How Technology is Changing Law Firms (and Why Lawyers Don’t Know It Yet) featuring Maya Markovich

Maya Markovich explains why networking is easy and how diverse law applicants will innovate the legal field.

Maya Markovich, a University of California - Hastings School of Law graduate, explains why law firms are slow to innovate and the importance of her change management background as a Chief Growth Officer.


How Technology is Changing Law Firms (and Why Lawyers Don’t Know It Yet) featuring Maya Markovich

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How Technology is Changing Law Firms (and Why Lawyers Don’t Know It Yet) featuring Maya MarkovichHow Technology is Changing Law Firms (and Why Lawyers Don’t Know It Yet) featuring Maya Markovich

About This Episode

Maya Markovich is the Chief Growth Officer at Nextlaw Labs, a legal innovation organization founded by Denton’s. After working as a change management consultant, Maya Markovich took her interest in technology to propel legal tech innovations. If you are seeking mentorship or want to discuss law and tech, contact Maya Markovich at maya.markovich@gmail.com.


Listen to learn:


  • How legal innovation will make law firms become client centric
  • The importance of project management in law firms
  • How law firms can overcome the productivity paradox


We also discuss:


  • Why legal innovation is client-driven
  • Career choices with a JD and change management background
  • How to build a network of people doing interesting stuff
  • Why the legal industry is slow to change and modernize


Learn more about You Are A Lawyer guest Maya Markovich:  

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MarkovichMaya

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayamarkovich/


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