McKinsey & Company’s 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 offers a deep dive into 13 innovations poised to reshape global business (108 pages worth). One trend catching serious attention: Agentic AI. Defined by McKinsey as the next evolution in AI, Agentic AI blends the flexibility of foundation models with the power to autonomously plan and execute complex workflows, essentially creating “virtual coworkers.”

According to the report’s authors, generating impact in the Agentic AI era requires organizations to move from scattered initiatives to strategic programs, and from isolated use cases to integrated business processes. This marks a shift from experimentation to scalable delivery. To explore how agents and 12 other trends are set to transform business, download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eZYB9Cn3

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The 2025 Ediscovery Innovation Report, published by Everlaw in collaboration with Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) and International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), explores how nearly 300 legal leaders are navigating today’s evolving legal landscape and embracing the opportunities presented by generative AI. The report reveals that GenAI adoption among legal professionals in e-discovery is accelerating, with 37% now actively using the technology, up from 12% two years ago. From an efficiency standpoint, 42% of respondents report saving one to five hours per week with GenAI. That adds up to 260 hours per person each year, equivalent to 32.5 working days that can be redirected to higher-value legal work.

The report also highlights a growing AI divide, as legal professionals using cloud-based e-discovery software are three times more likely to use GenAI compared to those relying on on-premises systems actively.

The report offers valuable insights and is worth a closer look. While AI adoption is accelerating, many in the industry remain cautious. Their hesitation stems not from concerns about safety or value, but from the complexity of implementation.

Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about concepts in legal technology for 2025. To be truly agentic, not merely a chatbot or AI assistant, AI must comprehend context and language and be capable of taking meaningful actions on behalf of the user. This means accessing tools, executing workflows, and collaborating with other systems. It is about more than just providing answers; it focuses on taking action and delivering results.

Agentic AI builds on the strengths of Large Language Models’ natural language processing and enhances them with skills, tools, and workflow automation. These capabilities include editing and marking up legal documents, automatically extracting information from contracts, and interfacing with applications designed specifically for legal work.

This week, Legaltech Hub published its 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉 map, featuring 133 AI products that incorporate AI agents across 16 use case categories. While full access is behind a paywall, the initial map is publicly available and worth a closer look.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has recently published its annual AI at Work global survey, spanning 11 countries and regions, and including more than 10,600 leaders, managers, and frontline employees across various industries. While more than three-quarters of leaders and managers say they use generative AI (GenAI) several times a week, regular use among frontline employees has stalled at 51%.

Survey findings suggest that actual business value (and increased AI adoption) comes from companies that not only deploy AI into existing workflows but also leverage it to reshape and redesign them entirely. Ultimately, success in reshaping workflows depends heavily on employee engagement, leadership support for AI initiatives, providing users with the right tools, and offering sufficient hands-on, in-person training on the new AI technologies.

The survey also explores the growing role of AI agents, emphasizing the need for companies to accelerate experimentation with these tools and improve how they measure both their impact and associated risks.

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The new 𝑇ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 2025 report highlights the accelerating impact of AI across the legal and other professional services sectors. As adoption reaches a critical tipping point, the report reveals a growing competitive divide between those embracing AI strategies and those falling behind. According to the report, organizations in the legal, risk, compliance, tax, accounting, and audit sectors that have a formal AI strategy are twice as likely (54%) to report revenue growth directly or indirectly driven by AI adoption.

At the current pace of AI adoption, legal professionals are projected to free up nearly 240 hours annually, an increase from 200 hours in 2024, unlocking an average value of $19,000 per professional each year. In the United States, this could translate to a combined annual impact of $32 billion for the legal, tax, and accounting sectors.

The key takeaway is clear: AI’s influence is no longer speculative. We are now measuring its tangible value. Law firms, in-house legal teams, and other professional services organizations that fail to develop and implement a comprehensive AI strategy without leveraging partners like Solvaire and other alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) will soon face increasingly difficult business decisions. This 32-page report is essential reading for those looking to stay ahead. https://lnkd.in/e7zdCkpA

Contract management company DocJuris recently released its 2025 AI and the Human Factor for In-House Legal Teams Survey, gathering insights from 350 in-house legal professionals on how AI shapes corporate legal workflows. Bottom line: while AI continues to gain acceptance and traction, it has not replaced the human dimensions of negotiation, strategy, and judgment. Among the AI shortcomings cited, 36% of respondents pointed to weak persuasion and relationship management skills, 28% noted difficulty grasping business and negotiation context, and 22% said AI struggles to identify hidden risks. Adoption is further limited by insufficient AI training, the challenge of crafting effective prompts, and using tools that are not purpose-built for legal professionals. According to the survey, risk assessment is another area where human judgment remains critical, with 63% of respondents noting that AI can miss key issues or flag irrelevant ones. While AI offers significant potential as a legal tool, human insight remains the foundation of practical legal work.

The full 12-page survey report is available for download: https://lnkd.in/eKEMa9S7.

Judges are seeing more AI-related errors in legal filings, as highlighted in a recent Above the Law article. Specifically, the article highlights the issue of false case citations in legal filings, stressing that the root of the problem is careless lawyering, not the generative AI tools themselves.

Judges are increasingly frustrated by error-filled submissions, often containing fictional case names and citations. While it is tempting to blame technology, particularly generative AI, the article argues that the responsibility for verifying accuracy lies with legal professionals, not the tools they use. One judge who has encountered this issue repeatedly emphasizes that due diligence and professional judgment are essential in legal practice, and that the solution lies in better lawyering, not better technology.

We have always maintained that technology like AI will not replace legal professionals but is best used to enhance their work. However, it takes two to tango.

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Last month, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) released its 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒏-𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒘𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔, a comprehensive guide for legal departments navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Part of ACC’s global initiative to support in-house legal teams, this practical resource offers guidance, insights, and frameworks to help organizations implement AI responsibly and remain compliant amid increasingly complex regulations.

The 64-page guide includes an “AI 101” primer, a reference list of ten trends shaping AI in 2025, and most notably, nine expertly curated checklists to support legal teams on their AI journey. These cover governance strategies, an AI maturity roadmap, real-world in-house use cases, guidance for evaluating GenAI tools, and tips for assessing third-party AI products and services.

Download the free resource here: https://lnkd.in/ef8AVDgg