Ben Schorr, a senior content project manager at Microsoft, discusses the company's AI assistant Copilot and how it can benefit lawyers. Ben explains that Copilot is a productivity AI that integrates with Microsoft 365 products, allowing users to generate content, summarize meetings, and rewrite documents more efficiently.
He emphasizes that Copilot is a "Copilot" rather than an "Autopilot," meaning it is designed to work alongside the user, not replace them entirely. Ben highlights how Copilot can save lawyers significant time on tasks like summarizing long documents or reviewing meeting notes, but stresses that the user's expertise and judgment are still essential.
Ben also shares his experiences with value-based billing and how AI can help lawyers move away from the billable hour model. He believes that as AI tools become more capable, lawyers will be able to provide the same high-quality work in a fraction of the time, allowing them to focus on client relationships and strategic advice rather than time-consuming tasks.
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