Silicon Valley, March 26, 2020 – Monica Zent, Founder and CEO of ZentLaw and LawDesk360, today participated in a podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monica-zent-zentlaw-episode-169/id1089323807?i=1000472065346 moderated by Quantum Jurist’s, Ian Connett, that explored the effects of Covid-19 on the legal industry.
On the podcast, titled “Navigating Covid,” Zent relayed that now is the time for legal organizations to help their communities. She offered the example of her recent pro bono counseling of small-business owners after the Northern California “Shelter in Place” order. “As more states issue ‘Stay at Home’ orders, members of the business community are in need of guidance to help determine whether their businesses can remain open or to what extent they can operate,” said Zent.
Zent also touched on an unanticipated consequence of Covid-19 on the legal industry. Because most legal professionals are working remotely, new methods of collaboration have been pushed into service – new delivery methods, virtual teams and virtual courtrooms, for example. “The legal industry has often been behind the curve when it comes to adopting new ways to communicate,” said Zent. “This crisis will force many in the legal industry to evolve, which will make our industry stronger and more ready for the future.”
The podcast was sponsored by Evolve the Law, ATL’s Legal Innovation Center which connects all stakeholders interested in shaping the future of law.