Harnessing AI for Smarter Legal Workflows

Guests’ NotesAngelic Benavidez and Joanne Liu are senior litigation paralegals within the legal department at Hyundai Motor America. Angelic oversees e-discovery, legal holds, and manages the Relativity database, working primarily in the class action and intellectual property group, and occasionally supporting product liability matters. She brings extensive experience from big law, particularly in employment litigation, and has played a key role in transforming Hyundai’s e-discovery processes. Joanne also focuses on e-discovery and is involved in managing class action and intellectual property cases, with additional responsibilities in product liability. Her background includes private practice and big law, and she is dedicated to streamlining legal workflows and bridging the gap between outside and in-house counsel. Guests’ LinkedInJoanne LiuAngelic I. B.Key Takeaways1. AI-powered tools are streamlining contract analysis and document comparison, reducing reliance on manual and traditional translation services.2. Closed systems for document review offer enhanced confidentiality, making it safer to analyze sensitive materials without using public platforms.3. Adopting Gen AI in legal workflows requires a learning curve, and professionals must balance efficiency with maintaining critical thinking skills.4. Embracing AI is essential for staying competitive in legal operations, and organizations risk falling behind if they do not adapt to these technological advancements.