The Power of AI in Legal Research

Both Lexis and Lexis demonstrate that artificial intelligence-powered legal research is a game-changer for lawyers and their firms, helping them find relevant information faster, more efficiently and cost-effectively. Artificial intelligence (AI), of course, refers to computer software and systems that rather than only relying on pre-programmed tasks, learn, plan, reason and process natural language as they go. For years now, we've incorporated AI-powered features into our legal research platforms to drive better insights in a user-friendly way, reveal previously unknowable connections in the data and incorporate real-time developments in the law. Simply stated, AI-powered legal research platforms can help lawyers do more billable work more quickly, allowing them to spend more time putting that research to good use by counseling clients, negotiating with opposing counsel or performing other higher-level work. This is particularly important for attorneys who provide their services on a flat-fee or contingency-fee basis, where more time spent on legal research could lead to lower profit margins.