Many of the tasks in-house legal teams face require a great deal of care, but the work is mostly standard. Take nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), for example. They can be very long and complicated. AI has the potential to help immensely, allowing a company’s attorneys to examine an NDA provided by a customer or other party, compare it to the company’s standard agreement, identify issues, and suggest revisions. That's not taking away work from an attorney; it's helping an attorney get the work done faster.

That can lead to two things. First, it speeds up the routine work to clear room in the attorney’s day to tackle the more complex, time-consuming projects. Second, it helps the attorney get their work done faster so they can spend time with friends and family, or focus on a hobby, or simply relax and recharge. Burnout and exhaustion aren’t badges of honor.