Ebook
The State of Legal in 2026: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Legal
Legal Teams Are Ready to Move Faster
Lawyers love the work they do—but many still face workflow friction that slows client service, delays intake and creates unnecessary complexity.
The State of Legal 2026 report explores how legal professionals are navigating rising client expectations, increasing security demands and the growing role of AI and automation in legal workflows. Based on insights from more than 300 U.S.-based lawyers, this report uncovers where legal teams are succeeding and where opportunities for improvement remain.
In This Report, You'll Learn:
- Why lawyers feel effective—but not always efficient
- How intake delays impact client experience and business growth
- Where automation is delivering the greatest value today
- Why tool sprawl continues to create workflow challenges
- How firms are balancing security, compliance and productivity
- What legal teams need to scale AI with confidence
Legal professionals are looking for technology that simplifies work, reduces friction and helps them focus on serving clients. The findings reveal strong demand for secure, easy-to-use solutions that streamline intake, document workflows, approvals and collaboration.
See What's Next for Legal Operations
97% say AI and automation will be important to the future of legal
84% say workflow inconsistencies impact efficiency
95% want tools that are simple and easy to use
From client intake and document workflows to automation, security and AI governance, legal teams are rethinking how work gets done.
Download the report to explore the trends shaping the future of legal professionals.