Rule of Law If AI Can Transform the Legal Industry, AI Can Transform Anything
Jun 4, 2025
Richard Tromans, founder of The Artificial Lawyer, dives deep into the revolutionary impact of AI on the legal industry. He challenges the superficial adoption of technology, advocating for genuine innovation over traditional practices. The conversation navigates resistance in law firms, the role of AI in streamlining contracts, and the importance of human interpretation in legal processes. Tromans' insights reveal how AI could redefine the nature of legal work, paving the way for a thoughtful evolution in law firm strategies.
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Richard's AI Legal Journey
- Richard Tromans began as a legal journalist and management consultant before founding Artificial Lawyer in 2016.
- He was fascinated early by AI's transformative potential on the legal sector.
AI's Limited Law Firm Impact
- Many firms use AI only on marginal tasks without changing their business model or billable work.
- True AI impact means rethinking workflows and moving away from time-based billing.
Time Billing Model's Tough Shift
- Changing the legal industry's time-based billing model is extremely difficult but inevitable over the next decade.
- Legal work's linguistic complexity makes this transformation harder than nearly any other sector.