New report on the push for ROI on legal departments’ AI investments

ZentLaw’s Founder & CEO Monica Zent shared insights with Bloomberg Law for their new report on the push for ROI on legal departments’ AI investments. “In-house legal departments have bought artificial intelligence tools to churn through contracts, speed up workflows, and analyze documents. Now comes the hard part: Proving the software is worth the cost,” writes Bloomberg. Monica shared her…

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Building Outside the Box: Monica Zent on Legal Ops, AI, and Bold Bets

In this episode of The Abstract, Monica Zent, serial entrepreneur, legal tech investor, and legal innovation pioneer, shares her journey of founding ZentLaw and helping shape modern legal operations before the term even existed. She unpacks the founder’s mindset, how to lead through ambiguity, and why taking bold bets early pays off. Monica also shares…

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10 LegalTech Voices You Want to Follow in 2025

Whether you’re an in-house counsel, a law firm, a tech innovator, or just curious about what’s next for legal, these 10 people are must-follow. They share smart insights, real stories, and practical takes that help move legaltech from buzzword to business-critical Want to understand AI in legal? Learn how to modernize contracts? Avoid tech traps…

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Legal Tech Sees 80% Funding Surge Amid AI Boom

Amid increased investor confidence and momentum from artificial intelligence, the legal technology industry continued its rapid growth in the first quarter as funding for companies surged by about 80% year-over-year. Legal tech companies raised about $1.83 billion in the first quarter, up from about $1 billion in the same period last year, according to a…

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Flexible Solutions, Lasting Impact: ALSPs and the Future of Legal Operations with Monica Zent

In the January episode of the UpLevel View, UpLevel CEO Stephanie Corey and Monica Zent of ZentLaw discuss the transformative role of ALSPs in legal departments. They tackle misconceptions, highlight ALSP benefits like reducing contract backlogs and fostering collaboration, and share real-world success stories. The conversation explores how ALSPs pave the way for legal tech…

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The Visionary Operator: Monica Zent

I’m excited to share with you the first episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be continuing to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do. I think you’re going to enjoy this one! If you want to understand how to build and scale successful…

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The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than ‘Alternative’

The legal industry is no stranger to evolution. Over the last few decades, corporate legal departments have transitioned from reactive, siloed teams to proactive, integrated business partners. Yet, one of the most impactful shifts is still gaining momentum: the rise of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs). Despite their name, ALSPs are far from “alternative.” Today,…

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