National law firm Russell Kennedy has launched a firm-wide pilot of the litigation-focused artificial intelligence platform, Cicero, aimed at streamlining daily workflows and improving operations for its over 300 staff members.
Russell Kennedy has initiated a firm-wide rollout of Cicero, an AI platform designed for litigation, developed by Automatise, across its Melbourne and Sydney offices.
The partnership with the AI platform, the national law firm shared, forms part of the firm’s broader “digital transformation strategy” and highlights its commitment to harnessing technology to deliver better “outcomes for clients”.
By rolling out the pilot to over 50 principals and more than 300 employees, the firm aims to explore how AI can “enhance litigation workflows and client service across the firm”.
Paul Gleeson, the managing director of Russell Kennedy, stated the initiative demonstrates the potential of AI not only to support the firm’s lawyers but also to deliver practical benefits for clients.
“We see real potential for AI to support our lawyers, particularly in the area of litigation,” Gleeson said.
“Our focus is on solutions that deliver practical value to our clients, and this firm-wide pilot with Cicero is an important step in that direction.”
Marika Hubble-Marriott, the head of dispute resolution at Russell Kennedy, emphasised how AI can support lawyers, particularly in litigation and investigations, by helping manage complex matters more efficiently.
“In litigation and investigations, where accuracy, efficiency and analysis are critical, AI has the potential to support our lawyers in managing complex matters and workflows,” Hubble-Marriott said.
“Our focus is on leveraging technology that enhances how we serve our clients, and this pilot with Cicero integrates secure AI into our litigation practices in a way that delivers tangible value.”
Joseph Rayment, CEO of Automatise, described the partnership with Russell Kennedy as exciting, highlighting it as a prime example of the “value of specialist AI designed specifically for litigators”.
