Legal Industry Report 2025: AI, Office Trends & More (Feat. Niki Black) | Plus, Bad Beer & The Simulation!

Legal Late Night

Host Jared Correia kicks things off with a hilarious, unfiltered monologue on his least favorite beers, taking you back to his college days.

Then, we dive into the core of legal industry trends with special guest Niki Black, who shares fascinating facts and figures from the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report, which she authored. Niki breaks down:

• The evolving role of AI in law firms, focusing on legal-specific functionalities and trusted providers.
• The benefits of passive time tracking for efficiency.
• The surprising trend of law firms requiring full-time in-office work post-pandemic.
• Differences in technology adoption across various practice areas.

Finally, we explore Niki's intriguing belief that we all live in a simulation! Get ready for a mind-bending discussion and a fun trivia game challenging Niki on famous representations of simulated realities in TV and film.

This episode is a must-listen for any legal professional curious about the future of the industry, technology adoption, and maybe even the true nature of reality.

Episode Highlights:

• Jared's Skunky Beer Rant [00:46]
• Niki Black on the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report [10:49]
• AI in Law Firms & Time Tracking [12:01]
• In-Office Work Trends & Tech Adoption [18:47]
• The Counter Program: Niki's Simulation Hypothesis & Sci-Fi Trivia [24:26]

Guest Links:

• Connect with Niki Black: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikiblack
• Download the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report: https://www.affinipay.com/legal-industry-report-2025/

Thanks to our partners at Attorney at Work for their support. Check out their new podcast Attorney at Work Today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Click here to view the episode transcript.