Dr Catriona Wolfenden

𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙬 - 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵) AI is changing the game for law firms, and the latest Clio Legal Trends Report shows just how big of a shift we’re seeing. From client expectations to operational efficiencies, technology is paving the way for the future of law. Here are some key takeaways... - 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲: According to Clio’s findings, 𝟰𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀, and AI is helping to lighten that load. Legal professionals are leveraging technology to streamline everything from document review to case management, allowing them to focus more on strategic and client-facing activities. - 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟲𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 now prefer firms that use technology to improve communication. They want real-time updates, instant responses, and the convenience of digital tools. This isn’t just about speed - it's about staying relevant and responsive to today’s fast-paced world. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: AI is also enabling firms to spot trends and optimise their approach with greater precision. It's not just about doing more work - it's about working smarter. Legal professionals who embrace these tools are using data to make informed decisions, improving outcomes for clients and firms alike. AI is no longer a bonus; it’s essential for improving service, streamlining operations, and staying competitive in today’s market. Whether you’re in litigation, corporate law, or private practice, adapting to this tech is becoming non-negotiable. If you're looking for a role where innovation and law meet, let’s connect. I’m partnering with firms at the forefront of this change, and I am keen to connect talented individuals with innovative firms across the UK. 📞: +(44) 7887 217589 📧: [email protected] To read more: https://lnkd.in/et3y-Ch7 #ThursdayTrendsInLaw #AIinLaw #LegalTech #FutureOfLaw #LegalInnovation #ClioTrends #LawandTech

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“We must be really cost conscious. We’ll just copy the documents onto hard drives and have lawyers review them there.” eDiscovery Collab regularly hears this sentiment from lawyers and inhouse counsel who struggle to see not only the efficiency but also the cost gains from using technology as part of their document management process. By adopting legal tech, you can benefit from:   💸Less likelihood of cost blowouts Not having specialist deduplication or filter tools and piecemeal data collection can quickly rack up costs. Check out how these 3 common mistakes in document management (not to mention others) can destroy cost estimates 👉 https://bit.ly/3ADhBJz #LegalTech #LitigationSupport #ediscovery #DocumentManagement

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🚀 The British Legal Technology Forum, 11th March 2025, London. "The right place. The right people." 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gQRHtp-M #legaltech #legaltechnology #lawtech #legalservices #lawtech #legalevents #lawevents #legalinnovation

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Expert methodology caselaw has evolved significantly in the UK since the adoption of the Pro-Sys test. 📃 In an article for ThoughtLeaders4 Competition | TL4C, Ian Li explores why recent rulings by both the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and the Appeal Court have made the expert methodology threshold more onerous, with a greater burden on the Proposed Class Representative (PCR) to develop a fully-fledged, highly detailed methodology much earlier in the process. Read the full article here [pages 8 to 10] 👇

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Editor’s Panel: What can law firms do to keep on track with costs? In the final Editorial Panel feature for October, Stephen Averill, Managing Director of Phoenix Legal Services, reflects on what litigators can do to keep on track with costs, and how to best utilise the expertise of costs lawyers around them. Read Stephen’s cost management advice for the last quarter of 2024, here: https://lnkd.in/eGhmKAAR #legal #news #Wales #costslaw #legalcosts #costslawyers

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Embracing digital pioneers with Dye & Durham UK: a crucial shift for law firms in the age of Gen Z and Millennials Take a look at LSN for more details: https://buff.ly/41gUVtk #legalinsight #legaltechnology #legalprofession #management

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In her latest Case Analysis for LexisNexis, Marija Nonkovic looks at the Court of Appeal’s interpretation of a software services agreement, specifically the wording around limitation of liability, in Topalsson GmbH v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd A subscription is required to view the analysis in full but please get in touch with Marija if you have any questions. #techlawyer #saas

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Transform your legal work with Lexis+ AI. Search, summarise, draft and more at the speed of lightening with Lexis+ AI, the fastest generative AI on the market bringing conversational search, drafting, summarising, document analysis and linked legal citations at the fingertips of every lawyer. Lexis+ AI provides comprehensive results grounded in authoritative Australian content in seconds versus minutes, which are fully encrypted, secure and reliable. Lexis+ AI is now commercially available in Australia, following successful trials with over 300 Australian legal practitioners. Learn more: https://ow.ly/NOb650SauUF #LexisNexisAU #AIsolutions #legalai #auslaw #lexisplusai #generativeai #legaltechinnovation

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An Introduction to The #AI Act: What You Need To Know The DPO Centre Ltd Read full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/YzLi50TmGEA #AIRegulation #AIAct #TechLaw #DataProtection #GDPR

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An Introduction to The #AI Act: What You Need To Know The DPO Centre Ltd Read full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/YzLi50TmGEA #AIRegulation #AIAct #TechLaw #DataProtection #GDPR

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An Introduction to The #AI Act: What You Need To Know The DPO Centre Ltd Read full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/YzLi50TmGEA #AIRegulation #AIAct #TechLaw #DataProtection #GDPR

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An Introduction to The #AI Act: What You Need To Know The DPO Centre Ltd Read full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/YzLi50TmGEA #AIRegulation #AIAct #TechLaw #DataProtection #GDPR

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An Introduction to The #AI Act: What You Need To Know The DPO Centre Ltd Read full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/YzLi50TmGEA #AIRegulation #AIAct #TechLaw #DataProtection #GDPR

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Are drafting disarrays and reviewing rumbles slowing your legal team down? It’s a challenge many in-house legal teams face - struggling with consistency and efficiency when handling contract reviews and drafting from scratch. Whether it's scaling repeat requests like DSARs, or convincing the other side to use your templates, these bottlenecks can prevent your team from focusing on more strategic work. At Legal Tech Buyers’ Club: Live, explore our "Drafting Disarray and Review Rumbles" trail to discover and demo the latest legal tech solutions for solving these challenges. You can expect to chat with vendors that include: Tacit Legal LegalOn Technologies Lexical Labs Wordsmith AI Legal Tech Buyers’ Club: Live is our new event for 2024 designed to help in-house legal get better acquainted with the best tech solutions in an obligation-free, welcoming space. Don’t miss out—register today to secure your spot and revolutionise your drafting and review processes! Register here: https://lnkd.in/evJRQgfv #LegalTech #InHouseCounsel #ContractManagement #LegalOps #EventAlert #Automation #DSAR #Craftycounsel #Tacitlegal #Legalon #Lexicallabs #Wordsmith

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