Isabel Parker – författare

•Understand what digital transformation means in a law firm context•Explore the cultural barriers to transformation, and learn how to overcome them•Gain insight from the operating models of successful digital businesses•Develop a business case and practical strategy for digital transformation•Understand the importance of diversity and purpose in driving digital change•Manage change and adoption challenges•Build on learnings from the COVID-19 crisis to accelerate digital transformationAs law firms take stock in the aftermath of COVID-19, there is an opportunity to rethink the law firm operating model for the next decade and beyond. The crisis has reinforced the importance of agility and resilience, and the critical role digital technologies play in client service. For law firms, digital transformation should no longer be viewed as an indulgence, but as an urgent necessity. For those that embrace this challenge, the rewards, for both clients and colleagues, will be substantial.Written by one of the most respected leaders of law firm innovation, this book will help those contemplating or leading digital change in law firms to develop and execute a compelling digital transformation strategy. With a particular focus on the cultural and organisational challenges inherent in a law firm partnership, the book provides practical advice on how to effect meaningful and sustainable change.This invaluable guide for law firm leaders, lawyers, and those leading digital change in a law firm includes plenty of best-practice examples from outside as well as inside the legal profession. The book provides valuable insight for start-ups and technology providers looking to partner with law firms, and for aspiring lawyers starting their professional careers. Along with practical guidance on shaping digital transformation, this engaging work will give the reader a comprehensive overview of the competitive landscape in legal services, sharing diverse perspectives and case studies from leaders from different parts of the legal sector.

•Understand what digital transformation means in a law firm context•Explore the cultural barriers to transformation, and learn how to overcome them•Gain insight from the operating models of successful digital businesses•Develop a business case and practical strategy for digital transformation•Understand the importance of diversity and purpose in driving digital change•Manage change and adoption challenges•Build on learnings from the COVID-19 crisis to accelerate digital transformationAs law firms take stock in the aftermath of COVID-19, there is an opportunity to rethink the law firm operating model for the next decade and beyond. The crisis has reinforced the importance of agility and resilience, and the critical role digital technologies play in client service. For law firms, digital transformation should no longer be viewed as an indulgence, but as an urgent necessity. For those that embrace this challenge, the rewards, for both clients and colleagues, will be substantial.Written by one of the most respected leaders of law firm innovation, this book will help those contemplating or leading digital change in law firms to develop and execute a compelling digital transformation strategy. With a particular focus on the cultural and organisational challenges inherent in a law firm partnership, the book provides practical advice on how to effect meaningful and sustainable change.This invaluable guide for law firm leaders, lawyers, and those leading digital change in a law firm includes plenty of best-practice examples from outside as well as inside the legal profession. The book provides valuable insight for start-ups and technology providers looking to partner with law firms, and for aspiring lawyers starting their professional careers. Along with practical guidance on shaping digital transformation, this engaging work will give the reader a comprehensive overview of the competitive landscape in legal services, sharing diverse perspectives and case studies from leaders from different parts of the legal sector.

Law firms are undergoing structural change at a pace not previously seen in the profession. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are reshaping research, drafting, and knowledge work; clients are demanding increasing levels of efficiency, transparency, and innovation; and alternative legal service providers and the Big Four continue to expand, offering clients an ever-widening array of options and restricting law firms’ slice of the market. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in legal operations and practice, legal professionals and support teams find their roles evolving, moving beyond pure practice support into a more strategic function.As profitability pressures intensify in response to technological innovation, law firms are hiring beyond the traditional associate–partner track. Roles that barely existed five years ago – such as legal engineer, head of AI, legal data scientist, or client solutions architect – are now central to firm strategy, directly impacting profitability, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation. However, this wave of innovation has brought uncertainty and risk, and many firms stand at the precipice of an AI-enabled transformation, convinced that these newly formed roles and technologies are critical to future success but unsure of how they should be operationalized to create increased value, efficiency, and productivity. Currently, there is no comprehensive, practical guide to aid firms in navigating this unchartered territory.Rising Roles in Law: Designing the AI-Enabled, Data-Driven Law Firm fills that gap, delving into the people and roles driving transformation and mapping the workforce architecture of the AI-enabled firm. In a first-of-its-kind guide to the AI-enabled law firm workforce, law firm leaders, innovation professionals, and technologists will explore what these newly formed roles involve, how they interact, how firms should structure them, and what this means for leadership and career pathways. With emphasis on practical insight, case studies and implementation guidance, Rising Roles in Law will equip readers with the data-driven insights and actionable strategies needed to embrace AI's potential and harness its power to shape the future of legal operations.