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Intapp files for IPO. The Palo Alto-based provider of software for the professional services industry is preparing to go public. More here (S1).
LegalZoom reconsiders public offering. The legal tech company had previously filed in 2012, but then withdrew two years later. More here (S1).
The battle to win at legal tech, an article in the Financial Times, covers the rapid shift in the legal + legal tech landscape and increased investor activity in the space. More here.
Factor launched a Legal Transaction Optimization service for law firms, providing a tech-enabled transaction management, due diligence, and documentation support to deal teams. More here.
Milbank announced raises for associates, paying $200k for first-years associates and $355k to the most experienced associates. More here.
El Salvador becomes the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal currency. The legislature announced Wednesday its approval of Pres. Bukele's proposal. More here.
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Most law firms are taking steps to ensure they capitalize on the rapid advancements in AI, but have different views on how the technology will impact legal jobs in the next five years, a survey shows.
Law firms are creating their own in-house AI while the U.S. government launches 31 Tech Hubs.
Solo & small firms offer lucrative alternatives as salary wars rage on.
The pay gap between Big Law and Big Tech is narrowing, and lawyers for technology companies are increasingly migrating to law firms to capitalize on this trend.
In-house legal professionals discuss best practices and tips for transitioning into in-house from BigLaw.
Sophia Park, 17, is now the youngest to pass the California bar and will join Tulare County’s DA office, where she’s been a law clerk.
As a hiring manager, you know finding the right person for each position is an arduous task that involves a considerable amount of work even before you post the role. After pinning down the particulars of the role you and your company are looking to fill, the next step is finding the perfect match! Here are a few tasks/mindsets to understand and account for before posting the role.
In-house legal professionals talk about how they manage in-house vs. outside counsel duties.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.