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Cloud Legal and Ricoh Japan Join Forces for Legal Outsourcing Seminar

In an exciting collaboration, Cloud Legal, a trailblazer in alternative legal service providers (ALSP) in Japan, and Ricoh Japan, known for their Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution, are hosting their first joint seminar. This seminar aims to present effective solutions addressing challenges in legal compliance, intellectual property, and resource management in businesses.

The backdrop of this event stems from a pressing issue in Japan: the acute shortage of legal professionals in a society grappling with various challenges. Legal compliance and intellectual property management are intricate domains where this shortage poses significant risks for businesses. The slowdown in legal operations within companies can jeopardize governance, compliance, and adherence to regulations, ultimately impacting competitiveness.

From startups to large corporations, the need for legal professionals is universal as many organizations face resource constraints within their legal divisions. The adoption of ALSP is on the rise as a response to these challenges, offering an economical solution for businesses lacking the resources for a dedicated legal team.

An analysis has shown that while ALSP is gaining traction globally—including in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions—the trend is also blossoming among Japanese firms. This upsurge reflects a shifting mindset towards utilizing outsourced legal services across various business sizes and sectors, especially among startups and small to medium enterprises.

In addition to ALSP, Ricardo Japan's CLM solution, known as the RICOH Contract Workflow Service, is receiving remarkable attention. The software enhances legal operations by granting visibility and control over contract processes, addressing efficiency and risk management in real-time across legal departments and related business areas.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar titled “From People to Organization: Transforming Legal Services via Outsourcing” will explore ways organizations can navigate legal complexities effectively while tackling the nationwide challenge of missing legal talent. This program emphasizes the integration of technology and ALSP to alleviate the ongoing shortage of qualified professionals.

Participants can expect to discover practical insights into optimizing their legal processes and learn about real-world applications from successful implementations of Ricoh's CLM and Cloud Legal’s outsourcing services. Areas of focus will include:

• - The significance of legal expertise in transactional processes
• - How outsourcing can alleviate pressures on internal legal teams
• - Engaging case studies utilizing AI and legal tech in practical scenarios

Ideal for those struggling with hiring legal experts or looking for efficient solutions for their legal operations, this seminar also welcomes business owners interested in automating contract management.

Profiles of Speakers

Leading the seminar will be industry experts from both Cloud Legal and Ricoh Japan who possess extensive experience and practical knowledge in legal services and contract management.

• - Yuuichiro Yamanaka on Ricoh’s CLM

Marketing Lead from Ricoh’s Managed Services Center, Yamanaka will discuss the pivotal role of their Contract Workflow Service in organizations today and how it streamlines contract processes effectively.

• - Yuri Okura for Cloud Legal

Chief of Staff at a23s, Okura is well-versed in applying legaltech solutions, providing valuable insights into leveraging ALSP for sustained legal effectiveness.

Recent Developments at Cloud Legal

In addition to this synergy with Ricoh, Cloud Legal has recently secured investments through the RICOH Innovation Fund and continues to explore further collaborations to expand access to its innovative legal cloud services across various industries.

The seminar will take place online on September 24, 2025, from 3 PM to 4 PM. As interest is expected to be high, pre-registration is essential. Register now to gain access to valuable resources that will help navigate the evolving landscape of corporate legal services today.

For more details on event registration and to join the conversation on legal resource management, visit this link.

With increasing demands for effective legal solutions, the Cloud Legal and Ricoh collaboration signifies a progressive step towards improving legal operations—which will undoubtedly be pivotal for future businesses.