Rhys Dipshan

Rhys Dipshan

CT-born, New York-based legal tech reporter covering everything from in-house technology disruption to privacy trends, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and ghosts-in-the-machine. Continually waiting for law to catch up with tech. (It's like waiting for Godot, but without the clowns)

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September 19, 2023 | Legaltech News

Israeli Legal Tech Startup Darrow Raises $35 Million in Series B Round

Darrow, which markets itself as a "justice intelligence platform," uses generative AI to analyze and scan public data to find viable class action and litigation opportunities.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Legaltech News

A Legal Software Explosion? Generative AI Could Turbocharge Law Firms' Tech Development

While generative AI will likely increase the productivity of software developers, few expect it will stunt the demand for developers in law firms and their tech offshoots.

By Rhys Dipshan

6 minute read

September 13, 2023 | Legaltech News

UnitedLex Announces James Schellhase as New CEO in 'Seminal Moment' for the ALSP

The company's previous CEO will stay on as UnitedLex's chairman of the board of directors.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

September 07, 2023 | Law.com

Forget ChatGPT—Law Firms Are Launching Their Own Gen AI Chatbots

What a growing number of law firms have realized is that they can safely allow their lawyers to experiment with the underlying generative AI models—so long as it is through their own proprietary chatbots.

By Rhys Dipshan

9 minute read

September 07, 2023 | Legaltech News

Cooley Invests in Equity Compensation Startup Easop

Easop is at least the fourth startup to receive money from Cooley's investment fund this year.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

August 30, 2023 | Legaltech News

Actionstep Acquires Australia-Based Practice Management Platform FilePro

Actionstep is the latest company from the Australia and New Zealand region moving to expand its market share this year.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

August 24, 2023 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Rundown, ILTACON Edition: DLA Piper Launches AI-Based Service, DISCO Unveils AI Timelines and More

Missed the latest industry news before, during or after ILTACON 2023? Legaltech News has got you covered.

By Isha Marathe | Rhys Dipshan

8 minute read

August 18, 2023 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Rundown: BriefCatch, Infodash Funding, Travers Smith Rolls Out Gen AI Chatbot and More

An update on the legal tech market's past few weeks, from product launches to new partnerships.

By Isha Marathe | Rhys Dipshan

10 minute read

August 18, 2023 | Legaltech News

HBR Consulting, LAC Group and Wilson Allen Officially Merge into 'Harbor'

In addition to HBR Consulting, LAC Group and Wilson Allen, Harbor will intergrate three other companies, including KP Labs, a since acquired legal tech company launched by California law firm Keesal, Young & Logan in 2018

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Legaltech News

The Contract Network Raises $8 Million, With Help From Relativity Founder, Cooley's Investment Fund

Launched in April, and co-founded by a former DocuSign vice president, The Contract Network leverages generative AI and market data to help speed up contract negotiations.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read


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