LawDroid Manifesto Podcast The Freedom Builder: Kimberly Bennett
Jan 5, 2026
Kim Bennett, co-founder of Fidu and managing attorney at Kay Bennett Law, is revolutionizing legal services with her focus on subscription and flat fee models. She discusses how she's creating client-centered solutions to enhance access to justice while aiding legal professionals in building sustainable practices. Kim emphasizes the growing importance of AI in the legal field and the urgent need for a shift towards value-based pricing. She shares insights on designing authentic legal practices that serve underserved communities and the impact of entrepreneurship on her family life.
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Design Around Subscription And Client Journey
- Design your legal offering around a subscription or flat fee instead of the billable hour.
- Center the client journey from onboarding to disengagement to improve clarity and retention.
Client-Centered Design Expands Access
- Portals and firm-centered tools often neglect how clients experience and implement legal work.
- Shifting to client-centered design expands access and makes services usable for the 80% currently left out.
Growing Up Between NY And NJ
- Kim grew up between New York and New Jersey with Caribbean family roots and experienced different neighborhood dynamics.
- Those contrasts shaped her perspective on diversity and resilience in professional life.