AI Contract Review Is Here, But Expert Guidance Still Matters
Generative AI can redline contracts in seconds, but speed isn’t the same as judgment. “If the machine can mark up my contract, do I really need expert guidance?”
The answer is yes, now more than ever.
At LegalSifter, we know that automation alone doesn’t solve the contract review problem. What matters more is whether the output reflects your organization’s voice, your policies, and your expectations. AI without expertise is just automation. But AI combined with expert-written guidance, clear drafting, and consistent legal standards? That’s when it becomes a force multiplier.
Key Takeaways
- Ken Adams brings decades of contract-drafting expertise to LegalSifter ReviewPro™, ensuring that the guidance users see alongside edits is clear, consistent, and free of ambiguity.
- Ken develops language for standard provisions, such as governing law and indemnification, based on established drafting principles, helping reviewers understand what’s being edited and why.
- As ReviewPro evolves from flagging issues to applying organizational positions, Ken shapes the guidance that explains those positions in terms that are legally sound and stylistically sharp.
- Ken’s editorial approach ensures that ReviewPro “speaks” in one voice across playbooks and contract types, so users experience coherent, professional guidance throughout the review process.
- The guidance users see in ReviewPro is authored by Ken, ensuring the product reflects a consistent editorial voice and reinforces trust in every review.
The Guidance Behind the AI: What Makes ReviewPro Different
LegalSifter ReviewPro™ isn’t a chatbot, and it doesn’t rely on open-ended prompting. It’s built around structured playbooks and expert-authored guidance that explain why each AI-suggested redline appears.
That’s where Ken Adams comes in.
For several years, Ken has contributed to shaping ReviewPro’s editorial framework. While he doesn't control how the AI makes edits, he does write and refine the guidance that helps users interpret and assess those edits. His role includes:
- Writing and editing guidance for key provisions, such as limitation of liability, governing law, and indemnification, to help users understand the rationale behind suggested edits.
- Clarifying the positions presented to users alongside AI-generated redlines, ensuring the language is precise, readable, and aligned with contract-drafting best practices.
- Maintaining editorial consistency across all user-facing guidance, so ReviewPro communicates with a clear, professional voice regardless of the contract or issue at hand.
This isn’t about writing for writing’s sake; it’s about enabling teams to move faster by making their review process easier to understand and trust.
From Flags to Positions: A Smarter Model for Contract Review
Earlier LegalSifter tools acted like a checklist, flagging potential issues and letting the user decide how to respond. Useful, but limited.
ReviewPro advances that model. It still flags risk, but it now also applies positions automatically based on rules, policies, and our proprietary AI logic. As part of that evolution, we’ve taken special care to ensure that:
- Each edit is paired with written guidance that explains its basis in plain language.
- The guidance reflects consistent style and terminology, mirroring the professionalism of the contract itself.
- Reviewers always have context, not just edits, so they can make informed decisions quickly.
Think of ReviewPro as a first-pass reviewer that shows its work. You don’t just get changes; you get an explanation you can trust.
Why Style Still Matters
Clear language builds confidence. Sloppy edits, even if technically correct, undermine that confidence.
Ambiguous guidance invites confusion. Inconsistent phrasing slows down negotiations. That’s why style and structure matter, not just in the contract itself, but in the way your AI tool communicates with you.
At LegalSifter, we don’t treat legal writing as an afterthought. Whether it’s preserving defined terms or choosing “must” instead of “shall,” every detail in our user-facing content is intentional.
Good style doesn’t just look polished. It removes friction and builds momentum.
Guidance Is a Strategic Advantage
AI will continue to reshape how contracts are reviewed, but it’s the quality of the guidance behind the AI that determines whether that review is valuable.
ReviewPro is more than an intelligent redlining engine. It’s a system built to reinforce your standards, communicate your intent, and streamline your review process, with language that’s been thoughtfully written, tested, and refined.
Ken Adams is proud to play a role in that effort, helping organizations deliver clarity, consistency, and confidence in every contract they touch.
Ready to streamline your contract reviews? Request a demo and see how LegalSifter ReviewPro™, powered by expert-built playbooks, can accelerate your workflow while reducing risk.
About Ken Adams
Ken Adams is Chief Content Officer at LegalSifter and a globally recognized authority on contract drafting. His book, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting (5th ed.), is widely used by law schools, law firms, and corporate legal departments as the leading guide to clear, modern contract language. At LegalSifter, Ken leads the development of editorial guidance and language standards, bringing clarity, precision, and consistency to every redline.