LAW FIRM FUTURIST: KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON FUTURE OF LAW STRATEGY, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

11 Jul LAW FIRM FUTURIST: KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON FUTURE OF LAW STRATEGY, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

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Why are law firm futurists and keynote speakers in high demand as of late? That’s easy – because industry experts and consultants such as these play an important role in helping law service providers anticipate and prepare for the future of the legal industry. Types of work that law firm futurists and keynote speakers perform include:

  • Monitoring trends and changes in technology, society, politics, and other forces shaping the future of law. A typical engagement often includes keeping up with innovations like artificial intelligence, new delivery models, consumer demands, etc.
  • Law firm futurists and keynote speakers also often analyze data and make evidence-based forecasts about how the practice and business of law may evolve in the next 5-20 years. Common topics include the rise of alternative legal service providers, shifting talent dynamics, new practice areas, etc.
  • Challenging long-held assumptions about what law firms should look like and how legal services should be delivered. Futurists push firms to reimagine traditional models.
  • Researching scenarios for the future and develop strategies to help firms adapt such as identifying future opportunities to pursue and existential risks to mitigate.
  • Advising firm leadership on innovations related to technology, operations, talent, pricing, and partnerships that could drive a competitive advantage.
  • Educating and preparing lawyers and staff for impending change through writing, speaking engagements, and leading future-focused workshops.
  • Shaping a law firm’s vision and strategic priorities to align with future trends, not just present conditions.
  • Don’t forget either: Law firm futurists and keynote speakers are often tasks with triggering new ideas and creative dialogue about the future within the firm’s innovation efforts too.

The goal is to provide useful insights that help law firms anticipate, prepare for, and influence the future of law rather than just react to changes as they arise… which, of course, can help build strategic resilience.