AI Won’t Replace Lawyers, But Lawyers Who Embrace It Will Replace Those Who Don’t — Kenneth Wilson

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Advocate Kenneth Wilson,  has urged lawyers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), warning that practitioners who fail to adapt to emerging technologies risk being left behind.

Wilson said claims that AI would replace lawyers were misplaced, arguing that the technology would instead give an advantage to legal practitioners who learn how to use it effectively.

«“Lawyers who adapt to the use of artificial intelligence are the ones who will replace the lawyers who do not want to adapt to it,” Wilson said.»

Speaking on the sidelines of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) conference, Wilson said AI is no longer a technology of the future but a reality that is already transforming legal practice.

He noted that one of the key steps taken by LSK this year has been to sensitise its members on the growing role of AI and encourage lawyers to understand and responsibly integrate the technology into their work.

Wilson also pointed to the Judiciary's adoption of AI tools, including technology that can assist in summarising large volumes of documents filed in court.

However, he cautioned lawyers against blindly relying on AI-generated information, stressing that human judgment and critical thinking remain essential in legal practice.

He warned that AI tools can generate inaccurate or entirely fictitious case law if users fail to verify the information produced.

According to Wilson, lawyers must therefore learn how to use AI as an aid to their professional work rather than allowing the technology to replace their legal reasoning.

He said the growing availability of AI tools also means that access to the technology should not necessarily be viewed as a privilege reserved for wealthy clients or law firms.

Wilson noted that widely available AI-powered services, including tools integrated into smartphones, give ordinary users access to basic AI capabilities, although premium platforms may require paid subscriptions.

“Knowing how to use it is all that counts, irrespective of your wealth status,” he said.

Wilson welcomed the decision to make AI and its impact on legal practice a key theme of the LSK conference, saying it provides an opportunity for lawyers to understand both the opportunities and risks presented by the rapidly evolving technology.

He urged legal practitioners to continuously acquire new skills and embrace responsible use of AI to improve efficiency while maintaining professional standards and independent judgment.

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