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Clio CEO and author Jack Newton discusses why lawyers have to adapt and what it means to have a client-centered law firm in 2020 and beyond.
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Jack Newton
Jack Newton is the CEO and Founder of Clio, the world’s leading legal technology company. Based in Vancouver, BC, Jack has spent 17 years transforming how legal professionals work and improving access to justice worldwide.
Under his leadership, Clio powers over 200,000 legal professionals in 130+ countries with the industry’s most comprehensive operating system for law firms—integrating 300+ apps, supported by hundreds of certified consultants, and endorsed by 100+ bar associations.
Clio became the first legal practice management unicorn in 2021, valued at $1.6B, and grew to $3B by 2024 following a record-breaking $900M Series F. In 2025, Jack led Clio’s landmark $1B acquisition of vLex, merging Clio’s platform with the world’s largest legal database and cutting-edge AI to redefine the practice of law.
Jack is also the author of the bestselling The Client-Centered Law Firm, and a recognized leader in AI and legal innovation.
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Last updated June 28th, 2022
