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Articles by Michael A. Gerstenzang
AI Rise Paradoxically Deepens the Imperative for Lawyer Training Original
The legal profession prides itself on an “apprenticeship model” for training, but the accelerating use of artificial intelligence in client work raises critical questions about how to develop the next generation of lawyers. Firms that fail to adapt their attorney training in the AI age may deliver more efficiently in the short term, but in the long term lose clients by not developing a pipeline of superior advisers.
Thoughts on Managing the AI Transformation
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2026. Explore all topics or download the PDF. Over the last nine years, during which I served as Cleary Gottlieb’s Managing Partner, there have been significant, often unexpected, changes in global politics, global markets and the legal industry.
Best Use of Generative AI in Law Practice Melds Human and Machine
Generative artificial intelligence has emerged as a change agent and shifted the way professional service organizations, including law firms, think about technology’s value proposition. In previous years, business leaders raced to understand how to best frame their perspective on AI and what to do about adoption. Today, it’s viewed as a transformative way to measure success. Answers are emerging more clearly as implementation spreads.
As adoptive and foster parents, we believe our child welfare system needs repair Original
Back in 2000, we accepted a five-week-old baby girl into our lives as foster parents. We were hoping to support her family until she could return to them. Seven months later, we got a call from the child welfare agency — they wanted to reassign her following the unexplained move of her sister from one foster family to another. When the case worker asked if we wanted to become adoptive parents instead, we leapt at the chance.
AI Is Here to Stay. What Will It Take to Use it Wisely?
We regularly hear concerns about the ability of Generative AI to provide the kind of quality that clients expect from their lawyers, and about whether lawyers will be “replaced” by technology. We think both of these concerns are frequently overstated, and distract lawyers from the very timely opportunity to shape AI and the powerful adaptations and applications it will inspire. Quality of the Work. The tendency of Generative AI to deliver off-the-wall “hallucinations” is surely unsettling.
Generative AI Is a Catalyst for Law Firms and Talent Development Original
Generative artificial intelligence and large language models are here. And soon enough, they won’t be optional. We’re not technologists—we both began our legal careers at a global law firm about 30 years ago. One of us stayed at the firm and now leads it; one of us co-founded and co-leads a global investment firm. We both believe generative AI and related technologies will bring massive change in what law firms do and how they do it.
Generative AI Is a Catalyst for Law Firms and Talent Development
Generative artificial intelligence and large language models are here. And soon enough, they won’t be optional. We’re not technologists—we both began our legal careers at a global law firm about 30 years ago. One of us stayed at the firm and now leads it; one of us co-founded and co-leads a global investment firm. We both believe generative AI and related technologies will bring massive change in what law firms do and how they do it.
Law Firm Leadership Isn’t a Role, It’s a Mindset
Accounting and Financial Planning for Law Firms Law Firm Management Law Firm Marketing and Business Development Leadership Legal Practice Management When a law firm does not subscribe to a traditional corporate structure At most companies, the leadership structure is typically clear and hierarchical. But what does leadership look like at a law firm when a traditional corporate structure doesn’t apply? At most companies, the leadership structure is typically clear and hierarchical.
Law Firm Leadership Isn’t a Role, It’s a Mindset
Commentary Firm leaders from Cleary Gottlieb say when a law firm does not subscribe to a traditional corporate structure, firms should encourage leadership from everybody, including partners, associates, and professional staff. Credit: amasterphotographer/Shutterstock.com At most companies, the leadership structure is typically clear and hierarchical. But what does leadership look like at a law firm when a traditional corporate structure doesn’t apply?
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