Erin Hichman

Erin Hichman

Erin is a senior analyst with ALM Legal Intelligence. Her experience includes covering legal technology and trends, mental health, diversity, and speaking at industry events. She has extensive experience researching IT, technology and related services. Prior to joining the Legal Intelligence team, Erin was a senior analyst with ALM Consulting Intelligence, where she led IT Consulting research, covering topics such as cybersecurity, cloud and analytics. In addition, Erin has experience as an analyst with Technology Business Research, covering IT and consulting firms; and with Deloitte as a consultant focusing on IT process improvement and business analysis projects to increase efficiency. Erin holds both a BS in Industrial Engineering and MS in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Integrated Technology Management from Cal Poly, SLO.

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April 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Women Describe Their Experiences in Big Law—and It's Not Pretty

The lawsuit against Jones Day is just the tip of the iceberg, new research from ALM Intelligence and the American Bar Association shows.

By Erin Hichman

7 minute read

April 18, 2019 | Law.com

Women Describe Their Experience Working in Big Law, And It's Not Pretty

The class actions at Jones Day are the tip of the iceberg. Women say change is needed.

By Erin Hichman

7 minute read

March 07, 2019 | Law.com

There's A Diversity Problem At Law Firms - What Can Be Done?

Law firm diversity is a long-standing challenge. Here are some ideas and resources to help move the needle.

By Erin Hichman

9 minute read

March 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer

There's a Diversity Problem at Law Firms. What Can Be Done?

Law firm diversity is a long-standing challenge. Here are some ideas and resources to help move the needle.

By Erin Hichman

9 minute read

January 03, 2019 | Law.com

Disrupting the Legal Sector Through Technology

Five questions with Mihui Pak, Vice President of Product for LegalMation.

By Erin Hichman

7 minute read

October 11, 2018 | Law.com

When it Comes to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support in Legal, What About the Staff?

While law firm staff are a part of the same “toxic” environment as attorneys, mental health and substance abuse support and resources available to them are not.

By Erin Hichman

15 minute read

October 11, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support: Are Staff Being Left Out?

While law firm staff are a part of the same “toxic” environment as attorneys, mental health and substance abuse support and resources available to them are not.

By Erin Hichman

15 minute read

September 27, 2018 | Law.com

Where Else Will the Big Four Pop-up in Legal?

The Big Four's push into legal is happening now. Immigration is the logical starting place – what's next?

By Erin Hichman

6 minute read

August 09, 2018 | Law.com

Riverview Law and EY Law: A View from the Technology Side

A technology perspective of the recent Riverview Law acquisition by EY Law. Legal managed services are already evolving.

By Erin Hichman

5 minute read

August 02, 2018 | Law.com

What to Know When Building Artificial Intelligence in the Law Firm

An excerpt of ALM Intelligence's recent report on why law firms need artificial intelligence to remain competitive and relevant.

By Erin Hichman

3 minute read