Harvard Law's David Wilkins predicts AI will fundamentally reshape legal careers as 40% of global jobs face AI disruption, with legal-specific AI tools now producing work comparable to first-year associates. The transformation accelerates as lawyers move from initial skepticism to widespread adoption, with specialized legal AI reducing hallucinations and tackling complex legal problems. This evolution parallels broader demographic shifts in the profession, where women now comprise the majority of law firm associates, creating unprecedented questions about diversity and career advancement in an AI-enhanced legal landscape.