AI moves from experiment to core strategy in legal organisations
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond pilot projects to become central to how law firms and in-house legal teams operate, Junwon Kim, representative director of Thomson Reuters Korea, said at the Korea Legal Tech Forum 2026 on 9 June.
Around 250 in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and academics attended the event at Conrad Seoul. Kim delivered the opening speech.
What legal teams are actually using AI for
AI applications in legal work have expanded significantly beyond basic functions like search and translation. Teams now use these tools for case law and statute review, contract analysis, document drafting, legal research and compliance checks.
Kim identified three drivers behind this shift: automating repetitive work, improving access to information and workflow speed, and changing how legal services are delivered.
Both law firms and in-house teams are making decisions faster because of these capabilities, Kim said.
The move toward data-driven operations
Organisations using AI effectively are no longer treating it as a support tool. Instead, they are building data-driven operating models that include risk prediction and proactive response.
This shift reflects a broader change in how legal departments approach their work. Rather than reactive decision-making, teams can now anticipate problems before they develop.
Who participated
Event sponsors included LawForm and BoostDraft. Kim & Chang, Yoon & Yang, DLG Law Corporation, LIN, Channel Talk and WizBase also participated.
For legal professionals looking to build skills in this area, resources on AI for Legal work and the AI Learning Path for Paralegals cover the practical applications now in use across the profession.
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