The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting, and Client Service
Mar 5, 2024
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David Cohen and Ross Guberman discuss the impact of innovation in litigation and client service. They explore the role of technology in enhancing legal writing, the evolution of legal tech in litigation, and the use of AI tools like BriefCatch to improve legal communication and efficiency.
AI is transforming legal tools and practice, improving efficiency and quality for lawyers.
Good writing and well-crafted positions significantly impact bet-the-company outcomes in litigation.
Deep dives
David Cohen's Transition to E-Discovery Specialization
David Cohen's journey from trial lawyer to specializing in e-discovery stemmed from the increasing document-intensive nature of litigation. Before e-discovery's advent, he computerized document information and later led e-discovery practice groups. His focus on e-discovery grew, becoming the primary aspect of his litigation work.
The Development of Brief Catch and Reed Smith's E-Discovery App
Ross Guberman developed BriefCatch in response to legal writing workshop attendees seeking tools to apply his teachings effectively. Alternatively, David Cohen spearheaded the creation of an e-discovery app at Reed Smith to provide broad resources to practitioners, including forms and a solution provider directory.
Future of Legal Technology and AI in the Legal Field
Both David Cohen and Ross Guberman foresee AI's increasing role in legal tools and practice, enhancing efficiency and quality for lawyers. Cohen highlights the advent of AI special masters aiding decision-making processes, while Guberman discusses evolving AI brief analysis tools like BriefCatch for improving legal writing. These developments signify a shift towards embracing AI-enabled solutions to enhance legal practice.
I spoke with David Cohen, a partner with Reed Smith and chair of the firm's Records & E-Discovery Group, as well as a member of the Emerging Technologies group, and Ross Guberman, the Founder and CEO of LawCatch, the developer of BriefCatch, a software platform designed to elevate legal writing, which has recently introduced new generative AI features for lawyers and legal professionals. We discussed how good writing and well-crafted positions affect the outcomes of bet-the-company matters, changes in the way lawyers communicate, and where litigators are taking advantage of AI-empowered tools.
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