

A Brand New Protege: The Latest Update in AI Legal Research with Simon Weierman
Jul 21, 2025
26:20
I spoke with a long-time employee of LexisNexis, about where AI search is, and where it's going.
Episode Highlights
02:51 - Google or general AI tools vs. Lexis AI for legal research.
03:53 - Generative AI assistant “Protege” by LexisNexis.
05:08 - Lexis Plus AI’s approach to addressing hallucinations.
09:08 - Evolution of legal tech over the years.
10:32 - Legal industry’s AI adoption increases.
12:14 - Simon’s personal journey at LexisNexis since 1999.
18:28 - Importance of user-focused AI tools at LexisNexis.
20:03 - AI-driven workflow strategies in legal research.
24:09 - Less known Lexis features: Search-tree explanation.
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