This article highlights the top technology influencers for legal professionals to follow and stay ahead of the curve. From legal tech innovators to cybersecurity experts, these thought leaders offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help law firm leaders navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of law and technology.
Staying informed about the latest technological advancements and their impact on the legal industry is crucial for legal professionals. Social media platforms have become invaluable resources for accessing cutting-edge insights, trend analyses, and expert opinions on the legal sector.
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Top LinkedIn Influencers for Legal Professionals in Tech
Social media platforms have become the go-to arena for legal technology discourse, offering unparalleled access to real-time insights and expert commentary on legal issues. These digital spaces allow legal professionals to engage directly with thought leaders, participate in industry discussions, and stay abreast of emerging trends.
The informal nature of social media also fosters a more dynamic and interactive learning environment, where professionals can ask questions, share experiences, and build valuable networks within the legal tech community. The best influencers combine deep legal knowledge with practical tech understanding – they don’t just share news, they explain implications.
Why Follow Influencers for Legal Professionals?
By following key influencers on platforms like X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and even Instagram, lawyers can tap into a wealth of curated content, from breaking news about legal tech startups to in-depth analyses of how AI is reshaping legal practice.
When it comes to identifying the most valuable tech influencers for legal professionals, two key factors set true thought leaders apart:
- Firstly, these influencers focus on practical, real-world legal technology solutions that address immediate challenges in the legal industry. In a field often buzzing with speculative ideas, these experts cut through the noise to offer insights and tools that can enhance your practice as soon as the next working day.
- Secondly, they understand the true value of social media lies in engagement. Unlike those who simply broadcast their opinions, these influencers actively participate in meaningful dialogues, welcoming diverse perspectives and fostering a community of shared learning. By following these tech-savvy legal professionals, you’ll gain access to actionable advice and join a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the legal profession through technology.
Must-Follow Tech Influencers for Legal Professionals
We asked the legal community to recommend their favorite LegalTech influencers. Here’s who they put forward…
Ivy B. Grey – Entrepreneur & Attorney on Law Practice Innovations
As you can see from Ivy’s profile, she’s both an entrepreneur and an attorney, so she understands business and law. She’s also something of a forward thinker, her posts often focus not on future tech but on the law practice management innovations that can make legal work better right now.
Ivy is an entrepreneur and attorney who shares practical insights on law practice management innovations. She’s written a fantastic white paper on why attorneys being able to use technology is a matter of ethics – Technology Competence – What the Ethical Duty Means for You and Your Firm
Jack Newton on Cloud-Based Legal Solutions
Consider following the eloquence of Clio’s Jack Newton for legal professionals looking to improve their tech strategies – offering invaluable insights into legal technology, client management, and how to use modern tools to upscale a law firm.
Jack Newton, co-founder of Clio, is an influential voice in legal technology, especially for those interested in cloud-based solutions. Jack’s work focuses on how legal professionals can use cloud technology to improve client relationships, streamline workflows, and make data-driven decisions
Nicole Black Explains Emerging Legal Technologies
Another standout is Nicole Black, an attorney and legal tech journalist who covers emerging technologies like AI and how they impact day-to-day legal work.
With her LegalTech News and weekly LegalTech Reality Checks, she’s excellent at breaking down complex tech concepts into digestible insights, which can make adopting new tools much easier for legal professionals. Nicole is especially active on LinkedIn, where she engages with followers to answer questions and share experiences.
Jordan Couch on Modernizing Legal Practices
For attorneys interested in using technology in their practice, Jordan Couch‘s social feeds are highly recommended. He is committed to helping clients adopt legal technology for efficiency and better client care. His perspectives on sites such as X (formerly Twitter) offer insight into how to use tech solutions in the courtroom. Through his posts, legal professionals can learn new insights into using technology to help their practice.
Jordan’s approach makes perfect sense if you’re trying to modernize your legal offering. He provides practical examples and tactics that you can immediately implement in your legal practice. He keeps his research practical and relevant by making what he is teaching readily available. Reading him gives you a constant flow of ideas to keep up with legal tech trends.
Sarah Glassmeyer – World’s Okayest Legal Technologist
Sarah Glassmeyer is a lawyer, librarian, and technologist. She is currently the Director of Data Curation at Legaltech Hub and through her career has had a variety of roles in legal ed, legal tech, and legal innovation, including the ABA Center for Innovation and the Harvard Library Innovation Lab/Berkman Center for Internet and Society.
Sarah has been named to the Fastcase 50, an ABA Legal Rebel, and an ABA Legal Technology Resource Center top woman in legal technology. All of this, plus her life in rural America with her 82-year-old father informs her social media publishing. She is active on LinkedIn, and BlueSky, plus maintains a personal blog.
Colin S. Levy – Content Aggregator & Blogger
As you can see from Colin’s profile on his Twitter account, he’s an in-house attorney, legal technology evangelist, and a fan of Roger Federer. Colin is a great aggregator of some of the best content on Twitter about technology, legal news, and the practice of law.
His interest appears to focus on the technology that supports the work of the attorney, as opposed to the whole ecosystem of the firm. As well as aggregating content from around the web he has a fantastic blog with some great interviews and valuable insights. A particular favorite is a short exchange with Daniel B. Rodriguez, Dean of the Pritzker School of Law at Northwestern.
Michelle Spencer – Legal Technology Micro-Influencer
Another favorite legal tech social media poster is Michelle Spencer. Michelle is a big law alum and a veritable expert in an efficiently operated law firm. She’s taken those years of experience in legal software training and practice and launched a fantastic consultancy – the Legal Learning Development Network.
Michelle is also a partner of ours and is the genius behind much of the vendor-agnostic and material-rich LMS Evaluation Toolkit, which aims to make it easier for firms to choose an LMS (not just ours).
Follow Ari Kaplan for Actionable Legal Tech Tips
For legal professionals, following the right technology influencers on social media and lawyers on LinkedIn can open doors to practical insights and real-time updates. Top picks are those who share down-to-earth solutions that legal teams can implement immediately.
These influencers talk about tools and strategies that solve real challenges, not just abstract theories. A notable influencer is Ari Kaplan, who emphasizes data-driven solutions for legal practice efficiency, a well-known legal tech expert who shares actionable tips for improving workflow and using automation effectively in daily practice. You can follow him on LinkedIn or X (formerly Twitter) here https://twitter.com/arikaplan.
Kristen Sonday on Making Legal Services Accessible
Kristen Sonday is a great influencer for legal professionals who want to get into tech. As co-founder and CEO of Paladin, she is committed to helping lawyers make legal services more accessible via technology and automate pro bono work. The difference for Kristen is how pragmatic she is with bringing tech into the legal profession without sacrificing humanity.
She also often shares how technology can help law firms work more efficiently and extend their impact in underserved communities. Kristen’s insightful insights make her an excellent resource for lawyers interested in staying at the cutting edge of legal tech while adhering to a code of ethics.
Kristen’s insights are very refreshing in that she touches on ways that technology can be used to address practical challenges in the law like, gaining access to justice or alleviating administrative burdens. For instance, her Paladin project illustrates how platforms can find opportunities for lawyers and their clients to connect on a pro bono basis.
Gyi Tsakalakis on Digital Marketing Technology for Attorneys
Another notable one is Gyi Tsakalakis of AttorneySync a legal marketing strategist and co-host of the Legal Talk Network podcast. Gyi is an attorney who concentrates on assisting law firms in ways to maximize their marketing and technology.
He advises on practical ways attorneys can use digital tools to market themselves and optimize their practice. Often, he shares actionable strategies for integrating marketing technology into the legal world. Find Gyi on LinkedIn
Honorable Mentions in LegalTech
Alongside the stellar cast above, who have been suggested by the legal community on Linkedin and other social platforms, I’d like to add a few personal favs to this post as honorable mentions:
- Ted Theodoropoulos – CEO, Infodash & ILTA’s Innovative Leader of the Year
- Dorna Moini – CEO/Founder at Gavel
- Jeroen Plink – Co-Founder COO/GC, LegalTechnology Hub
- Caroline Hill – Editor-in-Chief, Legal IT Insider
- Douglas Lusk – President / CEO, National Society for Legal Technology
- Robert Ambrogi – Co-Founder, LawNext Legal Technology Directory
- Cheryl Wilson Griffin – Founder, AI for Smart People
- Rob Ameerun – Owner, Legal IT Professionals
Legal Technology Training Influencer
Alongside other legal influencers in the tech space like those lawyers, solicitors, and law firms mentioned above, our fantastic CEO Claire Revell is something of a social media influencer and force to be reckoned with in her own right. As an advocate for women in STEM, leadership, eLearning and business; Claire is at the forefront of sharing forward-thinking and positive messaging around these subjects and more.
Which Technology Influencers do you Recommend for Legal Professionals?
Have we missed any of the legal profession’s leading voices that you rate as technology influencers for legal professionals? Send us a message and add a comment with your ‘why’ and a link to their LinkedIn profile.
Thanks go to the following members of the legal community for their involvement in this article by offering up their top legal LinkedIn influencers:
- Elmo Taddeo, CEO, Parachute
- Harmanjit Singh, Founder and CEO, Origin Web Studios
- Christopher Lyle, Owner, KickSaaS Legal
- C.L. Mike Schmidt, Personal Injury Lawyer, Schmidt & Clark
- David E. Preszler, Partner, Preszler Injury Lawyers
- Kellianne Fedio, Founder, Kellianne.Me
- Anders Bill, Cofounder/CPO, Superfiliate
- Michael E. Farah, Founder, Realtor and Real Estate Attorney, The Farah Law Firm, P.C.
Ricci Masero is a Chartered Marketer and content creator who has been writing about learning technology and innovation for many years. Alongside marketing the award-winning blended learning solutions from Intellek, he has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, is a regular contributor to eLearning Industry and Training Journal, and co-hosts the L&D Insights segment in Intellek’s monthly client webinars.
