How to Do More with Less: Future-Proofing Yourself in an AI-Driven Economy
I recently read Sharon Gai’s How to Do More with Less: Future-Proofing Yourself in an AI-Driven Economy . Like most lawyers, I approach mainstream tech books with skepticism; they are typically heavy on futuristic hype but light on real-world utility. Gai’s framework is an exception. It provides a direct, practical blueprint for how legal leaders can insulate their careers from disruption. Two specific arguments stand out for those looking to protect their long-term value: 1. The Trap of the "Age of Sameness" Gai introduces a concept, the "Age of Sameness" writing that "Your competitors have the same AI tools you do. The same access to information, the same frameworks, the same version of GPT." (p. 184) Historically, law has built value on information asymmetry, like knowing a niche regulatory wrinkle, holding a proprietary template, or out-grinding the opposition on research. But when enterprise LLMs commoditize "pure knowledge" (effectively ...









