eBrevia Featured in The Legal Technologist Issue Dedicated to Contract Drafting
The latest edition of the Legal Technologist magazine was devoted entirely to contract drafting, indicating just how crucial it is to lawyers’ daily work. Its editors asked the eBrevia to contribute an expert perspective.
Sophiya Volkova, Account Director EMEA and a lawyer herself, penned the article, “Precision over ‘One-Stop Shop.’” The piece explores a critical question facing legal teams today: Should AI drafting live inside all-in-one platforms, or does it deserve a more specialized approach?
Drafting: An Ancient Discipline, A Modern Challenge
As Sophiya notes, legal drafting is far from a modern invention. Structured “if-then” logic dates back to the Code of Ur-Nammu, reminding us that precision in legal language has always mattered.
What has changed is the environment. Today’s lawyers operate under intense time pressure, growing complexity, and increasing expectations for consistency and speed. Despite advances in AI and legal technology, drafting remains a deeply skilled, nuanced activity that cannot easily be reduced to rigid workflows.
eBrevia’s drafting expertise was featured in the March/April 2026 edition of the Legal Technologist magazine.
The Limits of “All-in-One” Platforms
The appeal of a single, unified legal platform is understandable: simplified procurement, streamlined onboarding, and centralized visibility. However, as the article notes, these platforms often excel in some areas while underperforming in others. Drafting, in particular, is frequently treated as a secondary feature, resulting in:
Rigid templates with limited flexibility
Clunky or non-intuitive interfaces
Workflows misaligned with how lawyers actually draft
Such shortcomings don’t just slow lawyers down, they can discourage adoption of AI legal tech tools altogether.
Why Drafting Requires Specialization
Drafting sits at the intersection of precision and speed. It demands tools that can handle nuance, adapt to different use cases, and fit seamlessly into existing workflows.
Specialist drafting solutions are better positioned to deliver:
Familiar user experiences (such as integration with Microsoft Word)
Easy creation and management of playbooks
Improved consistency across documents
Meaningful time savings for legal teams
In high-stakes environments, these efficiencies can directly impact outcomes.
Addressing Resource Constraints
For many in-house legal teams, resource constraints are a constant challenge. Specialist AI drafting tools can help alleviate this pressure by enabling better knowledge sharing.
A single well-crafted playbook, created by a senior lawyer, can empower an entire team, reducing reliance on individual expertise and helping junior lawyers draft with greater confidence. Over time, this builds institutional knowledge and mitigates the risk of knowledge loss.
Building a Connected Legal Ecosystem
Choosing a specialist tool doesn’t mean sacrificing integration. The future lies in ecosystems of best-in-class tools working together. Drafting solutions can connect with:
Document repositories
E-signature tools
Contract lifecycle management systems
Analytics platforms
This approach allows each component to excel, while still enabling seamless information flow across the organization.
How eBrevia Supports Smarter Drafting
The principles outlined in the Legal Technologist are closely align with how eBrevia approaches drafting.
Our AI contract drafting solution, DraftPro:
Works within the tools lawyers already use
Enables flexible, customizable playbooks
Supports consistency without sacrificing nuance
Integrates seamlessly into broader legal workflows
If you’re rethinking your drafting strategy or exploring how specialist tools can complement your existing systems, learn about DraftPro here or contact the us for additional details.
About eBrevia
Established in 2011 and trusted by some of the world’s most prestigious companies, eBrevia is a leader in AI contract analysis and management with clients in the US, EMEA, and APAC. For more than a decade, eBrevia serves law firms, corporations, audit/consulting companies, and financial institutions, such as Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose Fulbright, Kroll, SAP, Intel, PwC, EY, and MUFG.
