From Courtroom to Legal Tech: Essential Skills When Evolving Your Career
Lawyers are traditionally viewed as better linguists as mathematicians (except when it comes to billing!). “I used to be a lawyer, but I learned not to be allergic to numbers,” reflects Felipe Mohando, Director of Partnership at Crespect, a Baltic legal tech company focused on project management and CRM, describing his unconventional career path from […]
Beyond Transactions: The Art of Authentic Client Relationships in Legal Services
“We have to put boundaries on what a lawyer looks like,” reflects David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insight cuts to the heart of a fundamental shift in legal services: the growing importance of authentic human connection in an increasingly automated profession. Breaking the Traditional Mould […]
Mastering Legal Directory Rankings
As we are in the throws of legal directory submission season, we covered the main challenges at our Session last week. It’s important to put your scope of work and referee in perspective. For example, “Don’t waste space talking about reviewing employment contracts for Google – the CEO isn’t going to act as your referee […]
Is Legal Tech Really Broken? A Fresh Perspective on the Industry’s Evolution
“The ecosystem itself isn’t broken – it’s going to have a glow up,” suggests Elena Folkes, veteran legal tech strategist, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from over 20 years in the sector, Folkes and Adam Roney from Calls9 share insights on the evolving legal technology landscape. The Trust Challenge A key issue lies in […]
Innovating in Law: A Practical Guide to Change
“When defining Innovation, we can say it is just trying to improve the things that you have been doing.” explains Karol Valencia, Co-founder of Wow Legal Experience, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from her experience implementing innovation in law firms, Valencia challenges conventional thinking about legal transformation. Rethinking Skills Development “I really like the […]
Achieving Your Legal Career Goals Without Burnout: A Guide for 2025
“It’s not about setting resolutions as punishment, but about giving yourself space to be exactly who you are,” observes Antoinette Moriarty, psychotherapist at the Law Society of Ireland, during a recent Platforum9 session. As lawyers set their career goals for 2025, Moriarty shares insights on achieving professional success while maintaining personal wellbeing. Understanding Burnout Signs […]
Building Your International Legal Brand: Lessons from a UK IP Pioneer
“You need to put yourself out and take opportunities,” observes Gary Assim, Partner at Shoosmiths, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his journey from newly qualified lawyer to recognized international IP expert, Assim shares insights on how lawyers can build their personal brand while developing their practice. The Power of Opportunity Success in legal […]
2024 International Arbitration Highlights: A Year of Fragmentation
“International arbitration was designed to efficiently manage global disputes. However, We don’t actually have 180 plus arbitration regimes because of enforcement issues,” observes Dr. Velimir Zivkovic from the University of Warwick during a recent Platforum9 session on the topic. Joined by esteemed international arbitration expert, Matej Pustay, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, both highlighted how […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Lawyers: A Strategic Approach to Growth
“If you improve by 1% each day, you’ll be 37 times better by the end of the year,” observes Patryk Zamorski, Europe Talent Director at Dentons, during a recent Platforum9 session. As legal professionals approach 2025, Zamorski shares insights on how to make meaningful and achievable resolutions that drive both personal and professional growth. The […]
AI in Legal Practice: Blessing or Curse?
“It’s not only about efficiency. It’s also about quality,” observes Vadym Kuzmenko, Legal Operations Lead at Noerr, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his experience both in legal tech development and law firm implementation, Kuzmenko shares insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice – for better and potentially worse. The AI Agent […]