Jackson Walker director of library and research services Greg Lambert was quoted in an Oct. 3, 2014, Law360 article about how law firms are increasingly using high-tech tools to add value for their clients.
The article, titled “6 Hot New Technologies Your Firm Needs,” discussed innovative technologies including firm-branded software, which enables law firms to give their clients access to computer applications that provide simple workflows to handle routine legal matters.
“We hate the words ‘commoditized work,’ but you have to admit there are plenty of things that don’t rise to the level of needing to fully hire a law firm — but are still things where the… in-house counsel could really use some help,” Mr. Lambert told the publication.
These types of applications provide a marketing tool for law firms while enabling them to create cost efficiency for their clients, he added.
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Jackson Walker has long been a leader in using technology to serve clients more efficiently; this includes deploying the latest products and tools available in information systems, communications, case and project management, electronic information processing, and courtroom technology. In 2012, the firm strengthened its commitment to innovation with the addition of Mr. Lambert, a recognized authority on law firm technology.
In addition to managing the library and research teams at Jackson Walker, Mr. Lambert works as a liaison between many departments on issues of business development, competitive intelligence, knowledge management, and firmwide initiatives. Mr. Lambert has presented at national library, records, and competitive intelligence functions. He has served on the Executive Board of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) and is the past president of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Texas Chapter. In 2008 he was awarded the Excellence in Marketing award for “Best Use of Technology” from AALL and Thomson Reuters, and his 3 Geeks and a Law Blog has received numerous awards including being on the ABA Blawg 100 for four years in a row. Greg received his B.A. from Cameron University, and his Masters in Library Science and J.D. from the University of Oklahoma.