Mental health is a known problem in the legal profession
It can’t be talked about enough: legal professionals suffer disproportionally from mental health issues.
A recent study from Bloomberg Law found that lawyers reported feeling burned out in their work 42% of the time. Two key factors were that 49% were unable to disconnect from
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Clio in 2025: A New Era for Legal Work
A landmark year of growth, deals, and investments
For Clio, 2025 was a year of unprecedented growth, driven by strategic deals and acquisitions that fundamentally reshaped the legaltech landscape.
vLex acquisition
In June, Clio announced a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, completing the deal in November. At US$1 billion, this was the largest M&A…
AI-Generated Content Checklist for Lawyers: How to Use AI Confidently
Why reviewing AI-generated content matters
Generative AI can accelerate legal work, but it cannot replace the lawyer’s judgment. These systems predict what legal text should look like, they do not reason about doctrine, jurisdiction, or consequences. That’s why even fluent, well-structured answers can be subtly wrong or confidently hallucinated.
Legal-specific tools like Clio Work and…
How to Spot Bottlenecks at Your Law Firm (and Unlock Capacity Without Hiring)
What “lockup” tells you about your bottlenecks
Before you dig into specific bottlenecks, it helps to understand the big-picture metric that shows how much your processes are costing you: lockup.
Lockup measures how many days’ worth of your annual revenue are tied up as unbilled work or unpaid invoices. In other words, how long it…
How to Fix Your Law Firm’s Billing
Why billing is the backbone of a growing firm
Billing is more than administrative overhead. It’s a critical touchpoint in your client relationship and one of the primary drivers of your firm’s growth.
When billing is broken, the consequences ripple across the firm:
- Time worked never becomes time billed. Inefficient processes result in billable work
…
Marketing ROI for Lawyers: Measure, Track and Improve Law Firm Marketing Performance
What is marketing ROI for law firms?
Marketing ROI is a measure of whether your marketing efforts are actually paying off. In other words, it tells you how much revenue you’re getting back for every dollar you spend on marketing. If you’re still shaping your overall law firm marketing strategy, it’s helpful to understand…
AI for Legal Research: Tools, Tips, and Examples
What is AI for legal research?
AI for legal research applies technologies—like natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and automation—to help lawyers quickly use plain-language queries to surface relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and commentary. These tools make it easier to find the information that matters without manually reviewing hundreds of legal documents.…
How Much Legal Work Can You Automate? (And How to Do It Safely)
From generative to agentic in legal practice
AI has transformed what’s possible in legal work. Tools have evolved from simple database searches to drafting client documents, analyzing contracts, and more. Each advancement has created new efficiencies and opportunities. The shift to agentic AI, however, is a different kind of leap and turns AI into a…
What to Do About Legal Clients Using AI
AI is already a go-to for client legal questions
According to data from the latest Legal Trends Report, 57% of consumers say they either have or would use AI to answer their legal questions.

There are many good reasons for the trend. For one, the technology is simple to use and it’s available…
Emerging Legal Technology: How Clio Is Shaping the Future of Law
What is emerging legal technology—and why it matters now
Emerging legal technology refers to new tools (e.g., AI, automation, and legal analytics) that enhance how legal professionals manage, analyze, and deliver legal services. These technologies solve many of the challenges lawyers face today: time-consuming administrative work, rising client expectations, increasing competition, and growing pressure to…