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AI, The Law, And Your Firm: What You Need To Know Today

Aug 15, 2023

Richard Finkelman, expert in AI applications in the legal profession, discusses the impact of AI in the practice of law. AI is already widely used in e-discovery and document review, improving accuracy and workflow. Incorporate AI into your practice, provide disclosures, and avoid pre-trial agreements without knowing what's coming next in the field.

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Integration of AI in litigation enables efficient document review and reduces manual workload.

Creating private, in-house AI models mitigates the risk of sharing privileged or confidential information.

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The Use of AI in Litigation

AI, specifically in the form of machine learning, is already being integrated into the field of litigation, particularly in e-discovery and document review. The use of AI in document review has enabled legal teams to predict document characteristics and reduce the number of documents that need to be reviewed manually. This has resulted in greater efficiency and cost savings for law firms and corporations. AI systems are often integrated with existing platforms like Relativity to streamline the review process. However, it is important to note that AI technology should be used cautiously with proper protocols, such as clawback agreements, to address ethical and confidentiality concerns.

Introduction

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AI in Litigation and the Importance of Clawback Agreements

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The Need for Flexible ESI Agreements in the Legal Profession

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AI machine learning report, sponsorship, and mental health tips for litigators

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Addressing the Structural Problems Affecting Attorneys' Well-being

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Promoting Collaboration in Litigation for Positive Change

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Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is a Premier Sponsor of the ABA Litigation Section. On this Litigation Radio episode, we will hear from Richard Finkelman, Managing Director of BRG, about hiring economists as experts. The selection of the BRG as the subject of this interview should not be construed as an endorsement by the American Bar Association of BRG and its services.

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Is your firm using Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Should it be? AI is expected to have a profound impact on the practice of law. Lawyers are already using AI in their practices to review documents and conduct research. Yet, as the technology emerges, there are ethical, privacy, and practical concerns.

Guest Richard Finkelman of the global consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is an expert in AI applications in the legal profession. Finkelman is sees AI and machine learning already widely in use, specifically in e-discovery and document review. Four out of five legal firms surveyed by BRG employ AI in some capacity. This is the stuff of today, not the future.

AI can already determine if a document is subject to privilege, pinpoint which documents need review, and even scan expert testimony (yours and theirs) for red flags. This speeds workflow, improves accuracy, and protects against potentially sensitive errors. Never again worry about accidentally turning over a privileged document or intellectual property? That sounds nice, but there are risks.

Hear how you can incorporate AI tech into your practice, provide disclosures at the start of a case, check for accuracy, and avoid boxing yourself in with pre-trial agreements without knowing what’s coming next in the field. Learn this stuff before your next case.

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“Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Report,” by Richard Finkelman at BRG