BigLaw rolls out apps for clients; effort sends message 'this isn't your grandfather's law firm'
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A small but growing number of law firms are launching apps that help and possibly impress their clients.
Latham & Watkins released its latest app last week, one that helps clients learn more about overseas anti-bribery laws, the Recorder reports. Previous apps by the firm explain jargon in fields such as finance and capital markets.
Law firm consultant Kent Zimmermann says the apps are getting more sophisticated and can be used to bolster image. “It sends a message to the market that this isn’t your grandfather’s law firm anymore,” he told the Recorder.
The story highlights other BigLaw apps:
• Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has a global sourcing app that helps users calculate costs in outsourcing contracts.
• Baker & McKenzie has an app summarizing legal and tax issues for public companies granting employee stock options overseas.
• O’Melveny & Myers provides an introduction to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in its app. It also reports on related enforcement actions and settlements.
