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What separates successful legal AI adoption from expensive failures? In the latest episode of Axiom Insights ... On Legal Tech, our panel of legal AI experts—including CJ Saretto (CTO, Axiom), Peter Duffy (CEO, TITANS), Alex Fortescue-Webb (Global Head of Engineering, Legora), and Chris Frickland (Director of AI, Axiom)—discuss what they've seen work, what they've seen fail, and why. Peter breaks down Axiom's three-lens framework for identifying the right AI use cases: - User desirability – What pain points do attorneys face daily? - Commercial viability – Where do we see the highest volume of client work? - Technical feasibility – What can AI realistically deliver today? The conversation covers pilot duration, tool selection, measuring ROI, adoption challenges, and real-world efficiency gains—a practical tutorial for in-house teams ready to hit the ground running. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ePZHZh3k #LegalAI #LegalTech #LegalInnovation #LegalOps

AI adoption in legal is at 96%. So why do only 31% use it at scale? Welcome to the "no man's land" of legal AI transformation. Our survey of 500+ senior in-house legal leaders reveals a striking gap: nearly every legal department has adopted AI tools, but two-thirds remain stuck in pilot purgatory. The barriers aren't what you'd expect: - 49% say the sheer number of AI providers is bewildering - 33% cite multi-year vendor contracts as too risky in a fast-moving market - Only 10% lack time to research and adopt - Just 8% lack internal tech expertise Translation: it's not about resources or buy-in. It's about navigating overwhelming choice and fear of lock-in with technology that's evolving faster than contract terms. Meanwhile, early adopters who've reached scale report efficiency gains of 11-30%. The competitive advantage is real—but most teams are watching from the sidelines, paralyzed by optionality. The departments breaking through? They're pairing AI technology with people who know how to implement it responsibly and effectively. They're prioritizing flexibility over long-term commitments. And they're treating AI as a capability to be staffed, not just software to be purchased. Where is your team in the AI adoption journey? What's your biggest barrier to getting to scale? #LegalAI #LegalTech #InHouseCounsel #LegalOps #AIAdoption

The CLOUD Act, Encryption and the US-UK Standoff in 2026

Generative AI is transforming legal contracting — but are you equipped to negotiate the risks? As corporate legal teams increasingly adopt AI tools for contract review and drafting, new challenges are emerging around data security, accuracy, and IP ownership. The stakes are high: one misstep in your vendor agreements could expose sensitive client data or create unexpected liabilities. Join Axiom's Matthew A. Minor, a litigation and transactional attorney with 29 years experience at AmLaw 50 and Fortune 500 companies, for a practical CLE on February 18th covering: - Key contractual provisions for AI vendor agreements - Data privacy and security considerations - Indemnification strategies for AI-related risks - Real-world negotiation tactics from legal leaders Whether you're drafting your first AI vendor contract or refining your existing approach, you'll walk away with actionable frameworks to protect your organization. When & Where: February 18, 2026 | 2 PM ET | 1 CLE credit Register now → https://lnkd.in/ehyJEqDx

The flexibility to actually have a life—not just talk about work-life balance. Sharon, Legal Operations professional at Axiom, shares what flexibility really looks like in practice: "I've taken full advantage of the flexibility that working with Axiom has allowed—working different hours, setting my own hours if I want, getting errands done, throwing on a load of laundry. I work almost 100% remotely. So it's really given me back my life and allowed me to use my hours doing work instead of commuting." For Sharon, who once worked late into the night as an in-house attorney, this isn't just a perk—it's transformative. She's discovered she loves hiking. She's gotten involved with volunteering. She's living, not just working. And here's the thing: she's doing better work because of it. True flexibility isn't about working less—it's about working smarter, on your terms, in ways that let you show up as your best self. Read Sharon's full story about her journey from burnout to balance: https://lnkd.in/eKgX558C Ready for a career that gives you your life back? Explore opportunities at Axiom: https://lnkd.in/g6Adxqgw #WorkLifeBalance #RemoteWork #Flexibility #LegalCareers #AxiomLife

Need to extract critical contract data from hundreds of pharmaceutical agreements? A pharma company partnered with Axiom to structure and extract key terms from complex contracts—transforming unstructured data into organized, analyzable insights that drive better business decisions. See how AI-powered legal expertise can help your team unlock value from your contract portfolio. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/ey7XgZxh #Pharmaceutical #ContractAnalytics #LegalOps

The inertia problem: 61% of legal departments send work to law firms "because we always have." Legacy habits are expensive. Our new research reveals that while two-thirds of in-house leaders now see ALSPs as equal alternatives to law firms for strategic legal work, more than half continue using law firms reflexively—as a relief valve rather than a strategic choice. The cost of this inertia? Law firm rates that 52% of respondents say are very close to or already too high to justify. But change is accelerating. In the next 12-24 months: - 55% will move 10-25% of law firm work in-house or to ALSPs. - 34% will shift 26-40% of that work. - 9% will move up to half of their law firm work. This isn't about secondments or maternity coverage. We're talking about strategic legal work requiring elite lawyers—work that AI is now making more efficient to handle differently. The pressure is real: 90% of departments face demands to improve efficiency despite budget increases averaging 12%. Leaders are responding by fundamentally rethinking their sourcing strategies. What's holding teams back from making the shift? It's not capability concerns—it's the muscle memory of always doing it the same way. How is your team breaking free from legacy habits? What's working? #LegalOperations #InHouseCounsel #ALSPs #LegalInnovation #LegalStrategy

The difference between lawyers who thrive and those who struggle under pressure? Resilience. In the demanding world of in-house legal, resilience isn't just nice to have—it's the competitive advantage that separates peak performance from burnout. The good news? Resilience is a learnable skill. Join us February 5 at 3 PM EST for Mindset Mastery: Cultivating Resilience in Times of Stress and Uncertainty, led by Jordana Confino, Founder & CEO of JC Coaching & Consulting. You'll learn how to: - Cultivate mental fitness and well-being without sacrificing performance - Identify thinking traps that lead to self-defeating behaviors - Reframe counterproductive thoughts into energizing ones - Focus your energy on what you can control—and let go of what you can't - Build a growth mindset that turns setbacks into opportunities This isn't another theory-heavy session. You'll walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately to build resilience in even the most high-pressure environments. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eM-aPntz #InHouseCounsel #LegalProfessionals #MentalFitness #Resilience #LegalCareer #Wellbeing #ProfessionalDevelopment

Heading to Consero's Legal Operations Forum next month? Don't miss this session. On February 10 at 5:30 PM, Axiom's Chris Frickland will moderate a panel exploring how legal ops teams are fundamentally rethinking their operating models for the AI era. "The Legal Department of the Future: Rethinking Structure, Talent, and Leadership" panel brings together legal ops leaders from Cisco, Cengage Group, SimpliSafe, and Tempus AI to discuss: → Reorganizing teams to close AI capability gaps → Building skills that are now table stakes (prompting, process design, data literacy) → Leading through rapid change while maintaining psychological safety → Creating career paths that reward both legal excellence and innovation → Balancing experimentation with governance This isn't a theoretical conversation. Panelists will share concrete examples of structural changes, talent initiatives, and leadership approaches—with measurable impact on cycle time, adoption speed, and service delivery. If you're wrestling with how to move from AI pilots to production, how to upskill your team, or how to govern enterprise-wide AI use while adopting it internally, this session will give you a repeatable playbook. Where: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Westlake Village See you there. #LegalOperations #LegalOps #LegalInnovation #AIinLegal

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and service. As we reflect today, we're also looking forward—asking ourselves how we can better serve our communities, support our teams, and contribute to a legal profession that truly represents the people it serves. #MLKDay #LegalIndustry