AI got this lawyer away from his desk: 'Dramatically more efficient'

Corporate attorney Zack Shapiro, founder of the AI-native law firm Rains, has transformed his legal practice by integrating artificial intelligence into his daily workflow. By primarily using Anthropic's Claude, Shapiro has automated much of the "grunt work" and document drafting that previously kept him tethered to his desk. He specifically utilizes the chatbot's voice mode to perform complex cognitive tasks and free-associate while walking, which allows him to return to his desk with completed first drafts.

Shapiro notes that this technology enables his small, three-lawyer firm to compete effectively against much larger organizations by acting as an "army of AI agents." This shift allows the human lawyers to focus on high-value tasks such as strategic thinking, judgment, and person-to-person client advisory.

Furthermore, Shapiro has expressed a preference for lawyers learning to use general AI tools directly through effective prompting rather than relying on specialized legal tech products like Harvey or Legora. His success with this approach has led him to consult for "Big Law" firms looking to integrate similar AI-driven workflows into their practices.

(Source：Business Insider)