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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July 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

HBR Investor Acquires Keesal Propulsion Labs, With Plans for Partnerships

In addition to HBR, Keesal Propulsion Labs (KP Labs), a standalone legal tech company launched by California law firm Keesal, Young & Logan, will have the opportunity to work closely with several companies under Renovus Capital Partners' umbrella.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Legaltech News

Competitive Necessity, Job Disrupter: Legal Professionals Predict Major Generative AI Impact

A new survey from Wolters Kluwer and Above the Law found that legal professionals across the industry see generative AI as both essential and, for many, unwelcome.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

June 28, 2023 | Legaltech News

AI Startup DraftWise Raises $5M, With Help From Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

DraftWise is the third legal tech startup that leverages generative AI to secure investment just over the past four weeks.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

June 21, 2023 | Legaltech News

Reader Survey: What Do You Want to See on Legaltech News?

We want to hear from you! As our coverage evolves and expands, we want to make sure it aligns more closely with what our readers need, want and expect.

By Legaltech News Staff

1 minute read

June 20, 2023 | Legaltech News

AI-Powered Deposition Startup Parrot Raises $11 Million

Parrot is the second legal tech startup focused on modernizing depositions to close a funding round this year.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

June 08, 2023 | Law.com

A Legal and Regulatory Reckoning for Generative AI

The extent to which generative AI will impact the legal market and broader economy will come down to not only what it is capable of, but also how and whether it can operate within the legal and regulatory frameworks of the day.

By Rhys Dipshan

9 minute read

June 08, 2023 | Legaltech News

Personal Injury Startup EvenUp Announces $50.5 Million Investment, Launches Gen AI Assistant 'Litty'

Alongside its funding round and a "self-service" generative AI tool that automates drafting demand packages and summarizing medical records, EvenUp also announced an integration with practice management provider Litify.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

June 02, 2023 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Rundown: ACEDS, Redgrave Education Partnership, Multiple New Hires, and More

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

By Rhys Dipshan

6 minute read

June 01, 2023 | Legaltech News

Casepoint Suffered Ransomware Attack, BlackCat Hacker Cartel Claims on Dark Web

The Casepoint platform is used by a number of U.S. government agencies and departments. BlackCat claims to be holding over two terabytes of Casepoint's data hostage, including attorney files and "many other things you have tried so hard to keep."

By Stephanie Wilkins | Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

May 25, 2023 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Startup Spellbook Raises $10.9 Million, With Thomson Reuters Investing

Previously called Rally Legal, Spellbook offers a generative AI-powered contract tool of the same name. As the company looks to scale, it hinted at a broader partnership with Thomson Reuters in the future.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read


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