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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 04, 2024 | Legaltech News

Nervous System: A Night to Remember

The seeds of what would become the FCC had been planted in the waning hours of April 14, 1912, when the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg. Senators were disquieted to learn just how closely modern telecommunications technology had come to averting the disaster—if only it had actually been used properly.

By David Kalat, BRG

6 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Legaltech News

Embracing a New Era of AI in Legal Discovery: Effective Communication and the Incremental Path to Adoption

As we embrace a new generation of AI-powered tools and workflows, the leading practices discovery professionals have established for measuring quality and pairing the right tools with the job will be valuable to the broader legal community.

By Dr. Gina Taranto, ProSearch

6 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Legaltech News

Innovations in Knowledge Management Winner, Law Firm: Fisher Phillips

"The risks I've taken to be one of the first vocal customers of startups have more than paid off, helping put some of the most innovative legal tools into my attorneys' hands sooner, and helping to infuse capital and goodwill into those young startups," said Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer at Fisher Phillips.

By Stephanie Wilkins

7 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Legaltech News

Winston & Strawn Launches Winston Legal Solutions, a Tech-Powered, Right-Staffing Venture for Low-Complexity Work

Winston Legal Solutions aims to address client cost concerns by providing an alternative to the outsourced legal provider marketplace that combines firm-trained attorneys, established processes, advanced technology and generative AI tools.

By Stephanie Wilkins

5 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Legaltech News

Innovation in Hiring, Staffing & Recruitment Winner, Provider: Baretz+Brunelle

"Legal techs and ALSPs, unlike law firms, aren't encumbered by precedent. They have no sacred cows. That's a major reason they are unleashing so much new activity and will likely continue to do so," said Howard Rosenberg, Partner at Baretz+Brunelle.

By Stephanie Wilkins

5 minute read

April 02, 2024 | Legaltech News

ESG Enablement Through Technology Winner, Law Firm: Ropes & Gray

"Robust, ongoing discussion and engagement with clients and other thought leaders on ESG developments and challenges is key to encouraging ESG innovation that is fit-for-purpose," said Michael Littenberg, Partner and Global Head of the ESG, CSR and Business and Human Rights Practice at Ropes & Gray.

By Stephanie Wilkins

7 minute read

April 02, 2024 | Legaltech News

How to Develop Legal Tech Products That Lawyers Love

Technology solutions need to complement and augment legal service delivery and should not create new problems, but rather solve existing ones.

By Mike McGlinchey, Pinsent Masons Vario

5 minute read

April 02, 2024 | Legaltech News

Best Use of Emerging Technology (Non-AI), Law Firm: Reanna Martinez, Munger, Tolles & Olson

"In the legal tech world, you have the opportunity to be a trailblazer, driving change in an industry known for its conventions," said Reanna Martinez, Manager: Innovation, Systems, and Data at Munger, Tolles & Olson.

By Stephanie Wilkins

6 minute read

April 01, 2024 | Legaltech News

Tech-Enabled Transactional Practice of the Year, Law Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

"The essence of innovation lies with our lawyers and their deep understanding of our clients' objectives and challenges, coupled with an enthusiasm to think beyond convention," said Wendy Butler Curtis, Chief Innovation Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.

By Stephanie Wilkins

7 minute read

March 29, 2024 | Legaltech News

Education in the Age of Gen AI: Experiential Training Is Essential for Success

Generative AI's ultimate impact on the delivery of legal services is already in motion. To meet it, the legal industry must embrace practical training now, which will not only be driven by AI, but also extend to AI itself. 

By D. Casey Flaherty, LexFusion

10 minute read