Assistant Dean of International and Non-J.D. Programs Toni Jaeger-Fine was quoted in an LLM Guide article discussing today’s need for technologically-skilled lawyers.
Just like the companies that employ them, in-house lawyers have been forced to embrace new technologies at a rapid pace. And artificial intelligence and machine learning tools are also becoming more important for law firms, which have traditionally been slow to embrace technological innovation.
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“Lawyers who are adept with various technological tools can work faster and smarter,” says Toni Jaeger-Fine, Assistant Dean of International Programs at New York City’s Fordham Law School. “The more technological aptitude a lawyer has the better off they will be. They will be able to do their work more efficiently and they will be in a position to offer productivity and client-centered solutions to their team.”
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…Demand from clients is rising for data tools to boost efficiency and keep up with privacy rules. This is the legal profession’s Achilles’ heel, says Fordham’s Jaeger-Fine. “As technology gets increasing sophisticated and commonplace, client expectations rise at the same pace,” she says.