Why AI Won’t Replace Human Legal Expertise (And How It Can Work Together)
During a talk I gave earlier this year on AI and dispute resolution, a question from the audience stuck with me: "How do you see legal AI tech tools like predictive analytics for litigation being adopted in civil jurisdictions where there’s no doctrine of stare decisis and where the judiciary and many law firms still operate with outdated technology?"
9 AI Trends Set to Reimagine the Legal Landscape in 2025
In my 15 years of lawyering—first in traditional law firms and later across various industries as in-house counsel—one problem has remained stubbornly familiar: contract management can feel like chasing after scattered puzzle pieces. I’ve seen time lost sifting through old folders, wrangling with cluttered Google and OneDrives, rummaging through colleagues’ email archives, and even digging through old USB sticks. Countless times, I’ve had to ask colleagues to verify whether my contract file was the latest version. It’s not just frustrating; it’s a costly distraction that pulls us away from what really matters—serving clients, guiding strategic decisions, and managing risk.