[Corporate Counsel] How Legal Operations Can Evaluate Outside Counsel in the Age of AI

Legal departments face growing pressure to leverage AI effectively while managing outside counsel, but traditional evaluation methods no longer suffice. In this article, Amit Dungarani outlines a structured approach for legal operations teams to assess AI readiness, covering adoption, strategic use, economic alignment, governance, and measurable outcomes. This helps departments identify firms that deliver real AI-driven efficiency, cost savings, and defensible practices.