Victoria Hudgins

Victoria Hudgins

I am a reporter for Legaltech News where I cover data privacy, cybersecurity and technology's impact on the business and practice of law.

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March 09, 2021 | Legaltech News

4 Tips for Making Sure Your AI Use in Law Is 'Ethical'

From understanding biased data to tackling AI's "black box," a panel at the American Bar Association's TechShow helped lawyers beginning to work with AI navigate some common ethical quandaries.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 08, 2021 | Legaltech News

Rejecting 'One-Stop Shops,' Firms See Legal Tech Interoperability as Key to Innovation

While 'one-stop-shop' platforms offer a common interface and the convenience of dealing with one vendor, law firms argue that integrating a variety of legal tech tools is the only realistic way to meet clients' needs.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 05, 2021 | Legaltech News

Female Legal Tech Entrepreneurs: Funding Environment, Client Feedback Isn't Always Ideal

From understanding when client feedback isn't helpful to when to say no to venture capital, a panel of legal tech founders explain how to succeed in a sometimes challenging market.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 04, 2021 | Legaltech News

Athennian Raises $5.5 Million, With Participation From Clio's Jack Newton

Just six months ago Athennian announced it raised $8 million. But on the heels of exponential revenue growth, the company has secured additional funding.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 03, 2021 | Legaltech News

Some Courts' COVID Tech Transformation Starts and Ends With Videoconferencing

Budgets and limited resources, both in and out of the court's control, may inhibit court's tech evolution, even at a time when remote and self-service tech is needed more than ever.

By Victoria Hudgins

5 minute read

March 02, 2021 | Legaltech News

HBR Consulting Acquires IT Provider Keno Kozie as Market Stretches Boutique Providers

The legal market's evolving tech demands may mark the end of competitive IT boutiques, notes Keno Kozie founder and president Barry Keno.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 01, 2021 | Legaltech News

Flexing Their Market Muscles, ALSPs Can Elicit Tech Discounts for Small Firms

While IT providers' negotiations can lead to discount perks to small firms, they can also lead to awkward conversations and rescinding recommendations.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

February 26, 2021 | Legaltech News

Despite Cloud's Surge, Legal Tech Developers Still Cater to Steadfast On-Prem Demand

Ongoing market demand for on-premises technology forces some legal tech companies to choose whether to alienate some potential customers or juggle developing cloud and on-prem software.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

February 25, 2021 | Legaltech News

ALSPs Using Contract Workers Isn't a Deal Breaker for Corporate Clients

Corporate buyers aren't concerned about alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) employing a mix of full-time and contract workers. While faces may change, legal departments' main demand is that domain expertise remains consistent.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

February 24, 2021 | Legaltech News

New MyCase CEO Talks Automation Plans, On-Prem Software Holdouts

MyCase CEO Jim McGinnis discusses outside forces pressuring lawyers to leverage the cloud and how private equity ownership will influence MyCase.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read


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