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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…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreLegal Tech’s Boundary-Breaking Veteran – An Interview with Monica Zent
Monica Zent joins us to share her journey as a seven-time founder and legal tech pioneer who has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly three decades. She discusses her evolution from creating some of the earliest ALSPs to investing in and advising the next generation of legal tech startups.
Read MoreSerial Legal Entrepreneur Monica Zent on Building the Future of Legal Services
Monica Zent is a true pioneer in legal innovation and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of ZentLaw, an award-winning alternative legal services provider that broke the traditional law firm mold when she founded it in 2002. ZentLaw has since grown into a nationwide legal services provider, serving global brands and major corporations with a unique…
Read More10 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…
Read MoreLegal 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…
Read MoreWhy Alternative Legal Service Providers Are Gaining Traction in the Legal Industry with Monica Zent
Ted sits down with Monica Zent, Founder & CEO at ZentLaw, to discuss the future of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) and legal tech innovation. From the rise of ALSPs to the impact of AI on legal workflows, Monica shares her expertise in transforming legal services through technology and innovation. With insights on flexible talent…
Read MoreFlexible 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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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