Clio this week announced the appointment of a new Chief Product Officer. The B.C.-born legaltech pioneer has hired John Foreman, who brings over 15 years of leadership experience in SaaS companies, with a track record of building customer centric products. Most recently, Foreman served as Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Podium. Prior to that, […]
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Clio to Headline Vancouver Startup Week 2025 as Full Schedule Goes Live
Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) 2025 is officially on—and it’s shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated events. Running May 20–23, the event features more than 60 activities across the city, connecting startup founders, investors, industry leaders, and talent from across the innovation ecosystem. Clio, the Vancouver-born legaltech unicorn and global leader in […]
Clio Acquires UK-Based ShareDo to Expand Legal Tech for Large Firms
In 2024, Vancouver-based Clio secured a record-breaking USD $900 million Series F funding round, the largest in Canadian history, to drive legal tech innovation. Today, the company is putting that investment to work with a strategic acquisition. Clio has acquired ShareDo, a UK-based adaptive work management platform, expanding its reach into larger law firms. This […]
Clio Donates $3 Million to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project
Vancouver-based legaltech Clio has pledged $3 million to the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business to support entrepreneurship and innovation. The donation, one of the largest contributions to UBC Sauder’s Powerhouse Project, will help create a dedicated space for students, faculty, and industry leaders to collaborate on new ventures. The space will also […]
Clio Appoints Luke Slan as General Manager for Canada
Legaltech leader Clio has named Luke Slan as General Manager, Canada, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its footprint in its home market. In his new role, Slan will lead Clio’s Canadian operations, driving growth and innovation tailored to the country’s legal industry. The appointment comes as Clio strengthens its cross-functional teams, including product and engineering, […]
Clio Represents Legaltech, Canada on Fortune List of Future-Proof Firms
Since 2017, Fortune and Boston Consulting Group have conjured an annual list of companies that appear poised to grow long-term while also being prepared to innovate and adapt as an unpredictable future unfolds. The “Future 50” list for 2024 includes Vancouver’s Clio, a pioneer in the legal-tech field—the only B.C.-based entity in this year’s edition. […]
Clio Expands Fintech Leadership with Appointment of A.J. Axelrod as VP of Payments
Clio has announced the appointment of A.J. Axelrod as Vice President of Payments and Financial Services. Axelrod will oversee the development and execution of Clio’s long-term financial services strategy, including scaling the company’s fintech portfolio and Clio Payments, one of the largest and fastest-growing legal payment solutions worldwide. Axelrod joins Clio with over 15 years […]
Jack Newton to Follow Up ClioCon with Fireside Chat at BetaKit Town Hall
Following a summer that included a historic round of funding, being named to the Forbes’ 2024 Cloud 100 list, and becoming a jersey sponsor of their hometown Canucks, Burnaby-based legaltech pioneer Clio this month hosted its latest Cloud Conference. Co-founder and CEO Jack Newton set the tone for his firm’s 12th annual event with a […]
ClioCon 2024: A Testament to Clio’s Customer-Centric Approach
Clio’s annual Clio Cloud Conference—affectionately known as ClioCon—has become much more than just a user event. It’s a celebration of legal tech innovation and a testament to the connection Clio has fostered with its customers. Clio CEO Jack Newton set the tone for this year’s event in his opening keynote, thanking attendees for the ongoing […]
The Future of Neurotechnology: Unlocking the Brain’s Potential or Inviting a Dystopian Reality?
Among the keynote speakers at the ClioCon conference in Austin this week is Nita Farahany, a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. Nita Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University, has served on the U.S. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, and is the author of The […]