Description
A&O Shearman, a global law firm with nearly 4,000 lawyers, is transforming legal services through its partnership with Harvey, an AI-driven platform. The firm recognized that many legal processes consumed excessive attorney time, detracting from high-value client work. By integrating Harvey, A&O Shearman aims to modernize routine workflows, allowing attorneys to focus on strategic advice and client engagement.
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The collaboration began with a sandbox deployment, where a limited number of attorneys accessed Harvey in a controlled environment. This phase helped identify use cases and risks while establishing governance protocols. As a result, attorneys quickly harnessed Harvey’s capabilities, significantly accelerating workflows and enhancing productivity in tasks such as summarization and legal analysis.
In December 2022, A&O Shearman became the first law firm to implement Harvey at an enterprise level, enabling all 4,000 staff members across 43 jurisdictions to tackle complex challenges more effectively. The integration of Harvey has led to substantial time savings, with attorneys reclaiming 2-3 hours per week on routine tasks. Harvey's ability to generate initial document drafts within seconds has streamlined the drafting process, allowing attorneys to reach final outputs more efficiently.
In 2023, A&O Shearman launched ContractMatrix in collaboration with Harvey and Microsoft, aiming to revolutionize contract drafting and negotiation. This tool leverages Harvey’s large language model and integrates organizational precedents, significantly reducing contract review time by 30%. With around 2,000 lawyers using ContractMatrix daily, the tool enhances operational efficiency for clients across various sectors, including life sciences and finance.
The partnership between A&O Shearman and Harvey is redefining legal service delivery, empowering attorneys to focus on high-impact work while improving client outcomes. The firm’s commitment to leveraging AI extends beyond internal processes; it also provides AI-related legal advice through its AI advisory practice, helping clients navigate the complexities of AI governance and policy.
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Key Takeaways
Agents for complex legal work
Secure document storage and analysis
Research capabilities for legal questions
Shared workspaces for legal teams
Analytics and insights for AI transformation
Contract intelligence for negotiations
Mobile access for legal professionals
Memory for consistent responses
Innovation for firmwide transformation
Litigation support to enhance outcomes
Transactional efficiency for due diligence
In-house workflow streamlining
Support for mid-sized firms
Collaboration in legal services
What This Case Study Demonstrates
- Legal Document Drafting
- Contract Review
- Legal Research
- Collaboration in Legal Teams
- AI Governance Advisory
