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Lawyer Billable Rates Will Rise Rather Than Disappear Due to AI

Melia Russell · AI Is Upending Law. Is That A Sign For The Rest Of Us? — With Melia Russell · Dec 10, 2025 · at 52:16

Business Insider senior correspondent Melia Russell discusses how generative AI will reshape law firm billing structures and business models.

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“I think we will see the billable hour increase, as opposed to completely disappear. Okay. I think lawyers are going to charge higher and higher premiums for their eyeballs on work and their Mind share. And they're going to switch other services to flat fee billing.”

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