Midsize Law Firms Blog Posts

What’s ESI? Figuring Out the Nitty-Gritty of Electronically-Stored Information (Part 2)

In the first part of this series, we discussed the availability of electronically-stored information (ESI) on social media and online people searches and what types…

Jeremy Byellin September 26, 2018

5 Questions for Dan Linna: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Daniel W. Linna, Jr. sits comfortably, as he says, at “the intersection of law, business and technology” — he is a visiting professor of law…

Monica Bay September 18, 2018

The Benefits of Researching a Potential Defendant Ahead of Time (Part 2)

In the first part of this article, we discussed how a defendant’s prior criminal record could be searched and discovered before the case goes forward;…

Jeremy Byellin September 13, 2018

Law Firms Looking to Chief Strategy Officer Role to Engage Clients, Boost Business

Law firms are increasingly looking at a traditionally non-legal role — that of the chief strategy officer (CSO) — to help them better engage clients,…

Legal Executive Institute September 12, 2018

How to Create Stretch Assignments, According to In-House Lawyer Shanin Fuller

The Legal Executive Institute sat down with Shanin Fuller, Associate General Counsel, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Counsel, Corporate, Finance & Securities,…

Legal Executive Institute September 11, 2018

ILTACON 2018: Emerging Roles in Legal Technology (Part 2)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the International Legal Technology Association’s (ILTA)'s recent 2018 conference (ILTACON) one dominant theme emerged throughout several panels and keynotes. And that…

Sameena Kluck September 11, 2018

The Legal Ecosystem: The Big 4 Are Not a Threat. They Are a Reality (Part 6)

This is the sixth part of a series exploring the key players in the legal industry ecosystem and the pressure they are exerting and enduring. The author, Lucy…

Lucy Endel Bassli September 10, 2018

The Benefits of Researching a Potential Defendant Ahead of Time (Part 1)

Investigating an opposing defendant is critical, in both criminal and civil contexts. Even prior to the filing of the legal matter, knowing all that you…

Jeremy Byellin September 05, 2018

ILTACON 2018: Innovation in Full Swing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — ILTACON 2018 finished last week, and I confess being pleasantly surprised at how the conference went. Legal technology and innovation conferences should…

Edward Sohn August 29, 2018

Show-and-Tell (Blockchain Edition): Proofs of Concept on Parade at the GLBC’s Annual Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As luminaries of the legaltech community descended upon National Harbor in Maryland last week to attend ILTACON 2018, the Global Legal Blockchain…

Joe Green August 27, 2018

Can Public Records Help Locate a Missing Witness?

In the chess game of litigation, witnesses are often some of the most important pieces on the board. Their testimony can protect your “king” —…

Jeremy Byellin August 23, 2018

Trends in Law Firm Leadership: Leading Practice Groups in a Time of Great Change

As the legal industry continues to see increasing change and uncertainty, law firm and practice group leaders need to develop the skills, communication tools, and…

Legal Executive Institute August 22, 2018