The GC AI Action Checklist: Move from Legal Steward to Strategic Accelerator

Stop managing volume and start driving momentum. This is the tactical roadmap to audit your internal readiness, win CFO buy-in, and optimize external spend with AI.

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The Blueprint for the Modern GC

AI creates value only when grounded in clear goals and proprietary expertise. This checklist provides the key checkpoints you need, so that legal can be a core business driver:

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Inside the Checklist:

• Audit Readiness: Identify "Golden Precedent" and map high-volume bottlenecks.
• Win the CFO Case: Model ROI through headcount avoidance and fee reduction.
• Align Outside Counsel: Shift firms to fixed fees and AI-assisted strategic review.
• 7-Day Action Plan: From internal audit to CFO briefing in one week.