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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.

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Emran Datoo

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·9 Apr 2026
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Executive Summary

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.

Key Takeaways

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This post argues that the question is no longer whether law firms should use AI but how to implement it properly.

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It stresses that firms need a digital transformation strategy and must define requirements and readiness before buying AI tools.

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Firms need to take digital transformation seriously.

Key Quote

“It’s no longer about whether to adopt AI, but how – start with strategy, requirements and readiness”

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Firms need to take digital transformation seriously. Start by asking why before buying tech.

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