The Geek In Review

From Workflow to Innovation: Bloomberg Law Answers and AI Assistant with Bobby Puglia

Jan 20, 2025

Join Bobby Puglia, Chief Product Officer at Bloomberg Industry Group, as he discusses the transformative potential of AI in legal research. He addresses the issues of 'tool fatigue' and shares strategies to enhance tech adoption among lawyers. Bobby explains how Bloomberg Law Answers offers direct, concise legal insights with proper citations, simplifying workflow. The conversation also touches on refining tools through user feedback and the importance of aligning technology with diverse legal needs, paving the way for innovative future advancements.

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Quick takeaways

Overcoming 'tool fatigue' in the legal industry involves understanding specific user needs and promoting tailored solutions to encourage adoption.

Bloomberg Law's AI-powered tools streamline legal research by providing concise answers and intuitive document interrogation, enhancing overall user experience.

Deep dives

Engaging Legal Professionals with New Tools

Attracting the attention of busy legal professionals is a significant challenge in the current landscape. Understanding the specific problems faced by attorneys allows for a targeted approach in introducing new tools, making them more relevant and appealing. Limiting the number of tools presented to users and ensuring that these tools have defined use cases also helps in maintaining interest. Having peers advocate for new tools can enhance engagement, as attorneys may be more inclined to try something that their colleagues endorse.

Intro

3min

Integrating New Tools into Legal Workflows

3min

Innovative Legal Tools Revolutionizing Information Retrieval

4min

Harnessing User Feedback for Product Development

2min

Integrating AI in Legal Research

16min

This week we welcome Bobby Puglia, Chief Product Officer at Bloomberg Industry Group, to discuss Bloomberg Law's latest generative AI-powered tools: Bloomberg Law Answers and Bloomberg Law AI Assistant. Bobby provides an insightful look into how these tools are designed to revolutionize legal research by making it faster, more intuitive, and seamlessly integrated into users' workflows. The conversation begins with a discussion about the challenges of capturing the attention of legal professionals and the strategies that can bridge the gap between innovation and adoption.

Addressing "Tool Fatigue" and Driving Innovation Adoption

Bobby delves into the strategies behind overcoming "tool fatigue," a common challenge in the legal industry. He highlights the importance of understanding specific user pain points and delivering targeted solutions. Marlene shares how peer advocates within law firms can champion the adoption of new tools, while Greg emphasizes the need for tailoring communication to align with the unique needs of different legal professionals. These insights reveal Bloomberg's thoughtful approach to encouraging the adoption of its cutting-edge tools.

Inside Bloomberg Law Answers and AI Assistant

Bobby explains how Bloomberg Law Answers uses generative AI to provide concise, transparent answers directly in search results. With citations and detailed attributions, the tool seamlessly integrates into existing workflows. Meanwhile, the AI Assistant offers a groundbreaking way to interact with legal documents—allowing users to summarize, interrogate, and ask specific questions confined to the document’s "four corners." These tools are designed to save time and enhance productivity for attorneys and legal researchers.

User-Centric Design and Quality Assurance

The discussion highlights Bloomberg's user-focused development process, including its Innovation Studio, which uses pre-beta testing to refine tools based on user feedback. Bobby outlines how this iterative approach improves content sourcing, interface design, and overall functionality. Robust benchmarking, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop testing ensure that Bloomberg’s AI tools maintain the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

The Future of AI in Legal Workflows

Looking ahead, Bobby shares his vision for generative AI’s role in reshaping the legal industry. He predicts a future of integrated, customizable workflows that reduce time spent on routine tasks, allowing legal professionals to focus on high-value work. The conversation also explores how Bloomberg plans to expand its AI Assistant to tackle broader research tasks, streamline navigation, and enable seamless integration with platforms like Microsoft.

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