Lorie Almon Discusses AI’s Impact on Lawyer Development in Thomson Reuters Institute Article

Thomson Reuters Institute featured insights from Lorie Almon, chair and managing partner of Seyfarth, in its August 4 article, “How AI is hollowing out the legal profession's judgment pipeline and how to fix it.”

The piece, drawing on insights from Almon's May 2026 article with Reuters, explores how law firms can harness AI's efficiencies without compromising the experiences and mentorship opportunities that help lawyers develop sound judgment and professional expertise.

Almon emphasized the importance of intentionally designing workflows that use AI to support, rather than replace, critical thinking. She highlighted the need for leaders to rethink traditional training models, creating systems that keep lawyers engaged in the reasoning process while leveraging AI as a tool to accelerate learning and growth.

The full article is available here.