Deep Dive into AI-Native Law Firm Crosby: Internal Time Trials and 10x Productivity with AI
emilyzsh · x · 2026-07-31
New Ontologies published an in-depth field study of Crosby, an AI-native law firm that brands itself as a 'neofirm'—comprising equal parts elite lawyers and top engineers. Selling outputs instead of hours, they handle contracts for tech giants like Ramp and Cursor.
The article details Crosby's unique work culture:
- Time Trials: Lawyers participate in internal contests, racing to redline contracts against the clock.
- AI Empowerment: Using an internal AI redlining harness, completing an NDA takes just under 5 minutes compared to the traditional 58 minutes, achieving a 10x productivity boost in a controlled environment.
Based on a two-week immersion and over 25 conversations, the author explores how AI is transforming the legal profession and how 'misfit lawyers' feel about the changing role.
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