Legal tech and AI are no longer the future - they are already part of today’s reality. At the same time, the field can feel overwhelming: there is plenty of discussion and plenty of promises, but so far only limited evidence of what actually works. On top of that, legal leaders are often expected to justify significant investments internally. So how should companies navigate this environment now and in the future?
 

“The most important thing is to accept that technological curiosity is no longer optional. You don’t need to be at the cutting edge of everything, but you also can’t afford to stay completely on the sidelines. You need to stay curious, follow the conversation, and exchange ideas with others,” says Vilma.

Vilma continues: “The key capability is being able to separate a signal from the noise. I would say that networks and an active dialogue with peers are becoming increasingly important - what kinds of experiments have other in-house legal teams carried out, which tools have proven effective, and which have not. It is also worth making a habit of following international developments: what is happening in places like New York, London, Frankfurt, or Stockholm? Staying up to date helps build a clearer picture of where best practices are genuinely heading when it comes to legal tech tools.”

“A solution-oriented mindset is becoming increasingly important. It’s no longer enough to say what can’t be done - you need to be able to explain what should be done instead.”