In the latest episode of “Adventures in Legal Tech,” Warren unpacks the single workflow that can dramatically reduce document review costs before any money is spent.
The episode tackles one of the most persistent pain points in legal practice: the ballooning expense of electronic discovery before meaningful review work even begins.
Warren also addresses what has changed in the world of attachments, warning that the traditional PDF format is now the least of any legal team’s concerns.
The range of file types and attachment formats entering eDiscovery workflows has grown considerably, creating new challenges for legal teams managing large volumes of electronically stored information.
Artificial intelligence can certainly be a “game-changer” for eDiscovery, Warren says, but it can also be a “bill ballooner” if deployed without proper preparation.
Warren is careful to outline the specific prerequisites that must be in place before any legal team attempts to apply AI tools to their document review process.
Getting those foundations right before introducing AI is, according to Warren, the difference between technology that saves money and technology that wastes it.
The episode also draws an important distinction between working with a partner and working with a vendor, a difference that carries real consequences for litigation outcomes and costs.
Understanding that distinction helps legal teams make smarter decisions about who they bring in to assist with discovery, and what level of strategic engagement they should expect.
Warren also highlights the specific skills legal professionals should be prioritising and developing in 2026 to stay competitive in an increasingly technology-driven practice environment.
The episode forms part of a broader series designed to help legal practitioners navigate a rapidly evolving landscape where technology decisions can have a direct and significant impact on client costs.