How To Choose LegalTech Software with Rachel Edwards
Feb 19, 2024
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Law firm consultant Rachel Edwards discusses the checklist for selecting legal tech software, challenges of software integration, managing tech budget, and optimizing software usage. Also, explores benefits of using general business platforms like Adobe Acrobat and task management tools in legal work.
Choosing legal software requires assessing current tools before adding new ones for optimized workflows.
Optimizing software usage involves balancing tech expenses with firm needs and involving staff in decisions.
Deep dives
Legal Tech Adoption Among Lawyers
Many lawyers are not early adopters of technology, and traditional tech conferences may not appeal to them. To bridge this gap, initiatives like the Above the Law Non-Event aim to directly engage lawyers in legal tech conversations.
Importance of Software Selection for Law Firms
Choosing software for a law firm involves careful consideration of needs and goals. Attorneys should assess if existing programs meet their requirements before adding new software. Integrations should be strategic, focusing on enhancing workflows and not just adding features.
Managing Technology Budget and Optimizing Software Use
Managing a tech budget involves balancing expenses with firm goals and needs. Regularly evaluating software usage and processes can lead to optimization. Involving staff in tech decisions and ensuring consistency in workflows are key to maximizing software effectiveness.
I spoke with a law firm consultant about how to select the best hardware and software for law firms.
Episode Highlights 03:42 How the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund provides legal malpractice insurance and their range of services 07:11 What firms should be looking at when getting a legal software 12:21 The checklist when doing assessments of your legal software 15:28 Software that law firms should have 17:39 Some of the challenges that come with the integration of various software types 19:32 How lawyers should be managing their tech budget 21:24 Best practices for optimizing software utilization 24:34 How lawyers could benefit from general business platforms not specifically built for law firms like Adobe Acrobat, email systems, and task management software