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Having worked in the tech space for over two decades, Expleo Group’s global head of digital services, Dinesh Mohan has seen numerous clients from various industries through their business transformation journeys, helping them drive digital change and process optimisation leveraging data. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), he is focused on helping law firms understand the world of AI and how they can apply it meaningfully to boost efficiency and productivity across their business functions. But how exactly can law firms utilise AI to improve their processes? In an exclusive article for Briefing's October AI special, Mohan offers key strategic considerations for successful AI adoption and highlights some top areas where your firm can implement it today to reap rapid rewards. Want to learn more about this? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7ffS2_g

“We recognise that genAI is going to be a transformative technology journey, and so we’ve been thinking very strategically about how we deploy it and the impact it will have on our business,” says Pinsent Masons director of knowledge Tim D.. As the business owner of the new tools Pinsent Masons is adopting, he’s been championing communities of practice across the firm, taking an “intentional, use case-based and outcomes-driven approach to AI” to identify the right ways to embed the technology into different areas of work. In an exclusive interview with Briefing, Dale shares the firm's experience using LexisNexis' new Lexis+ AI, which he says is helping to boost lawyers’ productivity by enabling them to dramatically accelerate legal research work — with the promise of significantly enhancing legal service delivery. How exactly is Pinsent Masons harnessing the power of this new genAI tool? Read all about it in the Briefing October AI special: https://lnkd.in/eU2eK_fa

Irwin Mitchell chief information security and innovation officer Graham Thomson has long looked to artificial intelligence to model predictions, with a focus on critical security oversight. Now, with the rapid rise of generative AI (genAI), he’s turning attention to securing a new and better future for the firm. In an exclusive article for Briefing's October AI special, Thomson shares how his firm is shaping its approach to understanding and embracing the potential of genAI in legal through close collaboration with Microsoft and Peppermint Technology. Find out how Irwin Mitchell is leveraging the power of genAI by reading the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eR9rh7vs

When it comes to generative AI (genAI), law firms, which are traditionally slow to embrace new technology, are ahead of the curve. Why did legal rush to embrace genAI, and what are the benefits that law firms are reaping from the use of genAI? In an exclusive article for Briefing's October AI special, Joanna Goodman explores where genAI is already changing law firms’ internal processes for the better, from tracking client knowledge preferences and risk scenario-planning, to building marketing momentum and transformation in professional development practices — all with the help of several experts from Browne Jacobson, Burges Salmon LLP, Charles Russell Speechlys, DAC Beachcroft and Weightmans. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/eiQ5U5bJ How is your firm using genAI to boost efficiency and productivity? Let us know in the comments below!

We've got some great news for you - the Briefing October 2024 spotlight is now live! Our latest Briefing special focuses on the continued momentum building behind a world of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) getting to work for law firms over the course of 2024. Is genAI changing law firms’ business management for the better? If so, how can it be utilised to improve internal processes — such as tracking client knowledge preference, risk scenario-planning, and transforming professional development practices? We explore this in depth, with the help of several experts from Browne Jacobson, Burges Salmon LLP, Charles Russell Speechlys, DAC Beachcroft and Weightmans. We also explore how to tackle typical barriers to AI adoption together with Litera’s CEO Avaneesh Marwaha, and Elite Technology’s chief product officer Elisabet Hardy weighs in on how genAI will amplify and elevate human expertise. Meanwhile, Aderant’s VP of product AI and cloud transformation Lisa Erickson shares how the company is moving to the next stage of innovation for legal business management, defined by its new AI-driven cloud platform Stridyn. Plus, Expleo Group global head of digital services Dinesh Mohan outlines the quickest wins to embed organisational respect for AI’s results rapidly. And Intapp's compliance practice group leader Cindy Mundow tackles a burning question: can genAI keep its promise to the legal sector? On top of this, we also take a look at some prime examples of AI solutions being used by law firms to boost efficiency. First off, we have Irwin Mitchell, which has collaborated with Microsoft and Peppermint Technology to investigate the potential for more effective case and client relationship management. Then, we investigate how LexisNexis new Lexis+ AI solution is supporting Pinsent Masons’ lawyers to perform legal research with great speed and ease, while also helping to enhance their understanding of and approach to the law. Access all this insight right away in the Briefing app: https://buff.ly/3Al95yw #AIsolutions #GenAI

Are you seeing a shift in how firms approach their ESG commitments? In a new report by Briefing/HSBC UK, recent data shows that over half (53%) of organisations now have an independent ESG committee advising their main boards. Additionally, 20% are proactively screening clients for their environmental impacts, while 6% are even taking a stand against alleged environmental transgressors. Read the report to learn more – https://buff.ly/3C7YLdJ What steps is your organisation taking to prioritise ESG? Let’s discuss!

Businesses that adopt an industrial mindset will gradually eat up market share. There’s no doubt about it, it’s what happens in any industry. So, at this point, the ability to standardise and scale is essential,” says ShareDo cofounder and chief product officer Ben Nicholson. So how can the legal sector become more industrial at heart? In an exclusive feature for Briefing Magazine, Ben highlights the importance of adopting a more process-centric approach to drive significant efficiency gains within a law firm — one that goes hand in hand with growing client satisfaction and loyalty. Want to learn more about this? Read the full column in the September issue of Briefing Magazine: https://buff.ly/4hc7ko5

Law firms today face no shortage of challenges. With increasing competition and clients demanding more in terms of services and fees, the pressure is on to develop innovative strategies. Thankfully, technology can—and arguably must—play a crucial role in addressing these challenges, believes Elisabet Hardy, chief product officer at Elite Technology. In an exclusive column for Briefing Magazine, Elisabet Hardy looks at how law firms can harness technology to power their strategies, and why big data solutions can give firms real insight into trends and help them “see around the corners” in the race to gain a competitive edge. Want to dive deeper? Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/3TsCKMQ

When it comes to technology adoption, business services, and collaboration, the legal sector is further behind in progress compared to other industries, believes Paul Suffield, managing director at Attest Group. So what can law firms learn from other service-driven markets? In an exclusive column for Briefing Magazine, Paul Suffield shares his views on why combining talent and client attraction and retention together with the technology used as an enabler will provide the right foundation for firms to invest to deliver significant value creation. Want to learn more about this? Read the full column in the September issue of Briefing Magazine: https://buff.ly/3NvCN7b

An insightful and enjoyable start to the day at this morning's Briefing Finance Leaders breakfast held in partnership with Paul Crawley of Emburse. There were thought-provoking conversations around topics including law firm pricing challenges, tech selection, the role of the finance team in ESG reporting, and much more besides. A big thank you to our guests for joining us for such an interesting morning: Sarah Dadds of Birketts LLP, Anna Elagina of Boult Wade Tennant, Harsh Amarasuriya of Clyde & Co, Steve Arnold of CMS UK, Raghbir Bains of Harbottle & Lewis, Matt Chandler of Kilburn & Strode, Asanka Gamage of Kingsley Napley, Blake Gaffney of Payne Hicks Beach LLP and Chris Stanton of Shoosmiths