
How A&O Shearman is reshaping law with trailblasing AI tool
Global, newly merged law firm A&O Shearman is one of the first law firms in the world to build a tool on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to transform its way of working.

Global, newly merged law firm A&O Shearman is one of the first law firms in the world to build a tool on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to transform its way of working.

A newfound confidence in the smaller end of the legal market sees a 57% increase in firms planning to grow organically in the next five years compared to 12 months ago. Technology investment is at the top of their priority list, outranking hiring more lawyers and marketing/business development.

The global legal technology market has grown significantly in recent years and generative AI (GenAI) will accelerate this growth, meaning the market will reach $50 billion in value by 2027, according to Gartner, Inc.

As the legal industry experiences a rapid technological transformation, legal tech startups are facing a critical challenge: accessing up-to-date and relevant data to ensure their

Deep within the hallowed halls of justice, a quiet yet decisive revolution unfolds. Artificial Intelligence (AI), the once whispered oracle of Silicon Valley, now sits at the counsel table, poised to disrupt the age-old legal profession.

AI was the main story in 2023; at every conference and event vendors of all shapes and sizes showcased new AI-enhanced offerings.

Navigating the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence requires a thoughtful, nuanced approach. In this whitepaper, Nuix outlines three core principles – explainability, accessibility, and specificity – that can help organizations develop and deploy AI solutions in a responsible, transparent manner while still harnessing AI’s transformative potential.

At a recent parliamentary AI and FinTech Summit, a call was issued by top figures in the tech sector for the UK government to bolster regulation and investment in AI within the FinTech industry.

Harvey, a generative artificial intelligence startup that quadrupled in value last year, has spent the first quarter of 2024 embarking on an expansion spree that shows no signs of slowing.

By Manuel Sanchez, Information Security and Compliance Specialist, iManage.
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