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Beyond the Features is Officially Here!

Updated: May 19

A stylised, darkened image of a book signing event viewed from behind the author. The bald man, wearing a vest and shirt, is signing a copy of Beyond the Features: A Strategic Guide to Legal Tech Selection by David Langdon. The open book in front of him shows the title “Introduction.” A neat stack of the same book is displayed to his right on the table, and several people stand in a queue holding their own copies. The BlindSpot Solutions eye logo is visible in the top right corner.

What is it about?

After almost 30 years in legal tech – implementing systems, sitting through demos, writing RFPs, rescuing failed projects, and selling complex legal tech solutions to law firms around the world (while occasionally wondering whether the software was designed by anyone who’d ever met a lawyer) – I’ve written the book I wish law firms had years ago.


Beyond the Features – A Strategic Guide to Legal Tech Selection isn’t about chasing the shiniest platform. It’s about choosing legal technology that actually works – for your people, your processes, and your clients. Whether you’re selecting your first practice management system or overhauling a mature tech stack, this book helps you move beyond surface-level comparisons and make clear, strategic, and confident decisions.



What is inside?

This is a book you can read cover to cover – if you feel so inclined – or dip in and out of, depending on where you are in the journey. Each chapter offers practical guidance, relevant quotes to spark reflection (some insightful, others a little unexpected), and relevant “💡Consider” prompts to spark deeper thinking and encourage meaningful conversations within your firm.


You’ll also find a full resources section at the back, packed with a downloadable checklist, budgeting tool, vendor scoring sheet, a full summary of every Consider prompt, a printable quote card set, and a glossary of key terms – so you can revisit the big questions and brush up on the lingo any time. And there’s a QR code near the back to give you easy access to all of the downloadable resources.


Part One – Defining Needs and Setting the Foundation

  1. Defining Business Needs and Objectives

  2. Understanding Software Functionality and Features

  3. Usability and Accessibility – The Key to Adoption and Long-Term Success

  4. Change Management Best Practices

  5. Integration and Compatibility

  6. Security and Compliance


Part Two – Managing Costs, Risks, and Relationships

  1. Beyond the Price Tag – Understanding Legal Tech Costs

  2. Legal Tech for Small and Mid-Sized Firms

  3. Vendor Selection and Relationship Management

  4. The Role of Client Feedback in Legal Tech Selection


Part Three – Implementation and Optimisation

  1. Data Migration and Implementation Planning

  2. Internal Resourcing – Ensuring You Have the Right People to Make Legal Tech Work

  3. Post-Implementation Optimisation: Continuous Improvement

  4. Scalability and Future-Proofing – Ensuring Your Legal Tech Investment Stands the Test of Time

  5. Localisation Strategies for Global Law Firms


Part Four – Advanced Strategies and Future Trends

  1. Leveraging AI in Legal Tech: Hype vs. Reality

  2. Measuring ROI – Ensuring Long-Term Value from Legal Tech Investments

  3. Building a Technology Roadmap for Law Firms

  4. The Future of Legal Tech – Emerging Trends to Watch

  5. Bringing It All Together



Where can I get it?

Beyond the Features is available now in multiple formats:


  • Screen-reader-friendly PDF is available for immediate download - Click the Buy PDF button below.

  • Paperback, Hardback, and Kindle versions are available on Amazon

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How can I provide feedback and take the conversation further?

I’d love to hear what you think of the book – what resonated, what made you pause, or what you’d challenge. If you’re curious to explore how the ideas in Beyond the Features could apply to your firm, I’m available for consulting engagements. I work with firms of all sizes to support legal tech strategy, selection, implementation, and ongoing optimisation.


To start the conversation – whether it’s a quick chat or something more structured – get in touch at:



Let’s make legal tech smarter, simpler, and more aligned with what your firm actually needs.

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