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Technology,
Law Practice

Jul. 30, 2026

Five ways law firms are getting AI wrong

Law firms that treat AI as more than a technology purchase--while preserving human judgment and client relationships--will gain the greatest advantage.

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Five ways law firms are getting AI wrong
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Artificial intelligence has moved beyond being a future consideration for law firms. It is now part of everyday legal practice. Attorneys are using AI to draft documents, summarize cases, prepare presentations, research industries, develop marketing materials and streamline administrative tasks. Clients are also embracing AI, often arriving at meetings with AI-generated summaries and questions before they have even spoken with their attorney.

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