Stephen J. McGarry BA, MA, JD, LLM (Tax)   Admitted: TX LA MN Founded: Lex Mundi and WSG - the world's two largest law firm networks  (Combined 44,000 attorneys in 1,200 offices with annual revenues of $20+ billion)  Created: HG.org, one of the first 10 legal websites in 1995 (1.3 million monthly  users) and GlobalLegalLeaders.com (10,000 organizations providing $300 billion annual services).  Met in-person with over 400 law firms in more than 100 countries and every US state and Canadian province. Published: Numerous publications including ALM’s Multidisciplinary Practices and Partnerships, the only treatise on the Big 4 in law. Languages: French, German, Spanish Featured in: Wall Street Journal, American Lawyer, IFLR, National Law Journal, Legal Business, Financial Times and other professional publications. 

• Stephen J. McGarry BA, MA, JD, LLM (Tax)   Admitted: TX LA MN Founded: Lex Mundi and WSG - the world's two largest law firm networks  (Combined 44,000 attorneys in 1,200 offices with annual revenues of $20+ billion)  Created: HG.org, one of the first 10 legal websites in 1995 (1.3 million monthly  users) and GlobalLegalLeaders.com (10,000 organizations providing $300 billion annual services).  Met in-person with over 400 law firms in more than 100 countries and every US state and Canadian province. Published: Numerous publications including ALM’s Multidisciplinary Practices and Partnerships, the only treatise on the Big 4 in law. Languages: French, German, Spanish Featured in: Wall Street Journal, American Lawyer, IFLR, National Law Journal, Legal Business, Financial Times and other professional publications.

Stephen J. McGarry BA, MA, JD, LLM (Tax)   Admitted: TX LA MN Founded: Lex Mundi and WSG - the world's two largest law firm networks  (Combined 44,000 attorneys in 1,200 offices with annual revenues of $20+ billion)  Created: HG.org, one of the first 10 legal websites in 1995 (1.3 million monthly  users) and GlobalLegalLeaders.com (10,000 organizations providing $300 billion annual services).  Met in-person with over 400 law firms in more than 100 countries and every US state and Canadian province. Published: Numerous publications including ALM’s Multidisciplinary Practices and Partnerships, the only treatise on the Big 4 in law. Languages: French, German, Spanish Featured in: Wall Street Journal, American Lawyer, IFLR, National Law Journal, Legal Business, Financial Times and other professional publications. 

For law firms with over 200 lawyers, AI is not merely a tool—it is becoming a competitive necessity. AI underpins service delivery, client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and innovation. When combined with the disruptive forces of private equity and Big Four integration, the legal profession is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades.

To remain competitive and relevant, large firms must not only adopt AI but also rethink their service financing models, explore strategic partnerships, and engage in proactive talent development aligned with the digital age.

AI can significantly enhance the level of services that legal consultants provide to law firms and corporations by streamlining processes, improving accuracy, and offering advanced insights. Here’s how AI can enhance the services of legal consultants:

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Stephen J. McGarry BA, MA, JD, LLM (Tax)   Admitted: TX LA MN Founded: Lex Mundi and WSG - the world's two largest law firm networks  (Combined 44,000 attorneys in 1,200 offices with annual revenues of $20+ billion)  Created: HG.org, one of the first 10 legal websites in 1995 (1.3 million monthly  users) and GlobalLegalLeaders.com (10,000 organizations providing $300 billion annual services).  Met in-person with over 400 law firms in more than 100 countries and every US state and Canadian province. Published: Numerous publications including ALM’s Multidisciplinary Practices and Partnerships, the only treatise on the Big 4 in law. Languages: French, German, Spanish Featured in: Wall Street Journal, American Lawyer, IFLR, National Law Journal, Legal Business, Financial Times and other professional publications. Artist: stephenmcgarry.com - Prometheus Perspectives

Bar and Specialty Legal Associations The legal profession has many associations that represent the interests of law and the legal profession.  Associations provide a foundation for professional development, ethical standards, and community within the legal profession. Legal associations play a vital role in the legal profession by offering a range of services and benefits to lawyers, clients, and the legal profession as a whole.. 

How can AI  contribute to  these objectives? Here’s a summary of what they offer and how AI can contribute to these objectives:

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