Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics How in-house counsel are increasingly turning to generative AI
Nov 12, 2025
Jason Brown, CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel and seasoned in-house legal expert, unveils exciting trends in generative AI usage among in-house lawyers. He reveals that over half of surveyed counsel are now utilizing AI, significantly boosting efficiency in tasks like legal research and document drafting. Brown discusses the potential shift in billing models, emphasizing the drive for cost-effective legal services. He also highlights the importance of responsible AI use to mitigate errors and ensure effective implementation in law practices.
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Start With Drafting And Operations
- Use generative AI for drafting, summarizing regulations, and initial legal research to save time.
- Apply AI to routine operations like email and workflow management to improve daily efficiency.
AI Hasn't Yet Reshaped Fee Deals
- Most in-house teams haven't yet renegotiated law-firm relationships despite AI gains.
- AI currently shifts early-stage work in-house, but broad fee-model changes are still emerging.
Shift Pre-Work In-House Before Firms Step In
- Use AI in-house to push matters to a more advanced stage before engaging outside counsel.
- Ask firms to leapfrog into higher-value stages so you avoid paying for initial, routine work.