tech enabled lawyer is a guide to the Why, What and How of future proofing your legal practice
Fiona McLay
Transforming Law Firm Operations with existing Tech | Author of Tech Enabled Lawyer | Litigation lawyer → tech and GenAI evangelist
I've written an accessible technology reference guide to help so-called “technophobic” lawyers deal with common tasks in day-to-day practice. “Tech enabled lawyer: a guide to making the most of the tools you have and spotting the tech you need” is designed to convince lawyers to make better use of the technology they already have. It offers an achievable approach to making every day practice more efficient and more client centric (even without an innovation budget).
"A revelation. Fiona McLay’s ‘Tech Enabled Lawyer’ is the guide the industry has been crying out for. From people new to tech, to seasoned tech veterans, Big Law, New Law and everyone in between, the ‘Tech Enabled Lawyer brings together practical tips, insights, lived experience and ideas in a way that is very special." Michael Morrissey, Lawyer and Founder of Morrissey Law + Advisory
Who is this book for?
The book covers common tasks for most areas of general practice in Australia - property, family, wills and estates, litigation and commercial. There is also a section for in-house lawyers.
Lawyers know there is tech that can help them, but they are flat out keeping up with client work. It’s tempting to put off technology projects, and it can be hard to assess new tech tools and decide which ones are worthwhile, particularly for lawyers who tend to be risk-averse and detail-oriented.
“Fiona ably demonstrates how deeply she understands where business, technology and the law meet.?Her book is well-structured, easy to read and useful as a reference source”. Dr George Beaton, Executive Chairman of Beaton, who has been advising the legal industry for over 30 years
There is underused potential in existing tools that can help you work more effectively, but it is up to you. You can’t unlock this potential by delegating it to someone else, whether that is an innovation committee or the office manager - you need to invest some time to get the benefits. I get the challenges, but as a consultant, I see what a big difference the right tech makes - how it helps lawyers get back to enjoying their work.
"It's written from first-hand experience, super practical, and page by page convinces the reader to abandon their technophobia and instead, with an appropriate degree of caution, embrace tech for what it is, a fabulous legal business tool and innovation enabler.” Terri Mottershead, Executive Director at the Centre for Legal Innovation
Who wrote it?
I spend my days helping lawyers use technology to improve how they work, so I have an insider’s view of how Australian lawyers are using, or not using, technology. I have been a dispute resolution lawyer for top tier, mid-tier, small firms,?NewLaw, and in-house for 25 years. I now consult to law firms to improve the way they use technology, and I am a teaching fellow at the College of Law.
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What is in the book?
The book covers the questions I see over and over in my work consulting to law firms. I've taken everything I've learned from driving change in the legal industry over the past few years. I explain Why lawyers need to get more tech enabled, show What tech enabled looks like (hint: it doesn't have to include buying expensive AI) and How to get started to deliver effective change.
Divided into two parts, the first part gives a framework you can use in any size organisation to improve the way you work. It looks at:
The second part is a reference guide that you can use to start identifying the tech you need for common tasks in your practice area. It covers:
The book can be purchased from www.fionamclay.com.au
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1 年For any professional who doesn’t love technology (like me), this book is for you. Full of so many helpful tips and many using the programs we already have. A huge congratulations Fiona.