In the recent webinar “Humans of LegalTech: Meet the Co-Founder of the First Truly Connected Software Platform for In-House Counsel,” In-house Connect welcomed Sam Kidd, CEO and Co-Founder of LawVu, the legal workspace tool that helps in-house legal teams do their best work, faster alongside Patrick Kelly, Director of Channel Partnerships. The session provided an in-depth look into the LawVu journey and its transformative impact on modern legal operations. Designed for in-house legal teams, the webinar also included a live demo of the platform’s powerful features.
Below are five key takeaways from the insightful discussion:
1. Document Automation: Streamlining Legal Drafting
One of LawVu’s most impactful features is its advanced document automation tool. The platform simplifies legal drafting by utilizing an intelligent wizard that can initiate draft agreements. It also includes features like one-click third-party NDA reviews, reducing manual intervention and potential errors. The automation ensures faster document creation, boosting productivity and accuracy in legal workflows.
2. Seamless Integration and Customization
LawVu offers seamless integration with leading e-signature platforms like Adobe Sign, DocuSign, and Dropbox Sign, automating document tracking and notifications. Moreover, the platform is highly customizable, allowing businesses to brand the interface with their logos and modify settings without needing deep technical expertise. This adaptability helps legal teams personalize workflows to suit their specific operational needs.
3. Enhanced User Dashboard and Permissions Management
The platform’s user dashboard prioritizes simplicity and efficiency. With filters, messaging tools, and a search function for self-serve agreements, users can easily manage their tasks. LawVu also includes flexible permissions management, supporting single sign-on access for authorized users. This ensures secure handling of sensitive information, giving legal departments full control over who can view or manage specific matters.
4. Scalable and Collaborative Legal Operations
LawVu is designed to support collaboration between in-house legal teams and external partners. Features like file submission, invoice management, and engagement letter generation bridge operational gaps, enabling more efficient teamwork. Scalable to fit teams of varying sizes—from solo General Counsels to departments with hundreds of members—LawVu offers customizable pricing, making it a versatile solution for diverse organizations.
5. Comprehensive Reporting and Spend Management
A standout feature of LawVu is its robust reporting and spend management capabilities, powered by Microsoft Power BI. The platform’s detailed dashboards allow legal teams to analyze data by project, task, or user, providing valuable insights for decision-making. Integrated with ERP systems, LawVu also offers seamless spend management, ensuring that invoice data and pending expenditures are automatically tracked for better budgeting and resource allocation.
