DLA Piper Chief Data Scientist Bennett Borden and AI Practice Chair Danny Tobey discuss the use cases of large language models in the legal realm. They explore the benefits and drawbacks, the future of lawyers in an augmented AI world, and the impact on the legal profession in terms of democratizing the law.
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Large language models enable lawyers to handle complex legal documents more efficiently by providing accurate and nuanced responses to specific queries, allowing lawyers to focus on their expertise.
AI should be seen as a tool that enhances human abilities rather than replaces lawyers, as lawyers possess the skills of asking the right questions, presenting arguments effectively, and applying human judgment that AI cannot replicate.
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Successful Use Cases of Large Language Models in the Legal Sector
DLA Piper's Chief Data Scientist, Bennett Borden and Chair of DLA Piper's AI practice, Danny Toby, discuss the successful use cases of large language models in the legal sector. They highlight the advantages of these models in handling complex legal documents, such as complaints, by providing accurate and nuanced responses to specific queries. These models can analyze vast amounts of information, quickly distilling the most relevant details and enabling lawyers to focus on their expertise. The conversation emphasizes the potential disruptive impact of large language models in the legal profession, with lawyers using AI as a tool to enhance their practice and deliver more efficient and accurate legal services.
The Artistry and Human Judgment in the Legal Profession
The guests delve into the artistry and human judgment inherent in the legal profession amidst the rise of AI. They highlight how lawyers possess the skills to ask the right questions and present arguments effectively, which AI cannot replicate. They emphasize that AI should be seen as a tool that enhances human abilities rather than a replacement for lawyers. The conversation also addresses concerns about the changing dynamics of legal proceedings and the need for lawyers to adapt to new technologies. It emphasizes the importance of fine-tuning AI systems to ensure accuracy and control potential errors.
The Future of Lawyers with AI
The guests discuss how lawyers' roles may evolve in the future with the integration of AI. They anticipate that knowing how to interact with AI systems and elicit the desired results will become a crucial skill. While AI will automate certain tasks and democratize access to legal knowledge, the artistry of law, such as shaping the law and applying human judgment, will remain exclusive to human lawyers. They emphasize the need for lawyers to push the boundaries of AI systems and advocate for change when necessary, ensuring that the law continues to evolve in line with society's needs and values.
Today’s guests are DLA Piper's Partner, Chief Data Scientist, Bennett Borden, and Partner, Chair AI and Data Analytics Practice, Danny Tobey. DLA Piper is among the world’s leading law firms and as Bennett and Danny explore with Emerj Senior Editor Matthew DeMello on today’s podcast, they have some compelling use cases at the cutting edge of AI applications in the legal realm. In a follow-up to their first episode on document management use cases, Bennett and Danny closely examine how large language models are changing workflows throughout the legal sector. Later, they look back at their conversation across both episodes to offer hypotheses on what future legal work will look like in an augmented AI future. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
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