Joanna Goodman
FeatureLegalTech: All gloom and p(doom)?
As dire warnings about artificial intelligence dominate the headlines, how are law firms responding to the AI safety debate?
FeaturePrivate client roundtable: 'It feels like it’s devaluing our profession'
Clients’ use of artificial intelligence is changing how they interact with law firms – and not always for the better. Joanna Goodman reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable
FeatureAI natives and rogue agents
Do solicitors need a new type of insurance to protect themselves from missteps caused by AI tools?
OpinionJudgement call
Joanna Goodman reviews 'Ambiguous Proposition', performed at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s London office.
FeatureFlexible working: Home and away
Some legal employers are clear – they want to see people back in the office more often. Has the sector found a balance which reflects the many benefits of hybrid working? asks Joanna Goodman.
OpinionMaking the leap from founder to leader
Joanna Goodman reviews 'Why Start-Ups Fail: Avoiding the traps on the path to commercial success'.
FeatureLegalTech: Power players
US government’s clashes with AI pioneers over national security have highlighted the attraction of proprietary models.
FeatureAdvising entrepreneurs: In at the beginning
The appeal of an entrepreneur client base is obvious – instructions will grow as the business flowers. But challenges include dicey cashflows and a high attrition rate, reports Joanna Goodman.
FeatureLegal AI: Battle lines
Big tech and open source platforms are jostling for position in the legal AI market. Meanwhile, the risk of hallucinations means that expert human oversight is non-negotiable, reports Joanna Goodman.
FeatureSQE at five: Pass or fail?
With the Solicitors Qualifying Examination now in its fifth year, Joanna Goodman asks if its creators have kept their promises.
FeatureAI for mid-size firms: 'It’s about not wanting to be left behind'
The global elite’s development of proprietary artificial intelligence tools dominates legal tech headlines, but AI is also transforming law’s mid-market. Joanna Goodman reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion.
FeatureGenAI market revels in good vibes
Anthropic’s tieup with Freshfields and the emergence of vibe-coding as market-ready tools underline GenAI’s growing presence in the legal sector.
FeatureRewriting the rules of engagement
As generative AI disrupts traditional legal marketing, what can firms do to make sure that their unique expertise is recognised?
FeatureRemote controllers?
Private equity investment in the legal sector has passed the £1bn mark, reports Joanna Goodman. Should lawyers be pleased?
FeatureCompetition law: All together now
Class actions in competition law cases have so far failed to transform consumer redress. Joanna Goodman finds out why, and hears reasons for optimism.
FeatureSaaSpocalypse Now
How legal tech and Anthropic are responding to the SaaSpocalypse – the legal plugin that crashed tech stocks but attracted investors.
FeatureA world of difference: Alternative careers in law
A decade of tech development, spearheaded by legal engineering, has opened up new routes to the summit of the legal profession. Joanna Goodman reports.
FeatureConsultant model firms: Breaking free
Entrepreneurial lawyers are increasingly drawn to consultant model firms – a striking departure from traditional partnership and hourly billing. Instead, they benefit from autonomy over both their working practices and earnings, reports Joanna Goodman.
FeatureGoing native at law’s next frontier
The way that AI-native law firms handle legal tasks and processes points to an evolution of ‘outcomes as a service’.
FeatureGeneration gaming
With generative AI becoming a common fixture of law firm tech in 2025, how will this shape law firms – and their lawyers – in 2026?