The Vanguard Network Releases New Video on Leading AI Adoption in Legal Departments

The Vanguard Network has released a new video, “How Do I Get on the Train”: Getting Legal Departments to Lead on AI Adoption, examining why widespread investment in legal AI has yet to deliver expected results and what leaders can do differently.

Despite more than $8 billion spent on AI tools for legal departments over the past three years, many CEOs report limited impact. For General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers, the pressure is especially acute, as legal teams are often the first asked to operationalize AI across the enterprise.

In this candid conversation, Varun Mehta, CEO of Factor, and Kathleen Sweitzer, General Counsel at Trustmark, discuss the real risks and rewards of AI adoption. Drawing on practical experience, they explore why technology alone is not the solution and why employee engagement, training, and change management are critical to success.

The discussion was recorded at The Vanguard Network’s October 2025 General Counsel Forum, offering practical guidance for leaders navigating AI transformation.

Watch the video here.

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