Full Description
Large-scale change in the legal profession is happening now. The effects of COVID-19 have accelerated the pace of change and will continue to do so, meaning lawyers must contend with new technologies, new competition and new ways of working. All of us have a vital part to play in a profession where the focus is on people and tech, not people or tech. This book is your go-to companion for the change that lies ahead.
Legal Practice in the Digital Age contains the hard-won insights lawyers and firms need to survive and thrive in the complex, post-pandemic age. It demonstrates how firms can embrace technological change, from taking a people-centric approach, to technology and innovation, to entrenching forward-thinking new mindsets into your firm's DNA. This guide is filled with insightful case studies and practical tips to give your firm the edge it needs and make the changes necessary for future success. It covers a variety of subjects highly relevant to the future of legal practice, including:
How lawyers can be better at what they do day-to-day through the use of smart legal tech;
The new infrastructure, software and resources required for a hybrid world;
The growing importance of data and how to mine it; and
How to attract and retain talent in the increasingly dynamic legal industry.
Amid exclamations of the profession's demise, this unique book shows why there is an exciting future ahead for the legal profession, and why lawyers and firms need to act now to get ahead of the pack. It is written for senior lawyers and decision makers within law firms and legal businesses, and in-house lawyers will also find the content useful. For lawyers and firms hoping to thrive in the digital age, this title is essential reading.
Contents
Preface 7
Introduction 13
Part 1: Trends 23
Chapter 1: Change3 27
Chapter 2: The data boost 55
Chapter 3: The hybrid era 99
Part 2: Making it happen 137
Chapter 4: Procurement 141
Chapter 5: Collaborate to innovate 171
Chapter 6: Compliance, quality and risk 189
Part 3: Models of delivery 219
Chapter 7: New law models 223
Chapter 8: In-house lawyer 255
Part 4: People 283
Chapter 9: EQ ≥ IQ 287
Chapter 10: The aspiring and associate lawyer 317
Chapter 11: The advanced lawyer 359
Part 5: The future 381
Chapter 12: Horizon-gazing 385
Conclusion 427
About the authors 458
Index 461
About Globe Law and Business 474
