From Tool Sprawl to Defensible Value in AI for Legal - with Christo Siebrits of AbbVie

Summary

In this podcast episode, Christo Siebrits, AbbVie’s senior associate and general counsel, explains how legal teams can transition from a chaotic array of AI tools to a defensible, value‑driven AI strategy. He emphasizes safe generative‑AI adoption through human‑in‑the‑loop workflows, careful balancing of internal and external data, and matter‑centric processes that quantify efficiency gains. Siebrits also shares practical guidance on measuring AI impact and making informed investment decisions across legal operations, highlighting risk management and regulatory compliance as core considerations.