Emma Dickin, Head of In-house Practical Guidance Strategy at LexisNexis UK, recently discussed the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on legal contract review processes during a conversation with Luis de Freitas, Director & Managing Legal Counsel at Boston. The discussion centered on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming traditional legal workflows by enabling greater consistency and precision in the review and management of commercial agreements.
According to Dickin, the deployment of Artificial Intelligence tools within in-house legal teams has streamlined the contract review process, reducing human error and promoting standardization. This automation not only accelerates turnaround times but also ensures that clauses are reviewed according to up-to-date legal standards and company policies. De Freitas noted that such improvements are particularly valuable for in-house lawyers managing high volumes of contracts, freeing professionals from repetitive tasks and allowing them to focus on more strategic, value-added activities.
The conversation further explored the potential for Artificial Intelligence platforms to enhance collaboration across departments by providing transparent, data-driven insights into contractual risks and obligations. Both experts agreed that, while Artificial Intelligence will not replace legal. professionals, its role as a decision-support tool is set to expand, allowing organizations to maintain compliance more effectively and identify opportunities or liabilities earlier in the contract lifecycle. As companies increasingly integrate Artificial Intelligence-driven tools in their legal operations, the consensus is clear: technology is shaping the future of legal work toward greater reliability and efficiency.
