Davis Polk partner David Lisson was quoted in the LA Times discussing how AI can provide a competitive edge for attorneys. David notes that the AI space represents a big opportunity for attorneys at the start of their career as a way to stand out from the pack. “I always think the key to a successful junior associate is being an expert in something. And this is an area that you can really dig into.”

Explaining how AI can be a career booster, David said, “If you come and figure out what this model is doing and how it’s doing it, you’ll be the one that the senior attorney comes to, right? And you’ll be the one that the client comes to because you’re the one that understands what’s actually going on.”

“Is AI a Career Threat or a Competitive Edge for Attorneys?” LA Times (July 20, 2025)

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