Events: SharePoint Symposium 2025 and Copilot Symposium 2025

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) 11 December 2024: The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is excited to announce the launch of registration for two highly anticipated events: the SharePoint Symposium 2025 and the Copilot Symposium 2025. These events are set to provide in-depth insights and cutting-edge knowledge to professionals in the legal technology sector and beyond. SharePoint Symposium 2025 The SharePoint Symposium 2025 is a comprehensive event designed to provide deep insights into the latest SharePoint innovations, best practices, and real-world applications. This multi-day event, taking place February 11 and 12 in Chicago, IL, features engaging sessions, ...
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The ImPOSSIBLE Relationship: The CISO-CIO Dynamic, and How to Leverage for Success

By Darren Alleyne
Please enjoy this blog post co-authored by Darren Alleyne, Director of Information Security, Morrison & Foerster LLP and Brad Sidwell, Chief Technology Strategist, Intapp. In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) have never been more critical or more intertwined. However, the relationship between these two roles often feels like an impossible balancing act. The CISO is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s information assets, while the CIO is focused on enabling business growth through technology. These distinct yet overlapping mandates can create ...
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CTRL + ALT +Adapt – Business Earthquake Survival Kit

By Melissa Brown
Please enjoy this blog authored by Melissa L. Brown, Learning & Development Manager, Holland & Hart. Ctrl+Alt+Adapt – Business Earthquake Survival Kit The ground beneath legal technology has perhaps never felt more unstable. 1 And as we're all too well aware, we're experiencing more than isolated tremors. Instead, we're facing a series of seismic shifts, each one each one shaking the ground beneath our feet. Consider this: just last year, AI adoption among legal professionals surged from 19% to 79%. 2 The technological evolution in our industry has been building for decades. From dictation machines to cloud computing, from paper ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces Tarah Wheeler as Keynote Speaker for ILTA Evolve Cybersecurity and AI Conference

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) 11 December 2024 - The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is thrilled to announce that Tarah Wheeler, renowned cybersecurity expert and author, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming ILTA Evolve Conference with a focus on the ‘Intersection of Ai and Cybersecurity’. The event, set to take place April 27-30, promises to be a transformative experience, bringing together leaders and innovators in legal technology. Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the world of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence with Tarah Wheeler current CEO of Red Queen Dynamics and Senior Fellow of Global Cyber Policy at the Council on Foreign ...
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Press Release | ILTA Launches Applications for Influential Women in Legal Tech Awards

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) December 11, 2024 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the esteemed Influential Women in Legal Tech Awards . This annual accolade celebrates and recognizes the remarkable contributions of women in the legal technology sector. Honorees are selected based on their history of mentorship and level of impact on legal Technology. Call for Nominations For 2025, ILTA encourages members, valued business partners, and those in the legal technology fields to nominate, or even self-nominate (apply), those woman or woman-identifying members of the global legal technology ...
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Optimizing Onboarding: Insights from the ILTA New Hire Experience Survey

By Carolyn Humpherys
Please enjoy this blog authored by Carolyn Humpherys, Learning and Change Management Consultant, Traveling Coaches. Onboarding is a critical process that shapes the new hire experience and can significantly impact employee retention, satisfaction, and long-term success. The ILTA Content Coordinating Team conducted a New Hire Experience Survey across 50 firms of all sizes to gain insight into how law firms structure their onboarding processes, from the length of training sessions to the input of managers to the firm-culture. Here are the results of that survey with my thoughts on areas of improvement. The State of Onboarding in Law Firms ...
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Understanding How Law Firms Are Structured as a Business

By Michael Ertel
Please enjoy this blog post co-authored by Mitch Katzer, Data Analyst, Laurel and Purvi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Client Management, Paul Hastings LLP. Over the course of the next few months, Mitch Katzer and Purvi Sanghvi have teamed up to present a series of articles covering the business of law, the life of a billable hour, fee arrangements, and time hygiene. To lay the groundwork, this article centers around how firms are structured. Article 1: Understanding How Law Firms Are Structured as a Business At their core, law firms are businesses that provide legal services to clients. However, their structure is unique compared to traditional ...
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