What Impact Will AI Have on Small Law Firms Over the Next Five Years?
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping legal research, drafting, billing models, and malpractice exposure. For small law firms, the issue is not whether to use AI — but whether AI usage is ethically defensible under ABA Model Rules and Formal Opinion 512.
If The AI Fails, Who Pays?
When AI tools enter legal workflows, the first question is usually “Is it compliant?” The more important question is different: If the AI fails, who pays? Vendor contracts limit liability. Malpractice carriers examine conduct. In the end, risk does not disappear — it reallocates. This article explains where that exposure actually sits.
AI Governance in Small Law Firms: Practical Supervision Standards for Responsible AI Use
AI is entering law firm workflows faster than most firms realize — and the supervision burden is growing. This post explains the most common AI governance gaps in small firms and provides a practical framework to establish acceptable-use boundaries, confidentiality safeguards, and meaningful human review standards.