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Counsel to Counsel is a podcast for attorneys who are looking for insights to help increase their overall career satisfaction.  You can find it on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  You can also listen to episodes from this home page.  In each episode, I introduce you to consultants who have been shaping the legal industry and attorneys who have done interesting and sometimes unconventional things with their careers.  My guests will share with you tips on how to achieve greater career and marketing success.

May 21, 2025

In this episode of Counsel to Counsel, Steve speaks with legal tech executive and former practicing attorney Ben Chiriboga, founding team member of Nexl, a legal CRM platform built specifically for law firms. Ben shares how Nexl is transforming how lawyers manage client relationships and streamline business development—and offers a candid look at his own journey from litigator to legal tech entrepreneur.

đź’ˇ In This Episode:

  • What is a CRM, and why do lawyers need one?
  • How Nexl helps lawyers stay on top of relationship-building without relying on manual data entry
  • Nexl’s legal-specific features: passive data collection, client intelligence, and built-in project management
  • Why many lawyers resist using CRMs—and how Nexl addresses those objections
  • Ben’s personal transition from litigation to legal tech leadership