The Future of Legal AI: Clio Explains What Law Firms Need to Know

AI won't replace lawyers. But it will change what's expected of them. Steven Allan sits down with Aiden Hall from Clio to discuss how AI is reshaping the legal sector and what firms need to do to stay ahead. From AI adoption and technology strategy to governance, trust and change management, we explore what separates firms that are simply experimenting with AI from those embedding it successfully into their business. Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to build on existing initiatives, this episode is packed with practical advice for legal firms navigating change. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Podcast introduction 00:35 - Who is Clio? 2:53 - How Clio works in different markets 6:54 - Technology adoption in Law Firms 9:01 - Why every firm needs a technology champion 10:26 - AI adoption in legal 12:45 - What does a modern law firm look like? 16:57 - How AI is built into Clio 19:04 - The biggest fears around AI 24:47 - What are firms doing with AI? 26:36 - The three-step AI adoption framework 31:43 - Audit your tech stack first 44:29 - Is legal technology being underused? 50:14 - Measuring return on investment 54:32 - Creating technology champions 01:02:03 - Why trust matters in technology partnerships 01:07:03 - Balancing innovation, risk and compliance 01:15:21 - Why Linten and Clio work together 01:19:49 - Bright idea: Audit your tech stack 01:21:23 - Quick-fire questions 01:23:57 - Thanks for watching