Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan is the Principal and founder of Ari Kaplan Advisors, a consultancy focused on the legal industry.1 Here are some key details about Ari Kaplan:

Professional Background

Ari Kaplan has over 15 years of experience in the legal and professional services industry. He founded Ari Kaplan Advisors in October 2006 and continues to lead the company.1

Areas of Expertise

Ari specializes in:

• Legal technology trends
• Market research in professional services
• Speaking and training on leveraging technology for professional development
• Consulting on competitive analysis
• Writing on legal technology and law-related issues

Notable Achievements

• Author: Kaplan has written books including "Reinventing Professional Services" and "The Opportunity Maker".2
• Speaker: He delivers keynote speeches and training programs worldwide.1
• Researcher: Kaplan leads various industry research studies on trends in legal technology and professional services.1
• Podcast Host: He hosts the "Reinventing Professionals" podcast featuring interviews with industry leaders.3

Education and Early Career

• JD from The George Washington University Law School (1994-1997)
• BA in Economics from Boston University (1989-1993), graduating magna cum laude
• Practiced law for nearly 9 years, including 6 years at McDermott, Will & Emery12

Other Ventures

• Founder of Lawcountability, a professional development software platform for lawyers (2013-present)1
• Chairman of the Global Advisory Board for the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)1

Ari Kaplan's work focuses on helping legal professionals and organizations adapt to technological changes and create new opportunities in the evolving legal landscape.