Laura Kennedy, Author at Circle Management Group

How Ready Is Your Law Firm for Artificial Intelligence?

· January 19, 2026

What separates AI-ready firms from the rest isn’t speed or budget, it’s survival instinct. The best practices are winning more work, retaining top talent, and protecting market share, while others watch clients move in-house and associates leave for competitors. The legal industry has always valued expertise and experience. But now, success depends just as much […]

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7 Legal Technology Priorities Every Law Firm Should Plan for in 2026

Laura Kennedy

· January 6, 2026

The legal industry is at a turning point. As we move into 2026, the question is no longer whether law firms should adopt technology, but which technologies will separate the leaders from those slow to adapt. The firms that stand out in 2026 won’t be the ones with the fanciest tools; they will be the […]

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Can AI really save your firm time? Here’s what works

Laura Kennedy

· December 18, 2025

Yes, AI can save your firm 15-20 hours per week per lawyer. But only if you use it the right way. This is what most law firms get wrong about AI: ○ They buy expensive AI tools and never use them○ They assume AI will magically fix inefficient processes○ They fear AI will replace lawyers […]

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A Model for Seamless Law Firm Software Migrations: Berchem Moses PC’s Transformation with CMG

Laura Kennedy

· November 19, 2025

When Connecticut’s Berchem Moses PC, a firm of nearly 40 attorneys and 60 staff serving clients across a dozen practice areas, decided to modernize its document management system, success hinged on precise planning and a trusted partner. Circle Management Group (CMG) proved indispensable, guiding the migration from Worldox to NetDocuments and handling the transition of […]

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How top firms use analytics to win more cases

Laura Kennedy

· October 29, 2025

What separates top-performing firms from the rest isn’t luck or instinct it’s data. Understanding how law firms use analytics to win more cases reveals why the best firms make smarter decisions at every stage from intake and strategy to staffing and client reporting. By turning data into insight, they’re improving outcomes, controlling costs, and creating […]

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Discover How CMG Empowers Law Firms to Successfully Move to the Cloud

Laura Kennedy

· October 21, 2025

Law firms across the country are under increasing pressure to modernize their technology while maintaining reliability and client service. When Capes Sokol, a prominent business and litigation firm in St. Louis, needed to upgrade from legacy systems to a cloud-based solution, they turned to Circle Management Group (CMG) as their trusted legal technology advisor. With […]