AI Visionaries

Despite common misconceptions, AI isn't here to replace lawyers and legal teams; it's here to help them. Rest assured that humans retain all the power when it comes to legal applications of AI.

While the world is getting more comfortable with AI, there’s still hesitation. AI Visionaries are legal professionals who jump right in and help others do the same, so we asked them: What should LDI practitioners know about learning to work with AI? 

We’re on a new frontier, which means now is the time to think proactively about your relationship with AI. To be curious and do your research. And if you’re ready? To begin wrangling it.

Despite common misconceptions, AI isn't here to replace lawyers and legal teams; it's here to help them. Rest assured that humans retain all the power when it comes to legal applications of AI.

While the world is getting more comfortable with AI, there’s still hesitation. AI Visionaries are legal professionals who jump right in and help others do the same, so we asked them: What should LDI practitioners know about learning to work with AI? 

We’re on a new frontier, which means now is the time to think proactively about your relationship with AI. To be curious and do your research. And if you’re ready? To begin wrangling it.

Explore why human expertise is vital for successful AI in the legal field as three AI Visionaries share how generative AI is transforming legal work while balancing innovation with risk reduction.

Congratulations to our 2025 honorees, and to all of our AI Visionaries—a vibrant and growing part of the Relativity community showing us how to thrive by cultivating the power of generative AI to solve our legal technology challenges.

One key to encouraging your organization to take AI more seriously? Embrace experimentation. According to AI Visionary Chris Acosta, now is the perfect time.

What goes into putting AI into practice—mindful of its strengths and weaknesses, and ready to adapt accordingly? How can individuals who are passionate about this technology help make those dreams a reality for their teams? Where should they start?

What makes an AI Visionary? It’s not just talking the talk. It's not just embracing inevitable change. Read how Deloitte's Malik Kheribeche found himself at the forefront of AI.

Bennett Borden, partner and chief data scientist at DLA Piper, is well-known for both his skills in and excitement for embracing tech in the modern practice of law. Read his insights on the current state of AI for legal teams.

How can firms navigate AI and its responsible use mindfully, adhere to grounding principles in their pursuit of innovation, and reassure clients that they’re on the proper path?

AI Visionary Linda Sheehan, of ENS, has explored what we can do with AI since its early days and has leveraged its power to shape a trailblazing legal career. Check out her advice on trailblazing with artificial intelligence.

The buzz around AI can make it difficult to discern the reality from the hype. Fortunately, some bright minds in the legal world who are way ahead of this challenge—including AI Visionary Aurélie Jacquet.