Episode 155: From Lawyering to Legal Tech with Ben Chiriboga

In this episode of Counsel to Counsel, Steve speaks with legal tech executive and former practicing attorney Ben Chiriboga, co-founder 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.

💡 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