The Role of Management Sociology in Improving the Efficiency of a Law Firm in the Context of Digitalization
( Pp. 166-171)
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Apanitsin Nikita S.
postgraduate student, Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences
Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
Perm, Russian Federation Paramonova Svetlana P. Dr. Sci. (Philos.); Professor, Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences; Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Professor, Department of Sociology and Political Science, Faculty of Humanities
Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Perm, Russian Federation
Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
Perm, Russian Federation Paramonova Svetlana P. Dr. Sci. (Philos.); Professor, Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences; Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University, Professor, Department of Sociology and Political Science, Faculty of Humanities
Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Perm, Russian Federation
Abstract:
Modern law firms face the imperative to implement innovative technologies, primarily artificial intelligence (AI), generating both management opportunities and systemic risks. International evidence demonstrates the practical efficacy of AI in the following zones:automated contract analysis and compliance checking (Harvey AI, Luminance, Kira Systems); legal forecasting and judicial decision analytics (Lex Machina, ROSS Intelligence); e-discovery automation and large-scale document processing; standard legal document builders and client-service chatbots. According to the LawPay/MyCase Report (2024), the adoption of specialised AI tools increased work efficiency for 53% of respondents and “significantly” for 24%. At the same time, risks remain: de-intellectualisation, replacement of ethical judgement with algorithmic outputs, and displacement of vulnerable professional groups. This article examines the role of management sociology in balancing automation and the preservation of the human dimension of legal practice. Strategies are proposed for managing human capital, fostering a culture of collaboration, and integrating ethical norms, enabling law firms to adapt to digitalisation while preserving the unique values of the legal profession.
How to Cite:
Apanitsin, N.S., Paramonova, S.P. (2026). The role of management sociology in improving the efficiency of a law firm in the context of digitalization. Sociopolitical Sciences, 16(3), 166–171. DOI: 10.33693/2223-0092-2026-16-3-166-171. EDN: TSNVRT
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Keywords:
law firms, artificial intelligence, automation, management sociology, digitalisation, human capital management, legal analytics, AI ethics.
