abovethelaw.com/2026/10/clio-says-ai-is-boosting-billable-hours-maybe-i-was-wrong-or-maybe-not Clio Says AI Is Boosting Billable Hours: Maybe I Was Wrong. Or Maybe Not.
Clio's 2026 Legal Trends Report projects utilization rising to 42.2% from 39.1%, with AI-adopting firms recording about 8% more revenue per lawyer. The author attributes the gains to clearing backlog, reduced admin work and better timekeeping, and notes the data is observational, vendor-sourced and that clients expect lower prices.
— via Above the Law, Stephen Embry
