2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards
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2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards

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April 18, 2024 | Q&A

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.
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April 16, 2024 | Q&A

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.
10 minute read
April 17, 2024 | Q&A

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.
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April 15, 2024 | Q&A

Lifetime Achievement Winner: Tess Blair, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

"For me, working in legal tech since the earliest days has been a unique and endlessly positive experience. I have enjoyed watching and participating in the evolution of this industry, seeing the leaps—big and small—in the way lawyers practice and deliver services to clients," said Tess Blair, eData Practice Founder, Morgan Lewis & Bockius.
9 minute read
April 19, 2024 | Q&A

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.
8 minute read
April 04, 2024 | Q&A

Innovations in Hybrid/Remote Work Winner, Law Firm: Akin

"You can make the best system in the world, but if its users don't understand it, then it's not the best system in the world," said Amanda Lewis, Practice Initiatives Manager and Josette Grippo, Chief Practice Officer, at Akin.
5 minute read
April 03, 2024 | Q&A

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.
7 minute read
April 08, 2024 | Q&A

Innovations in Pro Bono Winner, Law Firm: Reed Smith

"Unlike any other program for refugees, we provide protection from the point of flight to the point of self-reliance," said Jayne Fleming, Pro Bono Counsel and Human Rights Team leader, Reed Smith.
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April 08, 2024 | Q&A

Innovations in Diversity and Inclusion Winner, Law Firm: Baker McKenzie

"Innovation is relevant to all of our clients—not just the most innovative or tech-savvy," said JeanMarie Campbell, Head of Client Development, North America CMO Baker, McKenzie.
6 minute read
April 02, 2024 | Q&A

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.
7 minute read
April 02, 2024 | Q&A

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.
6 minute read
April 03, 2024 | Q&A

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.
5 minute read
April 09, 2024 | Q&A

Enabling Hybrid/Remote Work Winner, Provider: Maptician

"To foster innovation within the legal industry, it is crucial to have an insider's perspective and genuine comprehension of the industry's nuances," said AshLea Allberry, COO of Maptician.
6 minute read
April 01, 2024 | Q&A

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.
7 minute read
March 27, 2024 | Q&A

Practice Management Innovation Winner, Provider: UniCourt

"Legal innovation within the LegalTech sector involves a willingness to push the envelope, having perseverance and determination, and venturing into uncharted territory," said Rob Lynch, Head of Product, and Simone Spencer, VP of Marketing, at UniCourt.
8 minute read
March 26, 2024 | Q&A

M&A and Transaction Innovation Winner, Provider: Lexis+ Agreement Analysis

"Acceptance that not all innovative efforts will succeed and that failure is a part of the innovative process is a core concept that cannot be diminished," said Victoria Gerard, senior product manager at LexisNexis.
6 minute read
March 25, 2024 | Q&A

Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Technology Winner, Provider: Winnow

"Innovation is finding new ways to deliver results to clients while helping them experience tangible time or cost saving," said Barton Welt, VP, Design & Marketing at Winnow.
5 minute read
March 21, 2024 | Q&A

Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Technology Winner, Law Firm: Hogan Lovells

"Encouraging innovation in the legal sector necessitates a blend of cultural change, technology investment, and strategic partnerships," said Jeremy Burdge, Head of Legal Engineering—Americas at Hogan Lovells.3
7 minute read
March 20, 2024 | Q&A

Legal Operations Winner, Provider: Priori

"Collaboration is the key to innovation. Legal tech companies cannot build in a vacuum," said Basha Rubin, CEO and Co-Founder of Priori.
8 minute read
March 19, 2024 | Q&A

Enabling Access to Justice Winner, Provider: Relativity

"While the foundation of any legal system is rooted in equality and equal protection, what is not equal for overlooked communities across the globe is their access to legal representation," said Johnathan Hill, Community Engagement Lead at Relativity.
7 minute read
March 11, 2024 | Q&A

Innovating Knowledge Management Winner, Provider: eDiscovery Assistant

"Legal innovation will require all of us to think outside the box. When brilliant legal minds collaborate, we all benefit," said Kelly Twigger, CEO and Founder at eDiscovery Assistant.
8 minute read
March 07, 2024 | Q&A

Litigation Technology Winner, Provider: UnitedLex

"Band-aid solutions may get companies through a short-term crisis, but they rarely stand the test of time and certainly don't reshape the industry in meaningful ways," said Aaron Crews, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at UnitedLex.
6 minute read
March 05, 2024 | Q&A

Innovators of the Year (Individual), Provider: Jake Heller & Pablo Arredondo, Casetext

"We knew we had one shot. And that if we didn't do it, no one would, not this quickly," said Pablo Arredondo, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder of Casetext, now part of Thomson Reuters.
8 minute read
March 04, 2024 | Q&A

Enabling Start-Up Success Winner, Law Firm: NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers

"Take risks—law firms notoriously are not risk takers, but to innovate you must risk resources and failure if you are going to ultimately succeed," said Lisa Friedlander, Chief Revenue Officer at NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.
4 minute read
February 29, 2024 | Q&A

E-Discovery and Litigation Technology Winner, In-House: Uber Technologies

"Just because the law is often slow to change doesn't mean we have to be," said Jason Allen, Senior Director, Litigation at Uber Technologies, Inc.
5 minute read
February 28, 2024 | Q&A

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Winner, Provider: HaystackID

"Legal innovation isn't separate from how technology impacts society; they now influence each other more directly than ever before," said Michael Sarlo and John Brewer of HaystackID.
5 minute read
February 27, 2024 | Q&A

Best Emerging Technology (Non-AI), Provider: CloudNine

"Ongoing improvement requires not only increasing performance levels of existing solutions, but predicting and responding to emerging and future needs of the legal industry," said Georges Sabongui, CEO of CloudNine.
8 minute read
February 26, 2024 | Q&A

Innovator of the Year (Individual), Law Firm: Danielle Benecke, Baker McKenzie

"Most of the market continues to focus on automating parts of the existing value chain, though we are focused on creating new services to help our clients solve increasingly complex, high value problems," said Danielle Benecke of Baker McKenzie.
6 minute read
February 23, 2024 | Q&A

Innovations in Contract Technology Winner, Provider: Luminance

"Now more than ever, incoming generations of workers will expect technology to already be integrated in their workplace, so we must ensure the entire industry is on the front foot," said Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance.
8 minute read
February 22, 2024 | Q&A

Championing Diversity in Tech (Individual) Winner, Provider: Catherine Krow, BigHand

"'Business as usual' is not working for law firms today, and it certainly isn't able to support a more equitable work culture," said Catherine Krow of BigHand.
7 minute read
February 21, 2024 | Q&A

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence—Contract, Document & Project Management, Provider: NetDocuments

"Legal innovation means continual forward motion, knocking down the status quo, and delivering technology that helps legal professionals do their very best work," said Reid Cram in Product Marketing for NetDocuments.
6 minute read
February 20, 2024 | Q&A

E-Discovery Technology and Innovation Winner, Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

"As technology changes, so do ways in which clients do business and we need to follow suit. But you have be wise enough not to change for change's sake or apply a new technology simply because it is new," said Scott Milner, Global Leader, eData Practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
9 minute read
February 14, 2024 | Q&A

New Law Company of the Year: New Era ADR

"Legal innovation is not just about adopting novel technologies, but reshaping the very fabric of how the industry operates," said Rich Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of New Era ADR.
7 minute read
February 13, 2024 | Q&A

Best Use of AI, Most Innovative Legal Ops & Innovator of the Year, In-House: Ford Motor Company

"Embracing innovation isn't an option, but a necessity—it positions legal departments as change catalysts that can spark industry-wide transformations," said Darth Vaughn, Managing Director, Legal Ops+ and Litigation Counsel at Ford Motor Company.
8 minute read
February 12, 2024 | Q&A

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence—E-Discovery & Litigation, Provider: Casetext

"Early access to GPT-4 meant a once-in-a-career opportunity to build something no one ever had and no one else could. We HAD to make it work," said Jake Heller, CEO + Co-Founder of Casetext, Part of Thomson Reuters.
6 minute read
February 09, 2024 | Q&A

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, Law Firm: DLA Piper

"Once you understand that lawyers are dealers in information, it is easy to see that AI can enhance every stage of their work," said Bennett Borden, Partner and Chief Data Scientist at DLA Piper.
7 minute read
January 29, 2024 | News

The 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards Winners Are Here!

Law.com and Legaltech News are proud to announce this year's winners for the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, celebrating the achievements of law firms, in-house legal departments, providers and ALSPs leading the legal profession into the future through technology and innovation.
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