Law Punx

Artificial Lawyer

Law Punx is a new podcast, with video, featuring short talks about key issues facing the legal and legal tech worlds. The goal is to bring you smart ideas, strongly held. Each podcast is about 8 to 10 mins and focuses on just one topic, with one guest speaker. The host is Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer, the globally-read legal tech and AI news and views site.

Episodes

  1. 2025-08-26

    Law Punx - AI and the Automation of Legal Tasks

    Richard Mabey, CEO of Juro, discusses the radical idea that by 2027, 80% of legal tasks could in theory be executed without lawyers. He explores the implications of AI in automating legal tasks, the evolving role of lawyers, and the accuracy of AI-generated legal solutions. Mabey argues that as AI technology advances, the need for human oversight in many legal tasks will diminish, leading to a significant shift in the legal landscape. (Note: of course, will that happen....? Even if possible, will the market move in that way? Many would argue against this outlook....but Law Punx welcomes all views that are wel thought out. If you'd like to disagree, please get in touch.) - By 2027, 80% of legal tasks will be automated. - AI is enabling non-lawyers to perform legal tasks. - The majority of tasks done by lawyers are not legal in nature. - AI can handle increasingly complex legal work. - Legal teams are deploying AI agents for document review. - Consumers are beginning to self-serve legal needs. - The universe of legal tasks requiring human judgment is shrinking. - Regulatory frameworks may need to adapt to AI advancements. - Accuracy in AI legal solutions is crucial for trust. - Lawyers will still be needed but for fewer tasks. Chapters 00:00 The Future of Legal Work Without Lawyers 01:10 The Role of AI in Legal Automation 05:40 Consumer Law and Self-Service Legal Solutions 06:53 Regulatory Challenges in Legal Automation 08:40 Accuracy and Trust in AI Legal Solutions

    11 min
  2. 2025-08-26

    Law Punx - Legal Architects + The Future of The Legal Profession (In The Age of AI)

    In this conversation, Richard Tromans and Electra Japonas discuss the transformative changes in the legal profession driven by AI and technology. Electra emphasizes the need for lawyers to adapt their skill sets, moving from traditional drafting to understanding and articulating legal principles for AI integration. They explore the role of law schools and firms in preparing future lawyers for these changes, highlighting the importance of systems design and client demands for efficiency and innovation in legal services. The legal profession is undergoing significant changes due to AI.Lawyers must adapt their skill sets to thrive in the future.Drafting will become less important as AI takes over.Understanding the 'why' behind legal work is crucial.Lawyers will need to design systems and guardrails for AI.The role of lawyers is shifting from executors to architects.Law schools need to teach legal technology and systems design.Client demands are changing the way law firms operate.Law firms must adapt to new client expectations for efficiency.The future of law will require a blend of legal knowledge and tech skills.The Future of Law: Adapting to ChangeLegal Architects: Redefining the Role of Lawyers"Drafting is dead.""Legal architects.""We want a prompt from you." 00:00. The Future of the Legal Profession 04:59. The Role of Law Schools and Firms 08:28. Client Demand and the Evolution of Legal Services

    9 min
  3. 2025-08-26

    Law Punx – AI Can't Fix The Contract Problem

    Law Punx - AI Can't Fix The Contract Problem. We hear from Todd Smithline at Bonterms about how no matter how far we get with legal AI, the core problem with contracting remains - and the answer to that is standards. Summary In this episode of Law Punx, Richard Tromans interviews Todd Smithline, a pioneer in standardization within the legal industry. They discuss the punk spirit of innovation in contracting, the evolution of technology in legal processes, and the fundamental problem of achieving consensus in contracts. Todd emphasizes the importance of community-created standards and collaborative tools to facilitate easier contracting for both parties, contrasting this with the traditional adversarial approach enhanced by AI. Takeaways: The punk spirit in standardization is about challenging the status quo.AI is currently the focus of investment in the legal industry.The real problem in contracts is achieving consensus, not drafting.Technology has changed the way contracts are negotiated but not necessarily improved outcomes.DocuSign's success is attributed to making contracting easier for both sides.Standards can help create a collaborative environment for negotiation.Community-created standards are free and accessible to all.The future of contracting lies in shifting fundamental behaviors.Collaborative tools can expedite the agreement process.The podcast serves as a platform for diverse legal opinions. Sound bites "We are the anarchy, we are the new energy." --- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Law Punks Podcast 00:57 Todd Smithline's Punk Credentials 01:56 The Role of Standards in Contracting 03:46 The Evolution of Contracting Technology 06:00 Understanding the Fundamental Problem of Contracts 07:18 Collaborative Tools for Contracting 08:33 Is Contracting Broken?

    9 min

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Law Punx is a new podcast, with video, featuring short talks about key issues facing the legal and legal tech worlds. The goal is to bring you smart ideas, strongly held. Each podcast is about 8 to 10 mins and focuses on just one topic, with one guest speaker. The host is Richard Tromans, Founder of Artificial Lawyer, the globally-read legal tech and AI news and views site.