Arsboni: the future of the billable hour is in question in the AI era
The article says AI can speed up many time-consuming subtasks, such as comparing document versions, identifying contract risks and suggesting amendments. It asks how long hourly billing can be sustained in that light.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- Firms should consider fixed-fee or value-based offers for tasks that can be automated.
- corporate lawyer
- Clients should ask for AI savings to be shared in fee negotiations.
Sources
- The billable hour is ticking. But how much longer will we pay for it? - Arsboniarsboni.hu · Nov 5, 2026 · magyar
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