Advantages of Legal AI for Small Law Firms and Sole Practitioners

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E. Advantages for Small Law Firms / Sole Practitioners

The adoption of AI technologies offers significant advantages for small law firms and sole practitioners, enabling them to compete more effectively with larger firms and expand their capabilities.[136]

While some prominent Legal AI providers seem to focus on furthering the technology capability gap between BigLaw and other law firms, companies like Genie AI and ContractPodAI are actively working to reverse this trend by offering cutting-edge technology to solo, small, and mid-market firms. AI empowers smaller legal entities to enhance efficiency, explore new practice areas, and provide more customized services to their clients.

A third of small firms are exploring the potential of new generative AI systems.[137]