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A Deep Dive Into Captive ALSPs — LMA Podcast Episode 68
Lawyers are increasingly seeking new career opportunities that leverage contemporary technologies and maintain work-life balance. These opportunities can be found with Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) — outside of...more
The legal industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the convergence of disruptive technologies and the rise of a new generation of legal professionals. As an industry veteran, I have witnessed the immense...more
It is clear in-house legal teams are looking to cut costs. But are they considering all their options to counter the increasing rates charged by AmLaw 100 to midsize law firms? Two-thirds of corporate counsel plan to...more
To flourish in the global market, modern corporations must rely on their internal and external legal advisors to navigate international and local regulations, anticipate and manage risks, and deliver expert counsel at a...more
In litigation and investigations, every minute matters. Having access to information at a moment’s notice can be critical. Imagine, a settlement agreement comes in after hours and the partner on the case needs to know the...more
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker We’ve all heard this famous admonition from the founder of management consulting, but what does it mean to us, today, in the legal world?...more
Cost recovery is the process of law firms apportioning technology and other costs back to their clients. As the creator and leader of eDiscovery managed services, Epiq has gained deep insights into how law firms approach...more
Over the past decade, there has been substantial transformation within the legal industry, but it has not been at rapid speed. The 2023 CLOC Global Institute asked the question: will this year be different due to all the hype...more
Illumination Zone: Doug Kaminski, Chief Strategy Officer of EDRM Trusted Partner, Cobra Legal Solutions, who rebranded to Purpose Legal, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his experience at CLOC, what was hot, what he...more
A new breed of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) is entering the scene. These providers are considered “third generation” because they take the most innovative approach to legal service delivery. On top of having...more
Do you remember the tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes? Turns out the emperor thought he was wearing a beautiful new robe, but he was actually naked. Believe it or not, this story has relevance to today’s law firms....more
Cloud technology continues to trend in the legal community as more organizations are taking a digital first approach and expanding remote capabilities. The first phase of cloud adoption has been in progress for years as a...more
To achieve modernization, the legal industry is operating off a new mindset requiring focus on efficiency and innovation when making operational decisions. Legal departments, law firms, legal service providers, and other...more
Our blog series this year has highlighted how legal teams today continuously search for defensible tools that are innovative and improve ROI without reducing efficiencies. While AI is a key tool, some traditional functions...more
Lawyers can profit from taking a deep interest in their clients’ affairs, not only to anticipate their legal services needs but also to appreciate — and adopt, perhaps — the clients’ approach to business and service...more
In the words of the late, great baseball Yankees Hall of Famer, Yogi Berra, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” That’s how it seems at times with legal project management (LPM). I’ve been writing about LPM and legal process...more
“World trade means competition from anywhere; advancing technology encourages cross-industry competition. Consequently, strategic planning must consider who our future competitors will be, not only who is here today.” — Eric...more
Recently, the phrase “modern law” seems to be floating around in the legal industry. But what does this mean and why should today’s practitioners care? From corporate counsel to law firms to contract attorneys, this term of...more
Legalweek was originally supposed to take place in New York this year, as it always does. However, for 2021 it was transformed into a series of five interactive virtual events held throughout the year—hence the updated title...more
Few people attend law school with the vision of spending most of their days on document review. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But for many lawyers a good day’s work involves building great defense strategies,...more
Through the heroic efforts of many people in the medical and pharmaceutical worlds, the United States and other countries are on the brink of emerging from the long Covid nightmare. With it, the legal industry is waking up...more
Captive alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) are changing the way law firms do business. In the latest episode of Strategies LIVE!, Anne Reavis (Wilson Allen) sits down with Brad Blickstein and Beatrice Seravello...more
When it comes to innovation, there is often too much to do and too little time to act. Across sectors, companies are experiencing a significant rise in demand for innovative products and services. Legal teams want products...more
2020 has been a challenging year to say the least! With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, law firms, corporate legal teams, ALSPs, and the courts have all had to make adjustments. As we come to the end of the year, it’s...more
As in years past, last week’s Legaltech New York conference was the right place and time to catch the pulse of an evolving industry. ...more