From mobile and global work environments to alternative billing models to a perceived crisis in legal education, the legal industry is in the midst of a major transformation. Some changes are evolutionary, yet other developments may feel revolutionary for those unprepared for change. What are the key trends that will disrupt the legal industry and impact practice across the landscape?

In recent panels and roundtable discussions, including the most recent LegalTech New York conference, legal minds have identified three forces as shaping the legal industry of tomorrow and are becoming increasingly outspoken with ideas for how attorneys — and the industry as a whole — can embrace change and remain ahead of the game. Below is an outline of these top three disruptors, and some of the debate that surrounds them.

1. The Impact of Cost