AI and the Future of Law Private Equity and the Future of Law Firms: Investing in AI
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Jan 13, 2026 Private equity is rapidly investing in U.S. law firms, driven by the potential of AI. The hosts unpack the implications of Rule 5.4 and the MSO model as a solution for outside investment. They discuss a North Carolina judge's proactive approach to AI disclosure in legal evidence. The conversation also touches on risks of an AI bubble, the ongoing consolidation in legal AI, and the challenges of maintaining lawyer independence amidst capital needs. Finally, they contemplate how these changes could enhance access to justice and reshape the future of legal practice.
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Notebook LM Made A Stunning Deck
- Bridget used Notebook LM to create a slide deck by describing goals and providing a sample deck.
- The tool produced an impressive, ready-to-use presentation that surprised her.
Disclose AI Used To Create Evidence
- Disclose AI that builds or materially enhances evidence in litigation to the court.
- Routine uses like calendaring, email, e-discovery, and drafting need not be disclosed per Judge McGee's order.
AI Looks Durable, Not A Dot‑Com Repeat
- The hosts argue AI is unlikely to be a single bursting bubble like dot-com; major firms have durable balance sheets.
- Supply constraints (chips, energy) and real productivity uses (e.g., coding) suggest sustained demand.