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AI Transformation
Will AI Reshape the Legal Profession?
Akber Datoo states that the real question isn’t whether AI will impact lawyers but how quickly it will reshape the profession. He argues that lawyers who use AI responsibly will outperform those who don’t and invites the audience to a talk exploring practical tools, prompting techniques and workflow integration.
AI Governance
AI Summit UK: adoption constraints are governance, regulation and trust
Akber Datoo announces that he will speak at the AI Summit UK, noting that adoption of AI in the legal sector is accelerating but that the real issues relate to governance, regulatory alignment and deployment. He highlights that the session will explore policy, tool selection and oversight and will provide practical examples for regulated firms.
AI Readiness
Whether Firms Should Engage with AI Is No Longer the Question
This post argues that the question is no longer whether law firms should use AI but how to implement it properly. It stresses that firms need a digital transformation strategy and must define requirements and readiness before buying AI tools.
AI Transformation
Why AI success requires understanding requirements and data
In this video, Akber Datoo explains that effective legal transformation involves understanding what technology will be used for and the data required. He warns that firms often jump to buying tools without clear requirements and emphasises that there is no AI without data, urging organisations to develop an AI strategy that includes data readiness and human‑computer interaction.
AI Governance
How prepared is your organisation to govern AI adoption?
Emran Datoo warns that many firms are experimenting with AI tools without a strategic framework. He highlights that AI governance is becoming critical for adopting organisations and invites managing directors and C‑suite leaders to join private AI strategy conversations to assess how AI activity is emerging, where governance gaps exist, and what structured leadership should look like.
AI Governance
Leadership visibility in AI experimentation
Akber Datoo explains that AI experimentation is happening across organisations but leadership often lacks visibility, creating a strategic gap. He invites managing directors and C‑suite leaders to 1‑to‑1 AI strategy conversations to assess AI activity and define structured leadership and governance.
AI Readiness
Will you be replaced by AI or by those who use it better?
Akber Datoo explains that the question is not whether lawyers will be replaced by AI, but whether lawyers will be replaced by those who use AI better. He emphasises that law firms must understand their readiness and strategy to adopt legal tech and AI, highlighting that each firm must chart its own AI journey.
Training
Addressing the AI gender skills gap: why training access matters
Akber Datoo discusses the AI gender skills gap, warning that training budgets often prioritise teams already close to automation, which can reinforce disparities in exposure and experience. He argues that uneven AI capability development affects productivity, career progression and regulatory risk and calls on organisations to provide structured literacy pathways, safe enterprise tools and permission for employees to experiment responsibly.
AI Governance
Microsoft AI Tour – Agentic AI: Responsible AI and Frontier Organisations
Reporting from Microsoft’s AI Tour, Akber Datoo highlights the importance of agentic AI and responsible innovation. He notes Satya Nadella’s blueprint for frontier organisations: align AI with mission, measure real outcomes, reshape processes and accelerate innovation. Winners will invest in data, governance, security and skills.
AI Governance
AI Without Planning Becomes an Expensive Spend
Emran Datoo warns that selecting AI tools is the easy part; without planning, strategy and a clear roadmap, AI becomes an expensive spend. He invites law firm leaders to AI strategy conversations to assess capability, risks, governance and decision-making.
AI Transformation
AI adoption: cost reduction versus organisational transformation
Akber Datoo comments on headlines about law firms making back‑office staff redundant and explains that the real issue is whether firms treat AI as a cost‑cutting lever or as a vehicle for organisational transformation. He argues that technology isn't the differentiator—governance, strategy and skills are—and that firms should redesign processes and invest in capability to embed AI as structured change.
AI Governance
AI and the law: the time to wait and see is over
Sharing his article for The Law Society Gazette, Akber Datoo argues that AI is already embedded in legal professionals’ research, drafting and knowledge management. He emphasises that success depends on skill, judgement and context, and that AI should be treated like any other professional tool, used deliberately and responsibly.
AI Transformation
AI Looking into 2026: What law firm leaders should be paying attention to
Akber Datoo reflects on AI trends as 2026 approaches. He explains that AI capability continues to advance and has become structural, used daily by staff and trusted for complex analytic tasks. The next shift is toward agentic AI that runs workflows and raises questions about accountability and governance. He argues that guardrails are now a leadership obligation and that firms must embed policies, training and alignment to use AI safely and defensibly.
Data Strategy
There is no universally ‘best’ AI model—evaluation depends on task and context
Akber Datoo warns that asking ‘What’s the best AI?’ shows insufficient engagement. He explains there is no universally superior model; performance depends on the specific job, risk appetite and real‑world context. Organisations should evaluate AI like a senior colleague—assign real work, observe judgment over time and remain model‑agnostic as capabilities shift.
Legal Operations
Law firms seek AI edge with new executive hires
Akber Datoo notes that moves by firms such as Ropes & Gray to appoint dedicated AI leaders show AI is becoming part of the legal operating model. He argues that the foundations—data, documentation and governance—matter more than the number of tools. Firms that build those basics will adopt AI with confidence and less friction, but the real test is translating strategy into practical change.
AI Transformation
AI Is Reshaping Law Firms: Governance, Skills & Operating Models Matter
Akber Datoo comments on news about a major law firm’s AI initiatives, noting that the differentiator won’t just be the technology but governance, skills and operating models. He asks which firms are ready for the next phase of AI adoption.
Legal Operations
CLM: The Next Frontier in Legal Data Transformation
D2LT explains that Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) has evolved beyond contract generation and storage. AI-driven systems now deliver true contract intelligence, but only when combined with solid legal data foundations. D2LT helps clients implement and optimise CLM solutions to unlock real business value.
AI Governance
UK Judge Uses AI to Summarise Legal Documents
This post notes that a UK judge used AI to summarise legal documents, illustrating that AI is entering the judiciary. D2LT emphasises the need for robust governance and transparency when incorporating AI into legal decision-making and invites stakeholders to discuss responsible adoption.
AI Transformation
AI Digital Transformation: Modernising UK Law Firms & SMEs
Emran Datoo explains that many law firms rush into AI without asking the right questions. D2LT’s digital transformation workshops help map AI initiatives to business value, emphasising strategy, governance and measurable goals to achieve real ROI.
Training
AI Readiness Training for Professionals & SMEs
Jack Bowen announces the launch of D2LT AI and invites professionals to sign up for AI readiness training. The post notes that many firms know AI matters but don’t know where to start, so D2LT provides readiness workshops, hands-on training and digital transformation roadmaps.
AI Governance
AI Agents – Regulation through Code: Law vs Code
This post summarises a panel at the University of Surrey’s TechFinSustain 2025 event discussing whether AI systems should be governed by code, law or both. Datoo notes that professionals need fluency in both law and code and that law and code must complement each other to navigate an AI-driven world.
AI Transformation
Generative AI and the Legal Sector
This post summarises a Financial Times article showing how generative AI is reshaping legal services. D2LT notes that AI will reshape the legal sector and stresses the importance of governance, accountability and trust in building next‑generation legal platforms.
AI Adoption
Small to Mid-Market AI Adoption Trends – Part 2: Next Steps
In the second part of D2LT’s series on AI adoption in small to mid-market law firms, the post outlines next steps for moving from interest to action. Firms should build governance frameworks, launch pilots with clear objectives, clean up data, and manage change in phases to achieve sustainable AI adoption.
AI Governance
AI & Sustainability at London Climate Action Week 2025
During London Climate Action Week, D2LT hosted a panel on AI and sustainability. The post emphasises that AI has both environmental cost and potential for climate action and calls for stronger standards, smarter prompts and cross-sector collaboration. Legal professionals must play a vital role in ensuring AI supports sustainability goals.
AI Governance
AI Governance & Ethics Survey: Key Findings and 2025 Resolutions
D2LT shares results from a global survey on AI governance and ethics. The majority of professionals use AI weekly, workplaces generally permit its use, but concerns about hallucinations and misuse remain. The post calls for strong governance frameworks, clear usage policies, upskilling and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape.
AI Transformation
University of Surrey workshop: leadership and AI's impact on law
D2LT reports on its participation in the University of Surrey’s workshop ‘Law: The Key Role of Leadership, Shaping the Impact of Artificial Intelligence’. Leaders from the UK legal profession discussed the commercial benefits of AI and its role in access to justice. The post highlights how AI can enhance legal advisers’ capabilities in the charitable sector and underscores the importance of leadership in ensuring AI benefits both the legal community and citizens.
Training
AI – threat or opportunity? Talk at Queens' School Sixth Form
Akber Datoo spoke to Queens' School Sixth Form in Bushey with a talk titled ‘AI – threat or opportunity. Our best and final creation?’ He asked whether AI is hype or something everyone needs to learn and be aware of to succeed and encouraged students to engage with the possibilities of AI.