Law firms stories - Page 3

Nextgen law firms will thrive by embedding AI into existing workflows, making client service a core discipline beyond just software tools.

A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.

Litera embeds its AI legal agent Lito into core products at no extra cost, offering tens of thousands of lawyers AI automation within trusted tools.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as global Chief AI Officer to lead AI and legal tech strategy from November 2025.

Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.

Harvey has opened its first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney to expand AI legal services and hire 15 staff, boosting support for Australian law firms.

Bench IQ raises millions in seed funding to expand its AI-driven judicial intelligence platform for law firms across Canada and the US.

Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.

Litera enhances its Foundation Platform with AI tools, integrating firm intelligence into Outlook and Word to boost law firms' productivity and growth.

NetDocuments launches AI-powered features in its cloud DMS for legal teams, enhancing document editing, metadata profiling, and workflow automation within Microsoft Word.

Litera upgrades its AI platform Litera One with new features and deeper CRM links, enhancing legal workflow and boosting productivity for over 2,500 law firms.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.

Opus 2 leads AI adoption in litigation management, with nearly half of major law firms choosing its platform, five times more than any rival solution.

Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.

Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.

Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.

iManage has unveiled enhancements to its AI strategy, including updates to Ask iManage and Insight+, aimed at boosting efficiency for users globally.

As law firms increasingly adopt AI for efficiency, experts warn that superficial gains are insufficient to reshape value delivery for clients.

iManage reports a stellar 42% growth in annual recurring revenue and adds 305 new clients, bolstered by innovations and cloud expansion in 2024.

As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.