The Fast Follower Fallacy: An AI Briefing for Law Firm Decision-Makers
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
A frank, data-grounded briefing on what AI is changing in legal practice — and what firms need to address to stay competitive. Featuring expert speakers and candid conversation with practitioners who have already made the move.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Most law firms describe their AI strategy as "fast follower" — wait for the technology to mature, watch what others do, then move when the time is right.
It's a defensible position. But it carries an assumption worth examining: that when the decision is made to move, the firm will actually be ready to.
AI readiness isn't a switch you flip. It requires infrastructure, trained staff, sound governance, and the right tools — built in the right sequence. Firms that haven't started that work are already behind the preparation curve, regardless of when they plan to deploy.
This briefing examines what that means in practical terms — and what firms can do about it now.
What past attendees are saying:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great content and very informative"
— Bridget Bennett, Meyers Roman Friedberg & Lewis
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great session, enjoyed being a part of it"
— William Grady, Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good content, engaging speakers — particularly strong in the keynote and panel"
— Jessica McHugh, Post & Schell P.C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Strong, well-executed presentations... a persuasive case for why the timing is right for law firms and businesses to move toward becoming AI-enabled organizations."
— Sheila Baldwin, GA Bar
WHAT WE'LL COVER
Presented by Aaron Fritz, Founder of Inertia Legal, this session addresses five areas every firm should honestly assess:
The current state of AI adoption in legal — where the profession stands today, by firm size, and where the data suggests it's heading
The pressure on hourly billing — how AI-driven efficiency is creating tension between firm economics and client expectations
The five readiness liabilities — workforce AI literacy, document infrastructure, tool selection, change management, and compliance exposure
The preparation timeline — what it realistically takes to move from where most firms are today to responsible, effective AI deployment
A practical path forward — how firms can build that foundation at a pace that fits their culture and risk tolerance
SPEAKERS
Aaron Fritz — Principal Consultant, Inertia Legal
20 years working with law firms on legal technology and document management. Inertia Legal has served over 1,000 clients, completed 100+ AI implementations, and built over 1,500 AI-enabled workflows for legal professionals.
Rich Lilly — Chief Technology Officer & Partner, Refoundry
Rich Lilly is Chief Technology Officer and Partner at Refoundry, where he leads technology strategy for the firm's Microsoft-focused consulting platform. With more than 20 years of experience spanning technology strategy, security architecture, and operations, he helps organizations securely adopt modern cloud, identity, and AI technologies. Rich is also an expert in the world of legal, leading panels at 10+ ILTACONs and speaking again this year.
Law Firm AI Panel
Hear directly from attorneys and firm leaders on what selecting, implementing, and benefiting from AI looks like in practice — not in theory.
Chris Bojar — Director of eDiscovery & Litigation Support
Chris guides clients and case teams through the eDiscovery process, spanning all phases of the EDRM helping clients and case teams identify, preserve, collect, process, review, analyze, produce, and present evidence for litigation matters at the firm. Chris is responsible for administering BF Discovery’s instance of RelativityOne that is used by the Firm and its clients to service all aspects of document processing, review, analysis, and production. At various litigation stages, he creates cost-effective and efficient solutions to help clients and case teams on several complex eDiscovery matters by offering practical solutions to complicated problems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Managing Partners and Equity Partners evaluating the strategic and financial implications of AI adoption
Firm Administrators and COOs responsible for implementation, training, and change management
IT Directors and Technology Leaders assessing infrastructure requirements
Attendance is intentionally limited. Please register early — seating is capped.
EVENT SPONSORS
This briefing is made possible through the support of the following organizations committed to practical AI adoption in the legal profession:
NetDocuments — The leading cloud-based document management platform built for law firms and legal teams.
netdocuments.com
Centerbase — Centering the business of law. Centerbase is the legal operations platform built for midsized law firms. By bringing together practice management, billing, accounting, payments, document management, reporting, and AI-powered firm intelligence in one native system, Centerbase gives firm leaders the visibility, control, and automation they need to run a more efficient, profitable, and scalable practice. centerbase.com
Refoundry — The Leader in AI Agent Governance. Helping law firms embrace AI without losing control, aligning innovation and security at every step. refoundry.com
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, July 30 🍽 Lunch provided 📍 Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab 🎟 Complimentary — Registration required
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to secure your place.
ABOUT INERTIA LEGAL
Inertia Legal has worked with law firms and in-house legal teams for 20 years, serving over 1,000 clients across legal technology and document management. We specialize in practical adoption — helping firms identify the right starting point, navigate vendor selection, manage change, and build toward AI deployment that is sustainable and appropriate for their practice.
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