(Jordan Furlong) Nov 20, 2024
Summary: This article is a bullseye for family lawyers to prepare for an AI future.
Jordan Furlong discusses how AI will transform lawyers’ roles, arguing that while AI will handle tasks like drafting and research, lawyers will focus on four key areas: advice, advocacy, solutions, and strategy.
He proposes ten essential human competencies for future lawyers, including ethics, empathy, judgment, and problem-solving.
Jeff’s Take: We are fortunate to be in family law. I estimate that between 60% and 80% of what we do is relational and out of reach of AI. Our exposure to AI disruption is far less than other disciplines, such as contract law. I found Furlong’s list of competencies to be spot-on for family lawyers:
- Acting ethically
- Advocating and negotiating
- Demonstrating character
- Displaying empathy
- Exercising judgment
- Giving advice
- Reasoning legally
- Relating with people
- Resolving conflicts
- Solving problems
