AltaClaro’s Founder & CEO, Abdi Shayesteh, recently shared his insights on the critical role of Generative AI (GenAI) training within law firms during a prominent panel discussion at Legalweek. Following his presentation on the "Preparing Firms for New Lawyers in the GenAI World" panel, Shayesteh sat down with Benjamin Joyner of ALM’s Legaltech News to elaborate on the strategies for effective GenAI implementation and adoption.
The conversation underscored the growing imperative for legal professionals to not only understand GenAI technologies but also to integrate them seamlessly into their daily workflows. Shayesteh emphasized that as GenAI tools become more sophisticated and prevalent, the legal industry faces a significant challenge in upskilling its workforce, particularly new lawyers who are entering a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
During the Legalweek panel, Shayesteh highlighted the necessity of proactive and comprehensive training programs that address both the technical aspects of GenAI and its ethical and practical implications for legal practice. He discussed how firms can best prepare their associates and partners to leverage GenAI for tasks such as legal research, document review, and case strategy, ultimately enhancing efficiency and client service.
In his interview with Legaltech News, Shayesteh delved deeper into AltaClaro's approach to GenAI education, which focuses on practical, hands-on learning experiences designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. He articulated the importance of continuous learning and adaptation, suggesting that firms must foster a culture of technological readiness to remain competitive in the digital age.
Shayesteh's participation in Legalweek and his subsequent interview with Legaltech News reinforce AltaClaro's commitment to leading the charge in legal technology education, ensuring that law firms are well-equipped to navigate the transformative potential of Generative AI.
"The firms that we see who are successful at implementing and utilizing the [AI] tools, they have an effective training program, but more importantly they have a directive at the top. The tone at the top is that we need to learn how to use this stuff because it's going to give us a competitive advantage in the marketplace and those firms who have their heads in the sand are going to miss out." – Abdi Shayesteh, founder and CEO, Altaclaro
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