September 2026
VOLUME 45, ISSUE 7

Table of Contents

Features: The Technology Issue

The Hidden Costs of Implementing AI

By Alex Heshmaty

Not all AI implementation costs are reflected in the sticker price. Here’s what to look out for, as well as what it might cost to delay using AI tools.

Reducing Remote Access Risks

By Erin Brereton

Before employees head out for the holidays, make sure they know how to safely log in from any location.

Navigating Tech Changes During Mergers

By Kelly F. Zimmerman

When firms merge, so do their tech stacks. How can you most effectively ensure a smooth carryover?

Columns

The Technology Issue

Before the Algorithm: Building the Business Foundation Your AI Investment Actually Needs

By Gary G. Allen, Esq.

Many firms are adopting AI tools without completing the three essential steps that make the integration successful.

The Technology Issue

Legal Administrators Want AI Help — but Don’t Fully Trust the Results

By Laura Wenzel

AI adoption is being slowed by a lack of faith in its outputs. Here’s what your firm can do to ensure it gets the quality results it needs.

Human Resources Management

4 Practical AI Applications for Legal Administrators

By Dawn Anderson, CLM, SPHR, JD, MBA

Dawn Anderson shares how she’s been using AI tools to streamline time-consuming tasks.

Departments

Tips & Trends:
Industry Advice and Developments

Why IT Needs Get Lost in Translation

By Ram Vasudevan

The communication gap between your IT leaders and your attorneys is a security vulnerability. Here’s what you can do to help close it.

Industry News
Legal Management Updates

AI Is Exposing Law Firms’ Workflow Debt

By Ben Jennings

AI’s effectiveness can be hampered by the fragmented workflows meant to support it.

 

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