How one lawyer swapped “We’ve Always Done It That Way!” for “Hey, There’s an App for That!” Introduction: The Accidental Legal Rebel If you’d told my law-school self that one day I’d be more excited about workflow diagrams than courtroom drama, I would have objected - emphatically and perhaps with a dramatic flourish. But here I am, a former in-house Legal Counsel who’s discovered the joys (yes, actual joys) of Legal Operations. My journey is proof that sometimes the best leg

What I do now I currently work as a legal technology assistant at Mills & Reeve, within the firm’s digital & data team. My role involves assisting in the delivery of innovative solutions, helping with the management of client platforms such as HighQ (a secure, cloud based platform that helps legal teams share documents, manage projects, and collaborate amongst other uses) and contributing to data-driven projects designed to improve how our lawyers and clients collaborate. Bei

I’ve always enjoyed reading career stories. I’ve always found it interesting to read the journey people have taken – especially in legal tech/ops. I can’t imagine anyone as a child saying “Mummy, when I’m older I want to be a legal technologist” yet for many this is a role and career that exudes a lot […]

Don’t tell anyone, but until November 2024, my knowledge of the legal industry was limited to Suits and Better Call Saul. I knew lawyers dealt with crime, buying companies and property, and had spoken to precisely one solicitor in my whole life (lovely Adrian, who did our conveyancing). Several months into my current role, as […]

Back in August 2019, I transitioned into the world of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) from a business analyst background with product-based companies. At the time, CLM was still a relatively new concept for many. Platforms like Icertis were leading the way, and conversations around contract digitization and automation were just beginning to gain momentum. As […]