Handbook of Legal Tech

Consultant editor Colin S Levy

Publication date:

19 July 2023

Length of book:

221 pages

Publisher

Globe Law and Business

ISBN-13: 9781787429673

Technology is everywhere. Its presence is undeniable. The legal industry, steeped in history and tradition, is not immune to the changes brought about by technological advancement. No facet of the legal industry can escape or ignore the increasingly important role of technology in the practice of law. Yet, technology can overwhelm, confuse, or downright intimidate many. By reading and using the insights shared in this title, learn how to reconcile technology's inescapable presence with the fear of the unknown it often brings about. Edited by Colin S. Levy, a well-known legal tech influencer and advocate, Handbook of Legal Tech provides guidance from many of the leading figures within the legal tech space on the different parts of law practice being enhanced and improved by technology. Each chapter covers a key area of legal tech, including automation, contract management, blockchain, use of artificial intelligence, and legal analytics, and contains first-hand insights into the development and adoption of legal technology and actionable data around best uses for different types of legal technologies. Legal ethics and the future of legal tech are also explored. This book is aimed at lawyers both in-house and in private practice globally who have an interest in legal tech and wish to learn more about how it will impact and enhance their work. In this age driven by data and technology, ignoring technology is at your definitive peril. Get up to speed with this engaging and enlightening book on the intersection of the legal industry and the world of technology.

By Colin S. Levy, director of legal and evangelist, Malbek Part I. The why of legal tech Chapter 1: Introduction By Naomi Thompson, associate director, PwC South Africa Chapter 2: General thoughts on the tech and law relationship By Leah Molatseli, head of business development, Legal Interact Part II. The how of legal tech Chapter 3: Document automation By Molly Anderson, director of content strategy, and Dorna Moini, CEO and founder, Documate Chapter 4: Matter management By Daniel Farris, founder, NMBL Technologies Chapter 5: E-discovery By Cat Casey, chief growth officer, Reveal Brainspace Chapter 6: Legal operations By Tom Stephenson, head of legal ops, Credit Karma Chapter 7: Contract management By Tony Thai, chief executive officer and chief engineer, HyperDraft Chapter 8: Artificial intelligence By Joshua Walker, CEO, Aleph Legal Chapter 9: Litigation analysis By Josh Blandi, CEO and co-founder, UniCourt Chapter 10: Blockchain and NFTs By Olga Mack, vice president and CEO, Parley Pro Chapter 11: Alternative dispute resolution By Rich Lee, CEO and co-founder, New Era ADR Part III. Broader issues in legal tech Chapter 12: Legal tech ethics By Jan L. Jacobowitz, founder and owner, Legal Ethics Advisor Chapter 13: Access to justice By Natalie Ann Knowlton, co-founder, Access to Justice Ventures Chapter 14: Adoption of legal tech – continuing the journey By Zach Abramowitz, founder, Killer Whale Strategies Chapter 15: Environmental change and legal innovation ecosystem evolution By Richard Tromans, founder, Artificial Lawyer Further reading/resources

This is an interesting book dealing with all that is new in the bewildering tech world.