Lawyers are still debating how best to use the Internet in their law practices. In 1999, the Internet and the World Wide Web, which are the predominant technologies of cyberspace, have linked the world in a complex of relationships unbounded by geography. Legal research on the computer and, for many, e-mail, have become regular benefits of using the Internet. But cyberspace is not without risks. There are no laws governing conduct in this new frontier.
Lawyers have a unique opportunity to fulfill our role as guardians of the rule of law.
We also have the opportunity to redefine the nature and delivery of legal services and reinvent law practice. Katz concluded that, as more and more people learn the advantages of doing business via the Internet, the transformation of our economy will force the legal profession to redefine both the justice system and the very nature of how we deliver legal services. Many professional service firms are taking part in a trend that is rapidly becoming a strategic priority becoming an e-business. They are using interactive technologies and enhanced knowledge management practices to create more connected relationships with their clients, colleagues, and service providers. Our clients and other service industries are already using e-commerce tools much more aggressively than we are.