In nearly a decade of tracking trends across the legal sector, Clio reports record productivity, as more legal professionals leverage technology to significantly impact their performance

NASHVILLE, TN, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Clio, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, released its 2023 Legal Trends Report, revealing a remarkable increase in law firm productivity as technology adoption continues to rise. Legal professionals are actively embracing technology solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, boost financial performance, and optimize time management. With the advent of generative AI taking center stage this year, there is enormous potential to accelerate productivity even further.

“From rising inflation to keeping up with the rapid pace of technology innovation, the past year has brought no shortage of challenges and opportunities for law firms,” said Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio. “Adaptability is more important than ever. Technology, including the rise of generative AI, continues to fundamentally change the legal landscape by helping legal professionals prioritize what matters most: achieving justice for their clients. This latest report fuels Clio’s commitment to ongoing innovation to best serve our customers in such a dynamic and promising time.”

Legal productivity is higher than ever before

Compared to 2016, the average legal professional earns more than two and a half times more revenue for their firm than they did in 2016. Productivity is at its highest point since the inception of this report, and while there is still room for improvement, there are key findings that support this trend:

Compared to 2016, on average, legal professionals are:

• Working over 25% more cases
• Logging 35% more billable hours
• Earning 158% more for their firms (72% after adjusting for changes in hourly rates)

More firms are adopting technologies to streamline administrative tasks, enhancing their ability to deliver superior