Jack Newton, CEO of Clio, shares the pivotal moments and strategic insights that propelled Clio from an ambitious startup to a global leader in legal technology.

From pioneering cloud-based legal practice management software to reshaping the way law firms operate, Jack’s story is a masterclass in innovation.

Jack also discusses how Clio’s evolution mirrors the broader transformation needed in the legal industry, encouraging firms to embrace change and reimagine how they deliver value.

We explore:

• Clio’s ascent from bootstrapped legal tech startup to practice management powerhouse
• Identifying and addressing gaps in the legal market
• The role of cloud-based legal software in modernizing law firms and offering scalable growth
• Rethinking innovation beyond “building faster horses”
• Emerging trends shaping the future of legal practice, including client-centered services and flexible billing models
• Tackling the access to justice gap as a product-market fit challenge

Whether you’re a law firm leader or legal professional looking to stay ahead, or just curious about the future of law and technology, Jack’s insights offer invaluable lessons and inspiration.

This episode is sponsored by VXT.

Lawyers spend half their time at work on paperwork from calls, messages, and meetings. Law firms use VXT to make phone calls, send messages, host meetings, and we automate all of that paperwork using AI and integrations with legal software like Clio.