Episode 010 – Will AI Replace Lawyers? What Lawyers (and everyone) Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of Driving Change, Travis sits down with attorney, professor, and AI expert Jim Zadeh to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal profession. From improving efficiency in law firms to ethical dilemmas and the future of courtroom tech, Jim breaks it all down with practical insight and forward-thinking clarity.
Episode Summary:
In this eye-opening episode of Driving Change, Travis Patterson welcomes attorney, professor, and legal futurist Jim Zadeh for a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal world—and what it means for lawyers, clients, and courts alike. Recorded after Jim’s recent talks at Texas A&M Law and the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, the conversation tackles everything from how AI is currently being used in law firms to the ethical challenges it presents, like hallucinated citations and client confidentiality. Jim shares how tools like Claude and Perplexity can save lawyers hours of time, the importance of prompt engineering, and how future malpractice claims may hinge on whether AI was properly used. They also discuss the legal industry’s resistance to change, how law schools are (and aren’t) preparing students, and even the mind-bending possibilities of AI consciousness and what it could mean for humanity. Whether you’re a lawyer, a law student, or just someone curious about the intersection of tech and truth, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.