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AI Revolutionizes Law: Innovation in Legal Services
9 Dec
Summary
- Generative AI is transforming legal services with new automation tools.
- Karen Contoudis Buzard recognized for leading AI adoption at A&O Shearman.
- AI tools are reducing document review time by up to 50 percent.
Legal services are undergoing an intensifying transformation, largely driven by generative artificial intelligence and other automation technologies. Intrapreneurs within law firms are crucial, bridging legal, business, and technical expertise to turn innovative ideas into practical breakthroughs. These leaders are essential for navigating the complexities of adopting new tools and managing data securely.
Karen Contoudis Buzard of A&O Shearman received the FT Innovative Lawyers "most innovative intrapreneur" award for her extensive work. She has led the firm's adoption of generative AI, collaborating with Harvey, and initiated agentic AI for loan portfolio management, creating scalable and efficient processes.
Other legal innovators include Carolyn Austin at K&L Gates, focusing on safe and scalable AI implementation, and Cindy Bare at Frost Brown Todd, who is building a data platform and integrating generative AI for company profiles. Joe Green at Gunderson Dettmer developed the firm's LLM-powered ChatGD app, while Keith Halverstam at Latham & Watkins created an AI tool for 8-K trigger analysis.
