Globally recognized business builder, thought leader, author, former consulting partner and high-tech executive. Corporate legal departments have historically been resistant to automation and technology adoption, but the effects of the pandemic forced many to shift gears and pursue, or at least actively consider, more automation for legal activities. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the cornerstone of this strategy, and mapping key investments to business outcomes remains a challenge. Similar to how email and the internet changed how legal departments functioned, AI is growing its impact. This cusp of a revolution will transform the practice of law.