Lawyerist Podcast #538: AI is Making Law Firms Obsolete, with Alistair Vigier
Dec 26, 2024
Alistair Vigier, CEO of Caseway and a former military professional, discusses how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. He unveils how artificial intelligence makes legal services more accessible and efficient, revolutionizing legal research and document creation. The conversation addresses challenges faced by legal tech startups and the importance of innovative business models in legal practice. Vigier emphasizes the need for lawyers to adapt to these technological advancements, ensuring they remain competitive while maintaining transparency and ethical standards.
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Alistair's Journey
- Alistair Vigier transitioned from military service to law school, then to legal tech.
- He grew a law firm's revenue to $5 million and built Canada's largest lawyer review site.
Caseway's Data Source
- Caseway uses only court decisions, unlike ChatGPT, which pulls from various sources.
- This approach minimizes AI hallucinations, which is a major concern for lawyers.
Verifying Caseway's Results
- Caseway cites all sources with links to official court documents.
- Verify the AI's claims by comparing them with the judge's statements, copy, and paste.