AI-native law firms recruit 11-year veteran lawyers as clients follow people, not firms
jkubicki · x · 2026-09-29
- Jay Moore, founder of AI-native law firm GenLegal, says his firm's lawyers average 11 years of experience including 5+ years in Big Law, pushing back on the notion that legal startups only attract juniors.
- Investor Jakub Kubicki adds that in traditional law, clients follow the lawyer, not the firm: a seasoned lawyer joining an AI firm likely brings clients over (better-than-50% odds), a big advantage over hiring lawyers without client books who must compete on price.
- Core thesis: AI-native firms aren't replacing human judgment with commoditized software, but giving experienced lawyers better tools and a better business model.
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