Episode 104: Innovation and Legaltech in 2021 - A Year in Review
As 2021 draws to a close, we welcomed back our innovation and legaltech gurus, now also our good friends, for a third year in review podcast: Caryn Sandler, Partner and Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer at Gilbert & Tobin; Warrick McLean, CEO at Colman Grieg Lawyers; and Graeme Grovum, Head of Technology and Client Solutions at Allens – we discussed the year that was…and it was quite a year!
Topics covered in our discussion included:
- Did we see deep change, transformation or something different all together in the legal ecosystem in 2021? And, how will that influence where we launch from in 2022?
- With “digitisation” almost being the word of the year, how did that translate into action (or inaction) in legal practice in 2021?
- Did data analytics move from numbers on a spread sheet to something pervasive in, and critical to, decision making internally and for clients externally in 2021?
- How did the concept of the “adjacent business” evolve in 2021 and where did it/will it find its mark?
- With so much changing in the legal ecosystem, what capabilities/talent did we see prioritised in 2021, how did that redefine the war for talent, and will that change in 2022?
- And finally, with 2021 almost in the rear-view mirror, what are the top priorities in innovation and legaltech for 2022?
Thank you, Caryn, Warrick, and Graeme, such a delight to spend the time with you – can’t wait to see you all same time, next year!
To all our friends around the world, thank you for your support in 2021 – we are so grateful to you and for you every year. Our very best wishes to you and your families for a restful, joyful, and peaceful holiday season!