Bobby Malhotra Featured in Law360 Article Highlighting AI ‘Power Users’

Winston & Strawn partner Bobby Malhotra was featured in a Law360 article highlight his technology background prior to transitioning to law, how he became an artificial intelligence power user, and how he uses AI today. While AI has existed in law firms for over a decade, many AI power users at law firms say that the popularity of the technology has surged since the launch of ChatGPT.

Bobby said that generative AI tools enable lawyers to input prompts in plain English and analyze data — tasks that previously required a tech specialist as an intermediary. “This is a game-changing technology because for the first time lawyers can have a relatively simple tool where they can input questions into it and interact with their data,” he said.

He added that generative AI is another option in the legal AI “tool belt,” giving professionals a good starting point for creating content at an early stage. The technology helps lawyers with routine and mundane tasks, such as drafting a legal outline, so that they can focus on more higher-level tasks such as developing complex arguments and positions for clients.

Attorneys at all levels can learn generative AI because prompting is not overly technical, Bobby noted. He expects that AI will become more commonplace at law firms and is encouraging other lawyers to use the latest AI tools.

“If we don’t have our finger on the pulse, it’s an area where you can get left behind really quickly when it comes to your competition,” he said.

Bobby also discussed his background working in network engineering and computer programming before transitioning to law with a focus on e-discovery litigation, which deals with vast amounts of data across various jurisdictions. While working in e-discovery law, he turned to AI by using statistical models and predictive analytics to determine relevant documents for a case. Before the recent arrival of ChapGPT and generative AI, Bobby said that only certain practice areas were interested in AI, such as e-discovery, technology, and data privacy, but he noted a growing excitement among lawyers across various practices, as many now see AI as a tool for improving efficiency.

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