8am™ 2026 Legal Industry Report: AI Adoption Surges Through Turbulence as Firms Push Forward
8am announces 2026 Legal Industry Report, finding AI usage more than doubling year-over-year while concerns about equity and access intensify
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Mar 5, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
As one of largest platforms serving legal professionals and processing more than $25 billion in payments annually, 8am finds AI usage more than doubling year-over-year while concerns about equity and access intensify
Feb 12, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
Enhancements bring billing, payments, and finances into a single, unified solution
Jan 6, 2026 | 8am Comms Team
8am appoints Jeff Sidell as Chief Technology Officer and promotes Nathan Pace to Chief Operating and Financial Officer and Nate Skinner to Chief Revenue Officer
Dec 17, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
The leading professional business platform processed more than $25 billion in payments and grew annual recurring revenue by 24% in 2025
Sep 9, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Professional Business Platform Highlights Customer-Focused Tools Across Payments, AI, and Practice Management at Customer Conference
Sep 3, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Legal Practice Management Solution Strengthens Platform to Improve Case Access for Law Firms
Aug 28, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Professional Business Platform Reaches Milestone Ranking as One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Country
Aug 19, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Parent company of LawPay, MyCase, DocketWise, CasePeer, and CPACharge launches new brand signaling evolution to unified platform for software, payments, and financial services
Jul 16, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Software leader for professionals recognized for excellence in trusted payment solutions and sustained, industry-leading growth
Jun 10, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Immigration Case Management Platform Shares Data and Insights Shaping the Future of Immigration Law Practice
Jun 5, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leader In Online Payments For Accounting Professionals Scales With Automation Technology Modernizing the Client Tax Process
May 5, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-based software company strengthens leadership team for next phase of growth.
Mar 18, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Leading Fintech Company Sees Enthusiastic Customer Reception to MyCase Smart Spend Beta, Giving Attorneys Tighter Financial Control Over Expenses
Mar 5, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Company Embarks Two Decades of Empowering Professionals
Feb 19, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Leader for Legal & Accounting Earns 6th Consecutive Spot on Best Places to Work List and Recognized as One of the Top Legal Software Products by G2 Users
Jan 9, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
New Additions to Executive Leadership Team Sets Up the Next Stage of Growth to the Austin-Based Fintech Company
Jan 7, 2025 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Company Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Sep 10, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-based Fintech Company Focuses on Growth with New Addition to Leadership Team
Aug 13, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Austin Based Fintech Leader Reaches Milestone Ranking as one of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Country
Jul 17, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Additional Investment and Resources to Accelerate AffiniPay's Expansion and Growth in Practice Management Software and Embedded Financial Services
May 29, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Program Honors Austin’s Executive Leaders Through Diverse Range of Respective Industries
May 15, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Program recognizes female founders and thought leaders for their contributions to financial technology
Apr 18, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Austin-Based Fintech Leader Extends Services With Its Comprehensive Suite of Solutions & Distinct Payment Offerings Benefitting Legal Professionals Beyond Borders
Mar 20, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Market Leader in Online Payments Increases Access to Legal Services Through Pay Later Option
Feb 28, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
MyCase Legal Case Management Software Enhances Services Offering Attorneys More Financial Control
Feb 5, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
Market leader in payments for professionals scales with versatile payment options for firms
Jan 24, 2024 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay Launches AffiniPay IQ, Generative AI for Legal Tech Industry Austin-based Fintech leader announces new purpose-built features that securely incorporate AI into daily workflows for legal professionals.
Dec 20, 2023 | 8am Comms Team
This press release was originally issued under the AffiniPay name. It is provided here for historical reference. All references to “AffiniPay, LLC” or “AffiniPay” herein mean “8am, LLC” or “8am”, respectively. __AUSTIN, TX (December 14, 2023)__ - [AffiniPay](https://www.affinipay.com/), parent company of [LawPay](https://www.lawpay.com/) and [MyCase](https://www.mycase.com/), announced a year of milestone achievements for 2023 following its major [acquisition](/press-release/affinipay-acquires-mycase/) of MyCase in 2022. As a leader in legal practice management software and online payments for attorneys and other professionals, 8am's dedication to customer success and financial growth remains paramount. The success 8am saw in 2023 is underscored by the continuous delivery of innovative technology solutions for professionals. "It has been a tremendous year for AffiniPay and we are so proud of the significant achievements of the past year, beginning with delivering the latest innovative technology to drive outstanding outcomes for our customers," said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of 8am. "We've continued to exceed expectations for our customers and remain relentlessly committed to build on this successful foundation and take the momentum with us into 2024." ## Legal Tech Industry Updates AffiniPay [acquired MyCase](https://www.affinipay.com/press-release/affinipay-acquires-mycase/) in 2022, creating one of the fastest-growing integrated legal practice management software and payments companies. In 2021, MyCase acquired [CASEpeer](https://www.casepeer.com/), the #1 rated software for personal injury. In March 2022, MyCase acquired [Docketwise](https://www.docketwise.com/), modern immigration practice management software. With 8am's acquisition, LawPay, MyCase, CASEpeer, and Docketwise are now the four key tools for legal professionals, operating under one parent company. AffiniPay brought significant innovation to MyCase and LawPay to optimize legal firms' business performances and empower legal professionals. This year MyCase introduced a progressive suite of new features including an open API, Recharge, and Reconciliation to elevate MyCases' efforts to equip professionals with solutions that increase workflow productivity. Most recently, AffiniPay announced the launch of a new LawPay tier - [LawPay Pro](https://www.lawpay.com/features/lawpay-pro/), a simple to use and cost-effective solution for lawyers looking for a payment solution with billing, invoicing, and time and expense tracking. In 2023, new cornerstone integrations have allowed customers to take advantage of more efficiencies for their firms with the combined power of best-in-class solutions: - LawPay announced a new API integration with practice management system, [Aderant Expert](https://www.lawpay.com/partners/aderant/), making it even easier to set up a secure connection between LawPay and Aderant Expert - MyCase now integrates with premiere workflow automation software, [Zapier](https://www.mycase.com/integrations/zapier/), allowing law firms to access expanded customization options and improved adaptability - LawPay now integrates with complete legal scheduling software, [Setmore](https://www.lawpay.com/partners/setmore/), a leading all-in-one online booking software ## Accounting Market Updates CPACharge continues to modernize the accounting experience for professionals with strategic updates to the platform. CPACharge's newest [invoicing](https://www.cpacharge.com/features/accountant-billing-software/) feature maximizes the client billing cycle for accounting firms and enhances the CPACharge user experience by creating invoices, offering online payment options, and giving firms an end-to-end billing and payment solution. In 2023, CPACharge also rolled out a new partnership with accounting software platform, [QuickBooks Online](https://www.cpacharge.com/partners/quickbooks-online/), giving small and medium-sized CPA firms access to a widely used and user-friendly accounting management system. AffiniPay's commitment to leveraging cutting edge technology paired with its focus on customer satisfaction has increased its user base while solidifying the company's position to empower professionals for the future. ## Overall Business Performance AffiniPay continues to expand and strengthen its position as the market leading provider of software and financial services technology solutions to the professional services market. The company's strategic execution during 2023 was highly focused on commitment to customer satisfaction and ensuring sizable impact of its solutions. This resulted in AffiniPay products being rated as the #1 Legal Project Management (LPM) solution as well as a leading payment offering for legal professionals according to Capterra. Growth metrics for 2023 include: - Over 74,100 law firms and 10,000 accounting firms are running on AffiniPay products with a 96.2% customer support satisfaction rating, positioning 8am as best-in-class offering - More than $20 billion in professional services payments processing volume conducted in the past year - Approximately $90 million in loan volume has been facilitated within AffiniPay's first embedded FinTech product, Pay Later, with over 7,000 firms using the option - All 50 state bars and 42 state CPA associations recommend 8am solutions, with both ABA and AICPA approving these products for their members In 2023, AffiniPay was named for the twelfth consecutive year to Inc. Magazine's annual [Inc. 5000 List](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816856113/en/affinipay-Named-to-Inc.-5000-List-for-12th-Year-in-a-Row) of fastest-growing, private companies in America, and also recognized as one of Austin's 2023 Best Places to Work by [Built In Austin](https://www.affinipay.com/press-release/affinipay-named-to-built-in-austins-best-places-to-work-list-for-2023/) for the fourth year in a row. For more information and to stay up to date with AffiniPay's latest news, please visit [8am.com](https://www.affinipay.com/company/newsroom/). ## About MyCase MyCase, an AffiniPay company, is complete legal practice management software designed for the modern law firm. MyCase covers the entire client lifecycle with Lead Management, Case Management, Billing and Invoicing, Accounting and Robust Reporting. In 2022, MyCase was acquired by AffiniPay, parent company of LawPay, the market-leading payments platform. Learn more at [MyCase.com.](https://www.mycase.com/) ## About LawPay LawPay is the industry leader in legal payments with the broadest range of payment options such as Pay Later, eCheck, and surcharging. LawPay provides a cost-effective solution for more than 55,000 law firms around the U.S. and Canada. LawPay is recommended by all 50 state bars, 60+ local and specialty bars and the ABA as a vetted and approved payment solution for the legal industry. LawPay is also the ALA's Exclusive VIP Partner for Payment Processing. Learn more at [LawPay.com](https://www.lawpay.com/).
Dec 8, 2023 | 8am Comms Team
Fintech leader named One of the Best Midsize Companies to Work for
Aug 16, 2023 | 8am Comms Team
Austin Based Fintech Leader Reaches Milestone Ranking as one of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Country
Jun 9, 2022 | 8am Comms Team
LawPay and MyCase Combine to Power Modern Law Firms as a Legal Tech Software Company
Jan 24, 2022 | 8am Comms Team
Online Payments Market Leader Also Named One of the Best Midsize Companies With the Best Benefits
Aug 24, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay Continues to Add to Executive Team As the Company Scales at Rapid Rate
Aug 17, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
Austin Fintech Leader Achieves Five-Year Revenue Growth of 210 Percent Supporting Payments for Legal, Accounting, Architecture, and Association Professionals
Aug 10, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay Continues to Scale Leadership, Accelerating Growth
Jul 27, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
High Growth Financial Technology Leader, AffiniPay, Adds New Leader for Next Growth Chapter
Jul 20, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay has been ranked as the Austin Business Journal (ABJ)’s Fifth Best Place to Work in Austin for 2021
Feb 9, 2021 | 8am Comms Team
LawPay and ClientPay combine to create the largest ecosystem of legal payment technology
Nov 17, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Electronic Payment Options Boost End of Year Cash Flow for Professionals Looking for Secure Payment Options
Oct 21, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Our CEO and fearless leader, Tom West, knows that growth only happens when it's driven and sustained by a strong team. Hear his thoughts on leadership and team building in his most recent post.
Aug 12, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
The Austin Fintech Company Achieves Three-Year Growth of 140 Percent Supporting Payments for Legal, Accounting, Architecture and Association Professionals
Jul 21, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Meg Swanson joins the fast-paced Austin fintech company to support continued growth
May 19, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay has been named one of the “2020 Best Places to Work in Austin” by the Austin Business Journal (ABJ).
Mar 16, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
As part of the AffiniPay family, we appreciate the trust you have placed in us, and want to personally update you on the steps we are taking to ensure we can continue to meet your needs in a secure and reliable manner.
Jan 6, 2020 | 8am Comms Team
Industry veterans partner to set new standard for technology-enabled law firm management
Oct 25, 2019 | 8am Comms Team
The leader in online payments for professional services was ranked #15 on the list with a compound growth rate of 35%.
Sep 13, 2019 | 8am Comms Team
The legal payment experts at LawPay are excited to announce its Custom Solutions Team. This specialized branch of LawPay’s engineering team works directly with law practices to understand each firm’s unique needs and build custom solutions.
Jul 3, 2019 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay, a leader in online payments services, today announced the addition of two well-known Austin executives to its growing executive leadership team.
Jun 25, 2019 | 8am Comms Team
AffiniPay, the leading provider of payments technology for professional services, is excited to announce its new leadership structure in an effort to continue to accelerate the company's growth.
Jan 14, 2019 | 8am Comms Team
Founded in 2005 in Austin, TX, AffiniPay is a leading financial technology company that has experienced exponential growth over the past 13 years.
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