New Zealand Law Society - AI and Law 2025
Artificial intelligence is already in use in many law practices, but many law professionals are still unsure how to use it safely, ethically, and effectively.
While AI offers new opportunities for legal services, there are risks and ethical issues that need careful management.
Staying informed and up-to-date on AI developments and issues is key.
The Law Society is partnering with LexisNexis to get a clear picture of how lawyers are using AI in New Zealand in 2025 and to provide meaningful support for AI adoption by the profession.
This is taking the form of a research project, webinar and a series of workshops on AI and the legal profession.
LexisNexis will bring their global research insights and their experience as a leading law technology provider to the webinar.
In March-April 2025 the Law Society, in partnership with Lexis Nexis, conducted a survey of law practitioners to get a snapshot of how AI is being perceived and used by lawyers in New Zealand.
This was the first survey of its kind to look solely at New Zealand practitioners.
The survey was anonymous. Respondents were representative of lawyers from across the profession in New Zealand.
Results from the survey were released at a webinar on 26 June.
The Law Society, in partnership with LexisNexis, is hosting a webinar to release the findings from the ‘AI and the Legal Profession’ survey conducted in March-April this year.
The webinar covered:
how New Zealand's legal profession is engaging with and responding to AI, in comparison with global trends
insights into how lawyers are adopting AI and complying with their professional obligations and ethical standards
benchmarking your practice in terms of AI use and adoption.
It's not too late to listen to the webinar if you missed out.
The Law Society, in partnership with LexisNexis, is offering a series of practical workshops for legal professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand in July-August 2025.
Workshops will offer:
Mark Ford, founder of Ford Sumner Lawyers and a commercial lawyer with 40 years' experience at partner level, is our guest facilitator.
Mark is a respected legal thought leader known for his work at the intersection of law and innovation. Mark brings deep expertise in legal AI and will share real-world insights and practical strategies for integrating AI into your legal workflow to deliver better outcomes for your clients and your practice.