AI - Beyond The Hype with Simon Black, Lexical Labs

Simon Black is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officerof Lexical Labs, the company behind Tiro—the world’s leading AI-powered contract review software. With 25 years at a major law firm, primarily in Asia, Simonloved negotiating deals but grew frustrated with inefficiencies that wasted time and resources. Determined to drive change, he champions AI’s role in handling repetitive tasks, allowing professionals to focus on strategic thinking, decision-making, and innovation.In this episode, Simon joins John to explore how AI istransforming legal workflows, reducing costs, and making contract management more efficient. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of automation, from streamlining negotiations to addressing data security concerns. Packed with insights into the evolving legal tech landscape, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of AI in law.