Leading, Not Lagging: Why the Best Legal Teams Embrace the Human Side of Change

Leading, Not Lagging: Why the Best Legal Teams Embrace the Human Side of Change by Justin Smith Reading Time — 2 minutes April 29, 2026 Facebook LinkedIn The legal profession is built on the foundations of precedent and risk aversion, however with the explosion of digital evidence and the transformation sparked by generative AI , the standard way of doing things is evolving faster than ever. For most legal leaders, the challenge isn’t just finding the right technology —it’s getting people to actually use it. There have been countless situations where a firm invests in a powerful new tool , onl