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The legal industry is a paradox. It has historically been one of the earliest adopters of technology advancements, and yet the industry has often struggled to maximize the potential that technology offers to innovate. This is what led to the opportunity for Monica Zent to found ZentLaw , an “alternative” legal services provider, 23 years…

In 2023, ChatGPT news stirred up headlines and virtual water cooler gossip across the globe, but the truth is that generative AI was already in use by many progressive members of the legal profession and has been for a while. And now, with the increasing adoption of ChatGPT, it’s clear AI is here and not…

Pepe Toriello and Marc Doucette of the Contract Heroes podcast interview Monica Zent on navigating the Legal Ops landscape, listen to the full podcast episode here. About this episode: Monica Zent, founder of ZENT Law, pioneers the Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) landscape with a subscription-based model, reshaping legal services. Her journey unveils the early adoption…

Monica Zent, founder of ZENT Law, pioneers the Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) landscape with a subscription-based model, reshaping legal services. Her journey unveils the early adoption by diverse sectors and the transformative strides in legal operations, offering insights into ALSPs’ evolution. Delving into contract management complexities, Monica addresses challenges like stakeholder mismanagement and data…

An interview with Monica Zent by Colin S. Levy, legal technology maven, originally posted on colinslevy.com here. November 28, 2023 Monica Zent is an experienced entrepreneur, leader, and negotiator with a diverse background in technical legal and business affairs, specializing in advising public companies and executives at preeminent and emerging growth companies. She has founded…

The newest and coolest toy on the block, employers shouldn’t be fooled into thinking ChatGPT is an employee replacement. The truth is simpler. It is an efficiency-focused tool that can and will save you time and money, but only if you use it appropriately. Let’s start from the beginning. By now you have heard of…

Written by Monica Zent for the American Bar Association, originally posted here. September 5, 2023 In recent years, new technology, specialization, client demand, and the pandemic forced the legal industry to adopt more efficient practices, including embracing the use of virtual legal services. In an ever-changing business environment, many companies need the flexibility of remote,…

Monica Zent, founder and CEO of ZentLaw, was honored as a 2023 Women of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. With over two decades at the helm of ZentLaw, she has redefined the legal services landscape by pioneering the alternative legal services provider (ALSP) model. Her firm offers flexible legal talent, subscription-based services, and…