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

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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