Reinventing Professionals *Special Episode* Featuring Caroline Hill, Editor-in-Chief of Legal IT Insider, on Charting Change in Legal Ep 46
Sep 12, 2025
Caroline Hill discusses the power of community in the legal industry, highlighting collaboration and shared experiences for collective growth. The importance of strategic idea-sharing emerges as a competitive advantage. As 2023 wraps up, the emphasis on budgeting for emerging technologies shifts the conversation about tech adoption. Insights on measuring ROI reveal the implications of generative AI on law practices. The episode also showcases a successful partnership in navigating change, underscoring the legal tech sector's role in community initiatives.
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Budgeting Momentum Into 2026
- Fall 2025 shows more legal tech budgeting and pilots compared with Fall 2024 as organizations move from wait-and-see to real investment.
- Ari Kaplan predicts announcements peaking around Legal Week and early 2026 events.
Size Shapes Risk Appetite
- Larger organizations can take risky bets while smaller ones must be methodical about legal tech adoption and integration.
- Security, integration, and privilege protection remain top preconditions before adopting new tools.
Define Practical ROI Metrics
- Focus ROI discussions on meaningful, organization-specific metrics rather than generic usage stats like "time in a tool."
- Engage both builders and buyers to define metrics that prove value for your firm or law department.