Latham & Watkins Selects Harvey for Firmwide AI Deployment
Latham & Watkins, the second-largest law firm in the United States with revenues exceeding $7 billion and a global team of over 3,600 lawyers, has selected Harvey as its firm-wide generative AI productivity platform. This significant client acquisition not only marks a major victory for Harvey in the competitive legal technology landscape but also underscores the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence into the operations of top-tier legal practices.
The agreement encompasses an enterprise license for a comprehensive firm-wide rollout of Harvey’s full suite of generative AI solutions. This expansive deployment will make Harvey widely accessible to Latham & Watkins’ more than 3,600 attorneys across the globe, as well as to the business professionals who support the delivery of legal services. While the precise financial terms of the enterprise license remain undisclosed, a deal of this magnitude, involving thousands of legal professionals, is poised to significantly bolster Harvey’s revenue. This partnership further solidifies Harvey’s market position, bringing its total number of AmLaw 100 clients to 42, with Latham & Watkins being a prominent addition.
A key component of the deal mandates that all Latham & Watkins attorneys will undergo comprehensive training on the Harvey platform by the end of the year. This initiative aims to equip legal professionals with the skills to leverage the AI solutions across various facets of their work, including research, document analysis, and drafting.
Rene Mendoza, Chief Information Officer at Latham & Watkins, emphasized the firm’s long-standing commitment to technological advancement. He stated that Latham has a consistent track record of investing in cutting-edge technologies to support its team in client service, with Harvey representing the latest strategic addition. Mendoza highlighted the firm’s consistent championing of emerging technologies and AI integration throughout its business, noting that Harvey not only supports these goals but also significantly accelerates their realization.
LeeAnn Black, Chief Operating Officer at Latham & Watkins, echoed this sentiment, affirming the firm’s ongoing commitment to substantial investments in generative AI and advanced technology solutions. She positioned these investments as integral to the firm’s comprehensive innovation strategy, designed to drive transformation in both legal service delivery and internal business operations, all while maintaining the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence and superior client service.
Winston Weinberg, CEO of Harvey, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, acknowledging Latham’s reputation for top-tier talent, excellence, and client service. He conveyed Harvey’s excitement to support the firm, reiterating Harvey’s ambition to be the trusted AI platform for the world’s leading law firms. Weinberg expressed honor that, following extensive evaluation, Latham & Watkins chose to deploy Harvey at scale across its entire business.
Such large-scale adoptions of firm-wide AI productivity platforms typically signify multi-year strategic relationships. This competitive landscape underscores the strategic importance of such partnerships. Rivals, such as Legora, are also actively pursuing similar agreements with top-tier legal organizations, recognizing that while millions of lawyers exist worldwide, the most prestigious firms represent the most sought-after clientele. Every client acquisition in this segment holds substantial weight. For instance, Legora has recently secured partnerships with another leading US law firm, Cleary Gottlieb, alongside several UK-based firms, including Mishcon de Reya and BCLP. These high-profile adoptions signal a profound and accelerating shift in how legal services are delivered, with artificial intelligence rapidly becoming an indispensable tool at the heart of modern legal practice.