Practice Technology

Expanded 8am LawPay will connect financial and operational tasks

Professional business platform 8am is expanding its payment platform into a complete financial management workspace.

Feb 12, 2026 8:45 AM CST

New lawyers are expected to be AI savvy, new study shows

Being comfortable and competent using artificial intelligence now ranks among the expectations of new lawyers, according to an annual survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty and practicing lawyers.

Feb 10, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Are more clients turning to artificial intelligence for legal advice?

Lawyers who worry about artificial intelligence and its potential pitfalls are pointing to another problem—its increasing use by their clients.

Feb 9, 2026 9:48 AM CST

How important is operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled corporate legal department?

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Matteo Pagani, the founder and CEO of Co-Flo Enterprise, an iManage strategic technology partner.

Jan 27, 2026 8:28 AM CST

A practical guide to trust and estates drafting software

Transactional lawyers spend significant amounts of time working with documents. When drafting legal documents, precision matters; and ensuring that statutory and technical requirements are satisfied is essential.

Jan 22, 2026 1:48 PM CST

The Curiosity Prompt: One question that reduces AI risk and improves lawyer competence

There is one technique this former BigLaw attorney teaches that consistently improves accuracy, reduces hallucinations, and helps lawyers stay firmly within their ethical boundaries regarding artificial intelligence. She calls it the Curiosity Prompt.

Jan 21, 2026 2:12 PM CST

California targets attorney use of artificial intelligence through new legislation

Proposed legislation in California is targeting lawyers who use generative artificial intelligence to draft legal filings.

Jan 15, 2026 9:43 AM CST

What’s on tap for 2026 when it comes to generative AI?

In 2025, we saw greater adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools across all areas of the legal industry. Will 2026 bring more of the same?

Jan 14, 2026 9:13 AM CST

Eli Manning will headline Legalweek tech conference this year

Former professional football quarterback Eli Manning has accomplished a lot in his storied career. And now, he can add keynote speaker to his extensive resumé.

Jan 13, 2026 11:21 AM CST

Association of American Law Schools, West Academic join forces to support AI in legal education

The Association of American Law Schools and West Academic, a company under bar exam prep group Barbri, signed a multiyear partnership focused on supporting artificial intelligence in legal education that will offer a webinar series, online resources and research on faculty and student attitudes toward the emerging technology.

Jan 8, 2026 9:34 AM CST

AI for All: Tanguy Chau aims to do things differently with an all-in-one legal assistant

Tanguy Chau, an engineer with a master’s degree, PhD and MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was an entrepreneur and venture capitalist early in his career. In looking for interesting investment opportunities, Chau zeroed in on legal technology.

Jan 1, 2026 9:51 AM CST

New Precedent: This year’s class of Legal Rebels is leading the way during a time of rapid change in the industry

For this year’s class of Legal Rebels, the ABA Journal and the ABA Center for Innovation have chosen to honor eight individuals who are leading the way during these changing times.

Jan 1, 2026 1:35 AM CST

No-Fault Fight: As some states consider making divorce more difficult, legal tech companies brace for ripple effects

President Donald Trump’s administration’s focus on promoting marriage and families has trickled down to lawmakers in several conservative states, which have considered repealing or restricting no-fault divorce. As states continue to consider and advance these laws, legal tech leaders who have automated the divorce process are not only paying attention to the potential impact on their clients but on their businesses moving forward.

Jan 1, 2026 1:10 AM CST

Legal tech GCs, chief legal officers reflect on 2025, share vision for 2026

Legal industry analyst Ari Kaplan hosted his inaugural Ari Kaplan Advisors Legal Tech GC/CLO Roundtable to reflect on the legal industry in 2025 and discuss key challenges, trends and opportunities likely to affect strategic priorities in 2026.

Dec 23, 2025 1:10 PM CST

A practical tech checklist for senior lawyers

You don't need to start the new year with brand-new devices. You need to give your existing tech a little care and attention. Use this checklist to refresh, secure, and re-energize your technology before you head into the new year.

Dec 22, 2025 9:00 AM CST