Justin McCallon

In this episode, Ted sits down with Justin McCallon, CEO & Founder at Callidus Legal AI, to discuss how AI is transforming legal workflows and the challenges law firms face in AI adoption. From understanding model selection to building trust in AI-driven legal tools, Justin shares his expertise in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance. With AI rapidly evolving, law firms must navigate the balance between innovation and tradition, making this conversation essential for legal professionals looking to integrate AI strategically.

In this episode, Justin shares insights on how to:

  • Select the right AI models for legal applications
  • Address concerns around AI accuracy and hallucinations
  • Build trust in AI through transparency and audit trails
  • Identify high-value AI use cases that save time and resources
  • Implement AI while maintaining traditional billing models

Key takeaways:

  • AI can significantly enhance legal workflows but requires strategic implementation
  • Model selection is critical for accuracy and efficiency in legal tasks
  • Trust in AI is built through transparency, security, and proper oversight
  • Law firms should start small, iterate, and develop AI policies for responsible adoption
  • AI is a tool to support, not replace, legal professionals

About Justin McCallon

Justin McCallon is the CEO & Founder of Callidus Legal AI, bringing his expertise as a former attorney specializing in M&A and commercial bankruptcy. With a deep understanding of both law and technology, he co-led the transformation of AT&T’s legal department, focusing on optimizing workflows and leveraging AI for efficiency. Now, he helps law firms strategically integrate AI to enhance legal practice while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

What will happen is that the market will all move toward AI. Then if you’re the one laggard who’s not using it at all, it’s going to be pretty obvious. Groups are going to know about that and they’re not going to use you, because you produce less legal work than the alternative groups.

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