Preguntas frecuentes
How should I email lawyers about my LegalTech platform?
Lawyers are busy and skeptical of sales pitches. Start by demonstrating immediate value like "Save 5 hours per week on deadline tracking" rather than abstract features. Send case studies from similar firms showing concrete ROI. Keep emails short with a clear single ask: "Schedule a 30-minute demo" or "Watch a 3-minute video". Use lawyer language and avoid marketing jargon. Respect that you might reach 20 lawyers at a firm before one responds, so persistence through segmented follow-up is key.
What kind of deadline reminders do lawyers need?
Send deadline alerts at multiple intervals: 30 days out to plan strategy, 14 days out for serious prep, 7 days out to brief the team, 3 days out for final review, and 1 day out for last-minute items. Include the case name, specific deadline, applicable rules or statute, and a link to the case file. Make it easy to snooze or mark complete. Different practice areas need different notice periods so let lawyers customize their preferences.
How do I communicate legal updates and rule changes?
Send monthly or quarterly emails summarizing rule changes, case law developments, and legislative updates relevant to each practice area. Include the rule change, why it matters to their practice, and any action they need to take. Use clear headings and short paragraphs so busy lawyers can scan quickly. Link to detailed resources for lawyers who want deeper dives. Let them choose which practice areas they follow so corporate lawyers do not get family law updates.
Should I email about feature releases and product updates?
Yes, but keep it brief and focused on time savings or risk reduction. A headline like "New: Automated conflict of interest checks save 2 hours per month" works better than "We added machine learning to our platform". Show before and after workflows. Link to a quick setup guide. Offer a live demo for complex features. Avoid monthly update emails unless they are bundled into digest form so lawyers do not feel bombarded.
How do I build my LegalTech email list?
Attend legal conferences and build a contact list from attendees. Sponsor CLEs and collect attendee emails. Create valuable free resources like checklists, templates, or articles that lawyers download in exchange for email signup. Partner with bar associations to reach lawyers. Use LinkedIn to identify managing partners at target firms and reach out to them directly with personalized pitches. Never buy lists. Lawyers respond to direct outreach from trusted sources, not cold lists.
How do I segment by firm type and size?
Solo practitioners have different needs than 500-person firms. Solos care about affordability and simplicity. Mid-size firms need scalability and team features. Large firms need integrations and customization. Send solos tips on managing a lean practice. Send mid-size firms content about growth and process improvement. Send enterprise content about implementation, security, and ROI. Customize pricing and feature messaging by segment so each group hears what matters to them.