Artificial Intelligence has begun to make waves in the field of law. In the age of AI, the tendency to rely on automated solutions challenges human intellect. Traditionally, people have relied on lawyers for dispute resolution, defending them in personal injury cases, and representing them in criminal cases. Now AI is an essential player in the legal sector.
EvenUp is a legal AI company operating in the United States and Canada, offering legal reviews, opinions, and drafting pleadings for personal injury cases. More than 1,000 law firms in both countries are now using EvenUp, and this has been of great benefit to the clients by increasing their potential success in litigations. In the past twelve months alone, the company has seen revenues double.
EvenUp is SOC 2 and HIPAA certified, ensuring the security and confidentiality of the data of clients and law firms. The company was valued at $1 billion following its latest funding round, as of the last quarter of 2024. Developed by EvenUp, it uses an AI model that automatically identifies case preparation needs, drafts negotiation points, and constructs settlement agreements after being given a summary of the case facts by either the client or the law firm. It further analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of a case based on the information presented by the client.
The bigger challenge remains at the core despite these innovations—AI cannot infer whether a customer is providing factual information. Tampering or simply forging documents with great ease was a major turn-off, especially in cases where human users can provide only so much data for an AI to interpret.
There is a continuing debate on whether AI diminishes human intelligence. While AI helps in drafting petitions, defense arguments, and settlement agreements, it is the lawyers who give the legal expertise needed for these documents. Years of legal study remain invaluable as the capabilities of AI are restricted to processing and interpreting information provided by humans. It lacks the ability to transcend human intellectual reasoning or the depth of knowledge that comes with experience.
EvenUp also helps much in preparing negotiation strategies based on case facts. The final decisions, ideas, and legal tactics still remain within the purview of human lawyers. A human brain, through brainstorming and strategic implementation, releases dopamine—a chemical responsible for motivation and cognitive evolution. This proves that human intelligence in the legal profession can never be replaced by AI, even if it advances and integrates into the industry in every way possible.
