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Fall20

Peer to Peer: ILTA's Quarterly Magazine

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23 I L T A N E T . O R G automating the document creation process can be reallocated to higher- value work that better serves clients and boosts revenues. Preparing for a Digital Future Manually drafting documents simply isn't a feasible option any more for firms that want to be able to demonstrate efficiency to clients in an increasingly competitive market. Document automation should be one of the first steps in a firm's digital transformation, as documents lay the groundwork for nearly everything that is done in the course of a legal matter. Digital transformation can be an intensive process for law firms that have been built on decades, if not centuries, of paper. While challenging, document automation is one of the greatest time savers a firm can implement. The prevalence of documents makes document automation a critical factor in the success of digital transformation at the firm, and a step that can put that transformation in motion. It's also a concrete example of the significant benefits to be achieved from automation and can open the door to firms seeking out increased efficiencies through more digital transformation. Complete digital transformation doesn't happen overnight, but for firms who want to thrive in a competitive market and a new normal of remote law practice, the time to start implementing it is now. As remote work continues to necessitate technological improvements, this is the perfect opportunity to see where your workflows can benefit from technology, not only in the short term, but looking into the future. Document automation is a viable long-term solution to an inefficiency that has plagued law firms for decades, and is a key step to realizing full digital transformation. ILTA Tomas Suros is a technology advocate working at the intersection of IT and client consulting. With AbacusNext since 2004, he currently serves as global product marketing director, guiding firms through the process of identifying forward-facing technology options and ensuring the successful implementation of a tailored solution. Reach him at Tsuros@AbacusNext.com. 2020 Threat Intelligence Spotlight: Legal Industry As with every other industry, the legal industry experienced seismic change in 2020 as it shied to a remote work model that meant critical document systems must be securely accessed from home offices through consumer- grade internet routers. Stretched cybersecurity teams now are faced with protecting a broader attack surface as commodity malware and drive-by cyberattackers seek to take advantage of the widespread use of more VPNs, remote desktops and collaboration soware. D O W N L O A D H E R E

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