In 2022, it’s hard to imagine any area of life with no technologies in it. Technology means faster progress, and we’re used to optimizing our work with the latest inventions. We don’t even pay much attention to how many new technologies we integrate into our lives every year.
After the COVID-19 outbreak two years ago, a lot of new tech inventions are here to help us with different modifications of the remote work in the contactless world.
As a lawyer, you should always keep your eyes open to developing the necessary skills to grow as a professional. And if you wish to make the most of your work, here are the top 5 rising technology trends you should watch for in 2022.
NFTs & other cryptocurrencies
As cryptocurrencies’ popularity keeps growing, lawyers are increasingly jumping in to provide legal counsel regarding digital assets. 2022 might bring some more clarity in crypto-related law issues.
Cloud’s Dominance
Remote work stays in our lives at least for 2022. And luckily, cloud-based services are here to help. More and more lawyers are using cloud computing for their tasks, recent the ABA’s research shows the number of 60%.
Automation
Workflow automation is helpful when it comes to boosting efficiency and reducing expenses. That’s why Deloitte predicts that 100,000 legal roles will come to be automated by 2036.
Cybersecurity
It’s not the news that cybersecurity is crucial in the legal sector. Solicitors Regulation Authority survey says that 23/40 law firms had over £4 million of client money stolen in attacks. This is the on–edge issue.
Alternative Legal Services
Law firms are increasingly outsourcing niche legal tasks to these providers as they complete the tasks quicker and at a lower cost. This is a constantly growing trend: solution sellers, undertaking specific legal tasks and processes are a common thing now.
The tech landscape around the world is constantly changing. And the amount for tech trends tremendously increases. Should we keep up with all of them? Definitely, not. But keeping them in mind and understanding the general picture, helps a lot in navigating the workflow in the right direction.
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