ILTA Awards

Finalist / I N N O V A T I V E L E A D E R O F T H E Y E A R E ric Wangler, President of the Global Legal Market at BigHand, boasts over 25 years of experience in the legal industry. Throughout his career in legal tech, Eric has been driven by his keen understanding of the evolving needs of law firms. In 2014, Eric found that traditional dictation tools were not keeping pace with how law firms used legal support staff. Motivated by these insights, he led BigHand's transition from their dictation technology into a comprehensive workflow management solution. This platform integrates task delegation, performance tracking, and real-time communication, enabling law firms to centralize their support functions more effectively. Today, over 2,000 firms worldwide use BigHand Workflow Management, with nearly 250 law firms using the Plus and Advanced tiers to enhance their operations. Eric ensures that BigHand's technology serves as a vehicle that empowers firms to accelerate and simplify their transformation. His commitment to innovation is clear in the success stories firms share during ILTA panels and industry events, where they highlight how BigHand's solutions have reshaped their daily practices and boosted efficiency. One of Eric's most significant achievements with BigHand was the implementation of their workflow software to support DLA Piper's evolving administrative structure. BigHand Workflow Eric Wangler President, Global Legal Market BigHand LINKEDIN / eric-wangler-9013766/ Management features intuitive dashboards and automates workflows, allowing seamless delegation of work across the firm. The technology was implemented in eight weeks across DLA Piper's 28 offices, resulting in significant efficiency gains and better resource utilization. Eric's work closely aligns with ILTA's core values. He fosters a trusted resource community by sharing industry research and insights, providing relevant and timely information to the legal market. Additionally, Eric nurtures skills and talents through workshops, respects colleagues, and commits to equity and the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2025 4 7

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