Size Matters Not: Legal Tech Lessons from Yoda for Small and Mid-Sized Firms
- David Langdon
- Jun 6
- 2 min read
“Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?” — Yoda
Chapter 8 of Beyond the Features opens with this classic line from Yoda - and while it might sound a little tongue in check, it carries real weight when it comes to legal technology decisions.
In today’s market, legal tech conversations are often dominated by enterprise-grade platforms, global implementations, and big-budget transformations. For small and mid-sized law firms, this can create pressure to “keep up” – to invest in the same tools used by much larger players, even if they’re not the right fit.
But bigger isn’t always better.
Fit Over Flash
Success in legal tech doesn’t depend on the size of your system, your firm, or your budget. It depends on how well the solution fits your needs – functionally, operationally, and culturally.
When firms adopt tools that are too complex, too resource-heavy, or simply not aligned with their day-to-day realities, they end up with low adoption, increased frustration, and poor return on investment. Right-sized solutions, on the other hand, are often faster to implement, easier to maintain, and more impactful where it counts.
Chapter Highlights
In this chapter, I explore how smaller firms can:
Make smarter decisions by focusing on outcomes, not marketing hype
Adopt agile, targeted tech that supports – not overwhelms – their teams
Stay competitive without overextending resources or budget
Scale intentionally, rather than reactively
Use Your Size as a Strength
Smaller firms are often more nimble. With the right strategy, that agility becomes a competitive advantage – allowing you to test, implement, and evolve more quickly than larger organisations locked into legacy infrastructure.
You don’t need a galactic fleet. You just need the right ship for your journey.
If you’re part of a small or mid-sized firm weighing your next tech move, let’s talk.
The goal isn’t to “go big” – it’s to go smart.
You can book a free 30-minute discovery consultation via my website.
We’ll explore what success looks like for your firm – and how to find right-sized, high-impact solutions that fit your goals, your team, and your budget.
Get the Book
If the topic covered in this blog post resonated with you…
You’ll find even more insight, structure, and practical guidance in Beyond the Features – a straight-talking resource designed to help law firms make smarter technology decisions, drive meaningful change, and avoid the common traps of transformation.
The book builds on ideas like those discussed here, offering frameworks, reflections, and actionable advice drawn from real-world experience.
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