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UpCounsel Enterprise Partner Adam Friedman shares why he left a successful litigation career behind and what he has learned since entering the world of legal technology.
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A Lawyer Turned Techie Reveals His Predictions for the Future of the Legal Industry
Aria Safar, once a big law attorney and now a leader in the legal technology space, reveals how legal technology will transform what it means to be a lawyer.
4 Steps to Follow for Dispute Resolution in China
Any company doing business with Chinese entities should know how disputes are handled in China. Read on for practical tips from UpCounsel Attorney Lois Li.
The ABCs of Manufacturing Agreements
Top UpCounsel attorney Fiona Kaufman explains which terms in a manufacturing agreement deserve your close attention when negotiating and drafting these complex documents.
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Jay Wedge reveals what he has learned since moving in-house and how this decision has changed his outlook on what it means to be a lawyer.