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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I had the opportunity to sit down with Amanda Hamilton, patron and director at the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP). While many of our discussions often focus on cutting-edge technology and digital transformation, today’s conversation tackled a very different kind of disruption, one happening quietly in the legal industry. The legal landscape in the UK has shifted dramatically over the last decade, particularly following the 2013 legal aid cuts. This policy change left many without affordable access to legal representation. Amanda walks us through how the paralegal profession stepped in to fill that gap, providing legal support at lower costs while still maintaining high standards of professionalism and care. What stood out was how NALP functions as a voluntary regulatory body, offering credibility and structure to a sector that otherwise lacks statutory regulation. We also explore how AI and digital tools are reshaping legal work. Amanda offers a grounde