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Technology

Jul. 20, 2026

Lawyers embrace litigation analytics but still rely on human judgment

California lawyers say litigation analytics and artificial intelligence improve efficiency and litigation strategy but cannot replace attorney judgment, courtroom experience or the human decision-making of judges and juries.

Lawyers embrace litigation analytics but still rely on human judgment
Dmitry Gorin of Eisner Gorin LLP

As litigation analytics and artificial intelligence become increasingly embedded in legal practice, some California attorneys say that while the technology improves efficiency and helps inform decisions, it does not replace the experience and judgment needed to advise clients and navigate cases.

That sentiment is reflected in results from Lex Machina's "2026 Impact of Legal Analytics Survey," which the legal analytics platform released last month.

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