ANALYSIS: In-House Lawyers Are Legal Tech’s Reluctant Innovators

Over this past year, generative artificial intelligence has dominated discussions, overshadowing many other topics. With some attorneys facing scrutiny for utilizing AI and judges issuing standing orders mandating disclosure of AI use, many law firm attorneys and in-house counsel who have remained cautious about adopting technological changes—even those that could enhance efficiency—may be even less inclined than ever to change their ways.

This cautiousness is undoubtedly rooted in attorneys’ and counsels’ prioritization of reliability and accuracy over technological advancements. But it might be causing them to miss out on some of the clear benefits of technology, such as reducing risk, ...