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Issues and opportunities for disruption of pro bono services
When it comes to tech disruption in the delivery of pro bono services to clients, there are numerous matters to consider, given how important such disruption is for the community, argues one legal entrepreneur.
Jerome Doraisamy
Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, Legally Yours co-founder and non-executive director Wes Young said that while there are “some really good offerings around the country” that provided disrupted pro bono services, there remain challenges in the delivery of those services.
Ironing out such issues is integral, the Hobart-based Mr Young continued, given that tech disruption affords opportunities for clients and service providers to access services in ways that better accommodate the needs of those clients.
“For example, Blockbuster Video died not because people stopped wanting to watch movies from the comfort of home. It died because a new player (Netflix) offered superior customer service and product delivery. Do you remember when they first started, and you ordered the movie and a DVD turned up in the mail? They were actually disrupting though providing a superior product offering before tech developments allowed them to offer a streaming service,” he mused.
But in among the issues, there are opportunities, he said.
“They can be broken down into two areas: one, using tech to offer a one stop shop for a seamless client experience. Two, using tech to pull together what has been an ad hoc approach to the promotion and access to services.”
Mr Young’s comments follow insights from Chrissie Lightfoot, legal futurist and CEO EntrepreneurLawyer and Robot Lawyer LISA, who recently argued that while innovation in the legal marketplace is making headway, there’s still a fair way to go before significant impact can be felt.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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