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Zack Glaser and Scott Clasen discuss how to effectively evaluate legal technology amidst the complexities introduced by AI.

Most law firms don’t have a tech problem. They have a decision-making problem. In episode 611 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with Scott Clasen about how to evaluate legal technology in a world where AI is changing everything and somehow making it more confusing at the same time. Too many firms are stuck buying more tools, chasing new features, and hoping the next platform will finally fix their workflow. Scott challenges that approach by shifting the focus away from software and back to systems, asking a more important question: what problem are you actually trying to solve? They explore the rise of AI-powered SaaS, the appeal of building your own tools, and why “AI-enabled” doesn’t always mean “useful.” The conversation also breaks down how to evaluate legal tech vendors, what contextual AI actually means, and how to think about long-term investments when the landscape keeps shifting every six months. If your tech stack feels bloated, expensive, or underwhelming, this episode offers a smarter way to make decisions that actually move your firm forward. Listen to our previous episodes on Legal Tech, AI, and Smarter Law Firm Systems. #601: Beyond Chatbots: Using…

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Host: Zack Glaser

Guest: Scott Clasen

Topics covered

• legal technology
• AI
• decision-making
• law firm systems
• SaaS
• vendor evaluation

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