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Stephanie Wilkins

Stephanie Wilkins

Stephanie Wilkins is the Editor-in-Chief of Legaltech News at ALM. She has spent the better part of the past decade following the evolution of legal tech and learning how it can help in-house counsel, law firms and others in the legal industry. As a former practicing litigator, she is particularly interested in how legal tech can and should be used in real-life practice and the valuable differences it can make. Stephanie is also keenly interested in shining a light on the ways legal tech is being used to help the greater good.

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May 12, 2023 | Legaltech News

Human Security Risks: A Discussion Among Law Firm CISOs and Other Cybersecurity Professionals

Human security is an often-overlooked problem, as executive teams remain very concerned about hacking from the outside. However, many don't realize that court reporters represent an equally serious risk.

By David Carter, Calloquy

6 minute read

May 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Vendor: TerraTrue

"As the world's privacy laws become more complex and more fragmented, and as companies are looking to collect more data ... legal innovation must enable collaboration across teams, and inject a single source of truth, in a manner that doesn't disrupt normal workflow," says Chris Handman, Co-Founder and COO of TerraTrue.

By Stephanie Wilkins

5 minute read

May 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

Innovations in Diversity and Inclusion, Law Firm: Nixon Peabody

When it comes to improving DEI, "The real substance and sincere commitment must come first, so that the technology is in service to a real purpose, rather than 'driving' the effort," says Lisa Kirby, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at Diversity Lab.

By Stephanie Wilkins

8 minute read

May 10, 2023 | Legaltech News

Litigation and E-Discovery, Law Department: Cisco

Legal innovation is like car racing, says Mubashir Hussain, Leader—Business Operations at Cisco. "Technology can only get you so far. You also need a great driver, a world class pit crew, thorough planning, effective policy, and a mindset of constant improvement to distinguish you from the rest."

By Stephanie Wilkins

4 minute read

May 10, 2023 | Legaltech News

From Social Engineering to Blocking ChatGPT: Takeaways from the 2023 LegalSEC Summit

As risk levels in the cybersecurity realm rapidly increase, the legal community convened to discuss the most pressing issues in cybersecurity at ILTA's 2023 LegalSEC Summit.

By Kenneth Jones, Xerdict Group LLC

8 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Legaltech News

Learning from the Past: Why Dismissing Generative AI Is a Risky Proposition for the Legal Industry

While reflecting before moving forward with transformative technology is prudent, we should not allow resistance to change to exert undue influence on the decision to explore the benefits generative AI brings to the legal field.

By Brandi Pack, UpLevel Ops

7 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Legaltech News

Poll: Should AI Companies Pause the Training of Advanced AI Systems? We Want Legal's Thoughts

Since the launch of ChatGPT, generative AI has taken the legal world by storm, with new AI-powered tools continuing to enter the market. However, one organization has called for a six-month pause on the training of all AI models more powerful than GPT-4. LTN wants to know what the legal industry thinks.

By Stephanie Wilkins

3 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Legaltech News

Tech-Enabled Hybrid Work Environment, Vendor: Blue J Legal

"Legal innovation, in our view, involves marrying a deep understanding of the work that lawyers do, with an equally deep understanding of the power and capabilities that technology can provide—and applying that knowledge to solve real customer challenges," says Pete van Hezewyk, Vice President of Marketing at Blue J Legal.

By Stephanie Wilkins

3 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Legaltech News

Generative AI on Your Data: Amplify Your Legal Knowledge

Legal professionals are increasingly aware that we need a new way to make knowledge more accessible. A way that is effortless to create, maintain, and distribute. Something we like to call Dynamic Knowledge Management.

By Jorn Vanysacker, Henchman

10 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Legaltech News

Emerging Technology, Law Firm: DLA Piper

"Legal innovation should be no different from innovation," says Andy Gastwirth, Chief Innovation Officer at DLA Piper. "All innovation at DLA Piper uses technology to enhance our subject matter expertise, and thereby better meet the legal needs of our clients."

By Stephanie Wilkins

4 minute read