As we step into 2025, technology continues to reshape how law firms operate and serve their clients. From advanced case management systems to cutting-edge artificial intelligence, which innovations will be essential for boosting efficiency and enhancing client interactions?

In today’s episode host Jamie Moore welcomes Paul Unger, of Affinity Consulting, to explore the top tech tools transforming legal practices. He’ll share actionable insights on integrating these advancements into your firm, helping you improve operations and deliver exceptional client service.

Paul Unger is the founding partner of Affinity Consulting and holds a degree in Political Science from Capital University and a law degree from Capital University Law School. A national speaker and author, Paul specializes in coaching lawyers how to be more efficient with time management by offering customized workshops. When he isn’t speaking or writing, he is usually performing technology assessments throughout the United States and Canada. Paul began his career working for the Governor of Ohio, and then went on to law school. He practiced law for six years, specializing in litigation and bankruptcy, before starting a legal technology consulting company with partner Barron Henley in 2000. Paul’s superpowers are cleaning up messes and turning digital chaos into well-organized machines. His favorite part of his job is helping people get organized and focused so they can find more enjoyment in their lives and jobs.

This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE credit. Course # 8933.

REFERENCED RESOURCES:

• Paul Unger, Esq.
• Affinity Consulting
• Staying Ahead Of The Curve: Preparing Your Law Firm For 2025 [Forbes]
• Top Tech Tools for Lawyers [Clio]
• How to Secure Your 2025 Legal Tech [American Bar Association]
• What is Agentic AI, and How Will It Change Work?
• How Reasoning Models are Transforming Logical AI Thinking [Microsoft Developer Community Blog]
• 2025 Law Firm Data Security Guide: How to Keep Your Law Firm Secure [Clio]
• What is mobile device management (MDM)? [IBM]
• Cybersecurity Assessments for Law Firms: How Not To Screw Them Up [Above the Law]
• LegalFuel: The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Center