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Notes from the frontier.

An original framework, essays and conversations on how legal work is being rebuilt around AI.

New · Version 2The Framework

The Legal AI Value Stack

Five levels of defensibility in legal AI, rebuilt as a roadmap for AI-native transformation in law. Presented as a keynote at the inaugural AI Native Law Conference in New York.

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  1. L5AI-Native LawAI first, then human
  2. L4System of RecordAI as infrastructure
  3. L3Self-Learning Data Layerwithin boundaries
  4. the hardest crossing
  5. L2Workflow Redesigned Around Agentslawyer as chief of staff
  6. L1Raw AItable stakes
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From the Substack.

Essays, conversations and event recaps from Helen's Legal AI Lab.

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AI Transformation Note #4

Introducing the Legal AI Value Stack V2: A Roadmap for AI-Native Transformation in Law
ILTACON special #2

What is a Legal Engineer?
ILTACON special #1

Helen x Bradley (LegalTech Talk Co-founder): "Heads of innovation was more of a marketing role"
Recap of Legal Tech Frontier Community Event #13

The Real Work of Legal AI Transformation Is the Data Layer
Recap of Legal Tech Frontier #12 Community Event

What is an AI-Native Legal Team？
Reply #1

Should You Build or Join an AI-native Law Firm?

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