Press Release

Law firms must embrace legal technology and data as well as attract more diverse talent

Large-scale change in the legal profession is happening now. The effects of COVID-19 have accelerated the pace of change and will continue to do so, meaning lawyers must contend with new technologies, new competition and new ways of working. Every lawyer has a vital part to play in a profession where the focus is on people and tech, not people or tech. This book is their go-to companion for the change that lies ahead.

Legal Practice in the Digital Age contains the hard-won insights lawyers and firms need to survive and thrive in the complex, post-pandemic age. It demonstrates how firms can embrace technological change, from taking a people-centric approach, to technology and innovation, to entrenching forward-thinking new mindsets into their firm’s DNA. This guide is filled with insightful case studies and practical tips to give firms the edge they need and make the changes necessary for future success. It covers a variety of subjects highly relevant to the future of legal practice, including:

• How lawyers can be better at what they do day-to-day through the use of smart legal tech;
• The new infrastructure, software and resources required for a hybrid world;
• The growing importance of data and how to mine it; and
• How to attract and retain talent in the increasingly dynamic legal industry.

Amid exclamations of the profession’s demise, this unique book shows why there is an exciting future ahead for the legal profession, and why lawyers and firms need to act now to get ahead of the pack. It is written for senior lawyers and decision makers within law firms and legal businesses, and in-house lawyers will also find the content useful. For lawyers and firms hoping to thrive in the digital age, this title is essential reading.

Accompanying the book will be a podcast, entitled ‘Business in the Digital Age’ which will feature eminent guests in fields including technology, the law, academia, and is set to launch later this month.

About the authors

Paul Caddy is Head of Insight at Shoosmiths, having previously practised as a commercial and data protection lawyer. He has worked in private practice (Veale Wasbrough Vizards, Osborne Clarke, Laytons and Shoosmiths), in business and with leading legal publishers. Paul is a prolific writer and, through thought leadership, is determined to help drive change in the legal sector, not only through the use of legal tech, but by focusing on the human side of legal practice too.

David Jackson is the CEO of Shoosmiths and a specialist commercial, outsourcing and technology lawyer. David has spent over 20 years in private practice and in-house, supporting major corporates and multi-nationals on complex, high-value commercial agreements. In particular, he led Shoosmiths’ leading Commercial Practice for over 10 years and helped to position the firm as a pioneer in the legal tech space. David leads Shoosmiths and is responsible for delivering the firm’s strategy and driving operational excellence in the business.

Having practised law (corporate, project finance and commercial) for over 35 years, Tony Randle has more experience than most of the ever-changing landscape of lawyering. During the last decade, he has focused on developing different ways of approaching legal service delivery. He leads Shoosmiths’ connected services business and is also responsible for client strategy. Tony is a prolific thought leader on legal innovation and sits on various bodies promoting the use and development of technology in the practice of law.

Publication Information

Author(s): Paul Caddy, David Jackson, Tony Randle
Publication date: Mar 2023
Format: Hardback
Pages: 474
Price: £95.00
ISBN: 9781787429314

For more information about this book 
https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/books/legal-practice-in-the-digital-age