Bloomberg surveyed lawyers and found that 57% used generative AI for Legal Research. Drafting and templating communication came in at 46%, and legal contracts at 26%. Summarizing legal narratives and reviewing legal documents followed at 24% and 22% respectively. The survey also revealed AI usage in negotiating contracts, e-Discovery, due diligence, reviewing discovery, case filings, and estate planning. Lawyers appreciated AI’s ability to handle mundane tasks, freeing them to focus on crafting strategies and billing clients. The results highlight the increasing role of generative AI in reshaping the legal landscape, making efficiency paramount. The survey hints at AI’s imminent takeover in the legal domain, with lawyers becoming spectators and operators in a world where algorithms are taking the lead.