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Ben Chiriboga

Ben Chiriboga

Lawyer turned Chief Growth Officer at Nexl, host of This Legal Life podcast

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St Petersburg, Florida
Joined December 2024
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Ben Chiriboga is a legal tech executive and thought leader, driving growth at Nexl as Chief Growth Officer. He advocates for leveraging technology to enhance legal careers and transform law firms by fostering collaboration and firm-wide growth. He emphasizes that the 'business of law' should be on equal footing with the 'practice of law', and that lawyers need to adapt to new technologies and business development strategies. legalinnovationspotlight+1
With a background as a litigation attorney, Ben transitioned into legal technology around the age of 30, motivated by an 'aha moment' around 2015 when he observed the transformative power of AI in e-discovery. He viewed this as a '10X difference' that signaled the writing on the wall for traditional legal practice, leading him to take risks and pursue a career in legal tech. legalinnovationspotlight
As the host of 'This Legal Life' podcast, Ben provides guidance to legal professionals on building intentional careers. Through interviews, he explores diverse career paths and humanizes success, aiming to show that everyone starts from scratch and builds their career through confronting challenges, rather than following a rigid, predefined path. nexl+2
Ben is a prolific writer on topics pertinent to legal professionals, contributing to the Nexl Business of Law Hub. His articles focus on social media for lawyers, personal branding, effective CRM strategies, increasing online visibility, and essential digital skills for modern legal practice. He frequently shares insights on LinkedIn, offering advice on legal tech and growth. nexl+1
Ben has a unique educational background combining a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Villanova University), a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art (Florida International University), a Juris Doctorate (Delaware Law School), and an Executive MBA (Harvard Business School Online). His neuroscience studies particularly influenced his understanding of the power of storytelling. legalinnovationspotlight+2

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Do law firms really need social media?

December 1, 2020

Discusses three reasons why law firms and lawyers should be on social media.

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Personal Branding for Lawyers โ€“ 4 Simple Steps

November 1, 2020

Explores what personal branding is and its importance for lawyers, outlining four steps to build it.

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Why lawyers donโ€™t need a CRM but do need this tool instead

November 1, 2020

Highlights the benefits of remote contact management over traditional CRMs for lawyers, focusing on five advantages.

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3 ways lawyers can increase their online visibility to attract new clients

November 1, 2020

Provides three strategies for lawyers to enhance their online presence and attract new clients in an increasingly digital world.

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5 Skills Every Lawyer Must Master

October 1, 2020

Identifies five crucial digital skills (automation, marketing, data analysis, design thinking) that lawyers must master to future-proof their careers, especially in a post-COVID-19 landscape.

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Do CRMs work for Law Firms?

October 1, 2020

Examines why traditional CRM software often fails lawyers and law firms and discusses effective approaches to contact relationship management in the legal sector.

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