For Sapna Shah, Family Law Barrister at 33 Bedford Row, precision and empathy are inseparable. Specialising in private children and financial remedy matters, she manages a demanding practice alongside her roles as Head of Private Family Law, Middle Temple advocacy trainer, and committee member for Resolution.
“I love the human connection in family law,” she says. “Every case matters deeply to someone, which means accuracy really matters to me.”
So, when she discovered Lexis+ AI™, she saw a way to combine that commitment to care with a new level of speed, precision and creativity.
Accuracy she can trust
Sapna was initially cautious about AI. “As lawyers, we’re trained to double-check everything. But Lexis+ AI is different, it’s built on trusted LexisNexis sources. That’s what gives me confidence.”
Now, she uses it to verify points in seconds: “If I’m in court and a question arises, I can check it there and then. It gives me assurance in real time.”
“What attracted me to it, even now, is the accuracy. Every answer is grounded in real case law and statute — and that’s what drew me in.”
Building creativity, not replacing judgment
For Sapna, Lexis+ AI doesn’t just save time, it helps her sharpen her thinking. She uses it to explore wider angles on complex issues: “It helps me see connections I might not have thought of under time pressure.”
“It actually helps build my creativity. I’ll ask a general question, and it brings up all the issues I need to consider. It helps me think outside the box.”
And while she values innovation, she’s clear about balance: “There will always be a need for a human advocate. AI supports us, it doesn’t replace judgment or empathy.”
Everyday support, when time is tight
“I’m using it every day, even for quick questions, or to double-check my knowledge of a statute or case.”
Family practice moves fast. When papers arrive late or hearings run long, Sapna turns to Lexis+ AI to stay in control.
“There are days when I’ll upload documents for a quick summary. It reduces four hours of reading to one or two, without missing the detail.
It’s a real time saver. If I can check a point instantly while I’m waiting in court, that’s time I can give back to my clients.”
Moving with the times
Sapna sees Lexis+ AI as part of a wider shift in the Bar.
“I tend to do things the old-fashioned way,” she says, “but we have to move with the times. As long as we’re aware of the pitfalls, we should use tools like Lexis+ AI to assist us.”
For her, the key is trust and adaptability: “Family law will always be about people but if technology can give us back time and certainty, that benefits everyone.”
The result
Lexis+ AI gives Sapna what every barrister values most: confidence.
“It’s not about replacing legal thinking, it’s about enhancing it. I feel more assured, more efficient, and more creative.”
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