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Contracting Superheroes: Why AI + Humans Is the Future of CLM

By Brendan Hong posted 05-02-2025 03:13 PM

  

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, legal and contracting teams are under more pressure than ever to move faster, reduce risk, and deliver strategic value. That’s where Artificial Intelligence comes in—not as a replacement for humans, but as a powerful ally.

At its best, AI doesn’t just automate tasks. It enhances human decision-making, streamlines processes, and unlocks insights that would otherwise be buried in dense contract data. When paired with the expertise of legal and contract professionals, AI becomes a true force multiplier.

Why AI Matters in Contracting

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is rich with opportunities for AI to make a meaningful impact. From initial request to final signature—and everything in between—AI can help teams:

  • Speed up contract reviews with automated clause detection and risk analysis

  • Identify patterns and opportunities hidden in historical contract data

  • Drive consistency and compliance across business units and jurisdictions

  • Free up time for high-value, strategic work

  • Connect systems and insights to fuel better decisions company-wide

But the real power of AI comes when it’s embedded into a platform that’s built to handle the complexities of enterprise contracting—and when it’s used by people who understand the nuances of negotiation, compliance, and business alignment.

That’s where you, the contracting superheroes, come in.

It's Not Just About Technology—It’s About Transformation

The most successful teams are those that think beyond automation. They’re using AI as a strategic partner—working with the technology to create better outcomes, not just faster ones. They're shaping smarter processes, reducing risk, and turning contract operations into a source of competitive advantage.

This shift isn’t just on the horizon—it’s happening now. And the organizations embracing AI with intention and purpose are pulling ahead.


Join the Conversation at CLOC

Want to hear how real-world Agiloft customers are using AI to transform their contracting processes?

Join us at the CLOC Global Institute in Las Vegas for an exclusive Agiloft Customer Breakfast, featuring a panel discussion:
Contracting Superheroes: When Humans & AI Join Forces

You’ll enjoy a great breakfast, connect with other Agiloft users, and hear firsthand how teams are leveraging embedded AI and data-first strategies to deliver smarter, faster, and more impactful contract outcomes.

📅 When: May 7, 7:30am - 9am PDT
📍 Where: Ironwood Terrace, Aria Convention Center 
🔗 https://resources.agiloft.com/cloc-customer-experience

The future of CLM isn’t AI or humans. It’s AI with humans. Let’s build it—together.


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