Legal Innovation Spotlight 72 - Legal Innovation Without the Theater: Getting Real About Change with Anastasia Boyko
Jun 11, 2025
Anastasia Boyko, a Legal Futurist and Product Evangelist at Filevine, dives into the future of legal services with Ted. She emphasizes the urgent need for legal education to shift focus from lawyers to clients. Anastasia explores how innovative practices and technology like AI are reshaping the legal landscape, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. She also discusses the importance of transparency and building authentic client relationships, urging firms to embrace change management to truly deliver value in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Shared Values Drive Legal Change
- The current law firm partnership model fosters individualism, limiting collective accountability.
- True change requires a shared mission, values, and a firm structure aligned to those goals.
Non-Lawyer Ownership Exists Now
- Non-lawyer ownership already exists indirectly through litigation funders and debt.
- Alternative business structures can be regulated to maintain ethical standards while expanding ownership models.
Focus on Clients’ Practical Needs
- Legal innovation often overlooks client needs, focusing too much on lawyers and regulations.
- Clients require practical guidance, not just legal advice, akin to how WebMD aids medical understanding.