Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how legal departments manage contracts, assess risk, and oversee compliance. But while AI adoption is accelerating, are organizations truly realizing its potential—or simply experimenting with new technology?
A new 2026 trend report, “AI in CLM: AI's Role Now and in the Future of Contract Lifecycle Management,” sponsored by Conga, examines how organizations are incorporating AI into their contract management processes—and the challenges they face along the way.
Based on a survey of 250 contract lifecycle management professionals across healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing, the report provides valuable insights for general counsel, chief legal officers, legal operations leaders, and other legal professionals evaluating AI's role in their organizations.
The findings reveal a significant disconnect: 95% of respondents report using AI in some capacity, yet only 38% describe their CLM maturity as integrated. The research also highlights important questions surrounding AI accuracy, human oversight, regulatory compliance, and legal liability.
Download the Report to Discover:
How legal teams are using AI today: Explore adoption trends in contract review, redlining, clause identification, risk assessment, and obligation tracking.
Where AI is delivering measurable improvements: Discover why 59% of respondents report improvements in reporting quality and 51% in risk identification.
The legal risks and governance challenges: Examine concerns surrounding inaccurate AI outputs, contract hallucinations, compliance, liability exposure, and the continuing need for human review.
What's next for AI-powered contract management: Understand how organizations envision AI evolving into a strategic intelligence tool and what may be needed to build greater trust in its capabilities.
Featuring survey findings and expert perspectives from Conga's Jason Smith, a former practicing attorney and CLM technology specialist, this report offers a timely look at the opportunities and limitations of AI in legal operations.
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