How AI is Changing the Legal Game

The Tedious Process of Discovery

Legal cases often begin with a long and tedious process called discovery. This involves:

• Asking questions
• Gathering documents
• Arguing about what should or shouldn't be shared

While crucial, this step can be time-consuming and expensive.

The Challenge for Lawyers

Jeff Schwartz, founder of AI4Discovery, has a unique perspective. With experience in both tech and law, he noticed:

• Discovery is slow and costly, especially for plaintiff lawyers (those suing).
• These lawyers are paid a fixed amount, so discovery costs cut into profits.
• Defense teams (those being sued) also face pressure to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality work.

The AI Solution

Schwartz saw an opportunity to use technology to solve this problem. He created AI4Discovery, a platform that:

• Uses artificial intelligence to speed up discovery.
• Can generate questions, analyze responses, and draft formal letters in minutes instead of hours.

Ensuring Accuracy

A big concern with AI is that it might make mistakes or "hallucinate" information. AI4Discovery has safeguards to prevent this:

• Combines AI, expert systems, and human knowledge to ensure accuracy.
• Allows lawyers to trust the platform for routine tasks, freeing them to focus on strategy and client outcomes.

Seamless Integration

The platform is designed to:

• Work with existing legal technology.
• Be easy to integrate into law firms' workflows.
• Support lawyers rather than replace them.

Schwartz believes that technology should save time, not add more work.

The Future of Legal Discovery

While the legal industry can be slow to adopt new technology, Schwartz is hopeful. He believes that solutions like AI4Discovery can:

• Change minds
• Improve the way discovery is handled