ince the phrase ‘NewLaw’ was coined by George Beaton it has quickly become a meaningless buzzword. Multiple new businesses have jumped on the bandwagon and announced themselves as ‘NewLaw’ when, in fact, they are either just a traditionally structured firm operating virtually; a fixed pricing strategy; or a lawyer procurement agency for a disconnected bunch of sole operators … [Read more...]
#BucketOpinion: A Week In The Life Of A Free Lawyer
ust over a year ago I made the decision to make a dramatic shift in my career and become a ‘free’ lawyer.Now don’t get too ahead of yourselves, this doesn't mean I started working for free!Instead I joined a law firm that is part of the ‘NewLaw’ wave. It is a dispersed law firm, with a completely different approach to the traditional. I am a bit of an enigma now, as I … [Read more...]
Who Are The Real Winners In The Legal Industry’s Tech Disruption?
Change is a lot like a Rubik's Cube.Challenging, frustrating and hard to predict.Like that sly red puzzle piece that shifts the background of your professional game, change bides its time - only making its big move when your attention becomes too focused on solving one side to the puzzle. After all the progress you have made, this can send you reeling back to square … [Read more...]