When will the legal market truly transform due to the impact of generative AI? Have we overcome the challenges of AI accuracy yet? Will we see another Atrium-style launch? These and other key questions are explored with Annie Datesh, Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini. The AL TV video interview, ahead of the Legal Innovators California conference, June […]
Freshfields Bets Career Chips on Google’s Digital Roulette When your firm’s innovation strategy consists of more than just letting associates expense their ChatGPT Plus subscriptions, you know something’s up. Enter Freshfields, whose leadership has apparently decided that billable hour efficiency needs the kind of boost only Silicon Valley wizardry can provide. Freshfields is going all-in
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Law firms take note: A&O Shearman’s groundbreaking legal AI system now handles complex work traditionally performed by senior associates and partners.
Developed with legal tech startup Harvey, the move is a long way from when the pre-merger Allen & Overy starting working with Harvey as a sophisticated chatbox, back in 2023.
Now, the technology targets high-value legal analysis in antitrust, cybersecurity, loan review, and fund formation—areas where AI previously couldn’t make meaningful contributions.
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Shoosmiths Million Pound AI Bonus Pot Shoosmiths has set a new standard in the law profession by tying a £1 million bonus pot to the use of AI by its staff in a move that is setting the pace for how law firms can leverage technology to enhance client service. The firm has introduced a
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Landmark move rewards AI adoption to accelerate smarter, faster, better client service 02 April 2025 – Shoosmiths has reinforced its position at the forefront of legal innovation by becoming the first major law firm to link a firmwide bonus to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by its workforce. The firm has set a clear
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Law and AI Misstep Lessons Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor In 2023, LA-based landlord lawyer Dennis P. Block & Associates found itself at the center of a firestorm involving the use of AI-assisted filing that lead to a stern judicial rebuke. The problem, including the use of unverified case law set off a wave of national
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LegalWeek 2025 Showcases aiR for Review At Legalweek 2025, Relativity showcases the proven impact of aiR, introduces aiR for Review for the public sector and celebrates the legal industry’s AI Visionaries CHICAGO, March 24, 2025 — At Legalweek 2025, global legal technology company Relativity highlights the power of its generative AI product suite, Relativity aiR, underscoring how the speed and accuracy of
The list features leaders who have played pivotal roles in AI adoption CHICAGO – March 17, 2025 – Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced its fourth annual list of AI Visionaries. The list recognizes and celebrates individuals who have led AI innovations in legal applications. “This past year marked a watershed moment in
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LegalTech And Law AI Developments Cleary Gottlieb has acquired a generative AI product to support legal activity with the purchase of Springbok AI, the firm has announced (media release below). Springbok was founded in 2017 and its co-founder, Victoria Albrecht (pictured) joins Clearys along with 10 scientists and AI engineers. The announcement is shown below
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Clio Moves on Big Law Norma Harris, LawFuel contributing writer Practice management company Clio has acquired UK-based ShareDo expanding its presence into its traditional small and mid-sized law firm base to the upper echelons of the legal market. For 17 years, Clio has built its reputation as the “800-pound gorilla” in the small firm practice
