More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Inside the First AI-Driven Law Firm with CEO, Philip Young
May 13, 2025
Philip Young, the visionary behind Garfield.Law, discusses the groundbreaking launch of the first AI-driven law firm in England and Wales. He shares insights on the firm’s AI litigation assistant designed for small businesses and tackles key questions about the ethics of AI in law. Young elaborates on how AI can address late payments impacting SMEs and the necessity of safeguarding measures. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of legal jobs, emphasizing the potential for new roles and the partnership between technology and legal expertise.
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Unexpected Media Spotlight
- Philip Young unexpectedly gained massive attention after SRA authorized Garfield.Law.
- He appeared on major media like the FT and national radio, which was a surreal experience for him.
AI Plus Expert System Design
- Garfield.Law combines AI with an expert system, not just AI alone.
- This hybrid design leverages Philip Young's legal experience to address small business debt claims.
Lawyer Meets Quantum Physicist
- Philip Young and Dan, a co-founder with a physics background, lead Garfield's technical and legal team.
- Their collaboration bridged law and tech cultures, aiding product development.