Can Automation and Innovation Exist in an Industry So Steeped in Tradition? 

With today’s technological advancements, expectations for automated processes have risen, making near-instant transactions the norm for almost every industry. You can transfer money within seconds, have same-day prescriptions delivered, and rent a car with the touch of a button. The role automation plays in the rapid expansion of industries begs the question: Why is the legal sector still resisting technological changes? 

Tradition & Innovation

The law profession maintains a sense of ceremony and heritage that is integral to its practice, and upholding this tradition is seen as critical to the successful practice of law. Many legal professionals are hesitant to change a system that thrives off of routine and precedence. 

However, there is no evidence to suggest that technological advancements in the legal industry undermine this sense of tradition. Innovation within legal practice actually serves a fundamental role both socially and economically. Paired together, an equilibrium between change and tradition is the pillar of a robust and high-performing function of law.

Embracing Change Through Technology

A key part of this symbiosis is technology. Embracing automation in legal practice is the logical next step for an industry that wants to maintain integrity in a changing world. Imagine: using technology to automate the time-consuming processes that hinder efficient operations. In fact, it is estimated that 23% of legal work can be automated by existing technology, meaning more time spent on billable hours and building client relationships, and less time spent on laborious processes. 

With services like Athennian’s, data can be seamlessly integrated into templates to create quick, signature-ready documents in one click. Document automation enables the creation of precise document templates through programming language and best-in-breed automation technology. 

With document automation, you can automatically populate corporate summaries, registers/ledgers, certificates, and custom documents within seconds, saving you time for productive work. 

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