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I'm a lawyer and a programmer and run a legal-tech startup. The largest issue I've found with lawyers and technology is that they don't understand it, and there
by ruairidhwm 10y ago
I'm a lawyer and a programmer and run a legal-tech startup. The largest issue I've found with lawyers and technology is that they don't understand it, and there is a lot of fear around it.
Most of the time I spent selling my software was assuaging the risk-averse mindset that exists in the profession, rather than advertising the benefits. I actually gave a TEDx talk on this point as I think it's an enormous issue in the industry.
So the ease of creating the software isn't the issue, it's the culture. That said, legal tech now has a pretty healthy ecosystem which is a delight to see!
- pc86 10y agoIs your talk up somewhere? That sounds very interesting.
- ruairidhwm 10y agoSure - it's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HakaHEDs7Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HakaHEDs7Q
- cynusx 10y agoI think it is also partly because any inefficiency in work leads to an increase in the Billable Hour. When it makes you more money it isn't really broken.
- ruairidhwm 10y agoSpot on! The problem goes past efficiency and is related to the broken pricing model. The financial crisis actually caused this to change a bit as more and more clients were after fixed costs. I hope that trend continues.