The Next Evolution in Legal Tech: What AI Tools are Right for your Firm?

The Next Evolution in Legal Tech: What AI Tools are Right for your Firm?

March 20, 2026 · 34 min

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Brittany Green and Ryan McKeen discuss the impactful AI tools currently used in law firms and their implications for the legal tech landscape.

Most law firm owners are scratching their heads about which AI tools are actually making an impact right now, and which ones are just hype. Discover the real shifts happening in legal tech as Brittany Green and Ryan McKeen delve into the AI tools lawyers are using today, from Gemini and Claude to legal-specific versus general AI. This is not about the distant future; it's about how leading firms are leveraging AI in their everyday workflows, with surprising choices that bypass traditional legal tech ecosystems for faster, more flexible solutions. You’ll uncover: The top AI tools law firms are buying directly from OpenAI, Google, and others—often outside the strict legal sector. How boutique startups and pioneering firms are using ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to supercharge legal research, client communication, and document automation. Why the “middle market” of legal tech is being squeezed—and what that means for small firms, startups, and ambitious law firm owners. The strategic advantage of small firms embracing full AI integration, building lean and scalable operations that challenge traditional players. The importance of establishing a single source of truth, like HubSpot, to…

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