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How to Solve Unmet Legal Needs and Restore Public Trust – A Justice Blueprint

Colin S. Levy

in 2012 to extend the duty of competence to include an obligation to keep abreast with changes in technology, it should craft a similar revision to encompass innovation. All but ten states already mandate that lawyers keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.

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Large Law Firm Trends in 2020 – Part 2 (Efficiency + Value)

Ron Friedmann

From anecdotal evidence – hearing Big Law friends talk, reading, and attending conferences – I thought the numbers would be lower. If we look back to 2012 – after the crisis but while its impacts still were palpable if not raw – what would we have guessed that a 2020 survey would show?

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The Legal AI Adoption Curve: Where Your Law Firm Stands (And What to Do Next)

Clio

Its a question youve likely been grappling with more and more lately as you hear about your peers adopting AI: Where does your firm stand on legal AI adoption? AI is rapidly transforming legal work, with new AI solutions emerging to assist with everything from streamlining document review to optimizing caseload distribution and beyond.

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Essential Family Law Statistics You Should Know in 2025

Clio

As a family lawyer, you likely hear the same questions daily: “How long will the divorce take?” per 1,000 in 2012 to 7.1 ” “How much will this cost me?” ” How will we divide the assets? While experience is invaluable, exceptional lawyers also rely on reliable, data-driven insights to guide clients.

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Understanding Judicial Codes of Conduct: A Guide for Lawyers

Clio

The implementation and enforcement of these codes are also managed by these councils, which conduct investigations and hearings in response to allegations of misconduct. These bodies are often composed of judges and legal professionals who understand the nuances of judicial responsibilities and ethics.

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2023’s best tech gifts for legal professionals 

Legal Tech Monitor

You can wear them on a plane and you won’t even hear the screaming toddler two seats over. She is the nationally-recognized author of “Cloud Computing for Lawyers” (2012) and co-authors “Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier” (2010), both published by the American Bar Association.

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The Pros and Cons of the Apple Vision Pro for Lawyers

Legal Tech Monitor

As the technology improves, more apps are released, and the price comes down, you’ll find that you’ll hear about it a lot more, especially for business use cases. You truly feel like you’re in a movie theater with a large screen, fantastic image quality, and incredible surround sound. The experience simply can’t be beat.

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