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Presenting The alt.legal Innovation Awards -- Get That Trophy

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Above The Law alt.legal Innovation Awards, aimed at recognizing new and emerging companies that are shaking up the legal marketplace.

By Joe Borstein and Ed Sohn  
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alt.legal-Square-1778x1778As a friendly reminder, the views expressed here are strictly the authors and do not reflect, in any way, the position of our employer, Thomson Reuters.

For almost two years since we launched alt.legal, you have taken a journey with us to the alternative side of the legal profession. A place where entrepreneurs and innovators are changing the legal profession for the better, having fun, and making real money in the process. Through our column, we have laid out the case for disruptive legal technology and alternative services, and it is clear that this alt.legal market is becoming ripe.

Today, we put them on trial… by combat.

Or, more precisely, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural Above The Law alt.legal Innovation Awards, aimed at recognizing new and emerging companies that are shaking up the legal marketplace. In collaboration with ranking wizards at ATL (who bring fresh perspective on the best law schools and the best law firms), we are opening applications for these inaugural innovation awards where the best startups in legal can show the world (and ATL’s one million+ monthly readers) why their company is The One.

We have rounded up a phenomenal panel of true industry experts with deep experience in all aspect of alternative legal companies operations including technology, sales, operations, and media relations. Our experts include:

Submissions are being accepted, and finalists will be invited to showcase their companies on October 27 in Philadelphia.

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What Are We Looking for?

Eligibility for alt.legal Innovation Awards is limited to independent or venture-backed companies (not law firms, and not businesses acquired by Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis, Wolters Kluwer, Bloomberg Law, and the like) who meet the following criteria:

  • Company founded less than 7 years ago and with revenues of $15 million or less;
  • Primarily focused on serving the legal industry; and
  • Not directly engaged in the practice of law.

Companies are invited to tell us their stories: Why are they awesome? What legal industry problems are they seeking to solve? What solutions are they developing? We encourage companies to apply that are developing entirely new ideas — or evolving existing ideas — that can solve a major sticking point in the legal industry.

Our submission deadline is September 12. Once the submissions are in, the alt.legal Innovation Awards panel of expert judges will assess entrants based on a wide range of factors, including novelty of technology, the size of the market opportunity, and viability of revenue model.  (The ATL audience will also have the chance to weigh in on which companies they consider to be the most game-changing for the profession.)

Please note that entry is not restricted only to technology companies — innovative providers of services or integrated solutions are encouraged to enter as well.

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Winners in the various categories will enjoy recognition at ATL’s Academy For Private Practice conference on October 28 in Philadelphia, substantial in-depth coverage on Above the Law, and inside networking opportunities with the panel of judges and potential investors. And glory, and fame for all posterity.

I Want That Trophy

You want to apply? You think you have what it takes to be a champ? You dare to enter the Octagon? Do you think your cuisine reigns supreme?

Okay, got a little carried away. Applications are super simple — you can get started here.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, September 12th.

As For The Rest Of You…

You, our dear readers, have been sitting on the front line of a revolution that is happening in the practice of law, watching the unstoppable forces of modernity (technology, globalization), and we want your help spreading the word. Please forward this article to all the legal innovators you know, as well as those interested in investing, consulting, and buying the best in legal innovation.

And we’ll see you in Philly on October 27!

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