In this episode of Adventures in Legal Tech, Jared Correia sits down with Jane Freedman to explore a pressing question: Can small law firms effectively use AI?

The answer is a clear yes—but with nuance.

Jane shares how she transitioned from cautious observer to active AI user, integrating tools like Microsoft Copilot and Litera into her daily legal workflows. From analyzing complex private equity deal documents to drafting contract provisions, AI has dramatically increased efficiency—sometimes reducing work time by up to 90%.

However, the conversation makes one thing clear: AI is not a replacement for legal expertise. Instead, it functions best as a "junior associate"—powerful but requiring oversight, context, and verification.

They also dive into the ripple effects of AI on billing models, client expectations, firm structure, and the future of junior lawyers. The episode ultimately reframes AI not as a threat, but as a tool that enables lawyers to work smarter, deliver more value, and deepen their strategic role.

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• 00:00–01:00 – Introduction to the podcast and the problem: AI adoption in small law firms

• 01:00–02:00 – Meet Jane Freedman and the central question: can small firms use AI?

• 02:00–03:30 – Jane's transition from casual AI use to professional implementation

• 03:30–05:30 – First real-world use case: leveraging AI in complex private equity deals

• 05:30–07:00 – Using AI tools like Copilot and Litera strategically

• 07:00–08:00 – Treating AI like a "junior associate"

• 08:00–09:30 – Efficiency gains: completing work in 10% of the usual time

• 09:30–11:30 – Jane's career journey and founding her own firm

• 11:30–13:00 – Building a team and scaling a legal practice

• 13:00–14:30 – The importance of precise prompting in AI usage

• 14:30–16:30 – Risks of AI: hallucinations and the need for verification

• 16:30–18:30 – Will AI replace junior lawyers? The structural dilemma

• 18:30–20:30 – Managing AI tools within a legal team

• 20:30–23:00 – Rethinking billing models in the age of AI

• 23:00–27:00 – Client behavior shifts and AI-generated legal documents

• 27:00–31:00 – Practical use cases: drafting, redlining, and document review

In this episode of Adventures in Legal Tech, host Jared Correia sits down with Max Paterson to unpack one of the hottest trends in the industry: vibe coding.

They explore how AI-assisted development is lowering the barrier to entry for building legal tools, allowing lawyers, paralegals, and non-technical professionals to actively participate in innovation. The conversation dives into the opportunities, risks, and economic shifts driven by this movement—along with practical advice for getting started.

From democratizing legal tech to reshaping law firm business models, this episode provides a clear look at how AI is changing who builds legal solutions—and how fast it's happening.

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• 00:00–01:05 – Introduction to the podcast and its mission

• 01:05–02:20 – Defining vibe coding and its role in legal tech

• 02:20–04:00 – Why legal is primed for innovation despite being a late adopter

• 04:00–05:20 – Natural language as a bridge between lawyers and AI tools

• 05:20–07:10 – Risks of vibe coding: security, compliance, and infrastructure

• 07:10–08:50 – Identifying ideal use cases: repetitive, high-volume tasks

• 08:50–10:05 – Real-world example: lawyers experimenting with app-building

• 10:05–11:40 – Innovation hours inside law firms

• 11:40–13:00 – The rise of "shadow AI" and unsanctioned experimentation

• 13:00–15:00 – Max's background and entry into legal tech

• 15:00–18:00 – What Brighter does and how it integrates AI

• 18:00–20:30 – Economic shifts: productized services and new billing models

• 20:30–23:00 – New players entering legal tech: investors, founders, consumers

• 23:00–25:30 – Access-to-justice opportunities and unmet legal demand

• 25:30–28:00 – Best tools, communities, and mindset for vibe coding

In this episode of Adventures in Legal Tech, host Jared Correia sits down with Joe Borstein, CEO and Co-founder of LexFusion, to unpack the evolution of legal technology and what's driving its rapid transformation today.

They explore how law firms are finally embracing structured tech adoption—largely fueled by generative AI—and why this moment feels fundamentally different from past waves of innovation. Joe shares his journey from litigator to legal tech leader, insights on why legal tech companies are thriving, and how AI is expanding—not shrinking—the legal market.

The conversation also dives into emerging trends like managed service organizations (MSOs), private equity in law, and the maturation of the legal tech buying process. Ultimately, Joe argues for a more optimistic future: one where technology enhances legal work, increases access, and creates new opportunities across the industry.

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Episode Highlights (with timestamps)

• 00:00–01:03 – Introduction to the podcast and the episode's core problem: legal tech overwhelm for in-house counsel

• 01:03–02:20 – Framing the challenge: too many tools, not enough clarity or bandwidth

• 02:20–03:16 – Start with identifying pain points before choosing technology

• 03:50–05:45 – Joe Borstein's background: from litigator to legal tech entrepreneur

• 05:45–07:01 – The shift from labor-based services to tech-driven innovation

• 07:01–09:01 – Founding LexFusion and pivoting to advising legal tech companies

• 09:01–10:31 – Growth of legal tech valuations and emergence of billion-dollar companies

• 10:31–12:00 – Generative AI expands the total addressable market for legal services

• 13:12–14:22 – Law firms are finally adopting structured, mature buying processes

• 14:22–16:08 – Why legal tech and law firms are now partners instead of competitors

• 16:08–17:03 – Lower costs per task increase overall legal spending and demand

• 18:27–19:43 – Why AI adoption is different: it's familiar, accessible, and widely used

• 21:55–23:41 – What MSOs are and how they could reshape law firm structures

• 23:41–26:15 – The need for new business models in legal to improve satisfaction and access

• 28:22–30:20 – Legal Week reflections: more focus needed on innovators and builders