Code Switched (Paperback)

What if the tasks that used to define your workweek–reviewing contracts, researching case law, drafting routine agreements–could be done in minutes instead of days? Not by replacing your judgment, but by freeing you to use more of it. That shift is already underway.

You likely feel the change in the air. Regulations are multiplying faster than teams can track them. A single business initiative can trigger compliance requirements across multiple countries. A contract dispute can become a PR crisis, an HR issue, and a financial problem all at once. Clients expect more, budgets keep shrinking, and the old ways of working simply can’t keep up. The question is not whether AI is reimagining legal practice. It’s whether you are ready for it.

In Code Switched, Colin S. Levy, a general counsel, adjunct law professor, Fastcase 50 honoree, and author of The Legal Tech Ecosystem, delivers a practical, clear-eyed guide for lawyers ready to work differently. Drawing on his many years across law firms, in-house teams, and the legal technology industry, and featuring a foreword by Bjarne Tellmann, former General Counsel of Pearson plc, GSK Consumer Healthcare, and Haleon, the book covers AI’s impact on daily legal work, the economics and ethics of adoption, and how to get started without disrupting your practice.

At its heart, the book makes a case that might surprise you: AI’s real value isn’t replacing lawyers. It’s amplifying what makes them irreplaceable: judgment, strategy, creativity, and the human relationships at the core of great legal work. Whether you’re at a large firm, in-house, running a solo practice, or working in legal aid, Code Switched meets you where you are and shows you what’s possible from there.

The legal profession is transforming. The lawyers who thrive will be the ones who learn to pair their expertise with these new tools, not the ones who resist them or adopt them blindly. This book gives you the road map to do it right.

Colin S. Levy is a highly respected and admired author, legal technology thought leader, and law professor who illuminates the intersection of law and innovation. His key works include The Legal Tech Ecosystem: Innovation, Advancement & the Future of Law Practice, a foundational text for navigating the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape. He has additionally co-authored CLM for Dummies and edited the Handbook of Legal Tech, both offering indispensable resources for legal professionals seeking practical guidance.

Levy’s insights regularly appear in prestigious publications including Above the Law, Bloomberg Law, and Today’s General Counsel. Through his widely read blog, TECH TALK, and consistent contributions to industry media, he makes cutting-edge legal technology accessible to practicing attorneys.

Beyond his work advancing digital innovation in legal practice, Levy enjoys hiking and spending time in the outdoors.