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Dan Lear

Dan Lear

Dan Lear is a lawyer with a passion for blazing a unique path in the legal sector. Dan is also the co-founder of the Seattle Legal Technology MeetUp and has been deeply involved with a number of national and international legal technology groups and initiatives. Dan has worked as a lawyer for technology companies large and small and worked previously in-house at Microsoft. Dan graduated with a JD/MBA from Seattle University School of Law in 2007. Dan was most recently the Director of Industry Relations for the online legal marketplace Avvo.

Recent Episodes
April 14, 2025

Workflow Automations for Busy Lawyers – ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Lawyers know they need to think about processes and efficiency in their practice, but it’s not always easy to map your workflows when you’ve got so much else on your plate as...

April 10, 2025

Leveraging Tech Tools in Your Law Firm – ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Boosting efficiency starts with basic tools your law firm probably already has! But, if you’re not engaging with your tools effectively, your firm may very well be falling behind the competition. Niki...

October 18, 2024

How Midsize & Large Law Firms Can Stay Competitive — Clio Cloud Conference 2024

Differentiating your law firm in a competitive market is essential for success. Dan Lear talks with session speakers Bob Simon, Rob Dickson, and Jenny Dingus about highlights from their panel geared toward...

January 31, 2024

Legalweek 2024: The Future State of the Industry

Looking ahead, Dan Lear talks with Stephanie Wilkins about what evolutions the next 5-10 years may bring to the legal profession. Stephanie explains the focus of her panel discussion, particularly discussing AI’s...