Anthropic PBC, the company that developed the Claude family of large language models, recently released a new tool that offers increased functionality, including the ability to review legal documents. The news rattled the legal tech market and contributed to a significant dip in shares of several established providers.
As high-quality generative artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may have an opportunity to stand out among generalists, as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate. This dynamic has important implications for early-career attorneys weighing a foundational career question: whether to develop a narrowly defined practice or maintain a broad, generalist
approach.
