John Ritter, COO of UnitedLex, highlights the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (Gen AI) on the legal industry. A UnitedLex survey revealed that 74% of in-house counsel and 62% of law firm litigators are leveraging AI/Gen AI, recognizing its potential for significant efficiency gains. AI is revolutionizing legal research, e-discovery, due diligence, and contract analysis, freeing lawyers to focus on strategic tasks. Predictive analytics and Gen AI are enhancing decision-making and client communication. However, concerns about data quality, bias, and ethical implications persist. Despite these challenges, AI empowers legal professionals to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve legal outcomes, while human judgment and creativity remain essential.