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🚀 Exciting times ahead for Jus Mundi! They’ve just secured $22M in a Series B funding round, one of the largest Series B funding rounds for a European legal tech company. The investment will fuel Jus Mundi’s R&D and expand their AI-driven arbitration database to reach beyond the 80 countries they currently serve. This round of support came from Acton Capital from Germany and True Global Ventures from Singapore, with additional backing from long-time investors C4 Ventures (France) and FJ Labs (US).  But that’s not all—Jus Mundi is officially launching Jus AI, a groundbreaking legal assistant designed to revolutionize the legal workflow for global professionals by making their unique content more accessible and efficient. ⚖️ Huge congratulations to Jus Mundi on this major milestone! 🎉 #LIC is thrilled to witness this game-changing development from our Gold Sponsor. Read the full article to see how Jus Mundi is leading the future of legal tech: https://lnkd.in/e8XwEAXc Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California to join the #legaltech revolution: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🎤 Spotlight on Innovation: Otto von Zastrow, CEO & Founder of midpage! We were thrilled to have Otto von Zastrow, CEO and Founder of midpage, with us at our Start-Up Gallery to unveil the game-changing capabilities of midpage designed specifically for Big Law!   During his engaging product launch, Otto showcased some amazing new features that are set to transform the way litigators work: 🔹 Create and share beautiful work products faster than ever with the innovative Grid feature. 🔹 Skim faster and retain more information with Editable AI Annotations. 🔹 Seamlessly incorporate AI into your workflow using our Word Add-in and Browser Extension. Founded in 2022, midpage is a generative AI-powered legal research tool that empowers litigators to conduct in-depth case law research and share insights swiftly. With its user-friendly design, midpage already supports over 6,000 users in reducing legal drafting time and boosting productivity.✨ We're excited to see how midpage continues to revolutionize the legal process for professionals. Thank you, Otto, for sharing your vision and innovation with us! Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California to join the #legaltech revolution: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🤔AI on the Rise: Can Talents Keep Up?🤔 In just three years, Generative AI has sparked a rapid transformation in corporate legal teams. The “GenAI and Future Corporate Legal Work: How Ready Are In-house Teams?” report, published by Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in partnership with Everlaw, revealed insights from 475 in-house legal professionals: 🔹58% of legal teams plan to rely less on external service providers due to AI’s cost-cutting potential. 🔹Nearly half 49% of in-house legal counsels now expect AI to reduce operational costs.  🔹25% of those surveyed already seeing the benefits of cost-reduction But with all this progress, only a quarter feel prepared for the talent and skills shifts AI brings. “As GenAI adoption takes off in-house, CLOs must lead the way in upskilling employees and reimagining roles, making clear how GenAI proficiency is expected and rewarded,” said Gloria Lee, Chief Legal Officer of Everlaw. Read the full article to learn how GenAI is reshaping legal in-house: https://lnkd.in/gW2FkdU7 ⚡The takeaway? Now is the critical time for legal professionals to upskill and harness AI's full potential to stay competitive.  💪 Don’t get left behind – Join Legal Innovators California to gain valuable insights and knowledge to stay ahead of the curve! Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California to join the #legaltech revolution: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession News Credit: Business Wire

🌟A heartfelt gratitude to Anoop Singh, Co-Founder and Chairman of CallidusAI, for sharing his expertise at Start-Up Gallery! During his insightful "The Coming Increase in Legal Services Demand Due to AI" pitch, Anoop Singh shed light on a critical topic reshaping the #legaltech industry. Anoop articulated a compelling vision of a future where the efficiency gains from legal generative AI lead to increased demand for legal services.📈 He expertly demonstrated how technological innovations have historically driven growth, and how CallidusAI is paving the way for an AI-and-lawyer symbiosis that enhances capabilities rather than replaces them.🔥 Thank you, Anoop, for highlighting the exciting possibilities on the horizon and for showcasing how the CallidusAI platform keeps lawyers at the center of the legal process! #LIC excited to see how these developments will shape the future of our profession.✨ Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California to join the #legaltech revolution: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🌟 A big round of applause to the outstanding Dori Yona, Co-Founder & CEO of SimpleClosure, for his game-changing presentation at the Start-Up Gallery! 🚀 In his “'What Happens with the 90% of VC-Backed Startups that Fail?” presentation, Dori Yona tackled one of the toughest realities of the startup world: shutting down. Sharing the personal experience of closing down a previous startup, he co-founded SimpleClosure with a mission to transform the shutdown nightmare into a streamlined, tech-powered solution. SimpleClosure is here to transform the end of a business into a strategic and efficient transition - not a chaotic one. With SimpleClosure, companies can shut down in a fraction of the time all while making sure it’s done right! Dori Yona is a visionary leader whose entrepreneurial insights resonated deeply with other innovators. Before founding SimpleClosure,
he Co-Founded and sold Earny in 2021, a consumer fintech app, which grew to 3.5 million users. Earny raised $14M in funding and was named a "Top 50 Startup to Watch" by Business Insider in 2018. Before Earny, he built a social networking app called Hashsnap, which grew to hundreds of thousands of users. SimpleClosure is the third company Dori Yona founded and it is a direct response to the challenges that he and many innovators have faced in the complex startup lifestyle. Thank you, Dori Yona, for delivering such a dynamic and refreshing presentation at #LIC2024! Your vision is inspiring a new way of thinking for #legaltech innovators✨ Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California to join the #legaltech revolution: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

✨ Mastering AI in Law: Your 2024 Playbook✨ The rise of emerging technologies, particularly GenAI, continues to be a focal point in the legal industry, sparking both excitement and scrutiny. As AI reshapes the future of law, it's essential to explore its current impact and future potential to understand where the industry stands today. 📈 Impact on Legal Work: Streamline mundane, repetitive tasks to free up more time for legal professionals to focus on higher-value, strategic work. 💼 Versatility for Firms of All Sizes: From solo attorneys cutting transactional time to global firms scaling cost savings, GenAI is creating new opportunities for firms of every size. ⚖️ Risk and Ethical Implications: It is important to differentiate between public-facing AI tools and purpose-built legal AI tools, which is specifically designed for the law industry with minimal risks. 🤝 Client Expectations: Clients are increasingly choosing firms that leverage AI to enhance their services, making it crucial to stay ahead with emerging technologies.  👀  Future Outlook: AI won’t replace lawyers—but it will reshape training. As tech evolves, so must legal education to ensure seamless integration into everyday practice. Find out how GenAI is transforming the legal profession 👉https://lnkd.in/eUZxsbsc Don’t get left behind. Embrace the future of AI in law with #LIC! 💡 🔽Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California🔽 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession Credit: Thomson Reuters

🌟 Another Exceptional Pitch at the Start-Up Gallery 🌟 #LIC is grateful to have Kevin Walker, Co-Founder & CEO of Centari, captivating the audience with his 'Moneyball and the Business of Law' pitch. He successfully showcased groundbreaking products and services from Centari, the next-generation knowledge management platform for legal teams. Centari combines secure generative AI with an organization's trusted precedent to accelerate dealmaking. 📝🤝 In an era when LLMs allow organizations to extract valuable intelligence from complex documents at scale, Centari provides a clear vision of how data-driven decision-making can transform legal operations. Drawing on lessons from the impact of data transformation in law, finance, and marketing, Centari is paving the way to enhance deal intelligence.💯 With an impressive background in M&A at Paul Hastings and leadership in real estate and private equity, Kevin Walker brings unmatched expertise to the #legaltech industry. #LIC is excited to have Kevin Walker and Centari shaping the future with us this year! ✨ 🔽Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California🔽 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

👏 Throwback to the Incredible Start-Up Gallery with LawDroid - Generative AI Legal Technology 👏 #PrivatePractice day was thrilled to have Thomas G. Martin, CEO & Founder of LawDroid - Generative AI Legal Technology, kick off the inaugural Start-Up Gallery program, an initiative dedicated to providing early-stage startups with a platform to delve into the legal industry and foster innovation. During his engaging “LawDroid Presents AI Agents!” pitch, Thomas G. Martin showcased the company’s vision, cutting-edge services, and expertise on how AI is transforming the legal profession. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Thomas G. Martin brings invaluable insights to help the participants propel their businesses forward. 📈🤖 Thomas G. Martin is an exemplary leader redefining the #legaltech industry with innovations and new technologies. Thomas G. Martin founded LawDroid - Generative AI Legal Technology, an intelligent automation company with a mission to promote Justice Everywhere, enabling firms to engage and capture new clients through interactive chatbots, while providing data-driven insights and document automation. 📝 Thomas G. Martin is also a legal AI advocate, lawyer, author, and speaker. He has been recognized as an ABA Legal Rebel, Fastcase 50 Honoree, and a speaker at ABA TechShow, LegalWeek, ILTACON, Clio Con, Legal Innovators, and many others! His thought leadership has been published in ABA’s Law Practice Today, Law Technology Today, and GP Solo Magazine, to name a few; and his LawDroid Manifesto podcast is a must-listen! ✨ Thank you Tom for your dedication to driving the #legaltech industry✨ 🔽Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California🔽 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfessi-

🤩 A massive applause to Zach Abramowitz, Founder of Killer Whale Strategies, joining both days as the remarkable keynote speaker and podcast presenter at #LIC! 👏 During the #PrivatePracticeDay, Zach captivated the audience with his keynote presentation “The AI Revolution for In-House: What a Time to be Alive” shedding light on the transformative impact of GenAI on the legal industry. He explored its game-changing potential for in-house and private practitioners, while offering invaluable insights on how to harness AI effectively and responsibly to accelerate legal processes. 📝 ✨ The excitement didn’t stop there! For the first time in #LIC history, Zach brought the Legally Disrupted Podcast to the stage on #InHouseDay, hosting it live with Bryon Bratcher, Managing Director of Gravity Stack LLC. Together, they dove into how Gravity Stack LLC is embracing AI to revolutionize the way they serve clients. The electrifying live podcast left attendees with powerful insights to fuel their growth and innovation. 🎙️ As the Founder of Killer Whale Strategies, Zach Abramowitz is a leader in helping law departments connect with cutting-edge technology providers. Through his visionary leadership, he collaborates with law firms, law departments, ALSPs, and tech companies—driving the wave of disruption sweeping across the legal industry. 🤝 🙌  Zach Abramowitz will be joining Legal Innovators UK and will be doing podcast corner on November 6th - 7th 2024. Stay tuned for more surprises! 🫣 Pre-register for the 2025 edition of Legal Innovators California here:  📌 https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

Thank you for the insightful takeaways 💯 The video you created is fantastic— thank you for sharing it! #LIC is looking forward to hosting more insightful discussions next year and seeing you soon ✨