• AI-driven efficiency is challenging law firms’ hourly billing models as faster delivery shifts client value toward business outcomes rather than time spent.
• Targets and bonuses tied to billable hours can discourage AI adoption, requiring firms to reconsider internal incentives.
• Lower data-processing workloads allow broader risk reviews, potentially making previously costly compliance and contract projects viable.
• Faster preparation should preserve time for legal judgment rather than compress difficult client decisions.

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