The Kennedy-Mighell Report Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amy Brookbanks and Michael Kennedy of Addleshaw Goddard
Mar 21, 2025
Amy Brookbanks, a Legal Operations Consultant at Addleshaw Goddard, and Michael Kennedy, Head of R&D for Innovation & Legal Technology, share their insights on optimizing legal processes through technology. They highlight the importance of aligning legal practices with business goals and the challenges of technology adoption. The duo reflects on their diverse career paths and discuss the transformative impact of AI in legal operations. Additionally, they address the need for effective collaboration and innovative solutions in bridging the legal accessibility gap.
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Communicating Tech to Lawyers
- Focus on the benefits of technology, not just the tech itself.
- Speak with lawyers, addressing their specific needs and problems, not at them.
In-House Legal Needs
- In-house legal teams are consistently overstretched and need help prioritizing tasks.
- Technology and automation can free up lawyers from repetitive, low-risk work.
Addleshaw Goddard's Tech Focus
- Addleshaw Goddard's innovation group provides tech-enabled legal services, including AI tools for contract review.
- The firm also offers workshops and training for clients on using these tools.