If the rise of legal operations and legal technology has shown anything, it is that legal professionals are expected to operate with the same level of efficiency common in the manufacturing and technology industries. But becoming lean workers who can do more and better quality work with less resources is a tall task.
What exactly, after all, does being lean even mean in legal? At its core, it is about harnessing efficiencies through a combination of utilizing technology and workflows, and changing the mindsets of attorneys. Many, however, will emphasize the importance of one over the other.
