The Future of the Legal Profession Technology, change and adaptation Duncan Travis 24 May 2017
Overview Immediate impacts of technological developments Broader effects of technology on legal practice and the profession Achieving gender equality
Immediate impacts
Technological change and client expectations The ‘more-for-less’ challenge Allens’ response: Allens Arrow Alternative Sourcing Legal Project Management What’s next?
Broadening scope for new clients Targeting startups, particularly in the tech or ‘FinTech’ sectors Allens Accelerate ‘A legal practice dedicated to supporting the Australian startup community and providing expert legal advice to corporates and government agencies responding to disruption and investing in innovation.’
‘Big’, but dexterous Adapting with technological developments to: meet the evolving needs of current clients; and attract new clients. What’s next?
Broader effects
Broader effects of tech on the legal profession Technological litigation – lawyers to aid efficiency in the courts The future work of a lawyer – the ongoing need for human judgement Organisational structure – ‘the end of leverage’?
Achieving gender equality