Ryan McDonough

In this episode, Ted sits down with Ryan McDonough, Head of Software Engineering at KPMG Law, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming legal services. From leveraging AI to drive innovation to tackling the challenges of implementing AI in law firms, Ryan shares his expertise in AI integration and legal tech. They discuss how AI can automate non-billable tasks and the importance of developing custom benchmarks for real-world legal workflows. This conversation is essential for law professionals looking to embrace AI technology.

In this episode, Ryan McDonough shares insights on how to:

  • Implement AI in law firms for maximum operational benefit
  • Develop custom AI benchmarks for real-world legal applications
  • Overcome client concerns about AI usage in legal services
  • Use AI to automate time-consuming administrative tasks
  • Leverage AI to improve efficiency in document management and legal workflows

Key takeaways:

  • KPMG’s resources and cross-functional teams enable effective AI integration in legal services
  • Current AI benchmarks are insufficient for legal tasks, requiring custom solutions
  • Law firms must focus on automating non-billable tasks to free up lawyers for more strategic work
  • Client concerns about AI can be alleviated with proper communication and transparency
  • The legal AI market is evolving, with firms needing to be cautious of vendor overload

About the guest

Ryan McDonough is the Head of Software Engineering in KPMG Law’s Global Legal Solutions team. Specializing in legal technology, AI, and automation, he focuses on building practical AI-driven solutions that are transforming legal workflows, emphasizing real-world applications beyond the buzz.

AI is the next big revolutionary for me. It’s huge. It feels the same way that the internet did back when I was a kid.

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