#039 - Will AI Replace The Lawyer? With Kim Simmonds

This episode features Kim Simmonds, a tech-savvy lawyer and founder of a Law 365, exploring the future of law in the age of artificial intelligence. The discussion examines whether lawyers will still exist in five years, how automation and AI are reshaping legal work, and what new roles legal professionals might play in training and overseeing AI systems. Host, Graeme Scott, and Kim both discuss AI ethics, trust, bias, and data privacy, as well as the tension between human judgement and machine efficiency. The conversation also touches on AI judges, the democratisation of justice, and how technology may redefine human connection in business. It’s a forward-looking and philosophical deep dive into how society and law will adapt as AI becomes central to decision-making.Kim Simmons is a visionary lawyer and founder of Law 365, a specialist law firm for the tech sector - especially Microsoft Partners and MSPs - designed to protect revenue, shorten sales cycles, and deliver fast, commercially focused legal advice. She’s also the creator of Cloud Contracts 365, an AI-powered platform that helps businesses create, review, and manage contracts using up-to-date, industry-specific templates.Her mission is to turn legal from a blocker into a growth driver, empowering leaders to negotiate from strength, remove friction that slows scaling, and align legal strategy with long-term commercial goals. Leading a 90% female team, Kim has won multiple national awards and partnered with over 150 tech companies, from fast-growth start-ups to £100M+ enterprises. Through her work, she’s helping the next generation of tech businesses grow faster, smarter, and with less risk.