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James Lee
Much has been made of how AI will ultimately impact the practice of law, but perhaps one of the most concrete examples of just how much there is to gain from the technology is LegalMation, a company co-founded by business litigator James Lee. LegalMation uses software powered by IBM Watson to scan and digitize complaints; extract key allegations, facts, and parties; then draft detailed replies (think answers, interrogatories, and other pleadings) customized to the facts alleged in the complaint. What used to take hours now takes about 2 minutes, at least for a software-generated first draft. LegalMation is only available in certain jurisdictions and for certain causes of action, but James and his team have created a powerful proof of concept for the automation of legal work, and they are quickly expanding their code to cover new jurisdictions.