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 24, 2025

Estate Planning Combined with Powerful Automation – ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Wealth Counsel’s robust estate planning drafting software has united with LEAP’s sleek automations to create a powerful end-to-end solution for estate planning and administration. Dan Lear talks with Ari Bulmash to discuss...

April 22, 2025

How to Pivot in Your Legal Career – ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Dan Lear talks with Jordan Turk of Smokeball about her career and how she moved on from her work as an attorney to get involved in legal tech companies. Jordan offers realistic...

April 21, 2025

Leveraging AI Tools with a Human in the Loop – ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Case management software’s AI and automations will continue to become more essential in lawyers’ everyday practice, but attorneys should still maintain a human touch to ensure high quality in their work. Dan...

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...