Legal tech enthusiasts are likely to greet 2019 with a degree of excitement. After all, every new year brings yet another opportunity for new technology ­advancements.

But for many law firms and legal departments, the focus in 2019 will remain on tried and true technologies like workflow automation, collaborative tools and pricing analytics. These may not be as “flashy” or “disruptive” as emerging ­technologies like blockchain, but they are vital in helping the industry adapt to a market demanding tighter budgets and more transparency.