What does agentic lawyer mean?
In this discussion, an agentic lawyer means a software-based AI agent designed to carry out steps in a legal workflow. The phrase describes an approach to building tools; it does not mean software becomes a licensed attorney or takes over professional responsibility.
How is an agent different from a chatbot?
A chatbot typically responds to a message. An agent can be designed to pursue a task through multiple steps, use connected tools, and respond to what happens along the way. Its actual capabilities depend on the application, the information available, and the permissions it has.
Watch the application overview
In the video below, Jonathan Nessler introduces an application he has been working on and explains the role of agentic lawyers in its design. It is a demonstration of the concept, rather than a claim that every legal task can be automated.
Questions for a law firm to ask
What task is the agent allowed to perform? Which sources and tools can it access? Where must a person approve an action? How will the result be checked? These questions make the distinction between an impressive demonstration and a dependable workflow concrete.
