The Legal Tech Reality Check: Why AI Won't Replace Lawyers—But Will Transform Them
June 11, 2025
Want to turn AI skepticism into a strategic advantage?
Join host Ryan Heath as he sits down with legal tech powerhouse Colin Levy, General Counsel at Malbek and author of CLM for Dummies, to explore the evolving relationship between lawyers and AI. Colin shares practical insights on adopting AI without falling for hype, building effective human-AI partnerships, and transforming legal teams for a tech-enabled future. Perfect for legal leaders looking to navigate AI adoption with confidence and create meaningful business outcomes while avoiding common implementation pitfalls.
To learn more about Robin AI, visit www.robinai.com/book-a-demo
Legal AI adoption requires a strategic, people-first approach that balances technological innovation with practical implementation and organizational readiness.
In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath from Robin AI speaks with Colin Levy, General Counsel at Malbek and author of multiple legal tech publications, to explore how legal teams can effectively integrate AI while maintaining healthy skepticism and focusing on practical outcomes.
What You'll Learn:
- How to navigate the balance between AI enthusiasm and necessary skepticism in legal tech adoption
- Why a people-first strategy is crucial for successful legal tech implementation
- The framework for developing effective AI partnerships in legal functions
- How AI is reshaping traditional legal career paths and team structures
- Why building proper foundations before implementing AI solutions prevents costly failures
- The essential steps for transforming legal tech investments into meaningful business outcomes
- How to identify the right starting point for AI adoption in legal operations
- The importance of defining specific, measurable goals before pursuing AI implementation
Colin Levy is General Counsel at Malbek, a leading CLM platform, and a prominent voice in legal technology innovation. He is the author of "The Legal Tech Ecosystem," coauthor of "CLM for Dummies," editor of "The Handbook of Legal Tech," and a columnist for Today's General Counsel. With extensive expertise in contract lifecycle management and legal technology implementation, Colin brings a measured, practical approach to AI adoption in legal operations. He shares valuable insights on building effective human-AI partnerships in legal departments, the evolution of legal education, and creating sustainable technology adoption strategies. His work in developing frameworks for legal tech maturity and implementation has helped organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation while maintaining a people-first approach to technology adoption.
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To learn more about Robin AI, visit www.robinai.com/book-a-demo
In this episode of The AI Sidekick: Banishing Legal AI Anxiety, host Ryan Heath from Robin AI speaks with Colin Levy, General Counsel at Malbek and author of multiple legal tech publications, to explore how legal teams can effectively integrate AI while maintaining healthy skepticism and focusing on practical outcomes.
What You'll Learn:
- How to navigate the balance between AI enthusiasm and necessary skepticism in legal tech adoption
- Why a people-first strategy is crucial for successful legal tech implementation
- The framework for developing effective AI partnerships in legal functions
- How AI is reshaping traditional legal career paths and team structures
- Why building proper foundations before implementing AI solutions prevents costly failures
- The essential steps for transforming legal tech investments into meaningful business outcomes
- How to identify the right starting point for AI adoption in legal operations
- The importance of defining specific, measurable goals before pursuing AI implementation
Colin Levy is General Counsel at Malbek, a leading CLM platform, and a prominent voice in legal technology innovation. He is the author of "The Legal Tech Ecosystem," coauthor of "CLM for Dummies," editor of "The Handbook of Legal Tech," and a columnist for Today's General Counsel. With extensive expertise in contract lifecycle management and legal technology implementation, Colin brings a measured, practical approach to AI adoption in legal operations. He shares valuable insights on building effective human-AI partnerships in legal departments, the evolution of legal education, and creating sustainable technology adoption strategies. His work in developing frameworks for legal tech maturity and implementation has helped organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation while maintaining a people-first approach to technology adoption.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.
To learn more about Robin AI, visit www.robinai.com/book-a-demo