Automation expert warns legal sector to shift culture or risk challenge from clients
Ian Gosling, founder and CEO of the ‘no code' automation platform,AUTTO, will call on the UK's legal sector to shift its approach to digital transformation or expect to be challenged by clients.
Participating in a panel discussion on the topic of ‘scalable automation' at this week'sLegal Innovators UK Conferencein London, Ian will use his platform to address an audience of legal sector professionals and communicate the urgency of adopting a systematic approach to digital transformation.
Commenting ahead of the conference, Ian said: "Digital transformation can be intimidating, which is perhaps why many firms and corporate legal departments shy away from it. But this is perpetuating a piecemeal approach to adopting new technology and is diminishing the huge value things like workflow automation represent.
"It's vital that this culture changes so that the productivity and profitability benefits on offer through automation can be realised. Embracing a systematic approach to digital transformation is needed but the sector must also break away from its obsession with perfection. Automated processes don't need to be perfect straight away, nor should automation mean total automation - people must be included in the process too.
"By identifying the right opportunities, starting small and expanding, making mistakes fast and learning from them, building a proof of concept, and taking an iterative approach, the best outcomes can be achieved. This matters massively because, while digital transformation may be a slow burn in the legal sector, it's gathering momentum in the corporate world and client expectations are moving in unison. It's no longer a question of if clients will challenge traditional time-based billing models but when."
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Press contacts
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Tel > 07482 193120
Email > bethan@contentco.net
About AUTTO
AUTTO is a simple, no code workflow automation platform that transforms labour intensive tasks into fast and effortless workflows: saving time, while boosting productivity and profitability. Founded by a lawyer, an experienced developer and a digital product manager, who recognised the lack of technology and intelligent automation in much of the legal industry, AUTTO is making automation accessible and supporting organisations across sectors to enhance commercial performance.
More about the panel discussion
The panel discussion will take place at the Legal Innovators UK Conference on Thursday 21stOctober at 13:25pm. Panel members include:
- Panel Chair: Tripp Hemphill, Vice President, Disco
- Peter Lee, Partner & CEO, Simmons Wavelength
- James Tapscott, Senior Manager - Document Automation, Addleshaw Goddard
- Ian Gosling, Founder & CEO, Autto
- Alastair Wye - Latham and Watkins
For more information about the event, please visit:https://www.legalinnovators.co.uk/