Advancing litigation support to fuel growth in a changing legal market
The legal landscape is evolving rapidly, while law firms are striving to maintain a competitive edge, manage increasingly complex cases, and adapt to rapid technological change. Recent litigation support research from Ari Kaplan Advisors explores how leading litigation teams are leveraging digital transformation to drive growth, tackling rising data volumes, and integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities.
The report, based on interviews with litigation support leaders at midsize and large law firms, uncovers key trends, obstacles legal teams must overcome, and opportunities that can guide firms in future-proofing their case management and litigation support strategies.
Key findings:
Rising data volumes and caseloads present challenges
93% of respondents report increasing data volumes, and 83% expect caseloads to rise. These factors compound and presenting challenges as litigation teams seek to meet their firm’s growth goals.
Outdated case management technology may become a liability
30% of respondents indicated that their current case management system is at least a decade old and many firms want to upgrade to avoid falling behind, but adoption and time constraints are a barrier.
Artificial intelligence’s impact
87% believe AI-assisted case management offers a competitive advantage, with the majority of respondents believing AI will transform document analysis, transcript management, and case strategy processes.
As the legal market evolves, law firms must embrace cutting-edge case management platforms, invest in AI, and cultivate a culture of adaptability to maintain a competitive advantage.
