AI Law Has Arrived (Patreon)

AI in law has evolved significantly, with tools now assisting lawyers in tasks like document review, legal research, contract analysis, and case prediction.

This transformation began with basic automation and has progressed to advanced AI systems leveraging natural language processing and machine learning to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Harvey is a 3-year-old startup that has raised $300M in a Series E round, achieving a $5B valuation as of June 2025. It aims to bring AI to lawyers worldwide, offering services that have attracted major law firms (e.g., Paul Weiss) and corporations (e.g., KKR, PwC). Backed by investors like Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia, and DST Global, Harvey operates in 53 countries with ONLY 340 employees.

With Harvey's $5B valuation and adoption by major firms, the legal field is evolving, potentially shifting demand toward roles involving AI oversight, strategy, and client relations. I'd advise children to consider law school ONLY if they're passionate about law, but also to explore AI-related legal tech skills to stay competitive.