The CIPM-accredited RedeMont lawyer also talks encounters with clients using AI for legal advice
As someone who benefited strongly from mentorship when she was a new lawyer, Grace Georgilopoulos wants to see the legal profession put a greater focus on early-stage lawyers' development. The CIPM-accredited RedeMont lawyer believes that mentorship leaves the next generation moe prepared for coming challenges.
In the second part of this interview, Georgilopoulos tells Austraiasian Lawyer about encountering clients getting legal advice from AI.
I would love to see more focus in the profession on the development of early-stage lawyers. From starting as an intern at RedeMont, I have had the benefit of mentorship from experienced and specialist senior lawyers who have encouraged my professional development and inspired me to consider new opportunities. Investing in a culture of mentorship ensures that the next generation of lawyers are well-prepared for the challenges they will face, while also fostering supportive and collaborative environments within firms.
Artificial intelligence undoubtedly presents exciting opportunities across various industries, and the legal profession is no exception. Artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for generating ideas, suggesting edits, and enhancing efficiency in many aspects of legal work. However, one of the most significant impacts I am observing is the increasing use of artificial intelligence by clients to prepare legal documents and seek legal advice. I have already encountered situations where clients have asked me to review contracts generated by artificial intelligence, which raises some interesting challenges for lawyers.
As artificial intelligence becomes more accessible, often enabling clients to generate legal documents and advice (whether accurate or not) at little or no cost, I anticipate that lawyers will be put under increasing pressure to reduce turnaround times and to demonstrate the continued value of human generated or human assisted legal advice. There is also a necessary discussion around how much AI should be integrated into legal work and how to ensure its use aligns with ethical standards and best practices. The legal industry is making positive strides in integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and I look forward to seeing more discussion and guidance around its implementation in the legal profession.
