November 09, 2021

Why Law Firms Must Optimize Tech Procurement in 2022 | Legaltech News - Law.com

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It’s no secret that 2020 made a mess of law firm balance sheets, and 2021 was likely not a lot better. In particular, most firms had to divert significant funds into purchasing technology to facilitate remote operations in the face of lockdowns. That probably meant decisions were made on the fly that were justifiable at the time, but really deserve a second look as we head into 2022.

The good news is that most firms can right-size any excessive or misguided tech spending with a solid review of their needs, the technology they have in place and future goals.

Establish an Accurate IT/Tech Budget

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