Colin S. Levy is a recognized voice in legal technology, dedicated to helping the legal industry move beyond tradition and toward smarter, more effective ways of working. As General Counsel at Malbek, he operates at the center of Contract Lifecycle Management, giving him a practitioner’s perspective on how technology reshapes the way legal teams operate day to day.
Colin is the author of The Legal Tech Ecosystem, co-author of CLM for Dummies, and editor of the Handbook of Legal Tech. His writing and commentary appear regularly in Today’s General Counsel, and he serves as a judge for the American Legal Technology Awards. Beyond his work at Malbek, he advises startups and invests in emerging legal technology, staying closely connected to the companies and founders building the next generation of tools for the industry.
Colin’s focus has always been on making legal innovation practical and approachable. He believes that technology should serve the people doing the work, not the other way around, and he brings that perspective to every stage, page, and conversation he’s part of.
Published works
Every contract tells a story. The problem is that most organizations have lost the plot. Contracts govern virtually every commercial relationship a business enters into, from vendor agreements and customer deals to employment terms and partnership arrangements. Yet for all their importance, contracts are strikingly easy to lose track of. They scatter across shared drives, […]
Non-disparagement clauses serve as protective shields for organizational reputation, preventing parties from making harmful public statements about each other. Consider the following scenario: A high-performing sales executive leaves a pharmaceutical company for a competitor. Two weeks later, several negative reviews about the company’s “toxic culture” appeared on Glassdoor, and LinkedIn posts show up that criticize […]
What keeps experienced lawyers and contract managers awake at night? Often, it’s the thought of their organization paying for someone else’s mistakes. Without a thoughtfully drafted indemnification clause, this nightmare can become a reality. These provisions serve as critical risk management tools, defining who bears financial responsibility when business relationships go sideways. An indemnification clause […]
Related webinars, videos & podcasts from Colin Levy
Check out this on-demand webinar with the authors from the recently published Handbook of Legal Tech for this webinar as they unpack and bring to life key concepts of the book.
Whether you’re a seasoned legal ops veteran or just starting out in the field, this webinar is a must-watch. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how AI is transforming the legal industry as well as practical tips for leveraging this technology in your work.
Digitizing your entire contract management system may seem like an impossible task, but it’s not. Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is a must-have enterprise solution that saves you time, ensures your contracting function is productive, collaborative, and effective, and gives you data you can leverage to grow your contracts and revenue.
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