Recap from the Masters Conference New York | Right Discovery Staff Writer
At The Masters Conference NYC, the breakout session “GenAI: Moving from Anticipation to Action” hosted by Sean Wiederkehr of Everlaw, stood out for cutting through the noise. Instead of circling around the hype, this session focused on how legal teams are actually using generative AI—today, on real matters.
“GenAI isn’t magic,” Sean told the room. “But it is powerful—and it’s already reshaping legal work.” That message resonated. The audience wasn’t there for theory—they were ready for actionable insights. Sean delivered a roadmap for getting started with GenAI, showing where it fits into litigation workflows and what to expect from early adoption.
He explained how GenAI is well-suited for tasks like summarization, classification, document clustering, and language-based review. Rather than replacing attorneys, the tech enhances what legal professionals already do—freeing them from repetitive work and helping them get to the heart of matters faster.
The session included compelling real-life examples: from speeding up privilege reviews to extracting meaning from complex communication threads, GenAI is already in play. “You don’t have to transform your entire operation overnight,” Sean said. “Pick one process, apply GenAI where it makes sense, measure the results, and build from there.”
He also addressed the real concerns legal teams face: risk, trust, and the unknowns. “Start small, start smart,” Sean advised. His take? "Choose a low-stakes pilot with a clear outcome and make sure your team stays in control throughout."
The closing Q&A brought thoughtful, sharp questions about hallucinations, data security, and responsible use. Sean didn’t dodge a single one. “Human judgment is still critical,” he said. “AI should help you move faster—but the decision-making stays with your team.”
Key Takeaways:
• Start with specific use cases like summarization and clustering to see fast, measurable impact.
• Keep your workflows—just supercharge them with smarter tools.
• Pilot programs reduce risk and build internal buy-in.
• Measure everything—performance data drives smart adoption.
• AI doesn’t replace people—it accelerates them. Human oversight is a must.
This session was sponsored and led by Everlaw, a valued partner of Right Discovery. Together, we’re helping legal teams turn buzzwords into workflows—and move confidently into the future of eDiscovery.
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This session was sponsored and led by Everlaw, a valued partner of Right Discovery. Together, we’re helping legal teams turn buzzwords into workflows—and move confidently into the future of eDiscovery.
Topics: generative AI, legal tech, eDiscovery, Masters Conference NYC, Everlaw, litigation workflows, document summarization, AI implementation, legal innovation, responsible AI adoption