role of an expert, creating a series of tools which enable and support both the delivery of the work [and] product, and support the physical independence of a lawyer, allowing quality delivery to be provided from different locations, times or formats, she says.Ms Mahoney adds that lawyers and law firms should be embracing and experimenting with technology as it hits the legal market, rather than being afraid of it.[Lawyers and law firms should] actively be digital-ready and seize the new opportunities as they emerge, she says.By exposing or liberating the ideas of all our people, together we can respond to new client problems, economic models and emerging business models. We need to be maximising the opportunities new technology gives us for our clients and our people.Embracing new ideas and technology at the same pace as our clients [helps us] remain business-relevant. The digital revolution is not restricted to law, it affects all our clients and we need to be ready and experimenting with them.A shining exampleAs technology and innovation continue to be a hot topics within the legal profession, firms both global and national, large and boutique, are placing greater emphasis on implementing key digital strategies.MinterEllison is adopting several segments from the AI discipline. In particular, machine learning is becoming a critical technology that will significantly reduce standardised contract review times and further reduce risk for our clients, says Gary Adler, chief information officer at MinterEllison.Weve also adopted expert systems in areas of the law that lend themselves to rule-based reasoning to empower our lawyers to collaborate and our clients to receive advice. Finally, we are doing more work using predictive analytics in the areas of disputes and e-discovery.To win the cyber war reported by the media lately, Mr Adler says his firm is adopting a data-centric approach to security, using a range of techniques and new technologies to uncover potential threats before they occur.More broadly, were constantly seeking out new ways to use all layers of data to improve business insights for clients, as well as ourselves, he says.Were also continuing to evolve our workflow and automation capabilities through a combination of smart business process management platforms, integrated with document automation software, collaboration and financial platforms.Allens has taken a similar approach, focusing on adopting a range of AI and analytics technologies.We have been applying AI technologies such as predictive coding, machine learning, predictive analytics and expert systems across a broad spectrum, from e-discovery and contract analytics to knowledge automation. Areas of law where we are using these technologies include litigation and regulatory as well as commercial transactional work, says Ms Patterson.We have also introduced new mobile, cloud, business analytics and collaboration technologies, such as our recently introduced e-signature technology DocuSign.All of these technologies are driving improved collaboration, flexibility and mobility for our people.Meanwhile, Ms Mahoney says KWM has adopted a variety of technology strategies. The first, she says, is digital adviser apps.Weve developed a suite of digital legal advisers which automate or semi-automate rules-based decision-making processes, she says.By using these apps, more high-volume work can be managed using a consistent, quality-driven