Legal technology writer
Sam follows how technology is reshaping legal work, with a healthy skepticism for hype. He is most interested in what genuinely helps lawyers do better work, and what quietly does not.
8 articles
A CRM keeps client relationships, intake, and follow-ups from falling through the cracks. Here is what legal CRMs actually do and how to weigh the options.
The honest version: AI is quietly reshaping parts of legal work while leaving the hard parts untouched. Here is what shifts, what does not, and how to build real skill.
You do not need to master every tool on the market. Here is a plain-language map of the main categories of legal tech, what to learn early, and what to skip for now.
You do not need to code to be genuinely capable with legal tools. A practical guide to becoming the lawyer who makes the software work instead of fighting it.
AI can draft, summarize, and research faster than you can. Here is how to use it without crossing the ethical lines that still land lawyers in front of a discipline panel.
Client confidentiality now lives on laptops, phones, and cloud drives. Here is how to protect privileged information in a digital practice without a technical background.
Most of modern litigation runs through email, chat threads, and spreadsheets. Here is a plain-language grounding in e-discovery for lawyers in their first years.
Tech fluency is a real edge in legal hiring, but only if you describe it honestly. Here is how to show what you actually know without overselling a single click.