Legaltech Trends and Their Impact on Lawyer Efficiency - Joshua Lenon - S5E17
Feb 21, 2022
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Legally Speaking Podcast welcomes Joshua Lenon, lawyer in residence at Clio. They discuss the responsibilities of being a lawyer in residence and the key findings of Clio's Legal Trends Report. They also explore the recently launched matter management and billing feature for legal aid firms by Clio. Additionally, they discuss how lawyers across the globe have adapted to technology.
The Legal Trends Report reveals that lawyers tend to bill less than they believe, highlighting the importance of improving time tracking and reducing administrative tasks to increase revenue over time.
Clio has introduced legal aid features, including automating administrative tasks and simplifying billing processes, to help legal aid providers in England and Wales improve efficiency and increase access to justice.
Deep dives
Understanding the Legal Trends Report and its Impact on Law Firms
The Legal Trends Report, produced by Clio, provides insights into the legal industry based on data from over 150,000 legal professionals using Clio. It reveals that lawyers tend to bill less than they believe, with average daily billable hours around 2.6. Administrative tasks and inadequate time tracking contribute to this discrepancy. However, law firms that gradually improve billable work time can double their revenue over five years. The report also highlights the growing demand for tech-forward law firms, with 79% of legal consumers seeking the ability to work remotely with a lawyer. This shift towards shared responsibility and technology adoption presents opportunities for law firms.
Addressing the Legal Aid Gap with Clio's Matter Management and Billing Feature
Clio has introduced legal aid features to support legal aid providers in England and Wales. These features streamline legal aid matters, offering built-in reporting, legally aid-compliant billing, legal aid code lookups, and threshold notifications. By automating administrative tasks and simplifying billing processes, Clio aims to help legal aid advocacy organizations improve efficiency and provide better outcomes for clients. Through these efforts, Clio supports the protection of legal aid and increased access to justice in the UK.
The Adoption of Technology in the UK Legal Industry
Law firms in the United Kingdom have been more open to embracing technology compared to other jurisdictions. The introduction of alternative business structures in 2012 facilitated experimentation and partnerships with technology providers. English law firms are embracing remote collaboration tools, digital document sharing, mobile communication, and other tech-forward solutions. The legal trends research indicates a growing consumer demand for remote services, with 79% of legal consumers now seeking the ability to work with a lawyer remotely. This positions law firms in England and Wales as leaders in leveraging technology to better serve clients and improve collaboration.
Connecting with Joshua Lennon and Accessing the Legal Trends Report
Legal professionals and others interested in the legal industry can connect with Joshua Lennon on LinkedIn and Twitter (@Joshwilllenon). Joshua actively engages in discussions on legal regulations, technology's impact, and shares insights from the Legal Trends Report. To access the free Legal Trends Report and learn more about its findings and recommendations, visit cleo.com/LTR. The report provides valuable information and opportunities for law firms to enhance their practices and meet the evolving needs of clients.
This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Joshua Lenon.
Joshua is the lawyer in residence at Clio. An attorney admitted to the New York Bar, Joshua brings legal scholarship to the conversations happening both within Clio and with its customers.
Joshua has worked extensively to educate lawyers on technology’s capability to enhance their practice, while also teaching tech companies about the unique needs of the legal system. Joshua has a keen understanding of the challenges facing the legal space in the UK, particularly in relation to legal aid.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
The responsibilities of being a lawyer in residence
Sponsored by Clio: Clio is a legal case management software that work in partnership with the Law Society of England and Wales and is an approved supplier of the Law Society of Scotland.