Whether it’s machine learning, behavioral algorithms, suggestive or voice-recognized searches or autonomously powered self-driving vehicles, companies around the globe are using different forms of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve user-product experience. It should come as no surprise to find that corporate legal departments—and the outside firms on which they rely—are following suit.

The current reality for legal counsel across the board is striking a balance between shrinking budgets and increasing expectations from executives and shareholders. That’s where advanced technologies have the greatest potential to empower in-house and outside counsel with a competitive edge: lessening that constant pressure to do more with less.