Why “fantastic attorneys” automate regulatory and compliance with Jonathan Crook

Pull up a seat and watch our very first fireside chat.

Meet Jonathan Crook, Partner at US law firm Fisher Phillips and Founder of the legaltech startup Blue Pencil Box. 

In conversation with Josef Co-founder and COO Sam Flynn, Jonathan explains the value of automating aspects of regulatory and compliance work in the employment law space.

Short on time? Here are the top three takeaways!

#1  Quit collecting information manually

Jonathan reminds us that attorneys cannot nor should not consider automating the entire gamut of work that lands on their desks.

But, when it comes to staying across regulatory change and leveraging the latest information for clients, attorneys should start building automated tools, like, yesterday!

Those who do work faster, more efficiently, and have more time to do the expert legal analysis that clients expect.

#2 The ingredients for a great automated tool are…

What makes a great automated regulatory and compliance tool according to Jonathan?

1. Jam-packed, trusted, up-to-date information, and 
2. Instant access so attorneys can pass relevant information onto clients whenever and wherever.

#3 Embracing legaltech is a journey

Alongside delving into legal tech, Jonathan shares his experience moving from Big Law to founding the innovative legaltech startup Blue Pencil Box. More recently, he discusses the startup’s acquisition by Fisher Phillips, where he is now a Partner.

Looking for a final push to dive headfirst into automation? Watch until the end for Jonathan’s concluding advice for “fantastic attorneys” looking to become “even more fantastic”.