As AI becomes more integrated into the legal function, how are you preparing your team to embrace this transformation?

I often advise legal teams to move beyond experimentation and build foundations for sustainable, strategic AI adoption. Some steps I recommend:
- Define an AI vision that aligns with your legal and business goals.
- Establish an AI governance framework.
- Prioritize use cases.
- Invest in training and enablement.
- Use change management.

In my teams, preparing for AI has meant cutting manual work and focusing on what truly adds value. We started by automating contract reviews and standardizing templates, turning tasks that once took hours into minutes and freeing up time for negotiation, risk assessment, and strategic input. At the same time, we've used AI in compliance to flag unusual access, detect suspicious transactions, cross-check datasets and protect personal data — helping us catch issues early without getting buried in routine checks. This shift hasn't been about replacing anyone but about focusing our efforts where human judgment is critical. We've upskilled the team to interpret AI outputs, provide feedback, and stay in control, while regular audits help keep everything on track. Getting it right hasn’t been about chasing hype — it’s been about steady, practical change and making sure the team feels confident and supported throughout the journey.