Topic: The Future of Legal: How AI-Native Law Firms Are Changing the Traditional Legal Model

Speakers: Liz Paisner, Managing Partner, General Legal and Chris Grogan, Managing Partner of our ECVC practice, General Legal

Presentation:
The legal industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI-native law firms rethink how legal services are delivered, priced, and accessed. This session will explore how AI is changing the traditional law-firm model—from hourly billing and lengthy turnaround times to technology-enabled, transparent, and more predictable legal services designed around the needs of modern growth companies.

Attendees will learn how AI and technology are changing the economics of legal work, where companies can gain greater efficiency and predictability, and what financial and business leaders should consider as they evaluate the next generation of legal services.

Key topics:
- The evolution from traditional law firms to AI-native legal services.
- How AI is changing the economics and delivery of legal work.
- Moving beyond the traditional billable-hour model.
- Creating more predictable and transparent legal spend.
- Where AI can improve speed and efficiency for growing companies.
- What executives should consider when evaluating modern legal services.

Speakers' bios:

Liz Paisner:

Liz is a Managing Partner at General Legal. She received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree from Harvard College. Prior to joining General Legal, she practiced technology transactions at Cooley LLP, representing clients across a range of commercial contracts.