A conversation with Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis, North America, UK, and Ireland. Fitzpatrick discusses how LexisNexis is integrating AI into its products to enhance legal practice. The discussion covers the company's approach to innovation, the role of AI in improving attorney efficiency and client outcomes, and the future of legal technology. Key topics include LexisNexis's AI assistant "Protégé," the company’s philosophy on AI, and the impact of AI on the legal profession.

• [0:09-1:43] Introduction to Sean Fitzpatrick and LexisNexis's focus on AI in legal tech.
• [2:05-4:37] Fitzpatrick's career journey at LexisNexis and the evolution of the company's technology.
• [7:48-8:20] LexisNexis's philosophy on AI: to make attorneys more efficient and drive better outcomes.
• [8:20-10:24] Overview of LexisNexis's AI tools, including Protégé and its features (drafting, Vault, etc.).
• [11:46-12:45] LexisNexis's partnership with OpenAI and its benefits.
• [15:14-16:01] The importance of data in AI and LexisNexis's approach to ensuring reliability and combating hallucinations.
• [16:30-17:37] Explanation of agentic AI and its significance for the legal field.
• [19:05-19:31] The role of document management systems (DMS) and LexisNexis's integration with them, including the acquisition of Henchman.
• [24:17-25:39] Discussion on the impact of AI on legal jobs and the belief that AI will augment, not replace, lawyers.
• [27:30-28:27] Fitzpatrick's prediction on the rapid advancement and adoption of generative AI in the legal industry.