A few months ago, I was contacted about SmartLaw.
SmartLaw is the idea that there are three keys to a law firm’s success – their clients, their culture and the intelligent use of technology (this is per HighQ, a technology company who provides enterprise collaboration, file sharing & content publishing solutions to leading law firms, corporate legal teams, and banks). About SmartLaw, they said:
It’s no longer news that the business of law is changing. Business structures, billing models, and even client expectations are very different than they were just a few short years ago.
The way firms compete and who they compete with; the staff they employ, or choose to outsource, and where in the world they’re located; and the importance of business analytics and big data are all relatively new concerns in law.
No matter where your firm is at now, SmartLaw is about mastering the fundamentals to make sure you stay competitive in the future.”
We know that the business of law has been, and is changing – though there’s still some disagreement about whether there’s total “disruption” or just a gradual shift. But either way, most of us can agree that things are different today than they were 10 years ago. Even five years ago.
HighQ asked me to add my thoughts to an eBook they developed, answering the question: “What do you believe lawyers and law firms need to do to prepare for the future of legal services?” I’m including my response below, and invite you to check out the full eBook (which is free). I’m really flattered to be included among some great company.
Read more: http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com/2016/08/are-you-ready-for-the-future-of-legal-services/
Please see full publication below for more information.
