Press & Thought Leadership

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…

ZentLaw’s founder & CEO Monica Zent shared her POV with Law360, analyzing the momentum of LegalTech funding in 2025, and perspectives on what might be next for the sector in the year ahead. View Article

ZentLaw Founder & CEO Monica Zent’s comments are featured in Axios’ recent coverage of the Expert Voices roundtable discussion at Axios’ AI+ SF Summit (link below). A dedication to equality and inclusion are core to ZentLaw’s DNA, a commitment which Monica was able to bring to the table during this important dialogue. Looking ahead, these discussions will only become more important.…

Combining the power of context-driven agentic AI with the expertise of legal professionals, Zent.AI meets the needs of enterprise legal teams in the AI era. SUNNYVALE (Nov. 3, 2025) – ZentLaw, the leader in innovative legal solutions, today announced the launch of Zent.AI, the AI-native Alternative Legal Services Provider (AiLSP). Zent.AI’s context-driven agentic AI platform,…

The legal industry is 20 years behind the curve when it comes to tech adoption, according to venture capitalist Dave Yuan. But law firms and in-house teams can no longer ignore the software tools that other sectors have been buying to boost efficiency, he says. Exhibit A: the investment industry. Two decades ago, he says,…

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…

From evolving client expectations to implementing GenAI and talent recruitment and retention, law firms are facing increasing challenges. Alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) can be game changers for managing partners under pressure. Having launched one of the earliest ALSPs in 2002, back when it was a nascent sector, I’ve seen firsthand how the market has…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 for Bay Area Women Magazine, originally posted here. She Has Been a Successful Entrepreneur for Decades, Creating Companies in Technology, Law and Legaltech. Read Our Interview with Businesswomen & Entrepreneur, Monica Zent December 26, 2023 Q: For those of us who are not familiar with Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs),…

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…

An interview with Monica Zent and Sean McLean, originally posted on Insightful Accountant here. September 21, 2023 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…

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…

An interview with Monica Zent for Silicon Valley Business Journal, originally posted here. June 16, 2023 The Silicon Valley Business Journal once again is honoring 100 local women who are having a major impact as executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Join us at our Women of Influence event on June 29, and get to know one…

Law school primarily prepares lawyers for the practice of law. But leading or starting a law firm requires so much more than that. It requires the entrepreneurial skills that any CEO would need to run a business; How to manage personnel, how to hire and fire, how to generate leads, how to advertise, how to…

An interview with Monica Zent and Eric Pines for Authority Magazine, originally posted here. March 5, 2023 Law school primarily prepares lawyers for the practice of law. But leading or starting a law firm requires so much more than that. It requires the entrepreneurial skills that any CEO would need to run a business; How…

Quantum computing has made great strides in recent years and is poised for a takeoff in the coming years. Look for tech developers, investors and governments to kick off the quantum decade with fresh momentum this year. Passing the “quantum supremacy” milestone set the stage for the next ten years of quantum computing development. Quantum…

April 2022 marks a very special month and year for ZentLaw as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. When ZentLaw launched in 2002, the nascent alternative legal services provider industry (ALSP) was only just beginning. Since that time, we have grown the category and the industry beyond what most ever expected. ZentLaw has led reform in…

From telemedicine to virtual courtrooms, lawyers are quickly adapting to a brave new world. April 20, 2020 – By Ian Connett From telemedicine to virtual courtrooms, lawyers are quickly adapting to a brave, new post COVID-19 world. We explore the new normal the legal industry is facing in this second installment of Evolve the Law’s Navigating COVID-19 Special Report podcast series, featuring Monica…

April 13, 2020 – By Monica Zent More than 40 states have issued “Stay at Home” orders in response to the spread of coronavirus, and more will likely follow. In a nutshell, Stay at Home directs individuals to stay inside their homes unless they need to go out for “essential travel” or “essential activities.” For small…

Quantum computing has made great strides in recent years and is poised for a takeoff in the coming years. Look for tech developers, investors and governments to kick off the quantum decade with fresh momentum this year. By Monica Zent – March 27, 2020 Quantum computing has made great strides in recent years and is poised…

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…

Here are a few important legal considerations to keep in mind as you transition your teams to remote work. By Monica Zent | March 24, 2020 at 11:48 AM                 In the wake of the current public health crisis, many companies have transitioned to remote capabilities and a remote workforce—virtually overnight.…

London, March 10, 2020 – Monica Zent, Founder and CEO of ZentLaw and LawDesk360, virtually presented today at the British Legal Technology Forum 2020 on the critical role the legal industry will play as game-changing quantum computing technology gains momentum. Zent’s presentation, “Taking the Quantum Leap: Preparing for the Legal and Policy Implications of a…

March 7, 2020   During this exclusive pre-event Podcast, Netlaw Media is delighted to present ‘British Legal Technology Forum 2020’, speaker Monica Zent – Founder and CEO, ZENTLAW / ZentLaw Labs / LawDesk360 In an exclusive interview Monica discusses: AI & Quantum computing will drive incredible innovation in technology & could transform major industries, How…

Monday 10 February 2020   The British Legal Technology Forum 2020 has revealed the full line up of speakers for the highly anticipated event with Event Partner Oracle. Focusing on the reinvention of business law, law firm innovation, design thinking, service delivery challenges, machine learning and cybersecurity, the Forum is set to bring together an…

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                      Evolve the Law Podcast – A Catalyst For Legal Innovation. Hear ZentLaw founder Monica Zent speak with Ian Connett of Above the Law’s Innovation Center, Evolve the Law on this podcast discussing #legaltech, operating a modern legal services company, running multiple businesses and exploring new frontiers with #AI, #blockchain and #quantum #computing #innovation.  Read more​​

The Next Big Tech Coming to the Legal Industry While many attorneys may already be familiar with the gains new innovations like blockchain and artificial intelligence offer, few have even heard of the biggest and most promising technology on the horizon – quantum computing. What is quantum computing? Quantum computers are not a more powerful…

The Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards honor law industry movers and shakers committed to the advancement of women in law. September 16, 2019 — ​Monica Zent​​, founder of ​​ZentLaw​​, has been honored with a Corporate Counsel 2019 Women, Influence & Power in Law Award for Innovative Leadership. Zent, a leader in the tech…

  The Changing Lawyer Awards recognize and celebrate those individuals and organizations which have best embraced and championed change August 15, 2019 — ​Founder of ZentLaw, Monica Zent,​ ​has been selected as a finalist for​ The Changing Lawyer Awards 2019​​ ​Legal Innovator of the Year. A leader in the tech community for decades and a…

New AI-Powered Workflow Efficiency Platform for Enterprise Legal Organizations Sunnyvale, Calif. (March 14, 2019) — When you picture a legal department or law firm, what comes to mind? If you’re like us, it involves overflowing stacks of paper and lawyers pulling long hours in pursuit of inbox zero. That’s what ZentLaw Labs, the innovation arm…

The platform, the newest entrant on ZentLaw Labs’ roster, seeks to enable quicker access to information. It is the latest in a growing line of tools to focus on streamlining legal workflows. On Tuesday, ZentLaw Labs launched LawDesk360, a workflow management platform for legal departments and law firms. It joins ZentLaw Labs’ roster of legal tech…

Dear Community, I’m very excited to introduce LawDesk360, the new platform that transforms how legal departments and law firms work. The AI-powered workflow efficiency platform is uniquely designed to meet the needs of today’s legal organizations. With more than half of lawyers working remotely, the challenge has never been greater for legal departments and firms…

I’m pleased to share our exciting news today about the launch of ZentLaw Labs. Our press release is below and the story was covered by LegalTech News today. ———————————————————————————————————————- SUNNYVALE, CALIF. (DATE) — ZentLaw, the leading alternative law firm founded by Monica Zent, has introduced ZentLaw Labs, an innovation lab which aims to bring tech…

Change is a constant in business these days and ZentLaw is no exception. As you may have noticed, for instance, we just launched our new website with a bold and simple look designed to showcase our unique offering in the market. ZentLaw is the modern legal services company. We have a track record spanning nearly…

By now, we’re all familiar with the tale of Anthony Scaramucci. The short-lived White House communications director made a lot of waves during his 10-day tenure, but perhaps his biggest gaffe was his profane interview with The New Yorker’s Ryan Lizza that was made public on the magazine’s site. In the interview, Scaramucci blasted his White House compatriots then-Chief Strategist Steve…

As a banker in a former life, return on investment (ROI) is something I consider across various aspects of my businesses, including conferences and events. If you think there are more industry conventions than ever, you’re right. From 2010 to 2020, the conventions and events segment is expected to grow 44 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Every year seems to have its business trends. Last year it was digital transformation. Before that, big data. This year, it’s artificial intelligence (AI). For small businesses, it can be hard to distinguish hype from reality. It can also be difficult to embrace AI with the same fervor as large companies because AI talent is scarce and expensive.…

Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Dropbox’s Drew Houston and Instagram’s Kevin Systrom were all coders who parlayed that knowledge into creating companies. If you’ve created your own company without knowing how to code, congratulations. But if you want to successfully guide your company through the next decade of digital disruption, it might be a good idea to learn. Doing…

The reluctance of legal departments to adopt new technologies to improve their work is a tried but true narrative. While many general counsel are making progress in adopting technologies, perhaps by necessity as budgets shrink, there are still many GC at legal industry events who are avoiding technologies that have the potential to evolve their…

A productivity revolution is afoot in the legal industry. The field of legal operations, which is tasked with cultivating in-house efficiency with a variety of techniques, has recently begun to enter the spotlight as the deservedly vital role it has been for quite some time. According to the Association of Corporate Counsel, nearly half of…

What lawyer wouldn’t want to earn higher margins, inspire greater client loyalty, attract and retain the best talent and gain a competitive edge? According to Heidi Gardner, a former McKinsey consultant and Harvard Business School professor, now lecturing at Harvard Law School, the key to all these benefits is what Gardner calls “smart collaboration.” Based…