EditorialThe Amalgamation of technology and law IntricaciesGone are the days when lawyers were devoid of new technological trends flowing into the market. Today, virtually every lawyer uses email and other electronic aids as staples in their daily practice. However, the law industry is now witnessing a tremendous requirement for legal practitioners to form a profound understanding for a certain information technology (IT) skills in order to thrive in the digital world. IT education is being imparted in several law schools to prepare lawyers to deal with the electronic component of their practice. Legal professionals commonly known to use solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to help with eDiscovery review. Today , this technology has become increasingly popular among litigators as it enables them to review and identify relevant discovery documents quickly and efficiently. Having the ability to train and code these programs in-house also cuts down on lawyer's outsourcing expenses. Many lawyers are already using technology-assisted review (TAR) programs to sort through massive discovery projects and dealing with large and complex data sets. AI technology is also helping the law industry by comprehending legal data and providing lawyers with information and trends that they can use to decrease risk and make better informed case decisions. After a lawyer targets problem areas, he/she can use special made AI solutions to analyze the issues which can help their law firm to quickly resolve and evaluate difficult tasks, while formulating strategies that can help strengthen their business. With new technology and communication methods surfacing on a daily basis, it has become challenging for lawyers to determining what to request and disclose during discovery. This major obstacle is keeping up with what sources qualify as electronically stored information (ESI). From communication apps to fitness trackers and smart appliances, there are numerous potential ESI sources that lawyers need to consider during the eDiscovery process. Moreover, Lawyers are growing more inclined towards cloud solutions that have been proven ideal for this industry since lawyers are always on the go and need access to their files from remote locations.However, the technligcal requirements and dexpertise may vary for from one law firm to another, the growing traction of technology in law has introduced an actively rising domain of legal tech which is expected to see uncountable new realms in the coming future. This edition of CIO Applications features a list of some of the legal tech providers in the industry who have been instrumental in delivering a technological edge for modern law firms. Let us know your thoughts!Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplicationseurope.comJoe PhillipCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffBen Jackson Ezra BenjaminJames SmithDaniel HolmesSenior WritersLeah JaneClara MathewRoyce D'SouzaSalesJennifer.Sjennifer.s@cioapplicationseurope.com 510.996.5125Graphics & ArtJaxon JaseDevid ParkerManaging EditorJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffContact Us:Phone: 510.996.5125Email:sales@cioapplicationseurope.comeditor@cioapplicationseurope.commarketing@cioapplicationseurope.comJULY - 05, 2019, Vol 03 - Issue 22 (ISSN 2644-2531)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIO Applications EuropeVisit www.cioapplicationseurope.com
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