Lawyerist Podcast Future-Proofing Your Firm in the Age of AI, with Jack Newton
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Nov 6, 2025 Jack Newton, CEO and founder of Clio, shares insights on the transformative role of AI in small law firms. He highlights how Clio's AI-powered platform, Clio Work, streamlines workflows and boosts efficiency. Newton discusses the unique advantage small firms have in adopting AI quickly and emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into daily practices. He encourages legal professionals to experiment with AI while addressing trust and verification issues. Discover how firms can future-proof their operations by becoming 'AI-native' from the ground up.
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Serving Solos While Scaling Up
- Clio is investing in enterprise while continuing to serve solos and small firms as a core focus.
- Jack says scale lets Clio fund deep tech investments that benefit all customers, not just large firms.
Small Firms Are Speedboats
- Small firms are speedboats that can adopt cloud and AI faster than large firms.
- Jack argues that agility gives small firms a durable competitive advantage if they act quickly.
Turn On AI Inside Your Existing Workflow
- Start by using Clio as you normally would and turn on Clio Work to surface AI help in your existing workflow.
- Experiment with AI inside Clio and ask Vincent questions you might avoid asking a colleague.