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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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April 26, 2024 | Legaltech News

Artificial Intelligence: Major Cyber Threats for Law Firms in 2024

Because trust is crucial in a lawyer-client relationship, it is of the utmost importance that law firms maintain the highest standards in data security.

By Ed Watal, Intellibus

5 minute read

April 25, 2024 | Legaltech News

Five Questions to Ask If You Are Considering a Private Large Language Model for Your Law Firm

While intuitively building an LLM seems appealing, it may not be as attractive or cost-effective an option as you might think.

By John Tredennick and Dr. William Webber 

10 minute read

April 25, 2024 | Legaltech News

Increasing Law Firm Security With Workplace Management Technology

With the advent of remote work, hybrid schedules, visiting attorneys, hot desking and more, law firms must ensure that these new modes of working are even more secure.

By Alaa Pasha, CEO, Maptician

5 minute read

April 24, 2024 | Legaltech News

How to Manage Outside Counsel Spend—With the Help of Legal Technology

Here are three strategies legal teams can adopt to operate much more independently and optimally, and become far less reliant on outside counsel.

By Jerry Levine, ContractPodAI

7 minute read

April 22, 2024 | Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: 'When You Break Through a Glass Ceiling, You Will Get Cut,' Says Christina Wojcik 

Chiristina Wojcik, Managing Director, Corporate and Legal Operations at LexFusion, discusses the need for those with a seat at the table to open doors for others, the importance of having clearance to shut down sexism, and why vendors should focus on what legal tech can do today, not tomorrow.

By Alma Asay

8 minute read

April 19, 2024 | Legaltech News

Lifetime Achievement Winner: Barry Solomon, Litera

"It is easier to say what innovation isn't or shouldn't be. It shouldn't be a cool technology solution in search of a problem," said Barry Solomon, Vice President, M&A Integration at Litera.

By Stephanie Wilkins

8 minute read

April 18, 2024 | Legaltech News

Lifetime Achievement Winner: Marla Crawford, Cimplifi

"A Lifetime Achievement Award is a big title and it can mean that a person is slowing down or retiring, but for me, it's really a reminder that I'm just getting started in the third chapter of my career," said Marla Crawford, General Counsel of Cimplifi.

By Stephanie Wilkins

5 minute read

April 17, 2024 | Legaltech News

Lifetime Achievement Winner: Carla Swansburg, ClearyX

"I love making someone's work life easier. I love the moment when clients see something that works for them and can save them time and effort," said Carla Swansburg, CEO, ClearyX.

By Stephanie Wilkins

10 minute read

April 17, 2024 | Legaltech News

Thomson Reuters Expands CoCounsel to All Business Segments, Adds New Gen AI Legal Capabilities

In addition to introducing three new skills for legal and tax professionals in the U.S. and U.K., Thomson Reuters announced plans to roll out the CoCounsel generative AI assistant across every professional line it serves, including risk, fraud and media.

By Stephanie Wilkins

5 minute read

April 16, 2024 | Legaltech News

Lifetime Achievement Winner: Wendell Jisa, Reveal

"Changing more than buttons and widgets, legal innovation means completely reshaping how case teams leverage technology in the practice of law," said Wendell Jisa, Founder and CEO of Reveal.

By Stephanie Wilkins

10 minute read