In an innovative move, Baker Botts recently conducted an AI training session for its summer associates, presenting them with a litigation project that necessitated the integration of generative AI to meet tight deadlines. According to Richard Harper, a New York litigation partner, the Learning Lab experience allowed participants to interact with advanced technology under pressure, gaining insight into both its capabilities and limitations. Travis Wofford, Houston partner and AI group co-chair, emphasized that while AI won’t replace lawyers, those proficient in AI have a distinct edge. His sentiment underscores the pivotal message: “You are not going to lose your job as a lawyer to AI, but you will lose your job to lawyers with AI.”
This immersive training, as highlighted by participant observations, such as those from summer associate Katherine Anne Doan, showcased AI’s potential in legal research and drafting while recognizing its imperfections. More on this initiative can be explored in the original article.