The LegalTech Signal: March 24 - 28, 2025

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Executive Summary

With it being LegalWeek last week, there were a lot of product updates and announcements. LexisNexis made waves by launching Protégé, a voice-enabled legal AI assistant. ALM and Law Business Research merged, signaling a new era in legal media and intelligence. Opus 2, iManage, Verbit, and others rolled out AI upgrades, while China introduced new AI content regulations. A4L's launch shows growing focus on responsible AI, and Legalweek buzzed with news on workflow enhancements, strategic partnerships, and cloud innovation.

Here's everything you need to know.

Legal Technology and AI

• LexisNexis Unveils Protégé, Legal Industry's First Voice AI Assistant — LexisNexis launched Protégé at Legalweek, introducing a voice-powered assistant tailored for attorneys. With tools for planning, research, and drafting, it's designed to streamline legal workflows using AI voice interaction.

• Opus 2 Launches AI Workbench — Opus 2 revealed a generative AI Workbench to aid case strategy and analysis. It enables quicker insight extraction and decision-making during litigation.

• Verbit Debuts Legal Visor for Real-Time Deposition Insights — Verbit's Legal Visor improves real-time transcription and flags inconsistencies. Multilingual support and future sentiment analysis features make it a compelling courtroom tool.

• Theorem Releases AI-Powered RFP Tool — Theorem's new tool streamlines legal procurement with anonymous RFPs and AI-enhanced matchmaking. Integration with Priori Legal expands provider access.

• iManage Integrates Microsoft Co-authoring — iManage now supports real-time collaboration on Microsoft Office files. Teams can edit, track, and revert document changes seamlessly.

• NexLaw Spotlighted as Legal AI Startup to Watch — NexLaw's NeXa tool, used by 1,200+ legal pros, is gaining traction. Despite challenges, the startup is expanding rapidly with backing from 500 Global.

• DraftWise Upgrades AI Contract Platform — DraftWise enhanced its Markup tool with real-time contract analysis inside Word. Recent funding enables scaling to meet Big Law and in-house demand.

• Law Insider Launches Affordable AI Contract Tools — Solo and small firm lawyers can now access AI-assisted contract tools from $29/month. The rollout starts April 8 on web and Word platforms.

• Association for AI in Legal (A4L) Launches — A4L will guide ethical AI adoption in law through education and networking. Membership is open for those shaping responsible AI use.

• AAA and PLI Launch AI Transformation Course — A new course for law firms on AI adoption will debut in Spring 2025. It's led by AAA's CEO and backed by PLI and Creative Lawyers.

• Legalweek25: Updates from iManage, Clio, and Jigsaw — Key Legalweek announcements included iManage's co-authoring launch and discussions with tech leaders. Themes centered on collaboration and user-focused enhancements.

• AI Workflows Take Center Stage at BLTF2025 — Experts at BLTF2025 showcased AI's role in unlocking unstructured data. The push for agentic workflows hints at a shift in how legal work is structured.

• Relativity CEO Talks Data and GenAI — On LawNext, Relativity's CEO detailed their move to cloud-only services by 2028. Generative AI is a key pillar of their evolving strategy.

• Bot Mediation to Pitch at ABA Tech 2025 — Bot Mediation offers 24/7 AI-driven dispute resolution. Its data-driven model promises to improve mediation efficiency and accessibility.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• ALM and Law Business Research Merge — Legal publishers ALM and Law Business Research have merged under one global entity. The deal strengthens their market reach and product offerings.

• Rev Acquires SmartDepo for AI Testimony Analysis — Rev's purchase of SmartDepo boosts its capabilities in AI-powered depositions. The integration enhances page-line citation accuracy and overall testimony analysis.

eDiscovery and Evidence Management

• eDiscovery Assistant Rebrands to Minerva26 — Minerva26 emerges as a strategic discovery hub rooted in Rule 26 compliance. Its AI-powered tools aim to improve oversight and ESI management.

• TalkingTech: GenAI Reshaping eDiscovery — Everlaw's CLO shares how GenAI is enhancing large-scale data review. AI's ability to surface key insights is shaping litigation strategy.

• Barnes & Thornburg Partners with Everlaw — The firm chose Everlaw as its eDiscovery partner to boost tech-led litigation. The cloud-native platform supports productivity and client results.

• DISCO Launches New Value Proposition — DISCO is promoting its AI tools and services as a partner in every case. Its platform includes Cecilia Auto Review for fast, precise discovery.

Cybersecurity and Data Mining

• ACTFORE Introduces AI-Driven Data Mining — ACTFORE's AI/ML tools help detect and mitigate cyberthreats more effectively. They're gaining traction among law firms and insurers.

• CLOs Take the Lead in Cybersecurity Strategy — According to ACC, CLOs are increasingly part of cyber leadership teams. Legal is playing a vital role in organizational risk mitigation.

Regulatory Developments

• China Mandates AI Content Labeling — From September, AI-generated content must be labeled under new Chinese laws. Firms operating there must comply or risk penalties.

• Navigating Cloud and AI Regulation — A DLA Piper webinar spotlighted trends in cloud contracts, AI integration, and compliance. Cross-border challenges and sustainability are reshaping legal ops.