{"product_id":"rising-roles-in-law","title":"Rising Roles in Law: Designing the AI-Enabled, Data-Driven Law Firm","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Francesca Ramadan; with contributions from Ken Crutchfield, Ali Chaudhry, Matthew Dunne, Colin Levy, Harry Borovick, Amy Merrick, Dr Catriona Wolfenden, Olga Mack, and Dr Valérie M. Saintot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781837232000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Globe Law and Business\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaw firms are undergoing the most significant structural transformation in a generation, as artificial intelligence and data-driven client demands reshape who does legal work and how. \u003cem\u003eRising Roles in Law\u003c\/em\u003e examines the professional roles — legal engineers, AI heads, data scientists, client solutions architects — that barely existed five years ago but now determine how competitive firms structure their teams and compete for clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on contributions from practitioners embedded inside major international firms (Simmons \u0026amp; Simmons, K\u0026amp;L Gates, White \u0026amp; Case) and technology-forward legal departments (Google DeepMind, Luminance, TermScout), the volume moves from theory to implementation: it covers legal work productization, data analytics and knowledge management, AI governance, multidisciplinary team design, and the entry-level pathways now opening for a new generation of legally trained technologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured as a practical playbook rather than an academic survey, with case studies illustrating how firm leadership can build, staff and govern these new functions without losing sight of client value and risk management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine chapters mapping the emerging AI-enabled law firm workforce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributions from practitioners at Simmons \u0026amp; Simmons, K\u0026amp;L Gates, White \u0026amp; Case, Google DeepMind, Luminance, TermScout and Weightmans LLP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on structuring legal engineering, data science and AI governance functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of career pathways and entry-level roles in technology-forward practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies on multidisciplinary team building and systems architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegal engineering and productization of legal work; data science and knowledge management inside law firms; AI governance and risk; multidisciplinary team design; leadership and career pathways in the AI-enabled firm; client solutions architecture; entry-level and graduate roles in technology-integrated practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Francesca Ramadan, the volume brings together senior practitioners responsible for legal innovation and AI strategy at some of the world's largest law firms and legal technology companies, including Ken Crutchfield (Founder and CEO, Spring Forward Consulting), Ali Chaudhry (Senior Legal Engineer, Simmons \u0026amp; Simmons), Matthew Dunne (AI Solutions Lead, K\u0026amp;L Gates), Colin Levy (General Counsel, Malbek), Harry Borovick (General Counsel, Luminance), Amy Merrick (Senior Legal Counsel, Google DeepMind), Dr Catriona Wolfenden (Director of Product and Innovation, Weightmans LLP), Olga Mack (CEO, TermScout), and Dr Valérie M. Saintot (Adjunct Professor, SKEMA Business School).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine chapters covering: the case for workforce transformation; legal engineering and productization; data science and analytics in practice; knowledge management systems; AI governance and oversight; leadership structures for technology-forward firms; multidisciplinary team building; client solutions architecture; and entry-level and graduate pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor firm leaders and legal educators alike, this is the first book to map the AI-enabled law firm's org chart in practical detail rather than in abstractions — essential reading before the next round of hiring and restructuring decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elegal technology, artificial intelligence in law, legal engineering, law firm innovation, data-driven law firm, legal operations, AI governance, legal tech careers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elaw firm partners and managing directors, general counsel, legal operations professionals, legal technology vendors, law librarians, legal educators, law students considering technology-focused careers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegal Technology, Legal Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Law Firm Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Rising Roles in Law: Designing the AI-Enabled, Data-Driven Law Firm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRising Roles in Law is available now from CLNZ Books at clnzbooks.com, with worldwide shipping included and institutional invoicing available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat new roles are emerging inside AI-enabled law firms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book identifies and analyzes roles such as legal engineers, AI heads, data scientists, client solutions architects, and knowledge management specialists that have become central to competitive firm strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book useful for law firms that haven't yet invested heavily in legal technology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The book is written as a practical guide for firms at any stage of technology adoption, with case studies and implementation frameworks applicable from early-stage exploration through to mature AI governance programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho contributed to Rising Roles in Law?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors include senior legal technology and innovation leaders from Simmons \u0026amp; Simmons, K\u0026amp;L Gates, White \u0026amp; Case, Google DeepMind, Luminance, TermScout and Weightmans LLP, edited by Francesca Ramadan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book address governance and risk around AI use in law firms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a dedicated chapter addresses AI governance and oversight, alongside guidance on building multidisciplinary teams responsible for managing that risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📚 Learn more about shipping, delivery times, and returns, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/pages\/faq-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#8B0000; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFAQ here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 New to ordering with us? 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