A few years ago, the notion of blending "legal" and "technology" seemed not only incompatible, but almost mutually exclusive. The traditional model of law - defined by the ability to read, memorize, write, and argue - was considered sufficient to make a career in the legal field, whatever "making it" meant. Despite all the signs of change happening in the world, the legal industry’s awakening came later than most. One might blame the system, history, or the lack of resources, but the reality is that the industry did fall behind. And now, having resisted change, it will be forced to embrace it. Many of us are familiar with the idea of a "spiritual awakening," which may come through personal self-discovery...
I would truly appreciate everyone’s thoughts on this topic, as it’s a question that kept me up at night during my final year of law school—and even more so when I was navigating the job market. The reality is, I’ve never been one to follow dogmatic trends. In fact, I’ve often found myself going against the grain. Some say it’s because I’m an Aquarius, but I believe it’s simply how I’m wired. After attending countless interviews post-graduation, I came to a realization: securing a position at Big Law or a traditional firm would only take me back to a past I no longer wanted to be part of. I was focused on the future. Fast forward a few years,...
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Barbascumpa was founded in memory of my father, Vasile Barbascumpa, a man whose boundless love, talent, care, and creativity left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. He was a remarkable teacher who took great pride in both his work and his students. His unique blend of passion, love, knowledge, and experience was truly unparalleled. At Barbascumpa we embrace that same spirit of learning and strive to collaborate with the best in everything we do.
Two years ago I started my research on the Law Firm of the Future. Based on how things were going in the legal practice, I knew that a change was needed and that it was coming. One thing I didn't know was how long it would take for that to happen and what drove that change? During my research I came across Bob Murray's work, the co-author of the "The Human Science of Law Firm Strategy and Leadership", and I found the following statement quiet intriguing "innovations at law firms need to reflect the human element of legal businesses." What did that mean in an age where everybody seemed to almost eliminate the human element out the equation...
