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Zach Warren

Zach Warren

Zach Warren is the editor-in-chief of Legaltech News. Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Zach has been with LTN since 2015. He can be reached at [email protected].

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January 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Nelson Mullins, Redgrave Call Off Merger Due to Client Conflicts

The combination would have seen one of the largest e-discovery boutique law firms in Redgrave join Nelson Mullins' Encompass subsidiary to offer clients one of the country's largest information governance and e-discovery law practices.

By Zach Warren

2 minute read

January 04, 2021 | Legaltech News

Virtual Litigation 2.0: The Next Frontier

From "virtual" depositions to mediations and court hearings, litigators have needed to develop new skills in order to survive. What is next? Virtual litigation is here to stay, and indeed, it is expected to expand in 2021.

By Helene Wasserman, Littler Mendelson

6 minute read

January 04, 2021 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for Legal Technology Innovation in 2021

Attorneys and legal technologists see 2021 pushing the trends brought on by remote work even further, with AI and analytics continuing to grab attention. Here's what they're watching out for in the new year.

By Zach Warren

10 minute read

December 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for Privacy in 2021

Attorneys and legal technologists think that more states and perhaps the U.S. government could visit privacy laws similar to California—though not everybody's in agreement that's a sure thing. Here's what they predict for the privacy world in 2021.

By Zach Warren

11 minute read

December 29, 2020 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2021

Whether it's the importance of securing health data during COVID-19, the continued expansion of ransomware or cyber training's increased importance, here's what attorneys and legal technologists are watching out for in the new year.

By Zach Warren

11 minute read

December 28, 2020 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for E-Discovery in 2021

No in-person review? No problem. Lawyers and legal technologists make their predictions on how the move to remote work, the proliferation of collaboration platforms, and more will affect e-discovery in 2021.

By Zach Warren

10 minute read

December 21, 2020 | Legaltech News

The 2020 Legal Technology Job Market Year in Review

Like the stock market of 2020, some sectors in the legal technology job market soared with new opportunities while other areas halted, right-sized, RIF'd, and now aim to rebuild, re-establish buy-in, and re-staff.

By Jared Coseglia, TRU Staffing Partners

8 minute read

December 17, 2020 | Legaltech News

Virtual Hearings Point the Way Forward for International Arbitration

Even before the pandemic, arbitration hearings were well ahead of the rest of the profession in adopting virtual and hybrid technology as a more efficient way of resolving international disputes. COVID-19 shutdowns have only propelled virtual and hybrid dispute into prominence.

By Graham Smith-Bernal, Opus 2

6 minute read

December 16, 2020 | Legaltech News

Ransomware as Reminder: Back to Basics of Cyber Readiness

Despite the unique threats posed by ransomware, basic cybersecurity measures and a strong cyber risk reduction strategy remain the most valuable tools to prevent an attack and shape a strong response if (or when) one happens. Here's five tips to get started.

By Michael F. Buchanan and Alejandro H. Cruz, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler

8 minute read

December 15, 2020 | Legaltech News

A Real Leap Forward: Can Collaboration Platforms Replace Conference Rooms, Coffee Machines, and Institutional Racism?

The bright side of 2020 is that law firms can be freed of the chains of "the way it's always been" to implement positive, sustained change. Holistically viewing these challenges as opportunities to innovate practices and implement effective DEI strategies allows forward-thinking law firms to ensure adoption, endurance, and effectiveness.

By Kristie Blase & Bryn Bowen

10 minute read