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Artificial intelligence is changing legal work fast. But the future does not belong to lawyers who fear it. It belongs to lawyers who learn how to use it well. In this episode of Dominate Law, we are joined by Bennett Borden, CEO of Clarion AI and former Chief Data Scientist at DLA Piper, and Maura Grossman, Research Professor at the University of Waterloo and Principal at Maura Grossman Law. Together, they break down how AI is reshaping legal research, document review, drafting, pricing, client service, and the role of the lawyer itself. Bennett brings a rare mix of legal, data, and AI experience. Maura brings deep research and legal tech insight, with a strong focus on testing, ethics, and technology-assisted review. They discuss what AI can do well, where it still falls short, and why human lawyers still matter. The conversation also covers bias, hallucinations, confidentiality, data security, and why law firms must test AI tools before trusting them with client work. Most of all, this episode explains why lawyers should not compete with AI on speed. They should compete on judgment, trust, ethics, and human connection. *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:408670be-def2-4613-8fc2-27dfefef6e32-16" data-testid= "conversation-turn-25" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> As part of this episode, Dominate Law is also offering a complimentary marketing strategy meeting, valued at $900, for law firms that want a clearer plan to grow their visibility, attract better-fit clients, and build a stronger future-ready practice. Book your session here.       

Law firms are at a breaking point. The traditional model built on billable hours, fragmented workflows, and outdated systems is no longer holding up. As AI, client expectations, and competition evolve, firms that fail to adapt risk falling behind. In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, we bring together a panel of industry leaders to break down what law firms must do now to stay competitive in 2026 and beyond. You will hear insights from: David Skinner, global leader in lean legal practice and process improvement Maribel Rivera, marketing strategist and community builder in the legal space Joseph Tiano, founder of Legal Decoder and expert in legal tech and analytics Lana Manganello, business development strategist helping firms grow smarter and more profitably In this conversation, we cover: Why the billable hour is becoming a weak model How AI is exposing inefficiencies in law firm operations What firms get wrong about tech adoption and implementation Why pricing based on value, not time, is the future The importance of focus, positioning, and saying no to the wrong work How compensation structures impact growth and collaboration If you want to build a more efficient, scalable, and profitable law firm, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away. 🎯 Want help growing your law firm? Get a free website analysis and marketing strategy session at: www.dominatelaw.com/msm