The legal business model has resisted fundamental change for decades: Is now finally the time? In this episode of Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast, hosts Hal Marcus and Memme Onwudiwe sit down with Co-founder & CEO at General Legal Ryan Walker to discuss how AI-native law firms are reshaping legal practice. Together, they explore what it truly means to integrate technology at every level of legal processes.

 

What You'll Learn:

  • How to abandon the billable hour model and implement flat rate pricing
  • Why AI integration goes beyond research and affects all processes
  • How AI is accelerating junior attorney development
  • How to build competitive advantage in a saturated profession through specialization
  • The specter of AI agents hiring outside legal counsel
  • Understanding legal market valuation in the age of agentic AI

 

About the Guest:

Ryan Walker is the Co-founder & CEO at General Legal, an AI-native law firm bringing a fresh perspective to legal service delivery. His background in mathematics and machine learning ties into his unique expertise of applying AI solutions to tackle complex legal situations. Previously, he’s also led innovation at Casetext, where he championed the adoption of BERT models and semantic research engines in legal research, giving the company an undeniable edge in legal technology services. 

 

Ryan's work is redefining what's possible in legal technology and accessibility, making this conversation essential for those navigating the intersection of AI, legal innovation, and organizational transformation.

 

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