{"id":2616,"date":"2026-08-19T04:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/?p=2616"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:46:37","slug":"ai-for-law-firms-practical-ways-to-improve-productivity-while-staying-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/ai-for-law-firms-practical-ways-to-improve-productivity-while-staying-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"AI for Law Firms: Practical Ways to Improve Productivity While Staying Secure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Law firms run on documents, research, and precision. A single missed clause, an overlooked precedent, or a slow response to opposing counsel can change the outcome of a case or cost a client real money. That combination of high stakes and high volume makes legal practice one of the professions where artificial intelligence is having the most immediate, practical impact, not by replacing legal judgment, but by clearing away the repetitive work that sits in front of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For firms in Bothell and Renton, the conversation has shifted from whether to adopt AI to how to do it without compromising client confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, or the ethical obligations every attorney is bound by. This article walks through where AI is genuinely improving productivity inside law firms today, the specific security and confidentiality risks that come with it, and the practical steps firms can take to adopt these tools responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Law Firms Are Turning to AI Now<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal work has always involved enormous volumes of text: contracts, discovery documents, case law, depositions, and correspondence. AI language models are particularly well suited to processing exactly this kind of material quickly, which explains why adoption inside law firms has accelerated so fast over the past two years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common early use cases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summarizing lengthy contracts and flagging unusual or risky clauses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Searching case law faster than traditional keyword-based legal research tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drafting first versions of routine correspondence and standard filings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizing and tagging large volumes of discovery documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transcribing and summarizing depositions or client intake calls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The shift mirrors what is happening across other professional services firms managing similarly sensitive information, a trend explored in this piece on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/how-law-firms-are-using-microsofts-ai-tools-without-putting-client-data-at-risk\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">secure AI tool practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> specifically written for firms trying to balance productivity gains against client confidentiality obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Contract Review and Document Analysis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reviewing contracts line by line has traditionally consumed enormous amounts of associate time, particularly during due diligence for larger transactions. AI-assisted contract review tools can now scan hundreds of pages, flag nonstandard language, identify missing clauses, and highlight terms that deviate from a firm&#8217;s preferred templates in a fraction of the time manual review requires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This does not remove the need for an attorney to read the flagged sections carefully. It changes where that attorney&#8217;s time goes. Instead of spending hours scanning boilerplate language for the rare problematic clause, the reviewing attorney spends that time on the handful of provisions the AI tool actually flagged as unusual, plus a final read-through to confirm nothing was missed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms adopting these tools should think about the underlying infrastructure supporting them just as much as the tool itself. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/the-role-of-automation-in-next-generation-it-support\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">modern automation capabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> approach to IT ensures the systems running document review software stay patched, monitored, and available exactly when a deadline-driven review needs to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Legal Research Acceleration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Traditional legal research often meant hours spent searching case law databases with keyword strings, hoping to land on the right precedent. AI-powered research tools can now interpret a plain-language question about a legal issue and surface relevant case law, statutes, and secondary sources far faster than keyword search alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This speed comes with an important caveat that has already made headlines in the legal industry: generative AI tools can produce citations to cases that do not actually exist, a phenomenon commonly called hallucination. Attorneys who have filed briefs containing fabricated citations have faced sanctions and serious professional embarrassment as a result. This makes independent verification of every AI-generated citation a non-negotiable step, not an optional extra precaution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms should treat AI research tools the way they would treat a very fast, occasionally unreliable junior associate: useful for a first pass, but never the final word without a qualified attorney confirming the output is accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Drafting Assistance and Client Communication<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generative AI tools are increasingly used to draft first versions of routine documents, from standard engagement letters to preliminary responses to common client questions. This can meaningfully reduce the time associates spend on repetitive drafting tasks that do not require significant original analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The productivity and risk tradeoffs of tools like Microsoft&#8217;s AI assistant are worth understanding in detail before rolling them out firm-wide, a topic covered in this breakdown of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/microsoft-copilot-for-business-productivity-benefits-and-security-risks-explained\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Copilot adoption tradeoffs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The benefits are real, but so are the governance questions around what data these tools can access and how permissions should be configured for different roles within a firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Client communication drafted with AI assistance should always go through the same review process any junior associate&#8217;s draft would face. The efficiency gain comes from starting with a reasonable first draft rather than a blank page, not from skipping the attorney review that ensures accuracy and appropriate tone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>E-Discovery and Case Management Efficiency<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discovery has historically been one of the most labor-intensive parts of litigation, requiring teams to review enormous volumes of documents for relevance and privilege. AI-assisted e-discovery tools can now categorize, tag, and prioritize documents for review at a scale manual teams simply cannot match, cutting weeks off a process that used to consume months of associate and paralegal time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These tools also introduce a new privilege review risk. An AI system incorrectly tagging a privileged document as non-privileged, or missing a privilege designation entirely, can have serious consequences in litigation. Firms need clear protocols requiring human verification of privilege calls, particularly on documents flagged as borderline by the automated system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Behind the scenes, case management platforms increasingly rely on the same kind of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/how-ai-is-changing-the-way-businesses-manage-it-operations\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">shifting IT management practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> transforming other industries, with monitoring and automation catching infrastructure issues before they disrupt access to case files during an active matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2618\" src=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/10-2-1024x535.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"806\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/10-2-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/10-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/10-2-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/10-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>AI Powered IT Support Working Behind the Scenes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Much of the AI improving law firm productivity has nothing to do with legal work directly. It runs quietly inside the technology infrastructure keeping the firm operational. Help desk systems increasingly use AI to triage support tickets automatically, resolving routine password resets or software issues without waiting for a human technician, while more complex problems get routed straight to a specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This shift is explored in detail in this look at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/the-rise-of-ai-powered-help-desks-faster-it-support-without-losing-the-human-touch\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">quicker help desk triage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which explains how automation handles the repetitive requests without removing the human technician from anything genuinely complicated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For a litigation team facing a filing deadline, a locked account resolved in minutes rather than hours can matter enormously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IT infrastructure itself is also becoming more proactive. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monitoring tools now catch failing hardware or overloaded servers before they cause an outage, a concept covered in this piece on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/how-predictive-it-maintenance-helps-businesses-prevent-downtime-before-it-happens\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">preventing unplanned outages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that applies just as much to a law firm&#8217;s document management server as it does to any other business system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege Risks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The single biggest concern law firms raise about AI adoption is confidentiality, and for good reason. Every AI tool that processes client information raises a question: where does that data go, who else might see it, and could it end up used to train a model that other users interact with later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms need clarity on several points before approving any AI tool for use with client matters:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether the vendor retains submitted data after processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether that data is used to train models accessible to other customers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What access controls exist to separate different clients&#8217; matters within the tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether the vendor has undergone independent security review or certification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This concern extends well beyond AI tools specifically. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms handling any category of confidential client information should review broader guidance on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/what-every-business-owner-should-know-about-protecting-sensitive-data\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">client record protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, since the same principles around access control and data handling apply whether the information sits in a traditional document management system or flows through a new generative AI platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal data specifically carries a premium on the dark web precisely because of its sensitivity, a reality covered in this analysis of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/small-law-firms-big-targets-how-hackers-are-selling-legal-data-on-the-dark-web\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dark web data sales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> targeting smaller firms that criminals often view as easier targets than larger, better-resourced practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cybersecurity Threats Aimed Specifically at Law Firms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Law firms face many of the same threats as other professional services businesses, but attackers often tailor their approach specifically to the legal industry, knowing firms handle high-value information and frequently need to respond to urgent, time-sensitive requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common attack patterns include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fraudulent emails impersonating clients or opposing counsel requesting urgent wire transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fake court notices or subpoenas designed to trick staff into clicking malicious links<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Credential theft targeting case management and document management platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Malware embedded in documents disguised as filings or discovery materials<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generative AI has made these attacks significantly more convincing. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This examination of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/ai-driven-phishing-attacks-in-2026-how-businesses-in-bothell-renton-can-stay-protected\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">targeted phishing schemes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> shows how attackers now produce flawless, context-aware emails that mimic a firm&#8217;s actual tone and formatting, while<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/ai-generated-attacks-are-rising-what-local-companies-must-know-now\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emerging AI driven attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> covers how these tactics continue to evolve faster than many firms&#8217; existing staff training can keep pace with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A related and costly threat involves fraudulent payment redirection. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These schemes, often described as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/why-business-email-compromise-bec-attacks-are-surging-and-how-to-stop-them\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">wire fraud email scams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, trick staff into redirecting real client funds, such as settlement payments or trust account transfers, into accounts controlled by criminals rather than the intended recipient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even overlooked office equipment carries risk. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This piece on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/the-invisible-hack-why-your-printer-could-be-the-entry-point-for-cybercriminals\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">overlooked printer vulnerabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> explains how a networked printer, often the last device anyone thinks to secure, can become an entry point into a firm&#8217;s broader network if left unpatched.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ethical and Regulatory Considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most state bar associations, following guidance tied to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, now expect attorneys to maintain a reasonable understanding of the technology they use, including AI tools. This duty of technological competence means attorneys cannot simply plead ignorance if an AI tool mishandles client data or produces a flawed work product that makes it into a filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key ethical obligations firms should keep in mind include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintaining client confidentiality when using any third-party AI platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Independently verifying AI-generated research and citations before relying on them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Disclosing AI use to clients where required by firm policy or client agreement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensuring supervision of AI-assisted work meets the same standard as supervision of junior staff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms operating under<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/why-smbs-are-moving-toward-identity-first-security-strategies\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">identity driven security approach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> principles find it easier to demonstrate the kind of access control and accountability regulators and bar associations increasingly expect, since every user&#8217;s access can be tied to a specific role and matter rather than broad, unrestricted access across the firm&#8217;s entire client base.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Attorneys Are Not Being Replaced<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every wave of legal technology, from electronic research databases to document automation software, has prompted the same question: will this replace the lawyer using it. AI is following the same pattern, and the answer remains the same for a simple reason. Clients do not hire a firm for document processing speed. They hire it for judgment, strategy, and accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A few reasons this holds true specifically for AI in legal practice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Courts and bar associations hold the licensed attorney responsible for filings, not the software used to help draft them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AI-generated research still requires independent verification, meaning expertise is required to catch its mistakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complex, fact-specific legal strategy requires human judgment that generalized AI models cannot reliably replicate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Client relationships, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy remain fundamentally human skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms that position AI as a tool for eliminating repetitive drudgery, rather than as a substitute for legal judgment, tend to see the strongest results. Associates freed from hours of manual document review can spend more time on case strategy, client counseling, and the substantive legal analysis that actually differentiates a firm from its competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Building an AI Governance Policy for Your Firm<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms that allow AI adoption to happen informally, with individual attorneys and staff choosing their own tools without oversight, tend to end up with inconsistent practices and real confidentiality exposure. A clear, written governance policy addresses this before it becomes a problem rather than after.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An effective policy should cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which AI tools are approved for use with client matters, and which are prohibited<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What categories of client information can never be entered into a public AI tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requirements for verifying AI-generated research, citations, and drafted content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Documentation standards for AI-assisted work product, particularly for billing and audit purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building genuine resilience around these policies means preparing for problems before they occur rather than reacting afterward, a theme explored in this practical guide to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/how-to-build-a-cyber-resilient-business-in-bothell-a-practical-guide\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">resilient business planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms should also confirm their existing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/data-backup-vs-disaster-recovery-what-bothell-businesses-must-understand\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">recovery planning fundamentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> account for AI-assisted work product, ensuring drafts, research notes, and privilege logs generated with these tools are backed up just as reliably as any other case file.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Choosing the Right Technology Partner<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rolling out AI responsibly is rarely something a firm should attempt without experienced technical support, particularly for firms without a dedicated internal IT department capable of vetting vendors and configuring permissions correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms should look for a partner who can speak specifically to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experience supporting law firms and other professional services clients handling privileged information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A demonstrated approach to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/why-endpoint-detection-and-response-edr-is-a-must-for-smbs\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">endpoint threat monitoring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> across every device connecting to case management systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Familiarity with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/how-cyber-insurance-requirements-are-changing-business-it-strategies-in-2026\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">updated insurance obligations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tied to how new technology gets deployed and documented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A structured process for vetting new software before it ever touches client matters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms already working with a provider offering<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/trusted-it-support-services-bothell\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">responsive local IT team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> support or broader<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/managed-network-security-bothell\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">firm-wide network defenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> often find it more efficient to extend that existing relationship into AI governance rather than engaging a separate specialist, since the current provider already understands the firm&#8217;s infrastructure, matter management systems, and compliance obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms with offices spanning multiple communities benefit from consistency across every location, whether that means<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/managed-it-support-renton\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renton based technicians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> supporting a satellite office or broader<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/business-it-solutions-washington\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">statewide firm technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> standards applied evenly across every practice group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Practical Steps to Adopt AI Responsibly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms do not need to overhaul their entire practice at once to see real benefits from AI. A measured, staged rollout consistently produces better outcomes than an abrupt, firm-wide launch with no pilot period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A reasonable approach looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify one narrow, lower-risk use case, such as contract summarization, as an initial pilot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vet the specific tool&#8217;s data retention and confidentiality practices before granting any access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Run the pilot with a small group of attorneys and document actual time savings and error rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expand gradually to additional practice areas once governance and training are confirmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reassess the policy regularly as new tools and risks continue to emerge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms unsure of where their current infrastructure stands relative to this kind of rollout often benefit from a broader look at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/the-hidden-costs-of-outdated-it-infrastructure-for-growing-businesses-in-bothell-renton\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">aging infrastructure costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> first, since outdated servers or unsupported case management software can quietly limit which modern AI tools will even function properly.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A formal<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/ai-readiness-assessment\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">technology readiness review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is often the most efficient way to get a clear picture of a firm&#8217;s current data handling practices before approving any new AI tool for use with client matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms with limited internal IT capacity may also benefit from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/how-co-managed-it-services-help-internal-it-teams-scale-faster\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">co-managed staffing support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, adding specialized oversight for exactly this kind of technology evaluation without the overhead of a full-time hire dedicated solely to AI governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Billing Transparency and Time Tracking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clients scrutinize legal bills closely, and AI-assisted work raises a fair question: should a client pay full hourly rates for time an attorney spent reviewing an AI-generated first draft versus time spent drafting from scratch. Firms that get ahead of this question, rather than waiting for a client to raise it after receiving an invoice, tend to preserve trust far more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practical approaches firms are adopting include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clearly documenting when AI assistance was used on a given task<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adjusting billing narratives to reflect review and verification time rather than drafting time where appropriate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discussing AI use transparently in engagement letters or fee agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tracking actual time savings internally to inform future billing practices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Failing to address this proactively carries its own risk. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vague or inflated billing narratives that do not reflect how AI actually changed the work performed can expose a firm to the same kind of scrutiny already covered in guidance on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/why-compliance-matters-protecting-your-business-from-costly-penalties\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">regulatory penalty exposure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, since billing disputes can escalate into formal complaints if clients feel misled about how their fees were earned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2619\" src=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/11-1-1024x535.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/11-1-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/11-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/11-1-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/08\/11-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Training Staff to Work Alongside AI Tools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even the most capable AI tool delivers little value if staff do not understand how to use it correctly, verify its output, or recognize its limitations. Firms that skip structured training tend to see inconsistent adoption, with some staff over-relying on AI output and others avoiding the tools entirely out of unfamiliarity or distrust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Effective training programs for legal staff typically cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to phrase queries to get more reliable and specific AI output<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mandatory verification steps for any AI-generated research or citations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recognizing when a task is genuinely unsuited for AI assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reporting processes for flagging tools that produce inaccurate or concerning results<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This kind of training pairs naturally with the broader security awareness programs firms already run to help staff recognize<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/ai-powered-cybersecurity-how-modern-threat-detection-is-changing-it-services\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">advanced detection capabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and other technical safeguards protecting the firm, since staff who understand how the underlying security systems work tend to use AI tools more thoughtfully as well.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms bundling this training alongside broader<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/managed-security-services-bothell\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bundled security offerings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from their IT provider often find it easier to keep both security awareness and AI literacy current as tools and threats continue to evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bringing It All Together<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AI is already reshaping how law firms handle document review, legal research, drafting, and internal support, and the pace of that change is unlikely to slow down. Used carefully, it removes hours of repetitive work and gives attorneys more time for the strategic, judgment-driven work that clients actually value. Used carelessly, it introduces confidentiality and ethical risks that carry real professional consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CMIT Solutions of Bothell and Renton helps law firms evaluate, secure, and responsibly roll out the AI tools already changing legal practice, from initial governance planning through<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/cloud-managed-services-experts\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cloud deployment specialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> supporting modern case management platforms, along with the broader<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/it-compliance-in-bothell-secure-business-solutions\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">compliance driven safeguards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> required to keep privileged client information protected throughout the process.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms ready to talk through where to start can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/contact-us\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">request a technology review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and build a practical AI adoption plan suited to their specific practice areas and risk tolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;background: #f4f8fa;padding: 60px 20px;font-family: Segoe UI,Arial,sans-serif\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;color: #000;font-size: 40px;line-height: 1.2;font-weight: 800;margin: 0 0 45px\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1100px;margin: 0 auto\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">1. Will AI replace attorneys at law firms?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">No. AI handles repetitive, document-heavy tasks well, but legal judgment, strategy, and professional accountability remain squarely the attorney&#8217;s responsibility.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">2. Can AI-generated legal research be trusted without verification?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">No. Generative AI tools have produced fabricated case citations in real filings, which has led to sanctions against attorneys who failed to verify the output.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">3. Is it safe to use tools like Microsoft Copilot with client matters?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It can be, but only after confirming how the tool retains data, whether it trains on submitted information, and how access permissions are configured for different roles.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">4. What is the biggest confidentiality risk with AI adoption in law firms?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Uncontrolled use of unapproved tools by individual attorneys or staff can expose privileged client information without the firm realizing it has happened.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">5. Do bar associations require attorneys to understand the AI tools they use?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Most jurisdictions, following ABA guidance on technological competence, expect attorneys to reasonably understand any technology, including AI, that touches client work.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">6. How does AI help with contract review specifically?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It can scan large volumes of contract text quickly, flagging nonstandard clauses or missing provisions so attorneys can focus their review on the sections that need the most attention.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">7. Are AI tools reliable for e-discovery and privilege review?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">They can significantly speed up document categorization, but human verification remains essential, particularly for documents flagged as borderline for privilege.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">8. What should a firm ask an AI vendor before approving a tool?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Ask whether submitted data is retained or used for training, how access is separated between different client matters, and whether independent security review has occurred.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">9. Can smaller law firms benefit from AI, or is it only useful for large firms?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Smaller firms often benefit significantly, since AI can offset the productivity gap created by having fewer associates available during busy litigation periods.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">10. What is an AI governance policy and does a small firm need one?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It is a written policy defining approved tools, prohibited data categories, and verification requirements. Even small firms benefit from having one in writing.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">11. How are cybercriminals using AI to target law firms specifically?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Attackers now use AI to write convincing, context-aware phishing emails impersonating clients or opposing counsel, making these scams harder to detect than before.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">12. What is business email compromise and why do law firms face heightened risk?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It is a scam that tricks staff into redirecting real client funds, such as settlement payments, into fraudulent accounts, often through a convincing impersonated email.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">13. Should firms disclose AI use to clients?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Many firms choose to disclose AI use as a matter of transparency and client trust, and some client agreements or jurisdictions may require it directly.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">14. How does zero trust security relate to AI adoption in law firms?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It ensures AI tools and every user only access the specific case data their role requires, rather than broad access across the firm&#8217;s entire client base.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">15. What happens if an AI tool mishandles privileged information?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">The consequences can include waiver of privilege, sanctions, and serious reputational harm, which is why human verification of AI-flagged privilege calls is essential.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">16. How often should a firm review its approved AI tools?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">At least quarterly, since new tools, updated vendor policies, and emerging risks in this space continue to shift quickly.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">17. Does using AI reduce IT support costs for a law firm?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It can, particularly through automated help desk triage and predictive monitoring that catch infrastructure issues before they cause costly downtime during active matters.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">18. Should firms rely on internal IT staff or a managed provider for AI governance?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Many firms use a co-managed approach, pairing internal staff with a specialized IT partner experienced in legal industry compliance and confidentiality requirements.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">19. What is the first practical step a law firm should take toward AI adoption?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Start with a technology and data handling assessment to identify current gaps before approving any AI tool for use with client matters.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">20. Can AI tools help law firms during high-volume litigation periods?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Yes. 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