A particular kind of tension comes with building in a world that won’t hold still. That’s where we find ourselves today. The AI space is equal parts thrilling and disorienting. At LexBlog, as we chart our course forward and rethink the future of publishing, we’re working within a landscape that seems to reshape itself every hour. It’s forced us to loosen our grip, to design with open hands and a posture of curiosity.
Our company is dedicated to helping lawyers share their insights—real people writing real things that matter. But now, with generative AI offering the ability to churn out convincing content in seconds, the question isn’t just what we build—it’s why we build it.
There’s a temptation to adopt the latest tool or trendy idea quickly, and I’ve been guilty of it myself. A week into a new product, it can feel outdated as something “better” emerges. Constantly chasing the latest advancements means we never finish anything and ultimately fail to serve anyone effectively.
How do we design in a constantly changing world?
For me, it comes down to anchoring in purpose. LexBlog exists to connect lawyers to people for good. That’s our north star. When we evaluate new AI tools or think about what to build next, it’s not about being first but practical, human, and trustworthy.
We’re experimenting with prototypes that enhance, not replace, the lawyer’s voice—tools that help uncover what’s uniquely theirs and bring it forward meaningfully. We’re looking at ways to help attorneys engage with their readers more directly, more naturally. AI has a role to play here, but it’s not the hero—it’s the helper.
On the product team, we’re learning to work in shorter cycles—small sessions—testing ideas live, iterating quickly, and listening closely.
The only way to navigate a shifting world is to stay in motion yourself. As Brad Pitt’s character Gerry Lane in World War Z says, “Movement is life.” Therefore, we aim to keep moving with our knees bent and eyes forward, design with humility, and ship with courage (and fingers crossed).
The dust may never settle. But maybe it’s not supposed to.