As firms experiment with next‑generation tools, conversations about agentic AI - AI that orchestrates, adapts, and executes actions autonomously - are intensifying. But amid the hype, it’s essential to use the right language and set realistic expectations, especially in a profession where accuracy, ethics, and client trust are paramount.

AI is freeing up lawyers’ time, but how that time is used reveals a lot about the future of legal work. Generative AI is accelerating routine tasks like research, drafting and admin. But the question remains: are lawyers using those extra hours to improve productivity, win more business, or strike a healthier work-life balance? According to LexisNexis research, the answers vary by firm size, practice type, and career stage.

AI is everywhere right now, from writing posts, designing graphics, even creating whole campaigns. But when it comes to law firm marketing, the smartest move isn’t to hand over the reins. It’s to bring AI and humans together.

The Conscious Podcast is back for Season 3! To kick off the new season, we examine one of the biggest challenges facing law firms today in this episode: attracting and retaining the next generation of legal talent.

Generative AI (GenAI) has reshaped how legal professionals surface and summarize information. But the next frontier, agentic AI, goes further. Where GenAI informs, agentic AI acts. It doesn’t just recommend; it executes.

Manual processes and disconnected systems are costing law firms time, revenue, and client satisfaction. It’s time to rethink your revenue lifecycle.

Within law firms, knowledge is regarded as a valuable asset; however, its significance varies depending on its nature and application.

LawCare’s Impact Report 2024 reported that legal professionals had reached out to them over 1,000 times that year for support – the most ever in a single year and a 13% increase on 2023. The breakdown tells a concerning story: 39% of contacts for stress and anxiety, 15% for career concerns, and 10% due to bullying and harassment at work.

In this episode of Studio A, Will Ayers reconnects with Andy Hoyt, Chief Technology Officer at Aderant, for a conversation recorded live at Momentum Global 2025. Andy explains how MADDI has progressed from a rule-based engine into an Agentic AI system that continuously learns, automates complex workflows, and supports law firms with intelligent recommendations.

Law firms that delay AI investment may be doing more than falling behind on innovation. They could be losing their people. According to recent LexisNexis research, 1 in 5 UK lawyers would consider leaving their firm if it failed to invest in AI. That number rises to 26% among lawyers at large firms.

On 9 October 2025, senior knowledge professionals from the UK’s leading law firms gathered in London for Briefing Knowledge Leaders 2025 — an exclusive conference exploring the evolving role of knowledge management in the modern firm. Held in partnership with leading technology and consultancy partners including DraftWise, Legora, 3Kites, Definely, Harvey, Litera and Sysero the […]

Legal process mapping is a technique used to visually document and analyse the steps involved in legal workflows and processes. It's essentially creating a detailed diagram or flowchart that shows how legal work moves from start to finish.

For small and midsize law firms, efficiency isn’t optional—it’s survival. Document drafting sits at the heart of legal work, yet too often it becomes a drain on capacity. While clients value strategic advice and tailored legal analysis, much of the drafting process involves low-value tasks: formatting, updating dates, reusing outdated templates, or hunting through old files for clauses.