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Clients Care About Legal Tech: Dig Into Legal Tech and Tech Related Careers.

May 30, 2024

Dan Lear, a legal tech expert, discusses the importance of tech skills for attorneys based on a new survey. He explores advancements in legal tech tools, opportunities for law grads in the tech field, and how lawyers can meet client expectations with the latest tools. The discussion emphasizes the need for efficient case management, online filing, and embracing digital advancements for client satisfaction.

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Dan Lear

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Quick takeaways

Clients prioritize attorneys with strong tech skills to efficiently manage cases.

Legal tech tools integrate various law practice aspects for seamless operations and client interactions.

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Introduction

2min

Advancing Legal Operations Through Technology

8min

Exploring the Impact of Technology on Legal Practices

4min

Embracing Technology in Legal Practices

12min

Enhancing Legal Competence Through Efficient Communication and Technology Implementation

3min

Utilizing Online Portals for Efficient Legal Communication

10min

Engage in Practice Discussions at a Free Community Roundtable Event

2min

A new survey finds that clients care deeply about their attorney’s tech tools and tech skills. The numbers don’t lie: Legal tech matters. An efficient, integrated system is no longer “nice to have.” It’s table stakes, from case management to client communications to online filing and billing.

As a lawyer, guest Dan Lear found himself gravitating to the field of legal tech, including stints at Microsoft and Avvo and now as vice president of partnerships at InfoTrack, helping software developers provide the tech today’s lawyers, and their clients, want.

If you’re running your own firm, hear what clients say about their attorney’s tech skills and their expectations and how you can explore and implement the latest tools.

And if you’re a law school graduate who has found you aren’t truly attracted to traditional legal work, hear about the fascinating opportunities for lawyers in the field of legal tech development and consulting.

Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com

Topics:

A new survey finds clients care (deeply) about their attorney’s tech and tech skills. And they expect those attorneys to use that tech to efficiently manage their cases
Legal tech tools are advancing rapidly. Today’s tools can integrate every facet of a law practice, from case management and scheduling to digitally filing briefs, seamlessly.
There are opportunities for law school graduates who don’t want to practice traditional law, instead helping tech firms develop new tools and helping law firms understand and implement those tools.

Mentioned in This Episode:

InfoTrack Attorney Competence and the Client Experience

Previous episodes featuring guest Dan Lear, On the Road, “Legalweek 2024: The Future State of the Industry”