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Why BigLaw remains silent about AI

Why BigLaw remains silent about AI

Nearly every large firm uses AI, but almost none tell their clients.

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Ernie the Attorney
Jun 17, 2025
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A ​recent study​ shows 79% of legal professionals now use AI tools—up from just 19% last year.

But when journalists examined client-facing disclosure statements about AI use from America's 200 largest law firms?

Crickets.

Yet these same firms maintain AI advisory practices for clients, use AI for drafting, research, and case analysis, and tout their AI cap…

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