In a recent episode of "Notes to My (Legal) Self," Chad Aboud emphasizes the importance of reframing legal tech adoption as a business enabling tool rather than just a legal solution. He argues that in-house lawyers often frame their needs in terms of legal efficiency, which doesn't resonate with business departments. Instead, focusing on broader business objectives such as revenue and operational speed can drive adoption. Moreover, he warns against rushing into software solutions; understanding and streamlining existing workflows can create significant improvements before any tech implementation.
If you want adoption, budget, and support, speak in terms the business already values: revenue, speed, and data.
The biggest mistakes in-house lawyers make is framing legal tech as something that solves legal problems, rather than enhancing business operations.
Legal stopped being a bottleneck. The business moved faster. Trust was built.
Aboud cautions against rushing into software before fixing broken workflows; initial fixes can often be simple changes without costly software.
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