Written by Geoff Zodda  | 20 October 2011

As a recruiter who specializes in the Legal Technology profession, I am fortunate to speak with CIOs and IT Directors at many of the top law firms in the country on a regular basis. These industry leaders provide me with insight on what is at the forefront of legal technology, but also with the perspective on the strengths and, more importantly, what is lacking in the talent pool that ultimately helps their respective firms compete with the latest IT trends. One of the more notable and often-repeated observations I hear from top law firm IT executives and managers is the seeming lack of high-quality junior-level talent within the industry.

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Written by Geoffrey Zodda & Adam Weissman  | 25 May 2011

One of the more understated positions within a law firm tends to be the “Good Ole” IT Trainer. They do their respective jobs day in and day out, yet do not get much press for the importance they have at the firm. A decent number of users with whom the trainers work on a weekly basis do not realize what comprises a day in the life of a trainer. In between teaching classes, whether via WebEx, Classroom, or a one-on-one setting, trainers have major responsibilities that make up a far greater percentage of their workday than one would think.

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Written by Geoff Zodda  | 28 January 2011

The year 2011 will bring a lot of change to the legal technology industry. We at Legal IT Professionals wondered how law firm IT leaders look at the near future. To find out, Geoff Zodda put together ten questions and selected 5 IT leaders from major law firms to answer them.

Today, it is Janet Day's turn to answer the questions. Janet is Director Technology and Infrastructure Services at Berwin Leighton Paisner.

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Written by Geoff Zodda  | 27 January 2011

The year 2011 will bring a lot of change to the legal technology industry. We at Legal IT Professionals wondered how law firm IT leaders look at the near future. To find out, Geoff Zodda put together ten questions and selected 5 IT leaders from major law firms to answer them.

Today, it is Peter Birley's turn to answer the questions. Peter is IT Director at Browne Jacobson.

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Written by Geoff Zodda  | 26 January 2011

The year 2011 will bring a lot of change to the legal technology industry. We at Legal IT Professionals wondered how law firm IT leaders look at the near future. To find out, Geoff Zodda put together ten questions and selected 5 IT leaders from major law firms to answer them.

Today, it is Daniel Gasparro's turn to answer the questions. Daniel is CIO at Howrey.

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Written by Geoff Zodda  | 25 January 2011

The year 2011 will bring a lot of change to the legal technology industry. We at Legal IT Professionals wondered how law firm IT leaders look at the near future. To find out, Geoff Zodda put together ten questions and selected 5 IT leaders from major law firms to answer them.

Today, it is Tony Cordeiro's turn to answer the questions. Tony is CIO at White & Case.

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Written by Geoff Zodda  | 24 January 2011

The year 2011 will bring a lot of change to the legal technology industry. We at Legal IT Professionals wondered how law firm IT leaders look at the near future. To find out, Geoff Zodda put together ten questions and selected five IT leaders from major law firms to answer them.

Today, it is Gareth Ash's turn to answer the questions. Gareth is CIO at Allen & Overy.

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Written by Geoffrey Zodda  | 07 October 2010

Edited by Adam Weissman, Director, Legal Technology

Conducting strategic, effective hiring interviews are a challenge for many professionals. At their most basic purpose, job interviews are simply a forum where candidates attempt to impress you with their diverse skills, to articulate their vast array of experience, and explain why, if selected, she or he would be an asset to your company.For the majority of us, the question-holders, the chosen few who decide the fate of so many hopeful individuals, the all-powerful interviewers, this is as great an opportunity to assess the industry’s talent pool, as much as it is an assignment of responsibility to parse out the generic candidate from the stand-out future employee.

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21 June 2010

The rapid evolution of legal technology over the last 10 years has forced partners and executives at law firms of all sizes to address organizational efficiency challenges. Tough decisions to insure stability, reputation, and sustainability both internally and in the industry abroad need to be taken. The Help Desk within Legal IT departments has long been the target of scrutiny during difficult financial periods, and in a recent informal survey, 25% of the AmLaw 200 Firms stated they have outsourced Help Desk functions. Some firms have outsourced their overnight and weekend shifts, while others have outsourced their whole support group. Besides considering the present and future financial impact of utilizing external resources for these functions, law firms also have to weigh any potential long-term effects it may have on the IT department.

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Written by Geoffrey Zodda  | 11 May 2010

Of all the major professional industries, the legal industry has one of the highest turnover rates universally. This trend can especially be seen in the Information Technology Groups within many of the top 250, and even mid-sized, law firms around the world. Reasons for such a high incidence of personnel change in Legal IT departments include: aggressive recruitment from competition, the allure of vertical growth opportunities by joining another firm, the marketing of firms known for their organizational stability, the ability to join a consulting group or even open their own IT consulting firm, and the appeal of moving to firms who are forward-thinking with their technology. In the relentless pursuit of acquiring the best candidates in the market, new opportunities are dangled in front of top talent on a weekly basis, which begs the question: Why would an individual pass up on an exciting, new opportunity to stay in their current role?

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