Legal Tech for In-House Teams: Strategies for Efficiency and Growth

How can legal departments adopt smarter tools without overwhelming already busy teams? With the right strategy, leveraging legal tech for in-house teams can dramatically improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support business growth. But it takes more than signing up for the latest software—it requires a thoughtful approach to implementation, communication, and culture.

Ramtin Taheri, in-house counsel at NICE Actimize and co-founder of a legal influencer marketing agency. Through his work across litigation, fintech, and legal tech marketing, Ramtin shares how in-house teams can navigate the complex legal tech landscape with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Watch the full conversation with Ramtin Taheri here:

Ramtin’s professional path reflects both curiosity and adaptability. Starting in patent litigation, he eventually moved into fintech and helped build legal functions from the ground up at tech-forward companies like Korean and Credly. These roles sharpened his ability to evaluate tech tools, manage regulatory risk, and streamline legal operations. Now at NICE Actimize, Ramtin handles SaaS contracts and compliance, while continuing to advocate for innovation in legal workflows.

Frustrated by how difficult it was to find reliable, real-world information about legal software, Ramtin teamed up with Brian Potts, a partner at Perkins Coie, to co-found a legal influencer marketing agency. Their goal was simple: cut through the noise and help legal tech vendors connect with actual users. The agency works with credible lawyers who already use these tools to share their stories through social media. The result? More practical insights and less sales pitch.

For many in-house legal teams, evaluating legal tech can feel overwhelming. Ramtin believes that too much of the market is saturated with vendor-driven content that lacks authenticity. By amplifying the voices of practitioners, his agency gives in-house teams access to honest feedback and use cases. Instead of high-pressure demos, lawyers see how tools function in real practice—whether that’s managing contract review workflows or automating compliance tasks.

Lawyers tend to be risk-averse, especially when time is short and pressure is high. Ramtin explains that trust is the single most important factor in encouraging legal tech adoption. If a GC sees that another respected professional is successfully using a product, it’s far more persuasive than a polished brochure. This insight drives the agency’s work: connect legal tech tools to influential voices who can share candid, real-world experiences.

One of the biggest hurdles to legal tech for in-house teams is lack of time. Ramtin emphasizes the importance of simplicity, clarity, and social proof in overcoming that. Legal professionals don’t want to wade through jargon—they want to know what the tool does and how quickly they can get value from it. Social media plays a key role here. More lawyers creating content about their legal tech wins helps normalize experimentation and spread awareness faster.

Ramtin’s journey shows that implementing legal tech for in-house teams isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about solving problems. From building lean legal departments to driving broader conversations about tech adoption, his work reminds us that influence, transparency, and curiosity all play a role. For in-house legal professionals looking to grow their impact, embracing legal technology isn’t optional—it’s strategic.

Watch the full conversation here:  Notes to My (Legal) Self: Season 5, Episode 17 (ft. Ramtin Taheri)

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