Baby Steps to Building Your AI Use Cases in Legal
Session from 27th February 2025 In a recent Platforum9 session, Uwais Iqbal, founder of AI consultancy Simplexico, shared insights on how law firms can develop effective AI use cases. With his background in theoretical physics and experience at companies like Eigen Technologies and Thomson Reuters Innovation Lab, Iqbal approaches legal AI from a technologist’s perspective. […]
Peak Performance for Lawyers: Optimise Physical Energy
Session from 25th February 2025 In the demanding world of legal practice, maintaining peak performance is essential. Patryjusz Zamorski, who has worked closely with lawyers for 25 years, including at the world’s largest law firm Dentons, shared valuable insights on how legal professionals can optimise their physical energy to enhance performance and sustain productivity. The […]
How to Choose Your Legal Tech Solutions
Session from 25th February 2025 In a recent Platforum9 session, Andrei Salajan, Director of Legal Tech & Innovation at Schoenherr, shared his key insights on selecting legal technology solutions. With his background in both computer science and law firm operations, Salajan offered really practical advice for firms navigating this complex landscape and unsure where to […]
How Legal Tech Enhances Efficiency in Managing the Board
Live on Monday, 24th February 2025, 5PM UTC In a recent Platforum9 session, Alan Ragueneau, an international legal professional with extensive experience across academia, corporate settings, and law firms including Dentons, shared his insights on how legal technology can enhance the efficiency in a Management Board. With a legal background spanning commercial law, IP, and […]
Why Legal Design Matters: Transforming Legal Services Through Design Thinking
As our legal landscape evolves, having an innovative approach to problem-solving is becoming increasingly important. Malin Mannikko, a Legal Tech Associate at DLA Piper Sweden, recently shared her insights on a Platforum9 Session on what is Legal Design, why it matters and how it’s transforming the way legal services are being delivered. What is Legal […]
How ALSPs Are Driving Innovation in Legal Services
In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) are emerging as key players in driving innovation. Chris Murnane, Legal Solutions Director at Johnson Hana in Dublin, recently shared insights at a Platforum9 session on how these new models are transforming legal service delivery. The Rise of ALSPs in a Traditionally Conservative Industry […]
The Rising Tide of Cybersecurity: Why Legal Compliance Isn’t Optional Anymore
“We’ve never had as many cyber attacks as now, and as our lives move to the digital sphere, cybersecurity risks get amplified,” warns Professor Andrej Savin of Copenhagen Business School during a recent Platforum9 session. His insights reveal how cybersecurity has evolved from a technical issue to a fundamental business and legal concern. Beyond the […]
The Changing Face of Law Firm Partnership: Beyond Technical Excellence
“The answers should be obvious. However, I think there are huge contradictions and fault lines around this particular topic,” observes Moray McLaren, founding partner of Lexington Consultants, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insights reveal the evolving complexity of partnership promotion in modern law firms. The Senior Associate Paradox The traditional path to partnership faces […]
Market Segmentation: The Missing Foundation of Law Firm Growth
“You can’t sell anything if you don’t know what you’re selling and who you’re selling it to,” observes Barbara Koenen, CEO of Boost and Professional Services Consultant at Nexl, during a recent Platforum9 session. After 15 years in legal marketing, Koenen sees a fundamental flaw in how law firms approach business development. The Product-Market Disconnect […]
The Growing Crisis of Global Corruption: A Legal Profession at the Crossroads
“Global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with 85 percent of the world’s population living in jurisdictions that have significant corruption problems,” observes Sara Carnegie, alongside George Artley during a recent Platforum9 session. More alarming still, traditional bastions of transparency – Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland – are all recording their highest corruption scores ever, challenging assumptions […]