As I was reading The History of the Future by Blake J. Harris, I found myself reflecting on our own journey into the world of legal tech. While Harris chronicles the rise of virtual reality - particularly how Oculus catalyzed a technological revolution - I couldn’t help but draw parallels to the evolution we’re witnessing in the legal industry. Just as Oculus reimagined how we engage with digital worlds, numerous innovative legal tech platforms are striving to redefine how we interact with legal systems. We already know the long, often rigid, history of the legal world. Many of us still operate within that history, even though we’re aware of the limitations and pain points it imposes. And yet, change continues...
We’ve touched on this topic a few times throughout our journey, and I’m certain there’s still much more to discover and uncover. It reminded me of a fascinating book I read some time ago: Blue Ocean Strategy. The premise is simple yet powerful—it encourages us to create new markets rather than compete within existing ones. Companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon have, to some extent, followed this path, which is exactly what set them apart from the crowd. Personally, I believe creativity is an essential force—one that has the potential to revolutionize our lives every single day. It fuels both our inner growth and our external contributions. Surely, we can agree on that much. But then, a difficult question arises:...
In her groundbreaking book Who Can You Trust?, Rachel Botsman explores how trust takes on many shapes and forms in today’s world. I found her work not only unique but also a powerful validation of the timeless saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Through hundreds of interviews, Botsman discovered that the meaning of trust varies greatly from person to person - often in surprising ways. What becomes clear is that trust is not static; it is fluid, evolving, and deeply contextual. In fact, trust may be one of the most transformative forces shaping our modern world. Without it, there would be no relationships, no institutions, no progress - and certainly no innovation. And what drives today’s growth and...
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have been going forward at a rapid pace, and we have all seen the results in our day-to-day lives. Watching AI both create and eradicate jobs begs the question, “will AI ever be able to replace the legal professional?”. Fortunately, the answer is “no”, but the two will have to learn to co-exist. While AI will substantially change the way law firms work, those that chose to embrace it will find themselves with a significant advantage over their competitors. This new technology will automate and expedite the more routine work that comes with being a lawyer. According to Forbes.com, “It’s predicted AI will eliminate most paralegal and legal research positions within the next decade”. This...
Today, I've decided to dive a bit into the unknown. China, as a country and legal system, has always presented an interest to me. As an emerging country with its growth driven by its Government' "way of doing things", it is very interesting to watch the role it plays in the international legal technology scene. I personally find it very intriguing and exciting to watch how countries, outside of the Silicon Valley, are keeping up with the legal tech trends. My team and I have dedicated some time to put together the top 10 legal software used in China. It was not an easy task, I will tell you, and obviously our goal was not to come up with a...
