Who is this webinar designed for?

This webinar is designed for attorneys, law firm leaders, legal operations professionals, and technology decision-makers who are evaluating AI tools or creating a responsible AI adoption strategy.

Will specific AI vendors or tools be reviewed?

No. This session focuses on a structured evaluation framework rather than individual products. The goal is to give you a repeatable approach you can apply to any vendor.

What makes this framework different from vendor demos or sales materials?

Vendor materials are designed to highlight strengths. This webinar focuses on how to independently assess tools, ask the right questions, and identify gaps that may not be immediately visible.

What kinds of risks will be covered?

The session addresses key risks including data security, confidentiality, output reliability, lack of transparency, and poor alignment with workflows.

How to vet AI tools for your legal practice | Webinar | 8am

What you’ll learn at this webinar:

How to evaluate AI tools for workflow fit, data security, output reliability, and vendor transparency
What questions to ask vendors before adopting an AI product
How to identify red flags such as vague data practices, overpromising, or limited transparency
How AI tools should fit into real legal workflows, not just polished demos
What successful AI implementation looks like inside a law firm
How to assess ethical and confidentiality considerations before use

Build confidence before adopting AI

Many small firms are under pressure to adopt AI, but the evaluation process is often unclear. Without a structured approach, it’s easy to be guided by vendor claims instead of practical fit, security requirements, and measurable outcomes. This webinar shows attorneys and firm leaders how to assess AI tools with greater rigor so they can reduce risk, protect client data, and make confident decisions before adopting new technology.

Avoid tools that create more risk than value

Not every AI tool is built for the realities of legal work. Attorneys need to understand how a product secures client data, supports confidentiality, produces reliable outputs, and integrates into day-to-day workflows. This session will help attendees recognize warning signs early and make informed decisions before investing time, budget, or firm-wide trust.

Presenter

Josh CarterPrincipal Product Manager of AI

Meet Josh Carter the Principal Product Manager of AI at 8am, where he develops and executes the AI strategy for the company's legal practice management and fintech software suite.