Lawyers and professionals in Alicante Justice founded a cooperative that explores how artificial intelligence can transform the practice of law. The question is no longer whether AI will arrive in the courtroom, but how it will shape the day-to-day work of legal offices large and small alike. A technology that once seemed distant is now a tool within reach for firms of varying sizes, and its impact is being felt across the legal landscape.
The shift is visible as more firms begin to integrate AI into their processes. Clients can describe their needs, and the attorney leverages AI to compile the necessary data, draft documents, and prepare submissions for court. Some observers remain cautious, noting that if a program can draft standard requests, another program could assemble them with tailored data. Yet the prevailing trend is clear: artificial intelligence is becoming a permanent feature of legal work.
Sandro García, the general manager of Amazon, remarked that the company already allows users to complete trademark registration procedures through automation. Meta Advocacy, the initial lawyers cooperative, has emerged to help its members confront these technological shifts. He suggested that a single large firm or multinational can invest substantial sums to recruit engineers and deploy AI infrastructure, but a smaller firm can still participate by pooling resources and sharing costs. This idea gave birth to a cooperative that is still in its early stages and expected to begin operations soon. García indicated that the cooperative could become a pioneering model in Spain and possibly worldwide. Ten co-founders from different law firms in Alicante have already joined, with plans to welcome more professionals as the project progresses.
Victims or architects
The cooperative’s leader argues that AI is here to stay, and this moment presents an opportunity to decide how to respond. Is the technology a threat to clients, or a tool that architects the future of legal work? The cooperative aims to make technology accessible to offices that might otherwise lack the means to adopt it, while also exploring new workflows that use AI to simplify daily tasks. As times change, professionals are urged to reinvest in their practice. Members will have chances to develop ideas and strategies for integrating AI, especially when large multinational firms possess significant resources and influence.
The message is clear: expertise in the law matters, but a machine can access and process information at speeds far beyond human capability. The alternative is to ignore AI despite its potential. If lawyers do not adopt AI, competitors who do will, and the value of traditional practice could erode. The analogy is direct: treating AI as a passing trend is like trusting a vegetarian tiger not to attack.
García emphasizes that the arrival of new technologies should be met with a focus on seizing opportunities rather than fearing threats. The motto is to reinvent, not retreat. Ignoring AI would be a costly misstep. In this view, the future lawyer should excel as a legal service advocate while learning to leverage technology. The machine can locate information rapidly and provide insights that enhance decision making, but human judgment remains essential to interpreting results and guiding strategy. Therefore, understanding the product and continuously integrating new tools into the firm becomes a core professional obligation.
García notes that this cooperative does not claim to have created artificial intelligence or tools like ChatGPT. Instead, it aims to empower professionals to share resources so they can keep pace with evolving demands and compete effectively in the digital era.