Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Lawyers?

As practice group leader of a large (70 -lawyer) e-discovery group, I am frequently asked whether artificial intelligence will replace human lawyers. My favorite answer is "No – but lawyers who use AI will be replacing those who don't." Full disclosure – I did not come up with that answer. The first time I heard it was at a Cowen Café event, hosted by The Cowen Group, featuring thought leaders from in-house legal departments, outside law firms, and legal solution providers. While it is a pithy answer, I think it is probably accurate.