

080. AI for Legal Workflows: The Potential and the Pitfalls
11 snips Jul 29, 2025
AI tools are reshaping legal workflows, but they come with risks. While they can enhance speed in research and drafting, they may complicate processes instead of streamlining them. The discussion highlights the importance of observing real workflows over established procedures to boost efficiency. Moreover, balancing efficiency with creativity is crucial, as relying solely on AI-generated tasks can lead to burnout. By managing both working and waiting times, legal practices can optimize their processes and improve overall productivity.
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Using AI for Draft Starters
- John Grant uses AI to generate bad first drafts to overcome writer's block.
- He then edits these drafts heavily to tailor them to his style and content needs.
Speed vs. Delivery Time
- Speeding up individual tasks with AI does not guarantee faster overall delivery.
- Total cycle time includes both working time and waiting time for resources.
Waiting Time Dominates Workflows
- Most work time is actually waiting time between tasks.
- Observations show clients' work often just sits idle, waiting for the next action.