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How AI is Reshaping the Litigation Firm: What Partners and Associates Should Expect

Client Alerts
April 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence is already changing how litigation teams conduct research, draft briefs, and manage discovery—shifting the traditional law firm model from one built on hours delegated to one driven by judgment and strategy. In this article, Julie Walker examines what these changes mean for junior and senior associates, how firm structure and billing models may evolve, and which core lawyering skills will remain essential as AI becomes part of everyday litigation practice. Read more: https://bit.ly/425i5lI