Herbert Smith Freehills is exploring the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to help train associates. But can VR, rather than the personal touch, really hone soft skills? Can it really teach associates to give a Ted talk (and cope with heckling), do a presentation to a group of colleagues, or ask for a pay […]
White & Case has hired a partner from Deloitte Legal to support its innovation efforts in a new global role. Isabel Parker has left Deloitte Legal after just under two years at the Big Four outfit. She is moving to White & Case, where she will take on the position of chief innovation officer. Here, […]
The head of legal at Crane talks life at a VC firm, working on AI deals, and what he sees in VC’s future
Stephenson Harwood has introduced a tech product to its generative AI toolkit, acting as an alternative to another well-used provider, Harvey. The firm is partially rolling Curvestone AI’s Workflow GPT to its legal and support staff, with a larger rollout planned. Curvestone AI is an addition to Stephenson Harwood’s suite of products, with the firm […]
Having launched its internal generative AI tool last year, Mishcon de Reya is giving staff more specific training on how to make the most of its £10,000 tech product. The firm, which has over 1,400 staff, including more than 600 qualified lawyers, launched “deReyAI” in October 2023 and says that over 1,000 of its employees […]
Sign up for the fortnightly Curve email here. Dinosaur partners will slow AI transformation Welcome to this week’s edition of Curve. Today we are looking at the notion that the AI revolution is hitting the legal market slower than other sectors, and a number of legal insiders think that the more senior partners are the […]
With clients such as Dentons, Hogan Lovells and Charles Russell Speechlys, legal tech venture Springbok AI is navigating a crowded marketplace of providers. But its founder believes the key to success is improving a lawyer’s day-to-day – not “flashy headlines that create the illusion of innovation”. Founded in 2017, Springbok AI is a genAI company, […]
Kennedys has appointed its first chief knowledge officer, who has moved across to the UK insurance firm from US powerhouse Paul Hastings. Having previously developed Paul Hastings knowledge management strategy at a global level, Catherine Goodman will now be in charge of heading Kennedys knowledge strategy. Goodman was director of innovation and knowledge management at […]
Sign up for the fortnightly Curve email here. How not to become irrelevant, champagne and free advice Ask anyone in the sector about what they think AI will change about the way lawyers “do law” and they’ll tell you it will help them get back to doing the things they love. Less process, less diligence, […]
Alexander Kardos-Nyheim oversaw the development of AI business Safe Sign while a trainee at A&O Shearman. Selling the tech company this summer to Thomson Reuters, he explains how the hefty workload paid off.
A&O Shearman has introduced an AI assessment into its graduate recruitment process to identify trainee solicitors with a strong technological awareness. Candidates will be asked questions to encourage them to think outside of the box, including how they would go about writing accurate prompts for the AI to support their work. Measuring a candidate’s approach […]
In today’s changing market, both client retention and talent retention are top priorities for law firms globally. During this expert panel session, we will hear from industry experts on leveraging strategic resource management to boost lawyer utilization and equitable access to opportunities, while lowering costs and ensuring DEI goals are met. Discover how real-time insights […]