Billing & Finance

Briefing Article: Why Finance Shouldn't Be Left Behind in Law Firm Transformations

Alison Regan, EVP global enterprise solution delivery at Fulcrum GT, makes the case for bringing a firm’s finance function to the foreground of the transformation journey to create a more agile, responsive and client-focused organisation Why finance shouldn’t be left behind in law firm transformationsDownload

Oct-10-24

Fulcrum GT News

The Future of Ethical Screening in Law Firms: Embracing Technology to Enhance Compliance and Efficiency

Introduction: Evolving Risk Management in Law Firms The legal industry is undergoing a transformation as firms face increasingly complex regulatory frameworks, stringent client expectations, and sophisticated data security threats. As a result, law firms must implement effective strategies to manage sensitive information and avoid conflicts of interest. Ethical screens, which are used to prevent the flow of confidential information between different legal teams, have become an essential tool in this evolving landscape. However, as law firms grow and their operations span multiple jurisdictions, managing these ethical screens efficiently and in compliance with regulations becomes more challenging. The need for robust, adaptable systems to handle these requirements has never been more pressing. Upfront Screens WhitepaperDownload

Sep-19-24

Matter Inception & Execution

Fulcrum GT Introduces SCREENS to Reduce Law Firm Risks

Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services, announces the launch of the latest addition to its popular Upfront™ new business intake platform. SCREENS™ is now available as a software-as-a-service case management solution for coordinating client evaluation, legal conflicts management, and market research. As part of the Fulcrum Upfront new business intake and conflicts management platform, SCREENS reduces risk by simplifying the creation and management of ethical walls, all tailored to the law firm's needs. It effectively takes new business intake and conflict risk practices to the next level. The tool allows users to create and manage ethical screens, supports automated notifications to inform users of screens, monitors the need for ongoing screens and integrates to secure the necessary downstream systems. SCREENS also includes a management dashboard that provides users with a view of the screens to which they are subject and for administrative personnel to...

Aug-22-24

Matter Inception & Execution

Empowering your business: The Case for Cutting Edge Software Solutions

In today's dynamic business environment, selecting the right software can significantly influence your operations, productivity, and ultimately, your profitability. Traditionally, many organizations favoured established market leaders, drawn to their long-standing presence and perceived reliability. However, there are compelling reasons to explore innovative software solutions such as Fulcrum GT’s Upfront™, particularly concerning implementation flexibility, support services, and customer-centricity. Hinshaw-Article-1-Upfront_FinalDownload

Apr-24-24

Fulcrum GT News

Human Capital Management Can Be a Value Driver

The rise of the knowledge economy has placed a premium on human capital. Astechnology continues to evolve, employees’ ability to learn, collaborate and solveproblems creatively becomes increasingly important. Law firms that can attract,retain and develop top talent are better positioned to innovate, adapt and thrive inan ever-changing marketplace. legal-management-april-2024Download

Apr-17-24

Fulcrum GT News

Fulcrum GT Earns Recognition for Innovation and Accelerated Growth

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Fulcrum recently included in Fast Company’s annual list of the world’s most innovative companies of 2024 and the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list of the fastest-growing private companies in America Fulcrum-GT-p.r._Recognition_3April2024_FinalDownload CHICAGO, Illinois – April 5, 2024 – Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms, is proud to share two recent public rankings recognizing the company for its achievements in innovation and growth. Fulcrum earned the standing of No. 7 in the Business Services category of the Fast Company 2024 Most Innovative Companies list and ranked No. 59 on the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list of fast-growing companies.  “Fast Company and Inc. magazine are gold standards in ranking innovative and high-growth companies that are shaping the business landscape in the U.S., so to say we are proud of this recent recognition is an understatement,” says Fulcrum GT founder and CEO Ahmed Shaaban. “The entire team at Fulcrum...

Apr-05-24

Billing & Finance

Client Success: DLA Piper's Digital Transformation with Simon Levine

Simon Levine, global co-CEO and international managing partner at DLAPiper, discusses how the firm partnered with Fulcrum GT and SAP to deliver its ambitious finance transformation project — driving operational efficiencies, improving client experience, and unleashing plenty of potential for the future. The interview underlines the power of partnership in complex change projects

Jan-22-24

Fulcrum GT News

Fulcrum GT to Share Insights on Disrupters in Law and the Future of Legal Engagements at Legalweek New York 2024

Company is a finalist for three Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, will host multiple social events and is sponsoring two education sessions at premier industry event CHICAGO, Illinois – January 16, 2024 – Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms with solutions spanning new business intake, practice management, e-billing and more, announces its participation in Legalweek New York 2024 being held January 29 to February 1 at the Hilton New York in Manhattan. As part of its investment, Fulcrum is sponsoring two conference education sessions, conducting meetings and product demonstrations in a private suite at the Hilton and hosting multiple client social and networking events while in New York. Experts from Fulcrum GT are among the Legalweek conference faculty, participating in two key sessions as part of the future of law and the business of law tracks: Disruptors in Law: Impact...

Jan-16-24

Fulcrum GT News

Fulcrum GT Named Finalist for Three 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards

CHICAGO, Illinois – December 1, 2023 – Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms with solutions spanning new business intake to practice management to e-billing and more, is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in three provider categories for the fourth annual Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. Fulcrum-GT-p.r._Legalweek-award-finalist_Dec2023Download FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Fulcrum GT Named Finalist for Three 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards Annual awards honor individuals and organizations for achievements in innovation in a range of categories across law firms, legal departments, and technology providers CHICAGO, Illinois – December 1, 2023 – Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms with solutions spanning new business intake to practice management to e-billing and more, is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in three provider categories for the...

Dec-05-23

Billing & Finance

Client Success: DLA Piper and the Power of a Unified Platform

Simon Levine, global co-CEO and international managing partner at DLAPiper, discusses how the firm partnered with Fulcrum GT to deliver its ambitious finance transformation project — driving operational efficiencies, improving client experience, and unleashing plenty of potential for the future DLA-Piper-The-power-of-a-unified-platformDownload

Nov-30-23

Human Capital Management

Cloud Infrastructure and its Critical Role in Defining the Future Working Practices of South Africa's Law Firms

Innovation and strategic adaptation are the cornerstones of success for the modern law firm. Client expectations, market demands, and the pursuit of operational excellence continue to shape our industry. As we stand at the threshold of a new era, it’s imperative to bridge the gap between innovation and operational efficiency, ensuring that our firms not only thrive, but lead, in this transformative landscape. South-Africa-Article-2Download

Nov-30-23

Billing & Finance

South Africa Legal: Journey from Customization Constraints to Digital Legal Business Transformation

The winds of change are blowing stronger than ever across South Africa’s legal landscape, once bound by the constraints of heavily customized on-premise solutions, and are awakening to a vital trend: the migration to enterprise-grade cloud solutions. South-Africa-Article-1Download

Nov-30-23

Fulcrum GT News

ILTACON TV 2023: an Interview with Fulcrum GT

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Sep-21-23

Fulcrum GT News

Fulcrum GT Sponsoring Corporate Legal Day, Will Showcase Its Recently Announced RAPIDx™ at Upcoming ILTACON 2023

Conference attendees will hear from company leaders, see in-person demonstrations of Fulcrum’s innovative new platform representing the future of legal spend management and participate in exciting virtual reality experiences at ILTAMAX sponsor’s exhibit booth CHICAGO, Illinois – August 17, 2023 – Fulcrum GT, the leading provider of digital business platforms for professional services firms from new business intake to e-billing to management reporting, announces its upcoming participation in ILTACON 2023, part of its continuing support of the International Legal Technology Association as a 2023 ILTAMAX sponsor. At its exhibit booth and throughout the event, the company will feature its newest solution, RAPIDx.  Fulcrum GT co-founder and managing director Ahmed Shaaban will deliver a company update on Tuesday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. as part of ILTA’s conference programming. In the session “Legal Tech’s New Frontier,” Shaaban will outline Fulcrum’s vision for its recently launched RAPIDx platform as part of the future of the legal landscape. He will share how firms are...

Aug-17-23

Corporate Legal Operations

Fulcrum GT Revolutionizes Legal Service Delivery with the Much-anticipated RAPIDx™ Addition to Its Snap Direct Platform

Innovator’s newest cloud-based enterprise solution modernizes legal commerce, redefining the end-to-end legal spend management life cycle for law firms and their clients CHICAGO, Illinois – August 16, 2023 – Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms, Snap Direct, announces the launch of its game-changing new platform addition: RAPIDx™. Snap Direct empowers clients in the cloud with smart solutions in new business intake, e-billing, master pricing, management reporting, HCM and more. Fulcrum’s newest solution further advances the business of law, better connecting law firms and their clients by redefining the way legal services are sourced, managed and transacted. RAPIDx provides a foundation for the future of legal spend management through a unique network of leading corporate legal departments and global legal service providers that eliminates intermediaries. Fulcrum GT’s innovative solution enables law firms and their clients to transact business in a manner consistent with other modern enterprise verticals...

Aug-17-23

Fulcrum GT News

Fulcrum GT Recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000  

Following three years of strong revenue growth and international expansion, Fulcrum GT joins the prestigious list for the first time, ranking in upper half of America’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies CHICAGO, August 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that Fulcrum GT, provider of the leading digital business platform for legal and professional services firms, Snap Direct, ranks No. 2417 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The ranking is among companies in 32 different industry verticals and against significant competition across the most impressive private businesses in the U.S.   The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.  "We are honored and thrilled to have achieved this remarkable milestone of making it onto the Inc....

Aug-15-23

Matter Inception & Execution

Part 2: In Conversation with.... Jonathan Hall, Vinson & Elkins

Fulcrum’s Casey Beck speaks with Jonathan Hall, Senior Director New Business Intake & Conflicts at Vinson & Elkins about his approach to risk management at his prestigious international firm.

Jul-20-23

Matter Inception & Execution

Part 1: In Conversation With...Jonathan Hall, Vinson & Elkins

Fulcrum's Casey Beck speaks with Jonathan Hall, Senior Director New Business Intake & Conflicts at Vinson & Elkins about his approach to risk management at his prestigious international firm.

Jul-10-23

Uncategorized

MLB London Series - Chicago Cubs vs St Louis Cardinals

On Saturday, June 24 2023, Fulcrum GT with a VIP group of law firm leaders are attending the MLB London Series Baseball match between Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals.

Jun-12-23

Billing & Finance

Article: Navigating Enterprise Platforms and Best-of-Breed Software

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Apr-25-23