How We Use AI to Be Better Lawyers
Every headline screams that AI is changing everything. It certainly is for lawyers. Not because lawyers suddenly fell in love with the tech (as a group, we are generally not early adopters). It’s happening because most clients are, understandably, demanding more efficiency from their lawyers.
As a client, you might wonder: Is this new technology going to save me money, or is it just another complication that I have to learn? We can’t speak for everyone, but here’s our straightforward answer.
Practical Tools
As a boutique firm serving mid-sized and growing businesses, we don’t have the luxury of spending big on experimental tech. We’re not interested in AI for the sake of hype. We’re focused on what delivers practical value to our clients.
Our philosophy on AI is simple and grounded in the same principles we apply to everything we do:
Efficiency. We use AI to automate the time-consuming, repetitive tasks that can slow down and add hours to projects. Think first drafts, summarizing long documents, or conducting initial research. By letting the tech handle that kind of “grunt work,” we can focus our time on what really matters: strategy, negotiation, and giving clients clear, actionable advice.
Human Judgment. AI can generate a contract, but can’t tell you if signing it is a good business decision. It can summarize a document, but it can’t counsel you through a tough choice in negotiations. AI is a powerful tool that helps us work faster, but it’s no substitute for experience and critical human judgment.
Client Value Is the Key Metric. The most important question we ask before adopting any new tool is, “How does this help our clients?” If it doesn’t make our services better, faster, or more cost-effective, it’s not for us. Since a majority of clients now prefer law firms that use AI (and most helpful technology), we see this as part of our commitment to serving you well. Failing to keep up isn’t just a missed opportunity; it’s a competitive risk.
What This Means for You
When you work with Blackgarden Law, you’re getting a team that knows how to use modern tools to your advantage. AI lets us focus our time on providing strategic counsel, while partially automating (some) paperwork. Thoughtfully integrating AI allows us to provide the high-quality counsel you’d expect from a large firm, but with the personal service and efficiency of a boutique practice.
If you have questions about how we use technology to get better results for your business, just ask. We’re always happy to talk about it.