AI is changing how lawyers work — and putting the billable hour under pressure

AI adoption is forcing the legal profession to rethink the billable hour and how lawyers build expertise.

# AI is changing how lawyers work — and putting the billable hour under pressure AI adoption is forcing the legal profession to rethink the billable hour and how lawyers build expertise. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/10/ai-lawyers-billable-hour-legal-careers.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*