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The legal industry is facing what feels like a technology tsunami—a wave of AI tools, practice management systems, and operational innovations that are reshaping how firms operate. For small to mid-sized firms, these tools offer an opportunity to level the playing field with their bigger competitors or allow them to surpass their peers. But with advancements developing at an exponential rate, it can be overwhelming to discern what matters, what fits, and how to implement it effectively.

This session provides practical strategies for legal administrators, COOs, and firm leaders to navigate this rapid evolution with confidence. We’ll cover three key areas where disruption is already underway:

Billing & Financial Models – AI is accelerating the shift away from hourly billing. It may be what finally pushes the billable hour off center stage. Learn what to consider and how to move toward to flat fee and alternative billing models that better align attorney-client interests.

Practice Management & Automation – Walk away with the critical keys to evaluate and implement new systems without losing focus, overwhelming staff, or compromising firm culture.

Operational Inclusivity & DEIA – Ensure your tech decisions and transformations support equity and inclusion, enhancing, not hindering, diverse work environments.

Attendees will gain a framework for leading through change, making smarter tech decisions, and building more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready operations. This session moves beyond theory, offering tools and real-world insights to help firms not only stay afloat—but thrive—in the technology tide.

We have broken this presentation into 2 parts:

Part 1 will cover:

  • The Tech Tsunami as a whole

  • What’s happening now

  • Billing & financial models

  • Practice management & automation

Part 2 will include:

  • Operational inclusivity & DEIA

  • Leading change successfully

  • Interactive Q&A

  • Your action plan

Credit & Reporting Info:

CLE Reporting:

  • Course # 174254073 (Valid thru 12/31/2025)

  • Texas Bar approved for 1.00 hour of Ethics CLE on demand

CLM Reporting:

The following credit(s) would be applicable for this session for Certified Legal Managers:

  • CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Legal Industry/ Business Management (LI) 

PLEASE SELF-REPORT YOUR CLE! For assistance reporting CLE hours, email CLE@Clear-Guidance.com

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