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Carlos Fernández: “Legal tech is not about rethinking, but improving”

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For Carlos, legaltech is just a “name given to a tech sector,” which involves a “large set of applications” that are “transforming the legal sector in a natural way, as the Internet did in the past, or so did the email.” He underlined that “natural way” by stating that the main goal is “to improve the legal work.” “The

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Against (legal tech) Customization

Colin S. Levy

Purchasers of legal tech, don’t get too creative: Buy “configurable” tech, not “customizable” “My cousin Cleatus says he’ll get it running in a year or two, just as soon as he’s done customizing it.” My uncle Chuck had a ski boat. If you want to know more, buy my book, How to Buy Legal Technology that Works.

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Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for Legal Professionals

Colin S. Levy

Let’s delve into why data literacy is a game-changer for modern legal professionals and how it transforms the role of legal teams from reactive enforcers to proactive business enablers. Why Data Literacy Matters The intersection of legal tech and data creates both opportunities and challenges.

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Tom Martin: “Lawyers have a lot of questions and there's been some negativity about generative AI for inaccuracy”

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Know more about Tom His concern about the big questions stems from his upbringing, which was full of books. This does not mean that there are not many legal tech startups, such as Clio, based in Vancouver. Despite this, it can be more difficult to find clients willing to pay for legal tech.

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Fernando Pelaez-Pier about legaltech in Latam: “We don't have basic regulations about technology”

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If I am going to focus on three books that I read at the time, one is Rayuela from the Argentinian author Cortázar, which I think is one of the best books that have been written. There is another book that, in my opinion, is excellent from Bryce Echenique, a Peruvian author. The name is Un Mundo para Julio.

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Legal Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

Clio

Building on the basics while advancing your legal tech expertise In 2025, Im excited about the growth in documentation automation, which can significantly streamline workflows and reduce errors. For legal professionals and legal tech providers, moving away from a siloed approach to AI is essential.

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Laura Fauqueur: “We use the design thinking technique and apply it to solve problems”

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From that point, she got involved in Legal Hackers, a grassroot worldwide movement, participated in hackathons and co-founded a legal tech and innovation consulting company. Thats when she discovered her true passion: Legal design. To understand the past, well, we have books. Once again, she fell in love.