Results from our Survey
Even with the best support, GCs can sometimes struggle to identify the right technology. Our survey asks what is holding them back.
Chris Young, general counsel for digital contracting platform Ironclad notes that ‘In-house teams used to ask their law firms about technology. Now it’s the reverse. GCs are encouraging their firms to adopt technology, and firms are hearing about the most useful software and tools from their customers.’
For many firms, this will come as unpleasant news. But there is an upside. As Young points out, ‘In-house lawyers will always need law firms, and the industry won’t be transformed by one side alone. The more forward-thinking law firms should see this moment of change as an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage and become a true strategic partner to their clients.’
