Legaltech Week 10/31/2025: Law school runs mock trial before AI Jury, Harvey's newest raise, and more
Nov 6, 2025
Niki Black, a principal legal insight strategist at 8am, joins Rhys Dipshan, editor at Legaltech News, along with Joe Patrice from Above the Law, and Canadian legal journalist Julie Sobowale. They dive into intriguing topics, including a law school’s mock trial featuring AI jurors and the alarming implications it raises. Julie shares stories of individuals opting for AI like ChatGPT over lawyers in court, revealing insights into access to justice and changing sentiments in the legal landscape. The group discusses whether AI poses a threat to traditional legal roles.
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Concentrated Funding Creates A Two-Tier Market
- Legal AI funding shows extreme concentration where a few winners get massive capital while many struggle for runway.
- Robin AI’s distress and Harvey’s huge raises highlight a thinning market and investor selectivity.
Harvey's Raises Stretch Industry Norms
- Harvey's fundraising in 2025 reached eye-popping levels that challenge traditional growth and ROI expectations.
- The panel worries how such massive inflows can be sensibly deployed and recouped in legal tech.
Enterprise Deals Signal Market Momentum
- Clio's enterprise push gains credibility when large firms sign deals, showing adoption barriers can be crossed.
- BakerHostetler's deal signals market momentum for legaltech enterprise plays.