In this episode, Rico Burnett, who is a managing director and leading innovation and strategy at Morae, is joined by Justin Le Sar, who heads up business development strategy, for a candid and thought provoking conversation about the reality behind AI in the legal industry. Together, they unpack what’s actually changed, what hasn’t, and why so much of today’s legal AI feels more like a mirage than a transformation.

From cost, risk, and quality, to trust, operating models, and the future role of legal professionals, this discussion challenges some of the most common assumptions shaping the AI narrative in legal today.

Join us as we look at the future of generative AI in law and how it can save time and money, while still needing human oversight. Whether you're a legal professional or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and practical takeaways.

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During the session, David and Rico explain and lay out ways in which AI technology can make legal processes easier and more efficient. They also talk about the current state of AI in law, the challenges lawyers face in adopting new technology, and how AI can help manage contracts better. From drafting smarter clauses to finding important documents quickly, AI offers many solutions.

The future of the legal industry will include AI technology and the time to learn valuable insights and key takeaways is now. Listen today and stay ahead of the latest developments.

During the discussion, Tara's former self comes back to 'haunt' her - as we revisit some of her 2019 predictions on AI, made during a conference that David attended.

You will hear Tara's honest views on adopting Gen AI in Law Firms, which Use Cases she recommends starting with, how client expectations are changing, and some new predictions on how this will play out in the next 5 years.

Her advice to law firms now? Be bold. This is the moment to embrace generative AI and act confidently — because those who hesitate risk being left behind.

Topics included:

• The hype around Gen AI tools in the legal sector                                          
• Which use cases are truly useful for lawyers, adoption rates and what's being adopted outside of Legal and why
• Expert opinions and practical insights into the evolving legal technology landscape                                                                  
• A look into iManage's new AI capability

• Roy's background in civil rights law and reasons behind choosing his career
• The significance and importance of his pioneer role as the only VP of Civil Rights at a major tech company
• Daily operations at Meta and an overview of day-to-day challenges as DGC
• Looking ahead to prospects for civil rights in the business world and broader society

• How have data privacy laws impacted ediscovery and information governance
• How can one enhance their records retention policies to evolve around data privacy laws
• What measures need to be in place for data retention policies
• What are good ways to monitor for potential data breaches or incidents that can impact both Privacy and eDiscovery processes
• Insights on data mapping and classification tools and how they relate to eDiscovery

• How legal teams can effectively collaborate with AI systems
• Steps to creating a culture of privacy awareness and responsibility among employees at a large organization
• Ideas for Managing 3rd party relationships to make sure they handle data in adherence with company policies

The insightful conversation follows recent news of a strategic partnership between Morae and Henchman to revolutionize contract drafting, negotiation, and review through the power and speed of AI.

• Phyllis' career and experiences as an African American woman in the legal field
• How she got into law and the role mentors, both other women and men, played in her professional development
• Her advice for other women who are pursuing a career in legal

• Raj’s journey to becoming an independent on-demand lawyer in the sports industry
• Dynamics of independent legal consulting and difference from working as a permanent full-time lawyer
• Building credibility in the market and client expectations
• Training and development of junior lawyer skills in the post pandemic work environment