The LOPSided Podcast Episode 22: Scaling AI Adoption – Beyond Pilots and Demos
Dec 18, 2025
In this discussion, Alex Fortescue-Webb, Head of Legal Engineering at Legora, shares insights from his journey from lawyer to AI advocate. He reveals why many legal firms remain stuck in pilot mode due to cultural resistance and unrealistic expectations of AI. Alex highlights the differences between successful and stagnant AI deployments, emphasizing the importance of clear KPIs. He also predicts that AI adoption will drive significant changes in legal operations, enhancing efficiency and service quality in the legal sector.
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Lagora Growing Amid Rapid AI Momentum
- Lagora is rapidly signing law firms and expanding product development amidst fast market change.
- Alex describes the current period as a “fantastic time” given accelerating AI capabilities.
Fear Of Getting It Wrong Slows Adoption
- The legal profession's fear of making incorrect decisions slows AI adoption significantly.
- High-stakes, time-poor work creates a low-tolerance culture for experimentation.
Reset Expectations: Treat AI Like A Junior
- Reset expectations: AI is not perfect and should be treated like a junior resource that improves drafts.
- Frame AI outputs as iterative starting points, not final deliverables.