The legal sector has reached a point where artificial intelligence’s impact on law firm operations is no longer simply speculative — it’s tangible and disruptive, but is it transformative?

Over the past years, we’ve seen legal AI evolve at speed, both in terms of its capabilities, and the range of vendors and specific solutions available in the market. And along with it, so have law firms’ attitudes towards AI investment. Their appetite for technology innovation has certainly remained strong. However, law firm leaders’ initial hype around AI has (for the most part) been replaced by a greater focus on functionality, integration and strategic fit — and most importantly, getting the most value out of the tools.

This special edition of Briefing takes a look at how large law firms are harnessing the true power of this novel technology. We map out the hotspots where leaders feel AI is currently delivering the greatest value — reflected in our in-depth feature and our exclusive case study in partnership with Harvey. Plus, several industry experts from Aderant, Intapp, iManage, Litera, Nexl, LexisNexis UK and BARBRI highlight other less explored territories where AI can unlock a goldmine of value, and key steps firms must take to ensure AI is safely and effectively embedded in the fabric of law firm operations.

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What’s inside:

• Mapping the AI value hotspots: Joanna Goodman explores which are the hotspots where genAI is currently delivering the greatest efficiency and value within law firms’ business operations
• Models of value growth in process: Lewis Silkin on how it’s strategically harnessing the value of using Harvey AI across the business
• Cash is AI business case king:  Aderant CEO Chris Cartrett says genAI can prove value in turning work completed into prompter payment
• Invest in firm foundations for an AI-centric future: Richard Bowes at Intapp shares how firms can take control of AI use
• Confidence wins over haste:  Paul Walker at iManage on why AI adoption requires a fundamental shift in mindset
• Business development’s secret weapon: Nexl CEO Philipp Thurner on why AI is a valuable tool to drive proactive business development
• From initial hype to strategic integration: Office & Dragon (a Litera company) CEO Samuel Smolkin on the evolution of AI in the legal sector
• Bridging the AI divide: Karen Waldron at LexisNexisUK on why firms that embrace AI now will define the profession tomorrow
• Mastering AI requires effective skills training: Alisa Gray at BARBRI on why upskilling your firms’ people is essential to use AI effectively