Gambling with Business Risk
Data Shows AI Use Outpaces Oversight in Legal Departments
View some of the key findings about AI use in in-house legal departments, drawn from our recently published 2024 In-House Survey Report*. It’s an advanced look at how in-house teams risk serious business consequences in their rush to use AI for legal work, and how in-house legal leaders can ensure their teams use AI safely and effectively.
*The 2024 In-House Survey Report was conducted by Wakefield Research, and commissioned by Axiom, among 300 U.S. in-house counsel at companies with a minimum of $50 million in annual revenue.
47%
of in-house lawyers say they have no AI policies in place
84%
of respondents haven't received adequate training for using AI in their legal work
89%
of in-house lawyers believe AI's benefits outweigh the risks
81%
say their departments lack the necessary staffing resources in-house to do their jobs effectively
96%
of lawyers report aspects of their work aren't engaging or challenging
Legal Departments Nationwide Could Be Inviting Risk
Legal leaders need to get ahead of this—and fast—if they want to ensure their teams are optimizing legal performance through appropriate technology. Learn how.