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About AI, Tools & Law
AI, Tools & Law is an independent educational resource for solo lawyers and small firms seeking practical guidance on artificial intelligence and legal technology.
The site is built for practitioners who need clear, usable information rather than broad claims or technical abstraction. It examines where AI may be useful, where it introduces risk, and what lawyers should consider before adopting new tools or workflows. The focus is on practical application within the real constraints of legal work, including confidentiality, data protection, supervision, drafting risk, and professional responsibility.
AI, Tools & Law reviews tools, tests workflows, and develops educational material to help lawyers make informed decisions about technology. It is designed for lawyers who do not have enterprise budgets, internal IT teams, or time to sort through conflicting claims about what AI can and cannot do.
In addition to articles and reviews, the site offers templates, guides, and practice tools to support implementation. Courses and workshops on AI integration for legal practice are also in development.
About the Author
I am Alixe Cormick, a Canadian corporate and securities lawyer with more than 30 years of experience.
I launched this site to address a gap in practical education for solo lawyers and small firms trying to understand how generative AI can be used effectively and safely in legal practice. Much of the existing commentary is either too generic or tied to the promotion of a particular tool. There is no shortage of claims, but there is much less practical guidance directed to the realities of smaller practices.
I also understand the two impulses common among many practitioners: the concern about falling behind and the skepticism that AI is overhyped or more likely to create risk than value. Over the last two and a half years, I have spent substantial time testing AI tools to understand where they assist, where they fall short, and where they create legal, professional, or operational risk.
Drawing on my background in regulation and compliance, I write and teach on AI governance, supervision standards, data protection, and drafting risk. My aim is to help lawyers assess technology in a way that reflects the realities of practice and the obligations of a regulated profession.