318: AI is a consensus machine (and here’s why that’s good for some lawyers)

2025-11-26

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Show Notes In this episode, Ernie discusses the impact of AI on the legal profession, emphasizing that while AI may replace surface-level tasks, the best lawyers will thrive by focusing on deeper, strategic thinking and understanding complex legal outcomes. Takeaways The best lawyers won't just survive this wave of AI. They're gonna dominate. If your work is mostly surface level, AI is gonna...

Show Notes

In this episode, Ernie discusses the impact of AI on the legal profession, emphasizing that while AI may replace surface-level tasks, the best lawyers will thrive by focusing on deeper, strategic thinking and understanding complex legal outcomes.

Takeaways

The best lawyers won't just survive this wave of AI. They're gonna dominate.
If your work is mostly surface level, AI is gonna replace you.
To remain indispensable, focus on outcomes and hidden risks.
Understanding the chessboard of legal scenarios is crucial.
Lawyers must evolve their skills to adapt to AI advancements.
AI should be seen as a tool, not a replacement.
Strategic thinking is key in the legal profession.
The future of law requires innovation and adaptation.
Surface-level tasks can be automated, but deeper insights cannot.
Indispensable lawyers will thrive in the AI era.

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The 80/20 Principle (my techlaw newsletter)
The Inner Circle (my online community for lawyers)

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