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The AI-Native Lawyer
Skills, judgment and the journey from AI-enabled to AI-native legal practice
AI is changing what it means to be a lawyer—not just how law firms are run. The AI-Native Lawyer is a practical career and skills guide for lawyers who want to build lasting capability, strengthen their professional value and take control of their development rather than wait for their firm to act. Written for lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel and legal professionals at every career stage, it explains how to progress from occasional AI use to safe, repeatable and effective AI-enabled practice. It provides a personal maturity model and practical guidance on selecting tools, designing workflows, conducting research, drafting and reviewing documents, managing matters, verifying outputs, protecting confidential information and meeting professional responsibilities. The book also examines the skills that will matter most as legal work changes, how lawyers can strengthen client relationships and influence their firms, and how AI may affect training, progression and career opportunities. Drawing on current market evidence, regulatory guidance and emerging practice, it concludes with a personal 30-, 60-, 90- and 180-day roadmap for becoming an AI-native lawyer—whatever course their firm takes.
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- October 2026
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