Mark Cuban's blunt advice: Learn AI or get left behind
He says there's a once-in-a-generation opportunity happening now. Most lawyers are missing it.
Mark Cuban just gave the most direct career advice about AI.
His message? Learn to implement AI in real businesses, and you’ll have “jobs left and right.”
Here’s why that matters for lawyers.
The opportunity gap
Cuban’s insight is simple: Most companies don’t know how to use AI effectively yet.
That includes law firms.
While everyone talks about AI’s potential, few organizations have figured out how to incorporate it into daily operations.
That gap? It’s a huge opportunity for lawyers who get it right.
A practical playbook
Wharton’s Ethan Mollick supports Cuban’s advice with a specific strategy:
Pay $20/month for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini—then use it for everything.
Not just research or drafting. Everything you can think of.
The goal isn’t perfection, but understanding AI capabilities through hands-on experience.
Why are lawyers well positioned?
Think about it:
Legal work involves complex reasoning and analysis
Lawyers work with written documents all day
Client problems require creative problem-solving
These are exactly the areas where AI excels—when used properly.
Dire warning
Cuban’s advice comes with a warning: this window won’t remain open forever.
Most lawyers aren’t using AI effectively, giving early adopters a huge advantage.
But as more lawyers figure this out, that advantage disappears.
Start experimenting today
Cuban’s advice isn’t theoretical. It’s practical:
Spend your free time experimenting with AI tools
Learn what works (and what doesn’t) in real situations
Help your firm integrate AI for better results
Lawyers who adapt now will be indispensable. Those who wait will scramble to catch up.
Want to join lawyers who are taking this seriously? Check out my ChatGPT Lab, where we meet weekly to share what’s working best for solo and small firm law practices.
;-)
Ernie
P.S. Cuban’s telling his own kids to learn AI implementation. If it’s important enough for his family, shouldn’t it be important enough for your career?