What does a successful AI strategy look like for law firms? In this thought-provoking webinar, Karen Waldron of LexisNexis, Seb Butcher of Bird & Bird and Caroline Hill of Legal IT Insider explore one of the most important questions facing the legal sector today: how firms can embrace AI while preserving the expertise, judgement and client service that set them apart.
The discussion moves beyond the hype of the latest AI models and focuses on a more strategic challenge. The panel argues that firms should start with their own intellectual property, knowledge and competitive strengths, using AI to enhance what makes them unique. FOMO, they say, is not a strategy.
The conversation also tackles some of the biggest questions around AI governance, resilience and measuring success. How do firms ensure meaningful human oversight? What does success look like beyond adoption rates and efficiency gains? And how might AI reshape traditional law firm business models?
A particularly compelling section examines the impact of AI on junior lawyer development. The speakers explore how firms can continue to develop critical thinking, judgement and professional responsibility in the next generation of legal talent. They also dive into the wider risk of “cognitive surrender”, where lawyers become overly reliant on AI-generated answers.
Ultimately, the webinar offers practical insights for law firm leaders, technologists and knowledge professionals seeking to balance innovation with good lawyering.
Listen to the replay to hear expert perspectives on building an AI strategy that strengthens, rather than diminishes, the human skills and expertise at the heart of legal practice.