Every sanction order involving fabricated cases tells the same story: a lawyer trusted an output they never checked. The model failed, but the workflow failed first.

Modern legal AI tools ground answers in verified sources and link every citation. Yet even grounded tools can mischaracterize holdings. Verification remains a professional duty that cannot be delegated to software.

The most effective teams build verification into the process itself — automated citation checks, required source review, and sign-off steps that are logged.

Treat AI output as you would a memo from a talented but untested summer associate: useful, fast, and never filed without review.