AI Can’t Take a Lawyer’s Job. We’re Going to be Okay. ft. Christina Natale
Between the Briefs · 2026-01-02 · 47 min
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“We’re going to be okay” - sometimes that’s all we need to hear. In the latest episode of Between the Briefs, Christina Natale, Director of Legal Strategy & Solutions at HIKE2, sends this message to all lawyers living in the age of AI. Her mantra is simple - AI cannot practice law the way lawyers do. But it can change how it is practiced. What You’ll Learn: How to map your current workflow before selecting technology Why niche, single-purpose tools often outperform comprehensive case management platforms The strategic discovery phase that prevents failed implementations How to translate complex technology concepts for non-technical legal teams Why workflow mapping reveals opportunities for AI and automation beyond initial assumptions The business case for junior associates learning technology literacy alongside This episode is the playbook you need to get legal AI/ tech right in 2026. Highlights : 00:00 Introduction 01:57 From Complex Litigation to Legal Operations: Christina's Career Journey 03:37 Case Management Solutions for Every Firm Size 05:30 What’s So Special About Operations?