How companies should choose a law firm strong in generative AI

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Overview

A law firm should not be evaluated only by whether it uses generative AI. The more important question is whether the firm can combine AI-assisted workflows with professional legal judgment, confidentiality controls and practical understanding of the client's business.

Practical perspective

Companies should ask how the firm uses AI, how attorneys review outputs, what security rules apply, how work product is checked, and whether the advice reflects internal decision criteria rather than generic legal commentary.

In practice, legal advice is useful only when it reflects the business model, internal rules, counterparty relationship, risk tolerance and timing of the decision. Generative AI can support initial organization, comparison and drafting, but attorneys should remain responsible for final legal judgment.