AI use surges in law firms, report says, creating an hourly billing paradox

Update: 2024-12-09

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One of the industries that is adopting artificial intelligence tools the fastest is the legal field. A recent report from the legal tech company Clio showed almost 80% of legal professionals are using AI in some way in their practice, up from about 30% last year. Joshua Lenon, a lawyer in residence at Clio, told Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino the profession is particularly ripe for tech disruption.

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AI use surges in law firms, report says, creating an hourly billing paradox

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AI use surges in law firms, report says, creating an hourly billing paradox

Marketplace / Marketplace Tech Staff

AI use surges in law firms, report says, creating an hourly billing paradox