One of the biggest myths I keep hearing about AI in law is that it’s about replacing people. In practice, the firms seeing real progress aren’t trying to cut headcount. They’re trying to protect judgment, focus, and time. The problem most teams face isn’t a lack of effort. It’s the constant interruptions, handovers, and repetitive intake work that pull good lawyers away from higher-value thinking. When pressure builds, the default response is often more meetings. More updates. More alignment. It feels productive, but it doesn’t scale. Meetings multiply effort. Systems create leverage. The firms that operate best understand this. They use technology to remove friction at the front end.......See More