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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February 29, 2024 | Legaltech News

Don't Wait Up: Lack of Expertise, Talent Holding Back Generative AI in Legal Industry

A survey from Consilio found that many legal professionals don't feel prepared to use generative AI technology. But adequate generative AI training might not be readily available.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

February 22, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Forges Ahead With DE&I Efforts, Despite Backlash

While DE&I rhetoric may not be as prominent as it was in 2020, efforts to address gender and racial disparities in the legal industry are not only ongoing, but also expanding and maturing.

By Rhys Dipshan

9 minute read

February 22, 2024 | Legaltech News

Intapp Announces Gen AI Capabilities, Delphai Acquisition, as Part of New 'Intelligence Applied' Strategy

With its new brand vision, Intapp will leverage AI in new ways across its offerings, from a Microsoft Copilot integration to updates to its CRM and fund management platform DealCloud.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

February 14, 2024 | Legaltech News

LawToolBox Became the First Legal App to Integrate With Microsoft Copilot. Here's How

LawToolBox's COO Carol Lynn Grow discusses what the company learned along its journey to become the sixth application, and the first in legal, to integrate with Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft's generative AI assistant.

By Rhys Dipshan

6 minute read

February 14, 2024 | Legaltech News

Clio Rebrands Lawyaw to Clio Draft, Hints at Future Upgrades

Lawyaw, now Clio Draft, has been a significant focus for Clio since its 2021 acquisition, with the practice management provider investing significantly in expanding the platform and its team.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

February 02, 2024 | Legaltech News

Legalweek Day 3: Data Maturity Has Never Been More Vital to Legal's Success

From harnessing AI to supporting ESG and DE&I programs, collecting and being able to interpret data has fast become the foundational building block to the legal market's evolution.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

February 01, 2024 | Legaltech News

Legalweek Day 2: Exciting, New Technology, Same Old Legal Obligations

While some generative artificial intelligence technology may seem new, opaque and groundbreaking, it doesn't change the obligations under American Bar Association ethics rules or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

January 31, 2024 | Legaltech News

Legalweek Day 1: Why Gen AI Still Holds Legal Professionals' Attention

When it comes to the hottest technology of Legalweek 2024, attorneys and legal professionals are uncharacteristically eager, while legal tech vendors are betting that slow and steady may win the race.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

January 29, 2024 | Legaltech News

EY, Reveal Announce 'Global Alliance,' Aiming to Boost E-Discovery Capabilities, Innovation

Reveal founder and CEO Wendell Jisa told Legaltech News that the alliance will accelerate the e-discovery provider's product development and its speed to market.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

January 29, 2024 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Rundown: The Epic Pre-Legalweek 2024 Edition

An update on the legal tech market changes, from product launches to new partnerships announced in the lead-up to Legalweek 2024.

By Isha Marathe | Rhys Dipshan

12 minute read

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