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New this year<\/h2>\n

This year’s report reveals a remarkable increase in law firm productivity as technology adoption continues to rise. Legal professionals are actively embracing technology solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, boost financial performance, and optimise time management.<\/p>\n

Legal productivity is higher than ever before<\/b><\/h5>\n

Compared to 2016, the average legal professional earns more than two and a half times more revenue for their firm than they did in 2016. Productivity is at its highest point since the inception of this report, and while there is still room for improvement.<\/p>\n

Lockup: A new metric to measure law firm financial health<\/b><\/h5>\n

New to this year\u2019s\u00a0Legal Trends Report\u00a0<\/i>is a metric to measure the financial health of a law firm: Lockup. Lockup measures how effectively a law firm bills and collects on its revenue, a crucial component of a thriving business.<\/p>\n

Law firms are improving their bottom line through online payments<\/b><\/h5>\n

Billing and payment processes have historically posed significant challenges for law firms when interacting with their clients. However, the adoption of online payment options has considerably alleviated the friction clients experience when settling their legal bills.<\/p>\n

Embracing innovation in the era of AI<\/b><\/h5>\n

The positive outcomes from technology adoption are motivating a portion of the legal industry to enthusiastically embrace innovation. Those who continue to lag behind, failing to meet evolving client expectations, risk being left in the wake of industry advancements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Clio’s annual Legal Trends Report provides insight into how legal professionals leverage technology to significantly impact their performance. 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