Legal technology has gained a secure foothold in the legal industry and has now reached a critical tipping point. Lawyers can no longer be distracted by the bells and whistles, and instead must be focused on identifying and implementing meaningful tools that enable in-house legal leaders to be true catalysts for change across the business. Selling the Dream is a monthly series that separates what is hype from what is real and provides tips for using technology to elevate the status of the in-house legal function.

Now is an exciting time to be an in-house lawyer. Business stakeholders realize the tremendous value General Counsels can add to an organization, which is no surprise considering the role legal leaders have played in guiding companies through what has been, on many levels, a tumultuous 2022. As the past year’s challenges carry over into 2023 and new issues surface, in-house teams will be expected to continue driving substantial value to the business.